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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

2

Local News: Community Members Travel and Work Changes

Mrs Irene Nickerson joined by Mrs Edith Handiey, Mrs Charles Willson, Marilyn Ruegserger and Clara Faulkner for a Mediapolis service led by the Lacours. Stella Latchem heads to Des Moines for weekend with Dr Charlies Latcher family. Reinerts visit Oregon, Indiana to see L G Sutherland family. Bonar family to Newburg for weekend with friends Reese. Hampton leaves Washington for Kansas City KS to study mortuary science. Bell departs to Des Moines for work in a funeral home. Dale White hired for summer at Jones funeral home. Joe Barnes joins T H Peters hardware sales. Darlene Peterson Reynolds IL and Delores Kron Riverside shop Thursday.

Irene Nickerson Mediapolis Edith Handiey Charles Willson Marilyn Ruegsergger Clara Faulkner The Lacours Stella Latchem Des Moines Mrs Charlies Latcher Bob Bell Jones Funeral Home Dale White

Local residents join family travels and exchanges

Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin and daughter Mary plan a Saturday departure to Chicago for a visit with Mrs Marie Hamilton, with Mary staying about a week to visit college friends. Mr and Mrs T H Peters enjoy a Minnesota vacation, fishing at lakes. Mrs Clayton Bear works during the Peters trip. Marcia Federlin leaves for Chicago for two weeks with an aunt. Marjorie Ochs, Keota native now Joliet high school teacher, sails to England July 19 as one of 125 American teachers for a year exchange at St Helens near Liverpool.

Ralph Martin Mary Chicago Marie Hamilton T. H. Peters Minnesota Clayton Bear Peters Marjorie Ochs Keota Mmn Joliet, Ill England Great Britain St. Helen's Girls School Liverpool

Lincoln backs ironclad ships to match Merrimac

A government meeting on Ericcson's design led Lincoln to approve immediate construction of three ironclad ships. He remarked a humorous line about the design, signaling strong presidential support for the project and its aim to counter the Confederate Merrimac.

John Ericcson Merrimac Lincoln Ericcson

Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Admitted yesterday at the hospital are Joe Simmering in city medical and Mrs. Ed Griffth from Colum bus Junction medical. Dismissed today are Charlie Fox and Diane Perdock, both in city medical. Yesterday at Crawfordsville, Mr and Mrs How ard Hesseltine welcomed a son at 0:25 p.m.

Joe Simmering City Ed Griffth Columbus Junction Medical Charlie Fox Diane Perdock Howard Hesseltine Crawfordsville

For Sale 1935 Master Chevrolet in Ainsworth

Classified note lists a 1935 Master Chevrolet for sale for 50 dollars. Item appears under Louis Pruess in Ainsworth with contact at 1423.

Master Chevrolet Louis Pruess Ainsworth

Women’s Council installs officers in candlelight service

The Women's Council of the Christian Church held a candlelight installation during a Thursday meeting with 40 members present. Mrs Leslie Beenblossom retired as president. officers and group leaders were installed by Mrs Leonard Wheatley, with reports from the state convention in Des Moines and a tea reception afterward.

Women’s Council of the Christian Church Genest Wanda Coffin China Charlotte Fart George Powers Des Moines Leslie Beenblossom Leonard Wheatley Wiliam Crayne Mae Davis Etieine Spenser John Jarvis Bessie Tucker World Call Elwyn Gardner Charles Anderson Harry Watkins Harold Beenblossom Harold Jarvis Frank Gobble T. Polk Charlotte Earls Group Wade Pence Richard Skipton Roy Randall William Putman Venice Moore Harlan Neuhart Virgil Faris

Honor Alberta Smith at Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday afternoon for Alberta Smith at the home of Mrs. Cloyce Zieglowsky. Co hosts were Mrs. Harold Wilson Mrs Evert Westen and Mrs Ted Zieglowsky. Miss Smith will marry Merle Miller this month. The guests included Mrs Walter Sheetz Mrs Charley Churchhill Mrs Melvin Schnieker and others.

