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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1951

Page

3

Sunset Park Social Picnic for Archer Petroleum Held

Archer Petroleum Corp hosted its annual picnic at Sunset Park on Wednesday with about 250 guests. Omaha office staff assisted district manager Thomas Cannon in organizing the day. Visitors praised Washington Park and urged the event remain in Sunset Park next year. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon thanked the park board for cooperation.

Archer Petroleum Corp Sunset Park Omaha Thomas Cannon Weed Park Muscatine Washington’s Park

Surprise Birthday Party for Dick Trier

A party on Monday, June 18 marked Dickie Trier's seventh birthday with eleven neighbor boys, base ball and games. Gifts were given and refreshments provided by his grandmother, two aunts, his mother, and other relatives and visitors attended.

Dickie Trier C. C. Trier Walter Wolfe A. A. Richardson John Kline Jimmy Bobby Waterhouse Harold Seethout Jerry Crossett Leland Sanders Jay Bobby Hough Bill and Dick Mangold Larry Griggs Janice Richardson Pat Sanders Karen Sharon Joelyn Margaret Trier Janie Kline

Rosemary Club Bridge Night at Horns

The Rosemary club met Wednesday evening at the George Horn home with three guests, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McConnell and Jack Foster. Bridge was played at two tables. high scores: men Don Brown, women Mrs. Ray Bell. Low scores: Bill McConnell, Helen Foster. Mrs. Horn assisted by Helen Foster with refreshments.

Rosemary Club George Horn Bill McConnell Jack Foster Don Brown Ray Bell Helen Foster

Relatives Attend Alma Hearne Holland Memorial Service

Out of town relatives joined local mourners at the Alma Hearne Holland Memorial Service held yesterday at the Methodist church. Attendees included O. E. Brookhart and daughter Violet of Des Moines, Lieut. Col. Harold Brookhart and family, Walter Berger and two sons, James Quinn of Columbus Junction, J. R. Brookhart and John of Duluth, Donald B. Kyle of Kalamazoo, and Dr Florence Yount of Prescott. The Sth and 6th girls' class of the United Presbyterian church enjoyed a picnic Wednesday evening at the Dick Pratt home. Mrs Clarence Logan is their instructor.

Alma Hearne Holland Methodist Church O. E. Brookhart Violet Harold Brookhart Walter Berger Des Moines Quad James Quinn Columbus Junction J. R. Brookhart John Duluth Minn Donald B. Kyle Kalamazoo Mich Florence Yount Prescott Arizona United Presbyterian Church Dick Pratt Clarence Logan

Young Chapin Rising in Republic Western Wells Fargo Gunmaster

Child star Michael Chapin appears alongside Allan Rocky Lane and Eileen Janssen in Republic's Wells Fargo Gunmaster at the Fox Theatre. Chapin plays Red in the adventure series with new heroine Mary Ellen Kay and supporting cast Roy Barcroft and Chubby Johnson. Director Phil Ford.

Michael Chapin Allan Rocky” Lane Republic Fox Theatre Republic Studios Young Chapin Red Eileen Janssen Judy Nesters Wells Fargo Mary Ellen Kay Rocky Roy Barcroft Chubby Johnson Phil Ford

CERTA-VIN Promises Relief From Gas and Bloating

An advertisement explains stomach gas causes pressure on the heart and breathing discomfort, claiming CERTA VIN helps digestion before meals. It asserts gas pains and bloating disappear, with herbal and vitamin ingredients, urging readers to avoid suffering.

Certa Vin Washington Vet Certa-Vin Pioneer Cut Rate Drug Store

Wanita Owens to Wed Edward Ziezlowsky

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Owens of Ainsworth announce the engagement of their daughter Wanita to Edward Ziezlowsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ziezglowsky of Washington. A date has not been set for the wedding.

Russell Owens Ainsworth Wanita Edward Ziezlowsky Albert Ziezglowsky Washington

Former Columbus City Girl Becomes Bride

Louise Ramsdale daughter of Rev and Mrs C S Ramsdale LeClaire formerly Columbus City and Edwin W Daw son of Mr and Mrs KE Daw Riverside Ill were married at 2 pm Saturday June 16 in Argo United Presbyterian church Rev Ramsdale officiated and Margaret Ramsdale sister of the bride was a soloist The bride is a graduate of Monmouth college and has taught at Dixon Il Daw attended Monmouth college and Kent law school He works in the sales department of Zonolite Insulation company in Chicago

