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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1952

Page

4

West Chester Welcomes New Minister and Wife

In West Chester a Get Acquainted party was held for Rev. and Mrs. Mark C. Sullivan and daughter Patricia. About 125 attendees enjoyed pie coffee and pop as the Sul livans were introduced by Mrs. Walter Bauer. The Methodist band directed by Jim Alsip played four numbers and others led by Rev. Sullivan and Mrs. Sullivan expressed appreciation and goodwill toward the new clergy family and church service.

Richard Fisher West Chester Mark C. Sullivan Patricia Church Parter Walter Bauer Sullivans Methodist Band Jim Alsip Thunderer DeMolay Robert Stephene Ren Sullivan Frank Kleese Edgar Stewart Mre Karl Parcell Robert Stephens Fred Lindenmeyer Lindenmeyer

Band Classes in Session at Chester West Chester

West Chester schools host weekly band lessons led by director Irvin Rieh. Each session lasts about thirty minutes and draws over forty musicians, with groups forming to maximize instruction. Regular attendees include Beth Bauer Janice Arvo Carol Laubach Julia Bauer Rosemary Staneer Doug Peterson David Norman Jim Hess and Alice Chorpening among others.

West Chester Thourday Irvin Rieh Mr. Rieh Reginwers Beth Bauer Janice Arvo Carol Laubach Julia Bauer Rosemary Staneer Doug Peterson David Norman Jim Hess Alice Chorpening Carol Baker Gladves Milam Keith

Local Names List From Historical Page Segment

A readable fragment lists numerous individuals including Pewey Stewart Janet Augustine Janice Laubach Karla Parcell Joyce Statler Ruth Miller Phyllis Statler Eddie Augustine Linden Statler Jonathan Alsip Gary Homber Esther Miller Kathy Fisher Patty Skinner Joan Anderson Sharon Sheetz Janet Ross Janice Laubach Ruth Augustine and others. The items resemble a roster or directory snippet from a past publication.

J. W. Bakes Relief Corps Meeting West Chester

The J. W. Bakes Relief Corps of West Chester met at KOOP hall with thirteen officers and two members present. Reports covered Memorial Day services relief funds totaling 261.55, flower funds 5.22, visits to the sick, sympathy and convalescent cards, and thank you letters from service members. A flood district family was to receive aid, Margery Laubach reported on the department convention, and Lucille Kieene spoke on Flag Day before the meeting closed with flag folding.

J. W. Bakes Relief Corps of West Chester Koop Hall Boxee

Study Group Meets in Home of Mrs Kleese Westchester

Mrs Mark Sullivan and Patricia Mrs Robert Stout and Kathryn Bauer attended the Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Frank Kleese home. Twelve members were present with led by Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer. They discussed Browsing Among Books and Travel by Book and shared devo tions.

Mark. Sullivan Patricia Sullivan Edgar Stewart Robert Stout Calvin Wolf Faith Haver Sendra Bauer Martha Jerbara Stephens Phyllis Statler Philis Coon Gene Tooth Harold Gillaspie Richard Ross Gene Raver Joyee Bauer Ellen Dunbar Kathy Fisher Westchester Mark Sullivan Kathryn Bauer Frank Kleese Fred Lindenmeyer Kenneth Cuddeback Jesus Walter Bauer Roy Arco Janice Bonita Eh Zerins Jhcob Dusenberg Mike Dusenberg

Van Winkles Mark Wedding Anniversary With Chicago Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Max Van Winkle and their children Marilyn Brian and Sharon celebrated their wedding anniversary with a weekend trip to Chicago visiting Brookfield Zoo and other sites. Mrs. Warren Van Winkle joined the group visiting Chicago friends.

Richard Fisher Westchester Max van Winkie Chicago Marilyn Brian Sharon Brookfield Zoo Ruby Mann Alice Resehly Niagra Falls Buffalo New York City Earnest Simpson Nancy Kay Sharon Ann Berkley California Lee Craip Pythian

Mrs Duvall Hosts West Chester WCTU Meeting

West Chester reports the WCTU gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs Walter Duvalls with seven members and four guests. Devotions led by Mrs Frank Kleese focused on Service. In the absence of leader Mrs T R Poore, Mrs Merl McDowell reviewed Alcoholism for Abstinence. An audience quiz on temperance was shared. The Union Signal arrived with the hostess, refreshments served by Mrs John Duvall and Mrs Walter Bauer closed with prayer.

World Outlook Walter Duvall Harry Kleese Lloyd Bauer WSCS Cuddeback West Chester WCTU Frank Kleese T. R. Poore Merl McDowell Duvall Walter Bauer John Duvall

Out-of-Town Guests Visit at Ainsworth

Dayton Grove June 27 visitors include R L Stephens and daughter Matrrine from Los Angeles and Dewey Stephens Sr and Connie from Chicago. Robert Stephens hosts guests. Sunset Park picnic honors them. Des Moines and West Chester visitors stop by local homes. Reeves Genheimer wedding brings El Dorado guests.

Lyall Moore Dayton Grove R. L. Stephens Matrrine Los Angeles Calif Dewey Stephens Sr Ainsworth Connie Chicago Robert Stephens Suneday Sunset Park Roy Are Pfeffer Keota Cloves Grady Tos David Dunbar West Chester Jerry Richards Washington Lafayette Ind Don Taghby O Clovee

WSCS Hosts Midday Food Sale at Regular Meeting

The WSCS will hold a food sale during its regular meeting on July, beginning at 2 oclock and open to the public.

Kot. Tall WSCS

Busy Bees 4 H Club Holds Meeting in Wynne

Frances Wynne and Ruth Ann Petratz hosted the Busy Bees 4 H club gathering with eight members and two leaders present. Doris Guy led the business, voting a donation to the state 4 H camp, while Dorothy Gay reported on the Ames convention and plans for the upcoming demonstration.

New Embossed Glowsheen Fra Quien Decor Item

A budget price embossed Glowsheen named Fra Quien debuts for homes with a quilt like fabric look. Fashion in decoration blends periods and individuality with color in traditional rooms and richer design in modern interiors. A household size electric floor scrubber polishes floors after mopping. Merle McDowell and Elda Ruth McDowell appear in a local notice as youth conference attendance is noted.

Merle McDowell Elda Ruth McDowell Pells

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