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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1952

Page

2

Christian Women Fellowship Installs New Officers at General Meeting

The Christian Women's Fellowship held its June general meeting at the church Friday evening to install officers for the coming year and appoint committees. New officers include President Mrs Roy Randall VP Mrs Leonard Wheatley Secretary Mrs Dow Methanel Treasurer Mrs Wade Pence.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Christian Women's Fellowship The Christian Church Roy Randall Jesus Fred Burger Mere Roy Kephart Leonard Wheatley William Crayne Leslie Beentlessonm Vrs Dow Methanefel Wade Pence Bessie Tureker John Jarvis Mae Davis Grony J. Pense Jr Randall Mra Etienne Spenser Harry Watkins World Call Chand. Randall Carl Dallmeyer Pease Jr David Thompson George Power Naomi Kephart

Observance Honors Rev. Grier Family

A Keota Methodist church family night welcomed Rev. and Mrs. Grier and family who moved to Keota. Entertainment included quartets and solos by local singers with Barbara Parsons arranging and leading, and a serving committee of Mrs. Keith Mound Mrs. Vondle Henderson and Mrs Mack Glass.

Grier Keota Keota Methodist Church David Patty Susanne Barbara Parsons Jim Mound Bob Kent Duane Luers John Krause Jane Moss Carol Luers Alice Richardson Maryanne Ochs Martha Smith Rice the Chariot Keith Mound Vondle Henderson Mack Glass

Jennie Adams Circle Hosts Baptist Women Meeting

The Jennie Adams Circle of the Baptist Women's Mission Society hosted the monthly meeting. A playlet titled Where the Spirit of the Lord is there are Churches for our Country's Needs was performed. Seventeen girls attended the house party at Iowa Falle. Thirty-two ladies were present.

Jennie Adams The Baptist Women's Mission Society Mre Sam Simmering Max Cross Stanley Wallace Trene Yard Simmering Clarence Krathmel Iowa Falle

Entertaining Outdoors by Candlelight for All Guests

A practical guide to hosting an outdoor candlelit gathering to deter insects and create a glamorous, casual party. It suggests arranging a circle of lighted candles around a table, using hurricane lamps, and serving simple refreshments like popcorn, chips, crackers, pretzels, and a chilled beverage.

Rebekah and Odd Fellow Social Draws Local Crowd

About seventy people attended the family night social of the Rebekah and Odd Fellow lodges at LOOK lab on Thursday. A musical skit entertained the crowd with Bill Wessler and Dorothy and Kay Anderson among the performers. Cockaynes orchestra provided the music for the social portion.

Rebekah Look Lab Bill Wessler Dorothy Kay Anderson Cockaynes Orchestra Musse

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday School Seeks Attendance

Immanuel Lutheran invites all children to Sunday school at 680 ACM with divine worship at 0 am. Student pastor Louis Nelson from Concordia Seminary Springfield and vacancy pastor S R Schrmidt from Newton Iowa will lead services.

Louis Nelson Concordia Seminary Springfield

Insurance pricing and quality reflect value

A consumer notes that paying less for auto insurance yields poorer service and coverage, arguing you get what you pay for. He voluntarily stated this lesson after a recent experience.

Social Calendar Headlines Weekly Events In county area

Calendar items list events for social groups and clubs across the week. Weaver open house at Keota, South wedding anniversary, Golden Age club, Knights of Pythias, White Shrine at Sunset Park, Vigilant Sunday School class, Rosemary club, LBC club, Red Cross annual meeting, Y Wives gathering, Hethel Missionary Society, Linver Lonwer club, OFS, Mason temple Presbyterian and Methodist prayer meetings. Public notices of meet times and hostesses included.

Weaver Keota Golden Age Club Knights of Pythias White Shrine Bridge Sunset Park Presbyterian Church Hethel Missionary Society Carrie Davis Linver Lonwer Club Thive Galloway Ing Edna McCarty Carlton Wilson Don Shepherd

Marjorie DeWitt Weds William Curlee in Indiana

Mrs Florence Cunningham of Goshen announces the marriage of daughter Marjorie DeWitt to William David Curlee. The ceremony occurred this afternoon June 28 at the First Presbyterian Church in Croshen. DeWitt is the daughter of Florence Cunningham and granddaughter of the late Ambrose Cunningham, long-time Washington resident.

Ows. Taylor Joseph Newell Goshen Indiana Marjorie DeWitt William David Curlee First Presbyterian Charch

Booster Club Luncheon at Stout Home

Booster Club met at Mrs. Donald Stout’s home Tuesday for a 1 PM luncheon hosted by Mrs. Delbert Darnell. Seventeen members and four guests enjoyed a three course meal served at multiple tables with flower centerpieces. Donna Cave and others assisted. entertainment by bingo yielded ten prizes. the afternoon ended with visiting.

