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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1952

Page

2

Balderson and Bishop Wed in Christian Church Nuptials

Nellie Balderson and Harry Bishop of Washington were married in a double ring ceremony at 8 pm in the Christian church parsonage officiated by Rev. T C Polk. Grace Stone was maid of honor and Victor Stone best man.

Balderson Nellie Balderson Harry Bishop Washington Christian Church T. C. Polk Grace Stone Victor Stone Migs Stone Mr. Bishop Victor R. Benson Los Alamos New Mexico Mixs Stone Donald Bishop

Officers Elected by Chapter 1 of PEO

PEO Chapter 1 elected and installed officers at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. T A Michels home with Mr. C R McCutcheon assisting. New officers include Mrs. M Michell president and Mrs. L G Willey vice president with others serving as reporting secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer, chaplain, guard, and outgoing president presiding. Seventeen members attended and hostesses served refreshments.

Peo T. A. Michels C. R. McCutcheon Will M. Michell L. G Willey T. L Brookhart Sara Pollock W. J. Shannon W. J. Grossheim Walter Smith G. W. Rudiger Grossheim Schell

Mrs Kiene Hosts Sew Ettе Club Meeting

Mrs Ernest Kiene hosted the Sew Ettе club at her home on Thursday afternoon. Roll call noted new and useful products. Two contests for flower names were won by Mrs Carl Dallmeyer and Mrs Grant McKune, with Mrs Ivan Marston taking the door prize. The group spent the afternoon sewing and doing fancy work. next meeting hosted by Mrs Dallmeyer on Thursday March 20.

Ernest Kiene Kiene Carl Dallmeyer Grant McKune Ivan Marston Dallmever

Friendly Circle Club Adds Two Members At Meeting

Guests at the Friendly Circle club gathering hosted by Mrs. Merle Sheetz included Mrs. Gordon Shellman Mrs. Wilford Greiner Mrs. John Johnson Mrs. H. J. Brenneman Mrs. Marion Augustine and Mrs. W. L. Gates. President Mrs. Glenn Cuddeback led the business session and two children attended. The group planned a food sale for the next meeting and welcomed Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Greiner to the roll. Gates shared a travel account of the southern states and Mexico. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Harley Davidson and Mrs. Shellman.

Friendly Circle Club Merle Sheetz Gordon Shellman Wilford Greiner John Johnson H. J. Brenneman Marion Augustine W. L. Gates Glenn Cuddeback

Piano Student Recital At Y Highlights Local Talent

A Thursday piano recital in the YMCA community room drew a large crowd. Students of Mrs. Edith M. Shields performed, including Sarah Knupp Logan Heilman Russell Herr Jack Carson Roger Booth Mary Kay Young Marjorie Slemmons Virginia Hunt Oneila Herr Janet Laubach Carol Zelinsky Deidre Miller Mary Siemmons Sandra Jones Linda Dee Stewart Richard Roettcher Gladys Knupp Peggy Stewart Charlotte Berry Barbara Stephens Martha Stephens Joyce Graf with Losissoettener absent due to illness.

Edith M. Shields YMCA Sarah Knupp Logan Lee Heilman Russell Herr Jack Carson Roger Booth Mary Kay Young Marjorie Slemmons Virginia Hunt Oneila Herr Janice Laubach Carol Zelinsky Deidre Miller Mary Siemmons Sandra Jones Linda Dee Stewart Richard Oettcher Gladys Knupp Peggy Stewart Charlotte Berry Barbara Stephens Martha Stephens Joyce Graf Lois Soettener

Mike Patterson Celebrates 6th Birthday in Twin Celebrations

Mike Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Patterson observed his sixth birthday with two parties. In the morning about 20 kindergarten friends attended at school for cake ice cream and photos. In the afternoon a group gathered at the batterion home for games movies and more treats.

Mike Patterson Miles Kenneth Patterson Mike Tim Batterion Super Mouse Woody Woodpecker Timmy Horak John Walling John Biecha Dean Hazen Phillip Miller David Sorrell David Everett John Patterson Jay Darrell Ross Tom Steven Hoyle Donnie Miller Phillip Embree

Society to Collect Articles for Evel School

Ten members of the Carol Brewer Missionary Society and nine children gathered at Mrs. Lloyd Duensing’s home on Thursday afternoon. They were announced to collect clothing and other useful articles for the Evel school. The meeting was led by president Mrs. Charles Hotle with devotions by Mrs. Cloyce Tinnes.