Alberta Smith Cloyce Zieglowsky Harold Wilson Evert Westen Ted Zieglowsky Miss Smith Merle Miller Walter Sheetz Charley Churchhill Melvin Schnieker George Miller, Jr Walter Westen Melyvn Sehnicker Edward Miller Donna Lee Ralph Whitthoft Raymond Landau

Chronic worry reflects inward insecurity and anxious state

Chronic worry is a mental state born of lacking inner security. Internal turmoil and confusion drive the person to express worry while seeking to rationalize the unease by blaming an external cause.

Around Town Socials Highlight Wright Family Events

A group of friends enjoyed an evening hosted by Carla Guthier with plaque bridge and refreshments. Ted and Lou Mayer hosted a cooperative fried chicken dinner honoring Francis Wright and Mrs. Bill Var Sickle, with the Wrights and extended family attending. Mrs. Ralph Waggoner hosted a dinner for longtime friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tom McGuire of Gary Indiana, who visited after attending a local wedding. guests included Harvey Wageoner, Trudy Ann Hysell, and Nola Faulkner.

Carla Guther Plaque Bridge Ted Mayer Francis Wright Bill Var Sickle Wilbur Wright George Wright Lois Ruth Roger Freddy David Wright van Sickle Ann Howard Wright Jean Gerald DeLong Ralph Waggoner Tom McGuire Gary Ind McGuures Washington Ottumwa Harvey Wageoner Trudy Ann Hysell Nola Faulkner

Stain Removal Tips for Lipstick on Fabrics

Lipstick stains are hard to remove and can damage fabric. Loosen the stain with glycerine or vaseline before washing and avoid using soap or alkaline cleaners first, as they can set the stain. If the fabric is valuable, take care not to damage it during treatment.

Clara Falk and Leon Hilfman Unite In Home Wedding

Clara Ann Falk and Leon Lewis Hilfman were married in a Thursday 2:00 p.m. double ring ceremony at the Falk home performed by Dr. Mannheimer of Des Moines. The couple will reside in Los Angeles California after a Colorado Springs honeymoon. Hilfman is from Betten Dorf and his family includes Dr. R L Hilfman and Mrs. Hilfman. Falk sisters served as attendants. Betsy and Mary Martin performed vocal numbers at a reception for close friends and neighbors.

Clara Ann Falk Leon Lewis Hilfman Joe Falk Ralph Hilfman Bettendorf Mannheimer Des Moines Don Benblossom Martiin Balk Colorado Springs Palm Beach R. L. Hlilfman David Young Bernard Goldman Herman Wortons Naida Glen Hilfman Iowa City

Bonnie Mae White and William Buzard Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Bonnie Mae White daughter of Dr and Mrs G A White Riverside and William Davis Buzard son of Mr and Mrs Norman Buzard Bogard Mo exchanged vows in a Riverside Methodist church double ring ceremony Rev Fred E Miller officiated at \u003a00 p m June 22. The church features palms candelabra and Pladoli accents with detailed bridal attire and reception duties described. The couple plan a Yellowstone National Park trip and are joined by family members and bridesmaids in coordinated green orchid and yellow marquisette gowns.

Bonnie Mae White William Davis Buzard Riverside Methodist Church Bonne Mae White G. A White Riverside and Airs Norman Buzard Bogard, Mo Fred E. Miller Washington Methodist Church K. D. Rank Iowa City Marion Sugg Kansas City Groun Elaine White Willimsbore David Sugg

Family Night Dinner Hosted by Country Club

A Country Club hosted Family Night Dinner with 192 reservations made for Thursday. Guests included Mrs. Robert Taylor and children of Boston Donna Clow and John Baldridge of Los Angeles. Bridge rounds were won by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hatacher and a committee led by Mrs. R. B. DeLa with members including Mr. and Mrs. Claud Tucker and many others.

