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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

5

Belated Father's Day Dinner Hosted by Crossett Family

A belated Father’s Day dinner was held Tuesday at the Crossett home with guests including Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hill of Hills, Iowa, Mrs. Viola Moothart of Washington, Mrs. Leonard Hill and her son Dale Martial the great grandson, Miss Smith of Iowa City, and supper guests Mrs. Harold E. Crossett and Hannah Belle.

C. M. Crossett D. M. Hill Hills Iowa Viola Moothart Washington Leonard Hill Dale Martial Miss Smith Iowa City Harold E. Crossett Hannah Belle

Anniversary Dinner for Mr and Mrs Charles Bond

Mr and Mrs Charles Bond celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary and Father’s Day with a family dinner. Guests from Washington Keota Richland joined the honorees for afternoon visiting ice cream and cake and an evening supper with Gerald Feltz and others.

Charles Bond George Bond Charles Beason Marion Benson Washington Keota Jess Bales Richland Gerald Feltz Jenney Nick Virgil Howard Altenbernd Ronnie Roger Klett

Sew and So club hosts ice cream social guests

Members of the Sew and So club near West Chester gathered Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Lyall Moore’s home for an ice cream social. The evening included plans to hear Louis Walcott fight replays, but the event was canceled and attendees, totaling 44 members plus guests from Wellman and Washington, visited instead. A fried chicken dinner honored Carl N. Jarvis’s birthday and Fathers Day at his country home with relatives including Taylor Stout and John W. Jarvis families.

Sew and So West Chester Lyall Moore Louis Walcott Ella Small Wellman Kenneth Carroll Washington Carl N. Jarvis Carl Taylor Stout John W. Jarvis Harold W. Jarvis

Birth of Daughter Mary Isay Schmoeller in Pharr Texas

Word reports the birth of a daughter named Mary Isay to Mr and Mrs James Schmoeller of Pharr Texas on June 19. Mother and daughter are said to be doing fine.

Mary Isay James Schmoeller Pharr Texas

Birthday Candles to Honor Local Children in Round Grove and Chicago

Thomas Brown son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown of Chicago has six candles on his cake while Donald Snodgrass son of Mr and Mrs Marion Snodgrass will have seven. Birthday wishes also go to Mrs M L McCreedy J B Crandle Mrs Cloyd Knupp Mrs Vince Skubal of Round Grove and Mrs Myrtle Rhodes.

Thomas Brown Wayne Brown Chicago Donald Snodgrass Marion Snodgrass M. L. McCreedy J. B. Crandle Cloyd Knupp Vince Skubal Round Grove Myrtle Rhodes

Twilight Golf Bridge Supper at Country Club

Forty five ladies attended a twilight golf and bridge supper at the Country Club on Wednesday evening. Golf and bridge began at 4:00 with prizes awarded for high Contract score, lowest putts, and a deuce on hole No 8. Newcomers were introduced and a catering report announced proceeds of 114.23 dollars. A day of golf and bridge is planned for Fairfield on Tuesday June 29 with a breakfast on Wednesday June 30 and reservations due by Monday.

E. E. Stutsman Jean Mangold I. W. Schenefelt Bob Arthur Dave Elder Nate Young Don Shepherd Nels Westermark Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Lois Moore Howard Freshwaters Jean Bonnie J. Simpson Donna Sellers Courtney Klein la Porte City Fairfield Arl Loveless T. J. Pease Helen Breese Marion Snodgrass

Strabo Documented Spain's Fine-Wooled Sheep

The historian Strabo noted Spain's fine-wool sheep as an important livestock in ancient times, reflecting early recognition of high-quality wool varieties and herding practices in the region.

B. C Spain Strabo

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events

Notices invite attendees to a Thursday mixer at Marge Redlingers with reservations through Mrs. Day or Helen Wittmer, bring sandwiches. Friday Friendship Club with ice cream social hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wulf. Christian church Women’s Council installs officers. Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society meets with lunch. Saddle club hosts a child’s trail ride at 1:30 pm at the Pines with a 7:00 pm trip. Cooperative supper hosted by Mrs. Verle Gallagher.

