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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
3
Mrs Irene Ofelt hired a man to mow her lawn on South 4th Avenue but found the mower had actually cut across the street on Ken Blecha's lawn. The incident follows a humorous misdelivery of labor with gossip about agreements yet to be settled. The note ends with a flourish about flowers and baby novelties.
A local florist named Wolf's Flower Shop operates on the south side of Square, offering arrangements and floral services to the community. The ad highlights its street location and presence in the town's commercial area.
Mr and Mrs Clint Burk depart for a ten day fishing expedition in Canada today. The trip aims to pursue sport fishing along noted lakes and rivers. They plan to return with stories and memories from the northern waters.
Rev. Carl Stiefel will preach July sermons at Ainsworth Methodist Church with the general title Plain Talk About Salvation. Summer services start 11:00 with 45 minute length. coatless for men. July 3 Saved By Grace. July 10 What Must Do To Be Saved. July 17 Yes Everyone Who Says Lord. July 24 You Must Be Born Again. July 31 summer holy communion.
Mrs Charles Havel of Riverside is admitted for a surgical case. Mrs Clark Wood of Ainsworth is admitted for medical care. Jane Wood of Ainsworth accompanied by Mr and Mrs Bogle of Mt Pleasant plans to drive to Kenora and then fly to Seapara tion Lake Canada.
In Young America on June 27 Mrs. Lloyd Humston hosts a dinner for guests including Harvey Meek and family from San Francisco and other locals. Notes of family visits, reunions, and summer plans fill a lengthy social column with multiple mentions of Humston relatives and nearby communities.
Twelve members and three guests gathered at Mrs. Emma Barnett’s home for a dessert luncheon hosted by the Priscilla club. Afterward the group socialized at Mrs. Carl Hedges’ home and exchanged year end farewells.
The VFW and VEW Auxiliary gathered at the VEW hall for a hamburger fry then attended local ball games. Mrs. Richard Fisher becomes West Chester’s new Journal correspondent replacing Mrs. R. C. Ferguson who moved to Washington and will welcome West Chester news items.
The June 24 birthday list includes Mrs. Do W Stewart Joyce Ann daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Messenger and Karen Ste 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs P Berkhoff.
Seven girls from Ainsworth Methodist church attend a senior youth fellowship camp on Iowa Wesleyan College campus this week. Approximately 150 Methodist youth from the Burling district join in prayers, discussions, and outdoor activities including badminton tennis and swimming daily.
The P F Whisler home welcomed about 100 guests Tuesday afternoon and evening for an open house celebrating the marriage of their daughter to J W Hudson. Neighbors provided summer garden flowers, with blue, yellow and white centerpieces, as guests toured rooms and viewed wedding gifts. Refreshments were served at varying hours by Mrs Lloyd Foster Mrs Earl Galloway Mrs R F E Whisler and Mrs James Birney.
The Evening division of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. John A. Stewart’s home. Twenty two members attended the meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess and co host. Mrs. S. S. Livingst on assisted.
Assisting Mrs Whisler as living room and dining room hosts as guests came and went during the afternoon and evening were Mrs Homer Birney, Mrs E L Stewart, Mrs Dell Walker, Mrs Neil Trotman, Mrs R E Whisler and Clarice Meek of Los Angeles California.
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