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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

2

Captain Reed Pilots VIPs For the Army

Captain Hubert Reed, a Washington area aviator, has flown VIPs on government and army business from Fort Belvoir and during tours in Japan and Germany. He will head to Europe soon, serving in a special liaison role delivering White House and state department mail and important documents.

Hubert Reed Washington Department of the Army Fort Belvoir Reed Army Stevens McCarthy Washington, Iowa Attorney Welch Boston Washington, DC George Marshall Joint Chiefs of Staff J. Lawton Collins Milton Eisenhower United States Dulles State Department Bedell Smith Department of State Ridgeway Potter Michigan Japan Germany Berlin Russtone Frankfurt Korea Okinawa Philippines Allerton Virginia Miele White House Kisenhower Augasta Georgia Air Force Europe France

Schrock Eicher Wedding in Goshen Indiana

Lucille Marie Schrock daughter of Mr and Mrs Dalton Schrock of Goshen Indiana wed W George Eicher son of Mr and Mrs W J Eicher of Marion Ohio in a Sunday ceremony at the Eighth Street Mennonite church Goshen Rev Robert Hartzler officiated The couple will reside in Cleveland Ohio The bride wore Chantilly lace with a crystal trim gown and carried pink roses and lily of the valley A large wedding party and about two hundred guests attended the ceremony with friends and relatives from Mt Pleasant Marion Bluffton and other nearby towns.

Lucille Marie Schrock Dalton Selhbrock Goshen Ind W. George Eicher W. J. Eicher Mt. Pleasant Eighth Street Mennonite Church Robert Hartzler Salin Grace Vader Don Neon Berne Hrdd Bota Schrock Elizabeth Shrock Carol Sammet Julie Cathy Whirledge Calvin Whirledge Russell Ford Leighton Ford Marion, Ta Arden Slotter Pennsylvania JaVon Mann Richard Boehr Bluffton, O Marion Walter Kornfauer Chicago Donald Roose Cleveland Blutfton College Bluffton Chicuzo Maplewood, CO Blulfton Walkerton Napanee

Mrs Lomas Speaks to Washington County Republican Women

Forty members of the Washington County Republican Women’s Club met in the Legion hall. Mrs Malcolm Lomas, a delegate to the 1951 National Republican convention, was the guest speaker. Margaret McCleery sang two solos with her mother Mrs Richard McCleery, as refreshments were served by club president Mrs J L M Bicher.

Washington County Republican Womens Club Legion Hall Malcolm Lo Republican National Committee Love Wasquest Lomas

Rutland Family Vacation Visit Extends Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mo Carris and three children of Rutland arrived Thursday for a vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carris. Walter Lance and wife plan a July move to Riverside California and will drive to visit relatives in Nebraska and Colorado. In California they will see George V Pavlis and Mrs Pavlis in Gardenia and will meet brother Martin Mosehel of Ottumwa. They also intend to visit Maynard Goff and Bradley Yueaipa California.

Henry Mo Carris Rutland, Vic J. C. Carris Walter Lance Riverside Calif Nebraska Colorado California Lance George V Pavlis Pavilis Gardenia Martin Mosehel Ottumwa Maynard Goff Bradley Yueaipa

How to care for synthetics for longer wear

Woman's World offers tips on preserving nylon and other synthetic fabrics. Use warm water, avoid high heat and vigorous wringing, shake out almost dry, and press only needed spots with a warm iron. For sheer nylons, nylast detergent provides protective coating to extend wear.

Simple Meat and Vegetable Stacks In Oven Delights

Simple meat and vegetable combo with pork tenderloin stacks wrapped in bacon and tomato onion layers. Includes broiled chicken and vegetables with butter, baked 350 F for an hour, serves six.

Bragging Among Boys Aged Eight to Twelve

Child experts report boasting peaks in boys eight to twelve years old. The article discusses boasting as an attention seeking behavior and notes many brag about various feats during this stage.

HJ club hosts games and welcomes first-timers at Prebys home

Members of the HJ club gathered at Mrs. William Prebys on Thursday for written games with prizes won by Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst and Mrs. Duane Shalla, and a door prize went to Mrs. George Zeck. Two children, Jerry Zeck and Jimmy Malichky, made their first appearance.