Country Club Robert Taylor Boston Donna Clow Los Angeles John Baldridge Los Bill Hatacher R. B. DeLa Darrell Ross Claud Tucker Frank Miller Lester Orr Willis Jones Venice Moore M. L. McCreedy Warren Stewart Mike Flenner DeLa Ross. Program Miller Orr

U Go I Go Club Meets With Mrs Albert Wehr

The U Go I Go club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Albert Wehr. One guest Mrs Oral Mayo attended among 11 members. Mrs John Shebeck, president, presided at the business meeting. Pinochle was played at three tables. high scores went to Mrs John Lee while Mrs Shebeck recorded a low score. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs E H White chairing.

Albert Wehr Oral Mayo John Shebeck John Lee Shebeck E. H. Whitehead

Red Cross Sewing At Rural Women's Club

During the afternoon Rural Women's club meeting completed Red Cross sewing. Eight members and two guests attended. Present were Mrs. Lou Rhodebeck Mrs. Dale Kelley of Winfield and Mrs. Leo Beau champ. Hostesses were Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck Mrs. Beau champ and Mrs. Kelsog. Leo Marie to host next meeting in two weeks.

Little Flower Circle Meeting Report

The Little Flower circle met Thursday with Mrs. Vincent Marek hosting. Mrs. Lloyd Marek and Mrs. Paul Hammen assisted, led by Mrs. John Mattes. Rev H J Corcoran attended. court whist followed with Winnie Kelly high and Mrs. Gertrude Eagle low. An extra prize went to Mrs. Al Ledger. refreshments were served.

Little Flower Circle Vincent Marek Lloyd Marek Paul Hammen John Mattes H. J. Corcoran Winnie Kelly Gertrude Eagle al Ledger

Invite Friends To Call At Home On Monday

Mrs. Alex Lytle Mrs. Boy Berdo and Mrs. Charles Berdo will be at home at 1201 South Iowa avenue Monday afternoon. The visitors include Sorenson of Minneapolis and many Mt. Pleasant and area residents such as Hart Gilbert Kenneth Gilbert Howard Welch Edna Freeman Dora Hobbs Garry Parker Ralph White Florence Garretson Fred White Earl Dillavoy Salem O M Morrison Mt. Union Margaret Prehl Iowa City Mary Culhane Des Moines Sandra Kay Morrison Mt. Union.

Alex Lytle Boy Berdo Charles Berdo South Iowa Avenue

Priscilla Club Dessert Luncheon Planned by Hedges

Tuesday social calendar notes a 1 15 p m dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs Carl Hedges at Mrs Emma Bar location with attendees and details to follow.

Priscilla Club Carl Hedges Emma Bar

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Martin's Cleaners Martin's Wolf’s Flower G. A. Reinert Oregon L. G Sutherland Raymond Bonar Robert Newburg Alfred Reese Warren Hampton Sherman Kan Kansas City College of Mortuary Science Joe Barnes T. H. Peters Hardware Store Darlene Peterson Reynolds Ill Delores Kron Vesper Bennett Lamont Carl Johnson Michael West Ill Johnson C. M. Whitacre Clyde Dawson Clifford Leeper Brighton Marcia Federlin Burlington Iowa American Mausoleum Company Mt. Pleasant St Joann Wilson Mis June Manning Grinnell College JoAnn Miss Manning Mason City Ywca Frances Miller Shirley Blattner Donna Patterson Zievlowsky Ben C. V. Grall John W Asso Joe Palooka Joe Ham Fisher Frances Falk Helen Falk Marilyn Falk Beverly Brown Mary Martin Love You Hilfiman State University of Iowa Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Hilfman Phi Epsilon. Pi Fraternity Kenneth Rank Duane White Williamsburg Darrell White Fred White Salem Darrell Sorenson Minneapolis Minn Margaret Prehl Mary Culhane Yellowstone David Lloyd Frazer K. D. Roak Duane Elaine Fred Peterson Ulin Darrenl Angeles Red Cross Kathleen Koebel Joseph Koebel Robert Popee A. H. Pogge St. Mary's Church of Red Horses Club Sunset Park Knights of Pythias Phall VFW J. B. Randle Claude Knupp Moyitle Rhodes Vince Skubal Glen Shanibarger Carl Stiefel Spee Tait's Radio & Appliance North Iowa
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