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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

2

Shrine Final Meeting Plans Picnic At Sunset Park

Damascus Shrine No 10 pressed ahead with year end plans at the Masonic Temple led by Mrs Walter Bauer and Walter Bater. They scheduled a Sunset Park picnic for July 27 and reported on the supreme shrine meeting from May. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Mike Flenner and committee.

Damascus Shrine No 10 Masonic Temple Walter Bauer Walter Bater Shepherds Sunset Park Bauer Supreme Shrine Mike Flenner

Fletcher Services At The Cemetery In Columbus City

Graveside rites were held Sunday afternoon for Roy Fletcher 83 of the Winfield community in Columbus City cemetery. Martha tineart of Cleve was among mourners as funeral plans were announced for the late resident.

Fletcher Columbus City Martha Columbus Junction Roy Fletcher Winfield Martha Tineart Cleve

Crawfordsville Club Honors Birthday Of Mrs Antoin Finke

Mrs A Jon Christner entertained the Coffee club in Crawfordsville on Wednesday honoring Mrs Antoin Finke birthday. A dollar shower was presented and guests included Mrs Chester Cherryholmes Mrs W A Orris Mrs John McNeil and Mrs Dell Marrier of Ainsworth. Also noted are weekend and visiting relatives of the Schnoebelen family from Hills Iowa Davenport Iowa City Moline and Rock Island with various callers at the Harold Schnoebelen home.

Jack Howard Crawfordsville Jon Christner Coffee Club Antoin Finke Finke Chester Cherryholmes W. A. Orris John McNeil Dell Marrier Ainsworth Harold Schnoebelen Oscar Sc

Closing services for Bethel Presbyterian Vacation Bible School

Bethel Presbyterian church will hold closing services this Friday at 7 pm for the Vacation Bible School. Six students enrolled across four classes with teachers including Mrs Delbert Lewis Merc Grove Lets Thelma Jarrard Grace Ringering and Joyce Ringering. The latter two are special Bible school teachers from Oklahoma and the public is invited. A motorcyclist Ralph Brown suffered slight injuries after losing control on South Hill and being thrown from his bike. he was taken to Muscatine county hospital by Stacy ambulance.

Bethel Presbyterian Church Delbert Lewis Merc Grove Lets Cliss Thelma Jarrard Grace Ringering Joyce Ringering Oklahoma Beenmell Stacy Muscatine County Hospital Ralph Brown Duncan Motors South Hill R Masonholder

Youth Center Card Club and Community Figures Listed

A continued page 1 item lists Wednesday night card club participants and local figures and sponsors including Harold Beatty Louie Schroeder Dr A C Peterson George A Pauls Karl C Long Ted Crone Victor Crone Jay Brown Maynard Brown L M Bieber Dro Mo J Cruise Ted Brown Harry Simpsons Robert B Arthur Fern Pastry Shop Mrs Howard Miller Tucker Chevrolet John Mather Hueco Lensed Cargill Harold Wolf Jay Brewer Amary Welch Washington Saddle Club C F Letts Fortnightly Club Garden It Ed Sorrell Dale Gallagher and families Doris Blatter Glen Cuddeback Islandcraft Grove R Letts Harry Mason.

Harold Beatty Louie Schroeder A. C. Peterson George A Pauls Karl C. Long Ted Crone Victor Crone Jay Brown Maynard Brown L. M. Bieber Dro Mo J Cruise Ted Brown Harry Simpsons Robert B. Arthur Fern Pastry Shop Howard Miller Tucker Chevrolet Dave Elder John Mather Hueco Lensed Cargill Inc Harold Wolf Jay Brewer Amlary Welch Washington Saddle Club C.F

Mrs Verda Gillies Hosts Washington Family in Tyrone

Tyrone report notes Mrs Verda Gillies calling on Mrs Waldo Miller and hosting Mr and Mrs Forest Henry of Washington. Visitors Cal Ralston and the Sheets family enjoyed a lakes trip. Sunday gatherings included Mary Crawford, Waller and Dave with Lake Darling outing. Farmers plow corn and cut hay after rains.

Tyrone Verda Gillies Waldo Miller Ford Raymond Bomber Hubert Sheetz Cal Ralston Keota Omet Howard Dillon Mary Crawford Waller Dave Lake Darling

IOOF Invited To Dance At Columbus Junction

Washington IOOF lodge members were invited to attend a dance at Columbus Junction on Friday June 25 during their Tuesday night meeting. Plans were made for a July 10 family social. Noble Grand Raymond Kephart presided as one rein statement application was received. M D Lee Clyde Lambert and Ted Givans named to the investigation committee. Doyle Jarrard presented the secret work in the second decree and Joe McGraw gave thanks.

Washington Ioof Lodge Columbus Junction Raymond Kephart Noble Grand M.D. Lee Clyde Lambert Ted Givans Doyle Jarrard Joe McGraw

Sport King Tool Set in Wood Rack with Mallets

Chrome plated to resist rust and easy takedown for oiling. Fon for six. Complete set in up right wood rack includes 24 handles and rubber tipped mallets.

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