Marge Redlingers Mrs. Day Helen Wittmer Charles Wulf Women's Council of the Christian Church Baptist Woman's Missionary Society John Caldwell Gene Smith Alvin Kephart Hesseltine the Pines

Glen Dunkin Honored at Surprise Birthday Dinner

A surprise dinner honored Glen Dunkin at his Haskins home on Sunday. Attending were numerous Blanchard families, C.A Freshman and granddaughter, Nellie Corporan, and others from Kirksville to Crawfordsville, who brought many gifts to the guest of honor.

Glen Dunkin Delmar Blanchard Alva Blanchard Obert Dennis Haskins Lynn Blanchard Ainsworth Paul Brackney Kirksville C.A Lucerne Nellie Corporan Columbus Junction Mary

Home Made Nails Then and Now

Nail making began as a household task in New England and evolved with machinery by 1786, reflecting early industrial shifts in small scale metalwork and domestic industry.

New England

First Baseball Rules Adopted in 1864 Game

In 1864 the Knickerbockers faced the New York nine under the first definite rules for baseball, marking a milestone in the game's development.

Knickerbockers New York Nine

Ireland’s Official Color Is Blue Not Green in Bunting

A correction notes that blue is the official color for Ireland, not green as commonly used on bunting. The article emphasizes adherence to official colors in displays and flags.

Ireland

Norma Payne Shower Held At Michels Home

Ruth Michels entertained Norma Payne at a miscellaneous shower last evening at her home. A group of close friends from school years attended and bridge was played. Roses themed the event as guests enjoyed refreshments and the honoree received a bowl of roses with gift clues attached to each stem.

Ruth Michels Norma Payne

Missionary Society At Regular Meeting

The Women’s Missionary Society of the U P church evening division met Tuesday at Mrs. D J Ross home with Mrs. Walter Haight as cohostess. Sixteen members and one guest attended. Topics covered Hawaii with slides, devotions by Mrs F L Stewart, and reports by Mrs M McConaughey and Jessie Stewart.

Women’s Missionary Society of the U. P. Church D. J. Ross Walter Haight F. L. Stewart Maude McCreedy Hawaii W. W. Calawell Mabel Gray M. McConaughey Jessie Stewart Temperance Nora Ebner J. M. Finney

Homemakers Group Meeting With Mrs Redlinger

The Homemakers club met yesterday afternoon with 13 members six children and three guests present. Guests were Mrs Dale Woodburn Mrs Tom Sterling and Mrs Joe Peiffer. The group thanked Mrs Woodburn for a pleasant ice cream social at her home. A silent auction raised 3.50. Mrs Virgil Lintz and Mrs George Dare helped serve refreshments.

Homemakers Club Hubert Redlinger Dale Woodburn Tom Sterling Joe Peiffer Woodburn Virgil Lintz George Dare

Crafts Workshop in Des Moines Attended by Mixer Club Members

Eleven members of the Mixer club and the local YWCA will attend a one day Crafts workshop in Des Moines Saturday. Lead by Maurine B. Stanton, the Iowa District YWCA sponsors the event at the YWCA building with a show craft exhibit at 9 30 AM and a talk on consumer buying craft supplies at 9 45 AM. Groups will choose modeling metal or plastics at 10 00 AM with lunch at 11 39 and craft books discussed at 1 00 PM.

Mixer Club YWCA Des Moines Grace Schoonover Virginia Rains Cleora Morrow Mary Swisher Maxine Chamberlin Marilyn Ruegsegger Helen Wittmer Mary Waggoner Chares Wilson Virginia Gustafson Cornelia Day Maurine B. Stanton Iowa

Workshop Choices Offered After Lunch at 3

At 2:00 the event finishes and attendees select either painting figurines or shellcraft for the next hour. The workshop resumes at 3:00 with participants continuing the chosen activity.

