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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

2

Rural Women’s Club Hosts Surprise Sendoff for Masson

The Rural Women's Club met at Young America Corner on Thursday, delivering a surprise farewell for Mrs. George Masson as she prepares to move. They visited her town home where she waited for carpenters, with entertainment by Mrs. Will Marie Jr. and Mrs. Grant Hampton and refreshments by committee. A gift was presented to Masson. officers elected for the next term include President Ezra Smith and Vice President A. C. Peterson. July and August meetings are paused. Birthdays honored for Roger Booth, Jerry Neff, Don Snodgrass, Gary Rhodes, Bill Arthur, Jack Salladay, and Bill Carson. DeMolay installation attended by mothers.

Rural Women's Club Young America Corner George Masson Carpenters Will Marie, Jr Grant Hampton Will Marie, Sr Lester Luckenbill Will Marie Masson Howard Caldwell Ezra Smith A. C. Peterson William Bell Dale Booth Roger Booth Jerry Neff Don Snodgrass Gary Rhodes Bill Arthur Jack Salladay Bill

Luncheon Hosts Include Jackson Schulty and Guests

Mr and Mrs Walter Jackson and Patricia with Mrs Islea Schulty and Geraldine entertained at a 2 pm Saturday luncheon at their home. Attendees included Herb Goetz of Riga Michigan Ralph Pol peter of West Point Iowa Dick Beranek and Mr and Mrs Raymond Chalupa Beverly and Carolyn of Kalona Mrs Dale Elloitt and Ronnie Kay and Lynn of Kalona.

Walter Jackson Patricia Islea Schulty Geraldine Herb Goetz Riga Mich Ralph Polpeter West Point Dick Beranek Kalona Raymond Chalupa Beverly Carolyn Dale Elloitt Ronnie Kay and Lynn

Insurance shopping tips before you need it

A cheerful message encourages shoppers to start comparing insurance options early. It suggests delaying big purchases until after a thorough review and highlights the benefit of planning ahead for coverage. The tone is light and promotional.

Local residents listed as afternoon callers

Davenport Mrs Verne Miller and Michael and Pat Davenport Mr and Mrs Cecil Amlong Mr and Mrs Berle Amlong and Jimmy of Iowa City Mrs William Wiles of Wellman Mrs Mary Reister Rita Tinnes and Lila Toomey were visitors. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Vic Tinnes and Gary Keola.

Davenport Verne Miller Michael and Pat Cecil Amlong Berle Amlong Jimmy Lowa City William Wiles Wellman Mary Reister Rita Tinnes Lila Toomey Vic Tinnes Gary Keola

Paul Smith Installed As Master Councillor Of De Molay

Paul Smith was installed as master councillor of the Amos chapter Order of DeMolay at the open installation following their regular meeting Monday evening. Other officers installed included John Peterson senior councillor Peter Bell junior councillor Jerry Neft senior deacon Ted Bailey junior deacon Joe Schiebel senior steward John Cruise junior steward Don Snodgrass Orator Scribe Jack Carson treasurer Louie Jones sentinel Bill Arthur chaplain Don Hanson marshal Louis Kerr standard bearer Gary Doak John Wilson Louie Duncan Garth Rustan Jon Jarvis Jim Morrison and John Thompson preceptors. Installing officers were Tom Caldwell installing master councillor Larry Shalla senior councillor Dick Fuhrmarshall Dick Wiley and Senior deacon Ted Howell. The newly installed master councillor presented past master councillor jewels to Larry Shalla and Tom Caldwell.

Paul Smith Amos Order of DeMolay John Peterson Peter Bell Jerry Neft Ted Bailey Joe Schiebel John Cruise Don Snodgrass Jack Carson Louie Jones Sentinel Bill Arthur Don Hanson Louis Kerr

Club Paree Teens Dance At Country Club Theme Night

The Monday event featured a French theme with sketches and table decorations. Punch and popcorn were served with hot dogs and chips during intermission. Four door prizes were awarded and Nick Walter and Kirtine Wells won a dance contest earning record albums. Everett's Music Co provided the music with Bill Wessler as DJ.

