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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
2
The Friendly Bible class met at the church for a Monday evening gathering and a party for Geraldine Crone and Richard Weeks, who wed this Sunday. Thirty attendees enjoyed pink and green decorations, roses, a large cake, and a birthday song for Oscar Burham.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hough visited DeWitt Iowa on Saturday to meet the Patchin family's new granddaughter Shar on Darlene born June 12 in Clinton Hospital weighing 7 pounds.
Mrs. Robert Lauer and Mrs. Don Lauer headlined a pink and blue baby shower Tuesday afternoon June 15 at Mrs. C F Korf home. Games determined low and high point winners while guests admired pink blue cradle decorations and dolls in blankets. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cecil Korf and Mrs. Glenn Hultquist with many attendees named including Naomi Anderson Illene Benson and JO Maxwell.
The notice extends birthday wishes to Maynard L. Brown Mrs. G N Barclay Stewart Bell Archie Godwin and Rev J H Beiderweiden in a community column honoring residents by name.
Seven members of Boy Scout troop 3 of the Baptist Church with assistant Scoutmaster John Beenblossom patrolled in Iowa City during the Freedom train visit. The group included Rudy Mullinix Dude Brock Earnest Beenblossom Jerry Cochran Jerry Dempsey Carl Simmering and Dan Holland. Four boys patrolled 9 to 12 and three 12 to 3. Free gate and parking at Snapp's Greater Shows in Armory lot all week.
The Luers Beinke family reunion was held Sunday June 20 at Memorial Hall Sigourney with about 100 attending the meal a short musical program and visiting Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Wulf and daughter Mr and Mrs Dean Luers Charles Brinning Mr and Mrs C J Wolfe Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tuers and Mr and Mrs Henry Luers.
A Shaffer family reunion was held Sunday at Sunset park to honor Fern Hoyt of Clarion and Edward Shaffer of Dows. Attendees included the Schultys, Beulah Furgeson, Roy Wells, Bob Parker and Terry of Burlington, plus Keota residents Willard Norris Harold Hagist Gerald Eddie Lee C N Newton Genevieve White Madeline Rollin and James.
A Father’s day celebration was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pringle. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Pringle and family of Rock Island Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pringle and family, Burl Pringle and Jean of Thornburg, and Leland Pringle and family of Springville.
Twenty three members enjoyed a breakfast with Mrs Cleo Fletcher on Thursday morning. The group arranged tables in a T shape and held their usual business meeting led by president Mrs Wayne Peterson. A committee including Mrs Cleo Fletcher Mrs Don Miller Mrs George Unkrich Joan Tolander and Naomi Ander organized the event.
The Social Hour club of Crawfordsville met with Mrs. Donald Blankenhorn and eleven members attended. Mrs. Clyde Huston, back after illness, joined the gathering. Refreshments in pink and white were served. The club will not hold meetings again until September.
Mrs Clyde Courtney has been confined to her bed for the past few days due to a heart ailment.
Mary French visits Cedar Rapids with Dr Paul French and family while Stella Vacha spends the day in Iowa City. KED CONTEST CLOSES in a few days with last chance sale on washable U S Keds. Boys 2.19 and girls 1.49. Ideal for summer play and fall school. Get yours at Nicola and Harmon.
The Dutchettes gathered at Janet Tinnes's home on June 18 for a regular meeting. The president led roll call and reviewed a picnic supper menu. Vivian Luers spoke on why to eat vegetables and Virginia Griggs discussed cooking vegetables in a pressure pan. Marlene Mayer shared Camp Eastman camping experiences. Members were assigned baked goods for judging at the next meeting. Plans for Achievement Day were outlined with Vivian Luers and Virginia Griggs chosen as the demonstration team. An afternoon ball game with the Dutch Creek Fliers was planned, followed by refreshments hosted by the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and children Chris Drew and Sara of Arenzville Illinois returned home after visiting at the John Wheelan home for Father's Day. Mrs Jennie Harris visited her sister Mrs Frank Pringle and Mr Pringle. Lloyd Courtney has arrived in Norfolk Virginia after a five month cruise. Mrs C N Johnston went to Cedar Rapids to visit friends. Mrs Harold Kline traveled to Columbus Junction to join Mr and Mrs Dewey Conrad for a Davenport trip.