Miscellaneous Gifts Presented to Bride To Be Norma Payne

A bridal shower for Norma Payne was hosted by Mrs. Nick Ditt rich and Mrs. Omer Wagner on Monday evening. Ruth Elen Wagner wore a white gown and veil and accepted many lovely gifts as guests offered advice and played games. Attendees included Mrs. L. W. Turnipseed, Dorothy Turnipseed, Mrs. Robert Lowe Jr, Mrs. Merle Turnipseed, Mrs. John McGill, Mrs. James Starr, Mrs. Ed Wiley Jr, Mrs. Harry Turner, Mrs. Kermit Payne, Mrs. Lloyd Schoonover, Mrs. Glenn Murphy, and the bride to be.

Nick Dittrich Omer Wagner Norma Payne Ruth Elen Wagner Miss Payne L. W. Turnipseed Dorothy Turnipseed Robert Lowe, Jr Merle Turnipseed John McGill James Starr Ed Wiley, Jr Harry Turner Kermit Payne Lloyd Schoonover Glenn Murphy

Devotions Close With Psalm Reading At Woodford Event

Mrs. Nelson Woodford led devotions with readings from the 133rd Psalm and a poem Learning Through Pain by Lola Hougen. Mrs. Floyd Smith offered prayer. The next meeting is in two weeks at the community building.

Nelson Woodford Lola Hougen Floyd Smith

Little Flower Circle Meeting Hosted by Lena Sehmidt

The Little Flower circle met yesterday at Lena Sehmidt's home with co hosts Mrs Leonard Marie Mrs William Marie Jr and Mrs J J Mattes. Fifteen members attended and reports covered the recent bake sale at Ledger's. Guests Ed McAleer and Mary Ann Ledger joined for refreshments and a social hour.

Little Flower Circle Lena Sehmitt Leonard Marie William Marie, Jr J. J. Mattes Ledger Ed McAleer Mary Ann

Sew Garments at Grace Hill Meeting

Four Grace Hill Ladies Aid members and one guest Mrs Claude Smith met at the Grace Hill Community building Wednesday afternoon. They sewed small garments and prepared quilt binding for a charitable project.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Claude Smith Commuunity Grace Hill

Arkansas Mission Topic of Meeting

Mrs. Boyd Stephens hosted the Associate Presbyterian Missionary society for a June meeting attended by ten members and one guest Mrs. James Taylor. Elizabeth Dawson presided, arrangements were made to donate items to the Alma Arkansas mission, Mrs. W M Montgomery presented The Beginning of Pauls Missionary Work, and members sewed carpet rags for the Knoxville Veterans Hospital. The July meeting will be with Mrs. Raymond Wilson.

Boyd Stephens Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society James Taylor Elizabeth Dawson Alma Arkansas W. M. Montgomery Paul Arkansas Mission Veterans’ Hospital Knoxville Raymond Wilson

Hospital admits and tonsillectomy cases listed

Yesterday at the hospital Mrs. Claude Carson of Ainsworth Avery Calhoun of Keota and Meredith Knepp of Washington were admitted for medical care. Today procedures include tonsillectomies for James Beauchamp of Brighton Stephen Booth of Washington Judy Kiesey Route 2 and Joyce Gevoek of Brighton.

Claude Carson Ainsworth Avery Calhoun Keota Meredith Knepp Washington James Beauchamp Brighton Stephen Booth Judy Kiesey Joyce Gevoek

Milk Vitamin A Value Varies with Cow Diet

Research on feeds indicates feasibility of producing milk products with uniform vitamin A value year round as the carotene content in cow rations changes.

Radar Tracks Tropical Storms

Radar now locates tropical storms, with usage expanding to monitor and identify developing tropical weather threats.

It’s Yellow Thirty Years Ago in U S Corn

A historical note recalls that over forty percent of all U S corn acreage produced was white corn. The fact highlights regional and time specific crop varieties and agricultural patterns of that era.

United States

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