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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1949

Page

4

Young Adult Class Holds Hamburger Fry at Kalona Church

The Kalona Christian church Young Adult class held an outside hamburger supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tvan Yoder. The organizing committee included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Engstrom Jr. and other members. Attendees from June and those named for July were listed among numerous couples and family groups.

Kalona Lowell Peck Marie Jackson Vera Strickler Earl Fry Arlo Fry Wayne Jay Hanson Edwin Morgan Don Miller Harold Miller Dayton Marvin Yoder Karla George Yoder Carl Wiseman Harold Peterseim Connie Jimmy Hofer Ivan Yoder

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Joan Campbell

A miscellaneous shower was held for Joan Campbell on Tuesday evening with Mary Erlenbush and Mrs. Tom Godwin co hosting. Blue and white decorations featured bouquets on the table. Guests enjoyed games and gifts arranged around a bride doll. Joan Campbell will marry Robert Erlenbush in July. Attending were Barbara Peiffer Ruth Asken Dorothy Pullman Gwen Meyer Colleen Godwin Neda Aston Abbie Perez Mary Knotek Helen Wilcox Lois Hines and Mrs Bob McLaughlin with out of town guest Mrs Willard Wrotzer of Mt. Pulaski Ill helping with refreshments.

Miss Campbell Robert Erlenbush Barbara Peiffer Ruth Asken Dorothy Pullman Gwen Meyer Colleen Godwin Neda Aston Abbie Perez Mary Knotek Helen Wilcox Lois Hines Bob McLaughlin Willard Wrotzer Mt. Pulaski Harold Rathmel Ralph Erienbush Mittie Lou Lee

Pythian Sisters Initiate New Members at KP Hall

The Pythian Sisters held an initiation Tuesday evening at the K P hall with 37 members present. An invitation was extended to the annual Pythian meeting at Edmondson park Oska loosa on August 14. The auditing report was given by Mrs Oral Mayo. Members decorated graves on June 12. Refreshments were served by Mrs S L Hahn Mrs Lee Little and Mrs Allen Hunsaker. There will be no meetings until September.

K. P. Hall Edmondson Park Oskaloosa Oral Mayo S. L. Hahn Lee Little Allen Hunsaker

Mrs Charles Belles Receives Shower Honors

Mrs Leonard Horak and Mrs Sam Warren Jr hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs Charles Belles with 15 guests. Bingo prizes and the door prize went to the honoree, birth announcements were prepared by guests, and a stork centerpiece with Nicola garden flowers and mint diaper cups decorated the scene.

Leonard Horak Sam Warren, Jr Charles Belles Belles Mint

Women’s Service Guild Dinners at Church Meeting Held

The Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild hosted a cooperative dinner at the church on Tuesday evening with 30 members attending. A business meeting followed the meal led by president Mrs. Clarence Booth. Clara Buhlig led devotions on “Our Pattern” and Mrs. Glenn Conard reported on the Florida missionary assemblies in Tampa.

Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild Paul Fern Oscar Hughes William Graf Clarence Booth Clara Buhlig Glenn Conard Florida Tampa Fla

Nursery Rhyme Club Meeting At Brighton

Mrs. Walter Pacha hosted the Indian Creek club on June 15. Fifteen members answered roll call with a nursery rhyme. Guests were Mrs. Harold Guy and Mrs. Ray Wikof. After the business meeting towels were hemmed for the hostess and members spent the afternoon visiting. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Mrs. Donald Tucker in two weeks.

Brighton Walter Pacha Indian Creek Club Harold Guy Bab Ray Wikof Donald Tucker

Winning Essay Read At BLONDIE VFW Auxiliary Meeting

The VEW Auxiliary met at the VFW hall with President Mrs. Raymond Glasgow presiding. Joanne Trojovsky read the second place winning essay for $25. Mrs. Delbert Grecian joined as a new member.

Blondie Vfw VEW VFW Raymond Glasgow Joanne Trojovsky Department Vew Delbert Grecian Harold Kerr The Christian Church WRC Dave MecGaffey W. E. Wasson Louise McGaffey Knoxville Sunset Park Marion McAvoy Don Hazen Glasgow Fairfield Washington Marsh Atkinson McAvoy Knoxville Hospital Department Ottumwa Milo Steele, Jr Kerr

Bake Sale Nets 63 50 and Delegates Named for Florida

Mrs. Steele reports the bake sale netted $63.50. Mrs. Glasgow and Mrs. McGaffey were elected as delegates to the national convention in Florida in September.

