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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1955

Page

2

Surprise Birthday Party and Lake Odessa Club Outing

Mrs. Lewis Goodlander celebrated with husband Tuesday evening joined by Mr and Mrs Cleo Shockey Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd and Mr and Mrs L F Harding. The event featured TV visits and reminiscences about railroad work with sweet pea centerpiece. Lake Odessa Y Wives outing hosted by Marge Marek with 22 wives 37 children and guest Susan Nanny visiting cabins Marion Shafer gave a Lake Odessa history. Next meeting July 12 at 9 30 a m coffee hosted by Mrs Robert Ferrell.

Lake Odessa Marge Marek Warren Dare Marion Sheetz John Lemmon Susan Nanny Lloyd Marek Marion Shafer Robert Ferrell Harlan Grinder Thomas Robb

Engagement announced for Phyllis Statler and Glen Ladehoff

West Chester announces the engagement of Phyllis Statler to Glen Ladehoff. Parents Mr and Mrs Laurel Statler of West Chester and Mr and Mrs Fred Ladehoff of West Chester confirm. An August 14 wedding is planned at West Chester Methodist Church. Phyllis works at Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids. Glen works for Kaser Construction Company.

West Chester Laurel Statler Phyllis Glenn Ladehoff Fred Ladehoff West Chester Methodist Church Miss Statler Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Mr. Ladehoff Kaser Construction Company

Birthdays Shouted For Karen Berkhoff and Donald Reed Today

Best wishes go to Karen Berkhoff and Donald Reed as they celebrate birthdays today in this On The Record item.

Karen Sue Berkhoff Donald James Reed

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals in Washington Area

Mrs Ezra Smith was admitted Tuesday for medical care in Washington. Dismissals include Mrs Charles Franzen and her daughter of Washington and Mrs John Hulme of Wayland. The piece notes the U S auto industry uses about 65 percent of all rubber products produced domestically.

Ezra Smith Washington Charles Franzen John Hulme Wayland United States

Social Calendar Notices Ahead of Meeting Schedule

Community notices list events for Wednesday to Saturday with times and venues. Ainsworth OBS meets 8 p m Wednesday at Hall, Pythian Sister social postponed, Thursday family night dinner 6 30 p m Country club bring table service and napkins, Heights Social club 2 p m Mrs Lydia Ferguson Pansy Hill club 2 p m Mrs Erwin Koening Fleur de lis 2 p m Mrs James Birney bring graduation picture St Marys Circle 8 p m Catherine Swift Missionary Societies United Presbyterian church 2 p m at church Tea honoring Mrs Le Roy Selby Friday Women’s Missionary Society division 2 p m Mrs Lola Van Winkle Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF hall Methodist church workshop 10 a m sack lunch at noon Presbyterian Women 2 p m at church Saturday WRC 2 p m City hall special memorial service for members.

Country Club Heights Social Club Lydia Ferguson Pansy Hill Club Erwin Koening Fleur de Lis James Birney St. Mary's Circle Catherine Swift Missionary Societies of United Presbyterian Church LeRoy Selby Women’s Missionary Society of Lola van Winkle Rebekah Lodge IOOF Methodist Church Presbyterian Women's Organization City Hall

Local News Briefs and Court Fines Highlight Week

Pays Fine. P E Pailliotet fined 50 dollars plus costs for breach of the peace with half the fine suspended. Other mayor court fines include Mrs Paul Hayes for speeding and Nathan Sayre for stop sign violation. Clyde Durhan fined for speeding before Justice Glenn Holden. Three jailed: William Pearl Lee and Mrs. Lee 15 days each for intoxication and disturbing the peace, John Guthrie 30 days for intoxication. Public square dance at YMCA community room 8 p m Thursday with Kenneth Anderson calling.

P. E. Pailliotet Paul Hayes Nathan Sayre Clyde Durhan Kirkland, Il Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Wayne Marston William Pearl Lee Lee John Guthrie YMCA Kenneth Anderson Anderson

Try New Tricks With Oranges and Orange Juice

Ames readers are urged to explore orange based twists for summer meals. Ex extension nutritionist Jewel Graham suggests using juice to replace vinegar, mixing orange with lemon juice for sauces, and incorporating juice into spreads, peanut butter, and cheese spreads to create fresh flavors.

Ames Jewel Graham Iowa State College Harvard

Boats and Women Share Slo-Mo-Shun IV Ride at 125

United Press report recalls Slo-Mo-Shun IV owned by Stan Sayres and its crew as Elizabeth Toomey joins Arlene Francis for a high speed ride on Lake Washington. The boat reaches 125 mph, touching the 100-plus limit as spectators note the thrill and danger of speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Elizabeth Toomey United Press Seattle Stan Sayres Arlene Francis Slo-Mo Spirit of Adventure Arlene NBC Sayres Lake Washington Francis Elmer Linenschhmidt Ile

Engagement of Judith Arthur at Missouri college

Judith Arthur of Columbia Missouri announces her engagement to Mr Ridley who graduated from the State University of Iowa in June. The wedding date has not been announced.

Phens College of Columbia Missouri Ridley The State University of Iowa

United Presbyterian hears Pakistan missionary visit

Rev LeRoy Selby mission pastor to Lyallpur Pakistan will speak at Washington United Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 am. His talk draws interest as much support comes from the congregation and Mrs Selby formerly Hia Mae Darnell grew up here. the couple has been on furlough and will soon return to Pakistan for a second term in the mission field.

LeRoy Selby United Presbyterian Lyallpur Pakistan United Presbyterian Church

Local families host guests and celebrate events across Iowa

Mason City visitors join relatives in Columbus Junction while Washington and Keota families host gatherings. Washington beauty operators attend a Festival Forum in Moline. Grandson born to Mrs. Lewis Goodlander. Lisette Ann Kleese named for Washington couple. Tucker and Morrison families visit Long Island and Lincoln Illinois. Birthday greetings planned for Mrs. Rhoda Smith. Denver and Denver-connected relatives visit Blanche Foster. Wentworth Military Academy Summer Camp notes attendance. Bill McCleery travels to Oklahoma City to visit grandmother Christine Walker. Mrs. Harry McConnell improves after surgery at University Hospital Iowa City. Howard Crozier undergoes eye surgery there.

Offer Fair Prizes To State Artists

DES MOINES An Iowa art show announces 850 in cash prizes for Iowa painters and sculptors as part of the 1955 Iowa State Fair August 27 to September 5. The purchase prize rises to 250 from 150 with four main classes covering oil tempera mixed media encaustic water color gouache and unvarnished casein prints drawings and sculpture each offering four cash prizes.

Des Moines Iowa L. B. Cunningham

State fair art salon entry rules announced

Entry fees listed as 60 40 30 and 20 dollars. Each artist may submit up to four entries, with no more than two in any class. Works shown previously at the art salon are ineligible this year. Complete rules and entry blanks available from the state fair board in Des Moines.

State Fair Board Des Moines

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