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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1949

Page

6

Funeral Roster and Local Postscript from Ainsworth Area

Attendees at Tom Darbyshire funeral in Tingley included Irene and family and relatives from Crawfordsville and West Chester. Visitors and hosts extend to Gary Indiana, LaCrosse Wisconsin, and Texas. local travels include Waco and Alhambra. Christina Brinning suffered a stair fall causing a hand injury. six stitches applied. Iowa City trip for Iowa Michigan game planned by Day families. Drake University student James Eckels home for weekend.

Tom Darbyshire Tingley Irene Darbyshire Glenn Thompson E. R. van Nostrand Dale Darbyshire Crawfordsville Don Darbyshire West Chester Christina Brinning

Winkler heating ad and local column musings

In a light local column Ivan praises Winkler stoker and oil burner efficiency reducing oil use, notes steel boiler durability, and upgrades to a sewer auger. He pokes fun at town figures, recalls public figures, mentions Witting & Wittmer Grocery, Crone's Grocery debates, and quotes Dr. Crane on professors before signing Cordially, IVAN.

Weather Outlook Shows Fair Afternoon Then Cloudy Skies

Forecast calls for generally fair conditions this afternoon followed by cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with no precipitation expected.

Fairview Community Club Sees New Member And Notes

Mrs Fisher joins the Fairview Community Club with a Thursday meeting led by Mrs J Rhea. The group voted to honor Red Cross and team Lands. a contest and school pictures were featured. List Maxwell and Floyd Blankenhorn assisted with a tray luncheon.

Cate Warbyshire Fairview Glen Fisher

Crawfordsville Club Re-Elects Officers

The Wednesday Study club of Crawfordsville re elected its officers for another year at a meeting at the home of Mrs. Joseph H. Jones. Officers are Mrs. Kenneth Cherryholmes president Mrs. Dwight Brown vice president and Mrs. Karl Monson secretary treasurer.

Crawfordsville Joseph H. Jones Kenneth Cherryholmes Dwight Brown Karl Monson Mary Jones

Paper Clips Help in Sewing and Pressing Tasks

Paper clips prove useful for sewing as they fasten cloth edges to save time on basting. They also hold pleats in place during sewing and ironing for neater finishing.

Honor Sally Skola on Her Sixth Birthday

Mrs Ford Skola hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sally marking her sixth birthday. Guests played games in the afternoon and enjoyed refreshments. Sally received gifts from friends including Myrna Mast Sherry Walker Jeanette Miller Jimmy Miller Diana Yoder Karla Yoder Gretechyn Grady Sandra Barnum Karen Kepler and Larry Skola.

Ford Skola Sally Myrna Mast Sherry Walker Jeanette Jimmy Miller Diana Yoder Karla Kay Yoder Gretechyn Grady Sandra Barnum Karen Kepler Larry Skola

Initiation of Mrs G Dare into Matron's Club

Mrs G Dare was inducted into the Past Matron's club at the Masonic Temple at 5 30 p m Friday. Mrs Pearl Mosier joined by transfer as a member during a cooperative dinner for 22 members and 22 guests. Hostesses included Mrs Fred Bey Mrs George McDaniel Mrs Lauder Kennedy and Mrs Belle Rice. President H M Dodder led a brief business meeting with a $2 Red Cross vote. Afterward bingo followed.

George Dare Masonic Temple Pearl Mosier Fred Bey George McDaniel Lauder Kennedy Belle Rice H. M. Dodder Red Cross Paul Snakenberg C. R. McCutchen Jr

Rebekah Lodge Plans March 17 Social at IOOF Hall

Mrs. Ted Morgan announces a March 17 social at the IOOF hall during the Rebekahs meeting. The Social Committee includes Mrs Leola Hotle, Mrs Floyd Edwards, Mrs Don Norton, Mrs Frank Janecek and Mrs Carrie Norman.

Ted Morgan Rebekah Lodge IOOF Rebekahs Firs Leola Hotle Floyd Edwards Don Norton Frank Janecek Carrie Norman

April Committee Named for Refreshment Duties

Serving on the kitchen committee for the evening were Mrs. G A Reinert Mrs. Harold Brock Mrs. Harold Anderson Mrs. Paul Deimerly Mrs. John LeFever and Mrs. William Crandall The April committee included Mr. Milo Steele Sr Mr. Rudie Wagenknecht Mr. Doyle Brown Mrs Deimerly among others Refreshments followed the meeting with Mrs Brock and Mrs John Shebeck in charge Pinochle was played.