HJ Club William Prebys Joe Te Bockhorst Duane Shalla George Zeck Jerry Zeck Jimmy Malichky Dean Luers Bob Marek Dale Marek

VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club Plans Bingo at Veterans Hospital

Mrs. Phil Kneen hosted nine members and 14 children of the VFW Auxiliary Breakfast club Thursday. Plans were made to sponsor a bingo party at Veterans Hospital in Knoxville on Monday July 1. Several members volunteered to furnish cookies for refreshments. The next breakfast will be at Mrs. Milo Steele Jr's home on July 8 at 9 a.m. Eleven families of the Tone makers Club enjoyed an ice cream supper and social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Kleese with Mrs. Kleese assisted by Mrs. Jack Trotman.

Phil Kneen VFW Veterans Hospita Knoxville Milo Steele Jr Tonemakers Club Taylor David Kleese Kleese O Jack Trotman

Houck Victor Wedding in Seattle Washington

Ann Houck and Lt Arthur B Victor wed in Seattle at the First Presbyterian Church chapel. The ceremony June 10 was attended by 12 guests with Rev Haldane Dull officiating. The bride, a Washington High School alumna with a Iowa State University sociology degree, works as a legal secretary in Dayton. Victor, a University of Washington forestry engineering graduate, is serving in Japan.

Melvin E. Houck Ann Arthur B. Victor Japan Seatte First Presbyterian Church Haldane Dull Washington High School State University of Iowa Dayton Victor University of Washington

Committees Plan Summer Picnic At Sunset Park

Committees appointed by Nora Hobbs include coffee and cake pie and ice cream duties. Members and families will attend a picnic on Sunday evening August 1 at Sunset park with refreshments served by Frances Bauer Mary Statler Nevella Hess Alma Brinning Betty Janecek Helen Adrian and Dorothea Peterson.

Nora Hobbs Grace Bauer Retha Hough Frances Bauer Mary Statler Nevella Hess Alma Brinning Betty Janecek Helen Adrian Dorothea Peterson Sunset Park Fanees Bauer Betty Bekels Emma Reif

Senator Crippa Named to Wyoming Senate Seat

Governor Rovers appoints Crippa to fill the late Lester Thunt term in Wyoming. Crippa serves on the same bank board as Harry Boice, with Dr C A Boicee in Washington noting acquaintance through his brother Harrys. Marines meanwhile report several local men leaving for San Diego for basic training. among them John Pratt Tom McKeone Gene Garret and Bob Warren.

B.D. Cripepa United States Senate Wyoming Rovers Harry Boice C. A. Boicee Washington Harrys Crippa Senate Lester C. Thunt Marines San Diego Calif United States Marine Corps John Pratt Tom McKeone Gene Garrett Bob Warren

Hoegh Widens Lead in Iowa Gubernatorial Canvass

Official canvass shows Hoegh leading his nearest Republican rival by more than two to one in the June 7 Iowa primary. Hoegh secured a strong margin as the statewide tally was confirmed, with results reflecting a clear advantage over the field.

Hoegh Atty, Genbee AL Hoegh Iowa Hoeah Leeds

Remarkable Ar Pan relief for arthritis and rheumatism

An ad promotes Ar Pan relief tablets and Ar Pan Ex from Ossndr DRG Store West Side Square. It claims fast relief from arthritis rheumatism neuritis and neuralgia with blood stream action and promises better nights and livelier days for chronic sufferers.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Birthdays

Social events list includes many meetings at churches and parks led by Mrs Stella Genkinger and others. Notable dignitaries include former Lt Governor William Ho Nicholas of Mason City and politicians from Des Moines and Ottumwa with various donation figures named.

Oponent William Ho Nicholas Mason City Ernest Palmer Jr Fort Madison Alb Chambers Des Moines William Lynes Waverly Benjamin Ellsworth Ottumwa

Flood fighters warn of worse Des Moines floods ahead

Army flood fighter Col Nelson Le Clair Jr., Rock Island district engineer, says Des Moines can expect peak flows 50 to 100 percent higher than the record 30.19 feet on the Des Moines River. He notes each crest since 1944 has risen and leads a staff aiding flood efforts in Des Moines and Ottumwa.

Des Moines Nelson le Clair Jr Rock Island Ill

Been blossom relatives visit in California

Mr and Mrs Charles Been blossom Norma and Jane of Los Angeles California visit Ralph Zeek and Beenblossom relatives and other friends in the community.

Charles Beenblossom Norma and Jane Los Angeles Caif Ralph Zeek and Beenblossom

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