Ronald Allison visits grandparents near Cotter while Don Burger returns from Illinois. Mrs. Al Copeman travels to Chicago for a week with friends. Jesse Cnossen from Waterloo returns home after visiting Lola Winga. Owen Cnossen family stays a day longer then heads to Waterloo. Mrs. Errett of Kewanee drives to Washington to visit her parents. Charles Miller and daughter Carol of Des Plaines stay with Mrs. Wilbur Miller and Mrs. Karl Simerman.
The Club Reporter notes plans to photograph the Friendly Bible class this Sunday. Mrs. Payne Marshall had a flat tire this morning on her way to work. Ice cream socials are planned this week and next. The Friendship club will meet Friday at the Charles Wulf home.
A basket dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Marion site to honor fathers day. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmer Kennie Mr and Mrs Earl Courtney their son Jim a niece and nephew Sandra and Buddie from Chicago Mr and Mrs Ivan Collopy Connie Elaine Mr and Mrs Marion Miller Diana Lea Ray and Orville Courtney and Mrs Henry Miller and Mrs C C Courtney. Baskets were well filled and all enjoyed the gathering.
The Church of the Nazarene ended its two week Vacation Bible School with strong attendance. Enrollment reached 48 and daily attendance averaged 36. A combined Sunday school and Bible school picnic occurred at Sunset Park. Certificates were awarded to 21 children for perfect attendance, with Mila Kratzer and Betty Alliman recognized for bringing the most children. Work from the classes was displayed and will be sent to hospitals and orphanages. Plans call for a larger program next summer.
About 26 million hunters and anglers in the United States support a four billion dollar industry through buying gear clothing meals and transport. Millers return from a vacation in the Ozarks Missouri Arkansas with Mrs Jerne Meeker of Clinton accompanying them on the trip.
A reader warns that failing to fix a radio could cause trouble and recommends taking it to Payne's Radio Shop where repairs are known to be done properly.
The West Chester WCTU gathered Friday at 2 PM at the Merle McDowell home. Devotional leader Ira Hough spoke on wisdom for women, with a prayer from Union Signal. Program leader Herman Phillips discussed Is America Going Dry, plus liquor store articles and a missionary Egypt letter. The next meeting is in July with Mrs. Robert Stephens. refreshments were served.
Robert Fisk, 84, wounded by Detective Inspector William Kudrna as Fisk attempted to escape while being moved between cells. Kudrna fired twice, Fisk treated for wounds to left hip and leg, arraigned on a June 15 auto theft charge, remanded to county jail in Cedar Rapids with $5,000 bond.
The text traces origins of Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli and celery to Scandinavian countries, pineapples to Brazil, and the white potato to Argentina. It presents a concise geographic lineage of these produce items.
Damascus Shrine No 10 meets 8 p m at Masonic Temple with social hour and surprise. Y W Mixers hold 6 30 p m potluck and officer elections with movie showings in Y W room. West Chester Pythian Sisters 8 p m initiation at hall. U P church Women's Missionary Society notes meeting place change at 7 30 p m Mrs D J Ross. VFW Auxiliary and Post picnic 6 30 p m meat and beverages provided at Sunset Park weather permitting K C hall if rain. Grace Hill Ladies Aid afternoon at Community building. Homemakers club 2 p m White Elephant auction Mrs Hubert Redlinger. Twilight Golf and Bridge 4 p m. supper 6 45 p m call Mrs Arthur 625 for reservations by Monday. Go I Go club 2 p m Mrs Jesse Campbell. West Chester WRC 2 p m at K P Hall. Guest Day Luncheon Country Club 1 p m call Mrs Ed Sullivan or Mrs E E Stutsman by Tuesday noon for reservations. Pansy Hill club 1 30 p m silent auction article Mrs Erwin Koenig. Fleur de Lis 2 p m White Elephant sale Mrs Rex Crandall. Friendship club 8 p m ice cream social Mr and Mrs Charles Wulf. Women’s Council Christian church general meeting 7 30 p m with officers installed at church. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society 10 a m meeting 12 45 luncheon hostesses Mrs Caldwell Mrs Smith Mrs Kephart Mrs Hesseltine.
It is believed that crows take at least 30 percent of wild duck eggs in Canadian marshes and in marshes of the Great Lakes states.
The Lincoln and Garden Blue Birds will have no meeting this week and their trip to Silver Lake is postponed indefinitely. The next meeting notice will appear in the social calendar.
List of patients admitted with tonsillectomies including Le land Swift Ainsworth Leland Wade Keota John Heisdorffer Richland Joseph McKeene Washington Evelyn Henry Keota. Births mention Mr and Mrs Richard Hayes with a daughter born at 11 45 a m.
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