G. A. Reinert Harold Brock Harold Anderson Paul Deimerly John LeFever William Crandall Milo Steele Rudie Wagenknecht Doyle Brown Deimerly Ted Dalton Susie Hopping Ezra Smith Tom Peters Wayne Marston Harry Chamberlin Fred Wagner Ed Kleinberg Tina Holt Brock John Shebeck

Pinochle Socials Highlight Crawfordsville Roundup

Mrs. Lease hosted a Tuesday pinochle evening at three tables with Mr and Mrs Richard Lease of Crawfordsville and guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Miller Mr and Mrs Henry Davis Mr and Mrs Anthony Yohe Mr and Mrs Harold Spangler Betty Griggs and Dale Engle. The Pinochle Club met Thursday at Chester Spangler home for cards and social time with light refreshments.

Richard Lease Crawfordsville Anthony Lease Robert Miller Henry Davis Anthony Yohe Harold Spangler Betty Griggs Dale Engle Chester Spangler

Burkel y Rook Party Held at Burkley Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Burkley hosted a rook party Thursday evening with four tables in play. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. O. G. C. Steigleder, Mrs. Curtis Piggins, Ora Boone, and Joe Mast, with many guests including Fay Boone and Alva Niffenegger.

Ivan Burkley Rook O. GC. Steigleder Curtis Piggins Ora Boone Joe Mast Fay Boone Mast Figgins Alva Niffenegger Glenn Wahl C. R. Decker

Instruction School at Community Room Announcement

The YMCA community room is secured for the City Vra school of instruction on March 22 announced by Mrs. Paul Horak president of the city PTA council. The YWCA room will be available that day for children with a babysitter to allow mothers to attend. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

YMCA Vra Paul Horak PTA YWCA

Winter Breakfast Starters With Fruits

Winter breakfasts can use not only fresh fruit but also chilled apricot nectar canned peaches and dried fruits. These options provide reliable starters and can be used in multiple simple preparations during the cold season.

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Harrell and Mrs Henss

Mrs Duane Henss hosted a pink and blue shower in Crawfords ville Tuesday for Mrs Oren Harrell and Mrs William Henss Jr. Fourteen ladies attended and played ecards and Chinese checkers. Prizes went to Mrs John McNeil and Mrs John Mc Coy. guests received gifts and refreshments were served.

Duane Henss Crawfordsville Oren Harrell William Henss, Jr John McNeil John McCoy Henss, Sr

Wayland Study Club Hosts St Patrick's Day Snippet

Mrs. F. D. Clark of Wayland hosted the Wednesday Study club on March 3 with twelve members in attendance. Mrs. Carence Shumaker and Mrs. Thurlone Myers presented several St Patrick's day selections during the afternoon Social notes indicate a small gathering with cultural offerings.

F. D. Clark Wayland Carence Shumaker Thurlone Myers

Kalona Twildo Class Hosts Church Party

Kalona Methodist Twildo class held a party in the church parlors on Wednesday evening with committee members W H Barnum C R Dacker and Paul Philips in charge. Games provided amusement and refreshments were served.

Kalona Twildo Kalona Methodist Church W. H. Barnum C. R. Dacker Paul Philips

Firemen's Benefit Wrestling Show Set At City Hall Tonight

Arrangements completed for the second Firemen's benefit wrestling show to be held at city hall at 8 15 tonight. Danny Fenlon former champion from Diabloque will appear in the main event with Marvin Buckwalter in the semi windup.

Firemen’s Danny Fenlon Marvin Buckwalter

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Journal

Yesterday at the hospital Shirley McDole of Washington was admitted for surgery. Today Mrs. Harry Bishop of R3 was admitted for medical care. Dismissed were Wesley Rinner of Ainsworth Rita Moothart Kenneth Bakehouse Larry Thomas Mrs. Warren Streigel and her daughter Harper. Births reported include the Stagers in Richland a daughter at 5 15 pm Benson in R a daughter at 9 35 pm Hazelton in Wellman a daughter at 3 03 pm. Today the McDoles of 641 J Madison have a daughter born 2 10 am. Carson at 6382 E Jefferson a daughter born 7 35 am Derby in Richland a daughter born 4 13 pm.

Shirley McDole Washington Surgical Harry Bishop Medical Wesley Rinner Ainsworth Rita Moothart Kenneth Bakehouse Larry Thomas Warren Streigel Harper Richard Stagers Richland Paul Benson Wayne Hazelton Wellman William McDole J. Madison Robert Carson E. Jefferson Raymond Derby

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