Carol Brewer Missionary Society Lloyd Duensing Evel Charles Hotle Cloyce Tinnes Richard Knupp Raymond Wheelan Temperance and Reform Committee Sikke Temple

Local Social Calendar Highlights Community Group Meetings

Friday events feature social dinners at the Masonic Temple and 100 O F hall with potlucks and dessert. Evening literature at YWCA shifts location. Knights of Pythias and White Shrine host gatherings. DeMolay and DUV meet in temples and halls. Tuesday includes Y Wives dessert lunch and officer elections, plus American Legion Aux and Home organizations meetings and YWCA mixers with crafts and swimming. Fortnightly Christian church meeting with Dr William J Peterson as guest speaker.

U. P. Church Bob Arthur YWCA Knights of Pythias P.m White Shrine Masonic Temple DeMolay Legion Hall Christian Church William J. Peterson

Mrs. Hysell Hosts VFW Auxiliary Breakfast

Truman Hysell hosted a breakfast for 13 VFW Auxiliary members and 10 children plus guest Mrs. Harvey Waggoner. The group will next meet for breakfast with Mrs. Carl Kelly on the morning of March 20.

Truman Hysell VFW Harvey Waggoner Carl Kelly

Six Pinochle Tables In Play By OES Group

Six tables of pinochle were in play when the OES group met at the Temple Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ezra Smith and Mrs. Roy Sowash were hostesses, prize winners were Mrs. Maud Schrmoeller with high score and Mrs. Poy Bauer with second high score. The ladies were seated at low table for refreshments, pastel color scheme used.

OES the Temple Ezra Smith Roy Sowash Maud Schrmoeller Poy Bauer

Mrs. Tinnes Joins St. Pauls Guild In Church Meeting

Twenty five members and five children attended the Thursday St. Pauls Woman's Guild gathering. New member Mrs Nick Tinnes was welcomed. The meeting featured devotions led by Mrs Archer Augustine and readings from John. Mrs Everett Weston announced the spring regional meeting at Monticello on May 6. Five dollars was donated to the Red Cross. Bake sale dates were set for April 12 and May 10 with chairs named. Family night is planned for March 19 with a box supper. The session closed with a prayer by Mrs Fred Zieglowsky.

St. Paul's Woman's Guild Nick Tinnes Archer Augustine Latin America Martin Weston Augustine Everette Weston Monticello Red Cross Carl Zieglowsky Fred Kleinschmidt Fred Zieglowsky Martha Griffin Roy Finke

Chicago Doctor Charged in Meat Scandal

Attorney John S. Boyle says he will seek an indictment against Dr. Herman N. Bundesen president of the Chicago board of health for malfeasance and nonfeasance in the horsemeat racket probe. Bundesen oversaw enforcement of health ordinances and ordered restaurant closures during the grand jury inquiry. The indictment was reportedly expected soon.

Chicago John S. Boyle Herman N. Bundeson Chicago Board of Health Cits Boyle Cook County Grand Jury Bundesen

Iowa IDPA Names 1959 All-State Girls Basketball Teams

Des Moines IDPA announces the 1959 all-state girls basketball teams from 29 schools after a record 999 nominees. First team includes Norma Schoulte, Catherine Hendrickson, Gloria Luther, Betty Hall, Kay Carlson, Peggy Adams, Francine Billberbeck, Carol Klever, Janet Harrington, Marjorie Murray, Karol Buffington, Bernice Memmelaar, Marilyn Manhs, Marilyn Lovett, Delpha Duede, Lee Ellen Vieth. Third team honors Mae Thomas and Janet Curtiss. Notable regional honorees include Margery Cherryholmes and Joyce Owens.

Des Moines IDPA Hawkeye Iowa Daily Press Association Thut Reinbeck Mallard Richland Norma Schoulte Monona Catherine Hendrickson Gloria Luther West Des Moines Betty Hall Tarragut Kay Carlson Peggy Adams Knoxville Francine Billberbeck Carol Klever Melvin Janet Harrington Dunbar Marjorie Murray Aurora Karol Buffington Cole Bernice Memmelaar Pella Christian Marilyn Manhs Whittemore Marilyn Lovett Garden Grove Delpha Duede Garanville Lee Ellen Vieth Oakland Mae Thomas Morning Sun Janet Curtiss Crawfordsville Margery Cherryholmes Joyce Owens Ainsworth Frances Kerr Betty Greiner Nancy Kerr Janet Kral Lone Tree

Marston and Phillips Lead Thursday Bowling Matches

Marston defeated Brody s 2 to 1 with 1883 total pins plus 360 handicap. Phillips beat Joe Falk 3 to 0 totaling 2394 pins with 171 handicap. Carpenters Union toppled Ross 2 to 1 and Journal beat Durst 2 to 1 with 2015 pins. High team series went to Phillips Drug 2394 and Brodys 2226. Harold Kerr led individuals with 538 in series and 212 in a game.