Country Club Nick Walter Kirtine Wells Everetts Music Co Bill Wessler

Social Calendar Notices Preview Schedule of Local Meetings

A dense list of community gatherings runs Tuesday through Friday with notices for VFW groups, club meetings, socials, and church societies. Highlights include a Wiener Roast at Sunset Park, Snowball Ice Cream Social, White Shrine at Masonic Temple, and golf and luncheon at the Country Club. Some events specify hosts, times, and locations, with postponements and date changes noted.

VFW Sunset Park Earl Booth White Shrine Masonic Temple Rosemary Club George Horn Country Club Bethel Missionary Society Ed Cady Grace Hill Ladies Aid Social Pansy Hill Club Dale Woodburn Sunshine Community Club Glen Witt HJ Club Ray Sojka Homemakers Club Flyer de Lis Club Rex Crandell Bob Lowe Heights Social Club

Funeral services for Mrs. George F. Morrison

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Evert L. Haney presiding. Pallbearers included Manton Hebner, George Breitenbach, George Rudiger, Robert Patterson, Walter Jungbluth and Raymond Crone. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Hospital admissions and births listed for local residents

On The Record notes yesterday admissions include Mrs. Victor Deutch of East Pleasant Plain and Barbara Adams of Moline. Today adds Mrs. Howard Stewart of Ainsworth. Births reported include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jarvis of Washington and sons to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kiene of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Leon Shelman of Brigh ton.

Victor Deutch East Pleasant Plain Barbara Adams Moline, Jr Howard H. Stewart Ainsworth Norman Jarvis Washington Elmer Kiene Leon Shelman Brighton

Birthday greetings for West Chester residents listed

Celebrants today include James Waterhouse Eugene Gre cian Harold Jarvis Robert Kleese Joyce Janice Davison Wm Paul Cram Lucille Ann Knotek Nancy Sue Wollrab Carol Jane Fisher Jerry Neff Anna Marie Anderson Frances Ann McKone Lewis Eugene Anderson and Mrs Willard Hole of West Chester celebrating birthdays.

James Waterhouse Eugene Grecian Harold Jarvis Robert Kleese Joyce Janice Davison Paul Cram Lucille Ann Knotek Nancy Sue Wollrab Carol Jane Fisher Jerry Neff Anna Marie Anderson Frances Ann McKone Lewis Eugene Anderson Willard Hole West Chester

Weekend visits and travels of local families span across states

Local residents and relatives moved between Iowa, Washington, California, and Oregon visiting kin, attending camps, and meeting in Ames and Bettendorf. Notable names include the Grays of Grinnell, the Carrs, the McClures, and Dr. Bell with Archer and Stone families. A YMCA volunteer injury occurred during a building project. The Keola Federated Church installed a new pastor with regional church officials presiding.

FALSE TEETH RELIEF WITH FASTEETH POWDER

Advertises FASTEETH powder to keep dentures secure with no gummy taste. Claims devices stay put when eating talking and sneezing and reduce denture odor. Promotes availability at drug counters.

FAETH

Deeds Record Transfers In Wellman Wellston Areas

Deeds show Jean McIntosh Hoffman and husband to Stanley E. Good a win lot 16 block 7 on the original Wellman plat. C F Hoover as administrator sells land in section 32 township 75 range 8 to Theron Lowry. Dwight Robison administrator transfers OS 14 in northeast Brighton to Myra G Hoover and others. J Forest Embree and wife transfer lots 1 through 10 in the town of Wellston to F H Jaspering Jr. and wife.

Jean McIntosh Hoffman Stanley E. Goodwin Wellman C. F. Hoover Admr Theron Lowry Dwight Robison Myra G. Hoover Brighton J. Forest Embree F. H. Jaspering Jr Wellston

New Cars Licensed by Washington County Treasurer Office

The office of Washington County treasurer Ivan Norton licensed new vehicles including American trailer Jeanne F Chapman Ford Mills Nash Service Nash and Phil E Karr Ford.

Washington County Ivan Norton Jeanne F. Chapman Ford Mills Nash Service Nash Phil E. Karr

Perfumed scarecrow keeps deer away from garden

Howard Kurtz devised a perfume sprayed scarecrow to deter deer in Atlanta Michigan. His wife grows tired of the scent but the method reportedly wards off animals from the garden.

Atlanta Mich Howard Kurtz

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