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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1950

Page

2

Horton Glandon M arry In Christian Church

Aletha L Horton and Robert D Glandon were married in a Sunday 1 30 pm ceremony at the Christian Church. Rev T C Polk officiated with Marvin Glandon as a guest and relatives attending. The couple will reside at 316 E 3rd St Muscatine and Kansas City was part of their wedding trip.

Aletha L. Horton Robert D. Glandon Christian Church Cecile Horton Clarence Glandon Webster Rev T. C. Polk Marvin Glandon Jacob Shrader Kansas City Kansas Glandon E. 3Rd Street Muscatine High School Washton Transfer Company Ross Motor Company Mr. Sheraden Ollie Lyle Glandon Patsy Sigourney Bonnie Jean Renner Mr Springhorn Muscatine

Nineteenth Century Club Meets at Patterson Home

Mrs. Robert Patterson hosted the Nineteenth Century club for a luncheon meeting Saturday after members gathered at Mrs Emma Barnett’s home. President Mrs. Clifford Thorne named Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs. Manton Hebner to represent the club on the committee for the April 12 County Federated clubs convention hosted by the Nineteenth Century and Fortnightly clubs. Mrs. Miller led a discussion of W. C. Richards' The Last Billionaire about Henry Ford.

Robert Patterson Nineteenth Century Club Patterson Emma Barnett Clifford Thorne Frank Miller Manton Hebner Washington Boston Mass Red Cross Save the Child Sunshine Community Club Charles Wolfe Oscar Sheetz Walnut Women’s Club Fred Longer St. Pat's Rosemary Club S. W. Augustine Good Will Club Kari Simpson WSCS Aoard Methodist Church Lincoln School Pta Catholic Daughters of America VFW Hall Grace Hill Ladies Aid West Chester

Women’s Relief Corps Plans April Grand Army Day Dinner

The Women’s Relief Corps met in the Legion hall and scheduled Grand Army Day observing dinner for April 1 with meat, rolls, potatoes, and coffee. Officers were installed and 30 members attended. the group voted $50 to the department president and $1 to the Red Cross. Plans include a May visit to the Knoxville Veterans Hospital with VFEW auxiliary and serving duties by Lehmitt, Earl Steele, and Emma Cherry.

Women’s Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps Legion Hall Floyd Murdock Department Red Cross Knoxville Veterans’ Hospital VFEW Lehmitt Farl Steele Emma Cherry

Art discussion at Brighton Study Club guest day

Ed Whitacre spoke at the Brighton Study Club annual guest day in Mrs. Edgar Wise’s home. He traced art from caveman cave drawings to Plato and the Renaissance, displayed Juan Mira’s Man and Woman, demonstrated primary colors blending, and shared painting steps. Mrs. Kenneth Donovan, club president, poured at refreshments.

Ed Whiteacre Brighton Study Club Wise Home Brighton Ed Whitacre Edgar’ Wise Ruth Stouse Mr. Whitacre Socrates Plato Juan Mira Whitacre Kenneth Donovan

TeBockhorsts Honor Three Grandchildren

Mr and Mrs Henry TeBockhorst hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring Sue Ellen Bruty Janet TeBockhorst and Joe Pieper the TeBockhorst grandchildren who will observe birthdays this coming week Guests were family members and three decorated cakes marked the occasion with many gifts received by the honorees.

Henry TeBockhorst Sue Ellen Bruty Janet TeBockhorst Joe Pieper TeBockhorst

Farm soybean storage hinges on moisture content

The safe on farm storage of soybeans mainly depends on their moisture level. Moisture determines mold risk and storage duration, guiding drying and aeration decisions.

Mrs Eagle Hosts Duck Dinner For Birthday Anniversary

Mrs Gertrude Eagle hosted a Sunday 1 p.m. birthday and anniversary dinner in her home honoring Mrs Catherine Lintz and Mr and Mrs Gene Ellis of Iowa City. Lintz marked her 11th birthday on March 1 and the Ellis couple celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on March 2. A duck dinner was served by several hosts, with a granddaughter baking the centerpiece birthday cake.