Carpenters Union Ross Bulldozers Phillips Drug Marston Skelgas Joe Falk Sanaateccacaa Dpogr Ss Sanqneansnene Marston Brodys Brody Phillips Falk Ross Carpenters Rose Journal Durst Harold Kerr Dick Dewis Ted Brown

Hospital Births and Admittances Mentioned

At the hospital birth announcements show Mr and Mrs Frank Harvey of Wellman welcomed a daughter Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Richard Dewis welcomed a daughter yesterday afternoon. Dve McLaughlin city medical admitted this morning. Mrs Richard Simmering and son of Washington and Mrs Karl Kolesick and daughter of Ainsworth dismissed.

Frank Harvey Wellman Richard Dewis Dve McLaughlin City Medical Richard Simmering Washington Karl Kolesick Ainsworth

Bowling Standings and Highs From League Night

Busters 3 0 Farm Bureau 1900 Clod Busters 1847 with 76 handicap Kirkpatrick beats Hayseeds 2 1 total pins 191 Hayseeds 1876 includes handicap Hayes Quarry 3 0 Washington KC 2126 with 33 handicap KC 1916 Mills Market 2 1 Farm Service 2119 2043 including 33 handicap High team series Hayes Quarry 2126 Mills Market 2119 High team games Hayes 750 Mills 733 High individual series Yaro Sojka 472 W Walker 471 High individual game Walker 177 I Marston 177.

Corn King League Hayes Quarry Farm Service Ee Kirkpatrick Trucking Farm Bureau Washington D.C Prairie Clod Busers Prairie Hayseeds Farm Bureau Clod Mills Market Hayes Mills Yaro Sojka W. Walker Walker I. Marston

Women's Bowling Lane Leaders League Results

Rock Island Produce beat Doak's 2 to 1 with 2024 total pins. MecCleery-Cumming edged Duncan's 2 to 1 totaling 2000 to 1769 pins. Moothart's topped Skelas Flames 2 to 1 with 1984 to 1923 pins. Carsons defeated Ainsworth Bank 2 to 1 totaling 2131 pins.

Moothart Ains. State Bank Duncan’s Fashion Skelgas Flames Br Doak’s Sue Arson McCleery-Cunming Rock Island Produce Doak's Rock Island Doaks MecCleery - Cumming Duncan's McCleery Duncan Moothart’s Skeleas Flames Mootharts Bkelgas Carsons Ainsworth Bank

Birthday wishes to family and friends across town

Happy birthday greetings note multiple individuals including T. W. Harwood Mrs Deibert Daniel Mrs Dave Benson Mrs Clara Vrymek Ronald Weilan Mrs Robert Crone John Burell Cook Marilyn Elaine Rittenhouse turning 12 Janet Paula Te Boekhorst turning 10 Billy Blick turning 12.

T. W. Harwood Deibert Daniel Dave Benson Clara Vrymek Ronald Weilan Robert Crone John Burell Cook H. E. Cook Marilyn Elaine Rittenhouse Janet Paula Te Bockhorst Paul TeBoekhorst Billy Blick Leslie Blick

Ainsworth Bank 2036 Tops High Score Sheet

In a banking league meet Rock Island Produce 734 led the high team game with Ainsworth Bank and Carsons at 714. Ainsworth Bank 2056 won the team series while Mary Martin led individuals with 498 pins in the series and Mildred Morgan 194 in the game. Evelyn Randall posted 445 in the series and 187 in a game, with Helen Moothart at 444.

Rock Isla Produce Ainsworth Bank and Carsons Ainsworth Bank Rock Island Mildred Morgan Evelyn Randall Mary Martin Helen Moothart

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Navy Harley Davidson Shellman Gibby Minatn Uecaler Harold Ahrens Harold The Y’s Bob Reed Dave Elder Journal Office Rebekah Lodge Legion Aux American Home A. M. Ganten al Crone Richard Weeks Ming Mrs. Hysell West Chester Savings Bank West Chester OWA Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Richland High School Town Daily Press Four-Towners League Cadad Dé Canodae Sitters Electric Farmers Supply Home Lumber Duncan's Drug Cranville Legion Community Feed Sitlers Electric Bankers Sitlers Levion Smart Duncan Drug Fred Humphreys Norbert Norriasz Norris Humphreys Am&h Oldsmobile Willits Happy HUMM Norge Borg Warner UMM Gas Goodrich Goodyear Washington Oil Co Ee Ava Gardner Clark Gable MGM Broderick Crawford Mario
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