Columbus Junction Louise Ramisdale C. S. Ramsdale LeClaire Columbus City Edwin W. Daw KE. O. Daw Riverside Ill Argo United Presbyterian Church Ramsdale Margaret Ramsdale Monmouth College Dixon, Il Mr. Daw Kent Law School Zonolite Insulation Company Chicago

New Haven Ladies Aid Meeting Notes June 20

The New Haven Ladies Aid met at Mrs. George Canott's home on June 20. Eleven members and ten children attended with group singing to open. Mrs. Billie Robertson led devotions and cited Corinthians. Mrs. Keith Augustine presided as business meeting. members shared wedding dates. Card sales topped 45 dollars, with the white elephant sale netting 4 dollars. Contests were led by Mrs. Augustine, refreshments by Mrs. Canott, next meeting slated with Mrs. Victor Mayer.

New Haven Ladies Aid George Canott Billie Robertson Corinthians Keith Augustine Harvey Leeper Augustine Canott Victor Mayer

Social Calendar Busy Week Includes Dinners and Meetings

Thursday at 5:50 p m Chapter 1 PHO Alice Johnson hosts Country Club dinner at 6 30 p m bring silver Pythian Past Chief s Association and Mrs G A Rein art Friday Christian Women's Fellowship general meeting at church Baptist Woman s Missionary Society hosts There Is Freedom presentation by Ferne Rold Circle Red Horsers meeting Mr and Mrs Wil Henss at Crawfordsville Monday DeMolay Mothers Circle 7 30 p m Masonic Temple DeMolay Mothers Circle also listed at Masonic Temple

Pho Alice Johnson Pythian Past Chief's Association P.m G. A. Reinart Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church P. m The Baptist Women's Missionary Society Ferne Rold Red Horser's Wil Henss Crawfordsville

Honor Carol Brewer At Bridal Shower

Carol Brewer, soon to be married on July 9, was honored at a bridal trousseau shower held at the Cloyce Stewart home. Hostesses were Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and daughters Mildred and others, with 26 guests at a one o clock luncheon and themed decorations in pink and green.

Carol Brewer Cloyce Stewart Mildred Sikke Temple Richard Bordwell Mildred Stewart Joyce Brewer Sarah Trotman Norma Dettwiler

Harrison Twins in Mercy Hospital for Treatment of Ears

Riverside notes report 15 month old twins Richard and Randall Harrison at Mercy Hospital with ear infection. Randall admitted Friday and Richard Saturday. Other local activities include Riverside Garden Club gathering with Mable Birka host and guest Mary Birka, Lions Club at Trinity Methodist with dinner by WSCo circle 2, and a handkerchief shower for Evelyn Bouquet.

Marge Luckey Riverside Riverside Garden Club Mable Birka Mary Birka Rachel Gerot Lions Club Trinity Methodist Church Circle 2 Wsco Mercy Hospital Richard and Randall Wayne Harrison Richard Arthur Mmoaucns Ohio Orvettaath Saundra Iowa City

Family is Together First Time in Five Years

Bethel notes Father’s Day family gathering with Charley Rothlisberger and five related households present except for one. other visits include Carl Rothlisberger Marsh Saforek and Grace Shaw family stops. Local events recount garden news, visits, travel plans, and a rabies shot correction for Charley Plecker. An ag experiment claims X-rayed corn seed grows taller.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Charley Rothlisberger Carl Rothlisberger C. J. Carla Nancy Zorger Texas Wendell Marsh Jane Kent Neal Evansville Ind Arden Saforek Terry Donna Savanna Ill Marsh Fred Grace Shaw Rothlisberger Alice Saforek Grace Hiler Mac Wallace Miss Hiler Mrs. Wallace Rockwell City Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

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Archer Petroleum Corporation Dick Trier Mrs Lawrence Miksch Julia Ruth Ular Bridge Thornton Wanita Owens New Haven G. Canott Derfolas Masonic Temple Brown Finance Co Honor Carol Brewer Harrison Twins Avenout Mark Campbell Jr Hay Walter Longer Bernard Payne Gideon Home Elaine Wulf Maureen Robertson Maureen Elaine Frank Nemee Charley Horak Charley Plecker Bouquot Mary Loucuot Wes Prehoda Cleo. Burich Merrit Wehmeyer Bertha Tener Wes Sojka Harold Cress West Side Square Fern Pastry Shop Evc Fun & Sat Wright Cara Elkay's Cir Derik ELKAY Bor Rexal Collier’s LILLY Abbott Cuticura Sa. Ft Collier Inge Aes L Prince Albert Woodbury Weodbury Fez Oxydol Spic Span Tops Records Meyercord CO Adele Jergens Randolph Scott Warner Bros Sugarfoot Technicolor
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