Gertrude Eagle Catherine Lintz Gene Ellis Iowa City

Mangolds Host Dessert Bridge Evening At Home

Mr and Mrs Francis Mangold entertained at a dessert bridge Saturday evening at their home after a six thirty dinner at the Pines. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gifford Morrison and Mr and Mrs T J Berdo. Bridge played at six tables with high prize awarded to Mrs Wayne Simerman Jr and Gifford Morrison. Consolation prize went to Mr Morrison.

Francis Mangold the Pines Mangold Gifford Morrison T. J. Berdo Wayne Simerman Jr Ra Morrison

Streetcars and Trolleys Use Street Space More Efficiently

Traffic experts assert that streetcars buses and trackless trolley coaches use street space seven times as efficiently as private automobiles, highlighting transit advantages in urban planning.

This Pigeon Finally Flew After Rescue Bid

A Danville reporter watched a pigeon perched on a ledge fail to take off for two days. The humane society was alerted and the fire department arrived with a ladder. The bird finally flew away when the ladder reached the window.

Danville, Ill Ed Hutchison The Danville Commercial News Hutchison the Humane Society Fire Department

Local clubs outline tomorrow's social calendar and meeting notes

Fortnightly club president Mrs Ralph Kleese hosts executive board at her home. The social calendar lists YWCA events Knights of Pythias music sessions Pythian Sisters meetings and many study and service group gatherings across Washington county with notes on venue changes and guest speakers. Delegates are named for county and national conventions.

Ralph Kleese Ywca Council YWCA Knights of Pythias A. S. Smith Alice McDaniel Pythian Sisters KP Hall Otto Sheetz LBC Club Homer Jarrard Washington County St. James PA Dar E. M. MaConaughy Rainbow Masonic Temple

YW Mixers Start Metal Work Session Tuesday Night

The YWCA Mixers begin metal work Tuesday at 7 50 p m in the YWCA room with instructors Edna McCarty and Dorothy Turnipseed. Each attendee will choose her project while others finish figures or work with leather. In gym action WW basketball features Killers vs Pep p erettes Hoopers vs Shooting Stars Live Yers vs Poor Working Girls. Robert Hawley and William Hawley of Columbus Junction are among survivors. The body is at Stephens Funeral Home in Columbus Junction.

YWCA Edna McCarty Dorothy Turnipseed Miss McCarty Miss Turnipseed Killers Pepperettes Hoopers Shooting Stars

Basement floor coating options include enamel and cement dye

The article lists coating choices for a dry basement floor after dampness issues. It mentions porch and deck enamel, chlorinated rubber paint, and cement dye as viable finishes.

Gladwin Resident Dies At Sister's Home

Gladwin resident Velma Goldsberry Solomon, formerly Velma Goldsberry of Conesville, died Sunday evening at her sister Mrs de Chatman’s home northwest of Columbus Junction. She is survived by her husband.

Gladwin Velma Goldsberry Conesville

Hospital Insurance for 60 to 85 Aged Now Easy to Buy

Ad promotes hospital insurance for ages 60 to 85 at a few cents daily. It promises coverage for accidents and sickness, no obligation, no agent calls, and a free inspection policy sent by mail from Old American Insurance Co. Kansas City.

Old American Insurance Co Kansas City

Public Opinion Prompted Early Vote On Red Control Bill

Senator Mundt predicts aroused public opinion will force an early Senate vote on a bill to outlaw conspiracies aiding a foreign dominated dictatorship. Democratic leaders doubt action this year, saying the measure must wait its turn behind other business. The bill, advanced by Mundt Fergu son and Johnston, defines communism as a conspiracy to establish a global totalitarian dictatorship.

Washington Karl E. Mundt S. D Senate Mundt Mundt and Sons Homer Ferguso de Mich Olin D. Johnston S. C Senate Judiciary Committee United States

Nixon to push identical bill restricting Communists access

The bill would require registration of communists and front groups and bar them from government jobs or U S passports. Communist propaganda via mail or radio would be clearly labeled. Rep Richard M Nixon of California will introduce a similar measure in the House today.

U. S Richard M. Nixon Calif

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