Booster Club Stout Home Booger Club Donald Stout Delbert Dar Donna Cave Wilma Jean Anderson Margaret Strout Mwelve Stout Donna Stout Louis Larsen John Whittaker

Pansy Hill Club to Have Picnic in July

Pansy Hill club met Thursday with 13 members and three children present as Mrs Walter Bruty presided. A July picnic was planned at Mrs Stan Kiesey s home with a committee including Mrs Kiesey, Mrs Luther Crom and Mrs Glen Thompson. Kathryn Flynn led afternoon entertainment and guests read an article titled What Someone Else had Said. Hostess duties were performed with refreshments by Mrs Jessie Mutlac.

Otto Mulne Pansy Hill Club Walter Bruty Stan Kiesey Kiesey Luther Crom Glen Thompson Kathryn Flynn Jessie Mutlac

Summer activities at the YWCA spark busy season

Betty Logan coordinates a bustling YWCA program with crafts swimming and hiking for Jr high and older girls. Activities include Flower arranging lessons, craft classes, a water show, and a Friday yarn of social events led by Edna McCarty and Mrs. Don Shepherd.

YWCA

DAR Log Cabin to Open July 4 in Sun Park

Announcement says the DAR log cabin in Sun Park will be open to the public on Friday July 4 from 2 to 5 PM. Visitors may view the cabin during the stated afternoon hours.

D.A.R Suneet Park

Reds urged to reveal exact locations of four prison camps

Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison demanded again that the Communists disclose the precise locations of North Korea prison camps two, six, nine and ten. He warned that failure to provide the information endangers Allied personnel and could lead to accidental bombardment by UN aircraft despite air searches.

Panmunjom Korea William K. Harrison North Korea Harrison Red Truce Namel United Nations U. N

Junction Couple Plans 25th Anniversary in June

Mr and Mrs H M Duncan of Columbus Junction will observe their 25th wedding anniversary June 30. They are parents of four sons William Robert Paul and Larry. Mrs Duncan also owns Evelyn James. Concert and ice cream social slated for Columbus City school lawn June 30 at 8 PM.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction H. M. Duncan William Robert Paul Larry Duncan Evelyn James G. W. Avers University of Iowa At Iowa City Ruth N. Ochs Whittier Calif Ora Moulton Davenport H. M. Smith Columbus City

Highway Death Toll Outpaces Korean War Casualties

In the two years of the Korean conflict 19,550 American combat deaths occurred, while highway fatalities in the United States reached about 74,500, far surpassing war losses. The Association of Casualty and Surety Companies notes highway deaths surpass the total war toll since 1775, with daily averages showing autos as the larger killer. Names of the millionth war and traffic victims remain unknown.

New York Korea South Korea Association of Casualty and Surety Companies New York City Panmunjom U. S The Associ Ation Association America

Virginian Elected by Jaycees at Dallas Meet

Horace E Hunk Henderson of Williamsburg Va businessman won the 1952 55 U S Junior Chamber of Commerce presidency at the Dallas convention defeating Douglas L Hoge of Cincinnati. He succeeds Les Price Jr of Swainsboro Ga.

Dallas. Tex

Five Iowa Cities Vie For Visit by General

Five Iowa cities contended to day for the right to host Dwight D. Eisenhower on a possible stop in Iowa en route from Denver to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Clemens Werner of Davenport led the latest invitation effort, with earlier bids from Marshalltown Red Oak Ames and Cedar Falls. Sen Estes Kefauver will speak at Cedar Falls on July 4.

Iowa Dwight D. Eisenhower Denver Chicago Clemens Werner Hiovement Davenport Marshalltown Red Oak Ame Cedar Falls Sen Estes Kefauver D-Tenn

US Faces Question on Dread Hydrogen Bomb

Two top atomic officials on a top secret report to President Truman sparked widespread speculation about a hydrogen bomb. Oppenheimer and AEC Chairman Gordon Dean declined to reveal details while noting major developments in atomic energy could signal a landmark leap in weaponry.

Washington United States Truman Oppenheimer J. Robert Oppenheimer Atomic Energy Commission General Advisory Committee AEC Gordon Dean White House

Clinton Democrats condemn full postmaster candidacy rejections

Clinton County Democrats voiced indignation Friday as the Post Office Department rejected all 11 applicants for the Clinton postmastership. Eugene T. Burke, newly elected county Democratic chairman, urged the party to request the Democratic National Committee and Sen. Guy M. Gillette to probe the department’s selection process.

Clinton Clinton County Post Office Department Eugene T. Burke Democratic National Committee Guy M. Gillette Post Office Departments

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