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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1948
Page
2
Local notice reminds taxpayers the first half taxes are due by April 1 to avoid penalty. Pay by mail if preferred. W E Howell, County Treasurer, lists payment options and deadlines for residents.
A report from the Iowa District Y.W.C.A. recaps its mission to address social problems through organized community leadership. It notes 1406 total units globally, 434 affiliate community Y.W.C.A.s, 599 student Y.W.C.A. participants and 373 rural clubs, plus 6,523 Iowa Y-Teens.
A fashion note says the new look endures after a harsh winter and cleaners see demand to lower hemlines. It warns cellulose acetate rayon fabrics may resist, while worn edges or hidden interior hems may show wear, but professional cleaners can usually remove ground-in soil and revive old hems.
Mrs Ralph Roth Phyllis Tschantz and Ardith Wagler hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at the Tschantz home in Wayland on March 18.
Rexall Drugstore proprietor Stanly M. Zager will attend the Rexall regional convention at the Savery Hotel in Des Moines Iowa March 22 and 23. Afterward clerks Fannye Gilbert Hazel Pease and Pauline Crone will join a March 25 salespeople session as about 300 Rexall druggists from Iowa and Nebraska gather for talks on new products merchandising and store techniques. Notable speakers include Rexall home office officials from Los Angeles and Robert L Jamieson who will open the meeting.
The Bethlehem Commandery and their families met at the Masonic Temple for a cooperative supper. Men conducted the business meeting while women played cards and visited. A joint social hour followed. Kitchen committee members were Mrs. Victor Blattner Mrs. Russell Goodin Mrs. William Manasier and Mrs. Lee Baird.
A post-nuptial shower for Mrs Wayne Schumaker of Dubuque featured a blue and white color scheme, a sprinkling can and streamer display, and miscellaneous gifts. Games and guessing contests entertained attendees, with door prize awarded to Mrs Homer Kauffman. guests included Mrs Warren Allen of Morning Sun and Mrs Austin of Dubuque who were out of town.
The Red Team of the W S C S ladies at Crawfordsville Methodist Church cancel a Father and Son banquet due to date lateness. They plan a bake sale on April 24 and a Mothers tea on May 6. Mrs Ivor Davis has a box of Dolly Duitts at her home. call for them.
Mr and Mrs Darla Kyle announce the birth of a daughter Darla Lynn on March 17 in Iowa City. Mrs Kyle formerly Marjorie Lynn, the husband is a student at the State University of Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kolesick quietly observe their 22nd wedding anniversary today with family affection and shared memories of their life together.
Dinner guests Thursday included Mrs. Jarrard’s sister Mrs. Mary Schirch of Chenoa Illinois and nephew Lloyd Rober of Greymont Il. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rich and Herbert of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jarrard and daughter Connie.
Chapter J T T of Wayland held a Friday evening meeting with Mrs Freida McKilahan hosting. Nineteen guests attended and Mrs Gerald Sharpe presided. A new BA chapter was installed at Webster City followed by a social hour and refreshments.
The Merry Bluebirds met Wednesday to discuss business then learned an Irish jig after finishing bracelets. Sunshine Bluebirds held a second meeting Thursday learning songs playing games and planning future steps to earn money for pins and uniforms. Garden and Lincoln Bluebirds postponed due to rain with Easter programs planned next week.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the ladies parlor. A family night dinner was announced for April 6 and a Brotherhood dinner for April 1. Discussion covered hiring a bus to Riverside district meeting on April 13 and the next meeting on April 23.
Mr and Mrs Ira Gastman and daughters Nancy and Patty and I Rothschild return from Yankton South Dakota after attending the wedding of Phyllis Jean Margolin to Dr Mark David Rarreby of Brookline Massachusetts. They were away about a week.
Phyllis Jean Margolin of Yankton married Dr. Mark Barreby of Brookline Massachusetts at the Masonic Temple in Yankton. The ceremony was officiated by Rabbi Karl Richter, with a double ring ceremony and a family wedding party. The couple plans residence in Boston while he begins an internship at Cambridge City Hospital.
The Woman's Missionary society of a Baptist church met at Mrs. Ray Sojka's home for a Friday luncheon. Devotional talks centered on Easter themes and Latin America, with readings, prayers, and an upcoming Dutch Market supper planned for April 15. Officers were elected for the coming year and a Baptist rally date was announced. Twenty-two attended, including three guests and a baby.
Rebekah lodge conducted its regular business meeting at the hall with Mrs. Doyle Brown as noble grand. Committees were named for March family night social and lunch. district convention plans were announced for May and delegates named for the Eastern Iowa convention in Washington.
Miss Edward Miss Seigrist Miss Nihart and Miss Rukager entertained twenty two friends Monday evening in the Home Economics room at Wayland High School for a post nuptial courtesy to Mrs. Don Thomes nee Ethel Mae Schwaab. Games followed by gift opening and pink and green refreshments were served. Out of town guest was the bride's mother Mrs. Lewis Schwaab of Brighton.
The Junior Youths Fellowship of the Crawfordsville Methodist church met at the parsonage with Rev. Clifford Ott for a lesson on Preparatory Membership To The Church. The group also sang together and refreshments were served by Mrs. Ott later in the evening.
Community notices list upcoming meetings and social gatherings. Farm Bureau, school events, Oh Let’s Go club, Amos Chapter DeMolay, White Shrine, Missionary society, Damascus Shrine officers election, West Chester Pythian Sisters initiation, Fortnightly Garden Department, Snowball Social Club and Just Us club meet this week with times and hosts.
The community sends birthday greetings to numerous local residents including Peter Michael Baker, Ronald Armstrong, Maurice Times, Frank Vodicka Jr, and Daryl Fetters. Other celebrated names include Mrs. Clara Godlove, Joseph Klopfenstein, Kate Annas, and Jesse Lee McLaughlin with Sunday as the shared celebration day.
W W Durst and son John Durst of Wellman celebrate together. Special greetings go to William Bailey on Sunday with his son Delbert Bailey, granddaughter Mrs. Robert Darbyshire of West Chester, and great grandson Donald Lee Sommer of Crawfordsville turning one. Mr and Mrs Eldon Novy gain anniversary wishes, Mrs Novy formerly Maxine Jar rard.
Fifty two agriculture students from Washington High School toured Don Maxwell’s farm to study swine production practices. They observed housing, heat, lighting, ventilation, cleanliness, breeding, feeding, castration, vaccination, parasite control, and disease prevention.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Finney announce daughter Mary Finney has been appointed program director of the Southtown YMCA, the first woman to hold such a post in a Chicago Y. A Monmouth College graduate, she served as a Girl Scout executive and has spent 10 years with the Southtown Y as women's work secretary and director of girls camps. She is the sister of Mrs. Richard A. Stewart.
The attendees included Ivan Wilson, Dick and JoAnn McNeil, Phyllis Anderson, Joyce Suter, Luella Rathmell, Margery Cherryholmes, Lloyd Beenblossom, Janice Chenney, James Blomquist, Ronald Robertson, Dorothy Schaeffer and visitor Mary McCoy. Leaders Mrs. Harley Bloomquist and Mrs. Raymond Robertson were also present.
Chapter J of P.E.O. met Thursday evening with Mrs. C. A. Boice and Mrs. Harold Stephens as co hosts. Harriet Clendenning led the business meeting and Mrs. A. B. Coddington presented a paper titled American Indian. Refreshments followed from a table in Easter colors. Miss Clendenning poured.
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