Ernest White Steele Glasgow McGaffey Florida

Cousins Visit Howard McCleery Home in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery and their son Nic hosted weekend guests Joy Harmon of Des Moines and Zoe Harmon Wright of Washington DC. Wright is on two weeks vacation from the Congressional Library and Harmon works for the State Tuberculosis association. They visited S C McCleery and Addie Harmon homes and Esther Essley joined the family dinner Saturday. Joe Johnson of Crawfordsville also visited Washington.

Howard MecCleery Nic Joy Harmon Des Moines Zoe Harmon Wright Washington D. C Wright Congressional Library Meda Harmon Miss Harmon State Tuberculosis Association Washington S. C

Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Observe Birthday

FRANKLIN June 21. Mr. and Mrs. J L McGraw and Mrs. Raymond Lewis and Raelee brought cake and home made ice cream to remind Mrs. bo U Baen 1e man of her birthday. Several locals attended 4 H rallies and visited kin. Everette Coon killed a mother coon and two young ones near the house. A cooperative family dinner honored Mrs Stoutner and fathers. Fishing trip to Canada by Harry Simpson and others ends in Kenora, Ontario.

W. V. Durst Franklin J. L. McGraw Raymond Lewis Raelee Bo U Baen Everette Coon Durst Deborah Brenneman Columbus Junction Jolly Jokers Shirley Smith Joe Smith Shirley Lester Merz R. H. Fulton Jo Ann Teddy Joyce Kleese Lloyd Bauer Harry Kleese Frank Kleese Raymond Gordon Harold Morris Quinn, S. D Bert John Hindah Darlene Win Durst Homer Brinning Amos Graber Silver Lake John Hindahl Florence Glen Stoutner’s Seventy-Six Township Stoutner Leo Sharp Harry Simpson Raymond Crone Victor Crone Preston Wolf Canada Kenora Ontario

Cooperative Dinner At Harold Godwin Home

A cooperative dinner was held at 7 00 p m Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Godwin. Tables were set on the lawn for outdoors lovers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles J Godwin Bob from Anton Ohio relatives visiting. Attending were many Godwin family members and friends including Everette Evans.

Harold Godwin Charles J. Godwin Bob Anton Hote Howard Pigeroose Emmett Hayes Mable Scehooley Henry Godwin George Nelson Paul Harod Godwin Homer Godwin Robert Frances Ann Rinda Coppock Anna Godwin Everette Evans

S C Club Members Host at Mrs Nicola’s Riverside Home

Mrs Robert Nicola entertained the S and C club members south of Riverside Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Floyd Fisher and children Mrs Robert Wells Mrs Glenn Cray and Mary Lee. Prizes were won by Mrs Ernest Bowman Mrs Robert Wells and Mrs Glenn Cray. Refreshments were served and Mrs Ernest Bowman will be the next hostess.

Riverside Robert Nicola S and C Club Floyd Fisher Robert Wells Glenn Cray Mary Lee Ernest Bowman

Engagement of Doris Robison to Keith Hazen announced

Mr and Mrs Wayne B Robison of 2321 South Marion Avenue announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Doris to Keith C Hazen son of Mr and Mrs Maurice L Hazen of Moline Illinois No date has been set for the wedding.

Wayne B. Robison South Marion Avenue Doris Keith C. Hazen Maurice L. Hazen Molinelll

Seven Guests Attend Booster Club Meeting

Seven guests and 12 members attended a booster club meeting Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Raymond Landau's home. Mrs. Doyle Jarrard organized the entertainment. Roll call had each member describe her wedding dress. Mrs. Hal Richards and Mrs. Landau co hosted and served refreshments.

Booster Club Raymond Landau Doyle Jarrard Hal Richards Landau

Y-Mixers Hear Camp Brewster Trip At Sunset Park

The Y-Mixers met at Sunset Park Tuesday for a picnic where Marilyn Ruegsegger and Dorothy Turnipseed discussed their Camp Brewster experiences. A pot-luck and election of new officers are planned for next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Ten members attended the gathering.

Sunset Park Marilyn Ruegsegger Dorothys Turnipseed Camp Brewster

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