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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1952

Page

6

Kalona High School Music Concert Planned for March 25

Kalona high school music department under Mrs. Jay Hanson will present a concert in the school auditorium at 8 o clock Tuesday evening March 25. Soloists include Wilma Reber Daryl Fry JoAnn Stransky and Sally McGuire with ensembles and brass groups. The program also features a bake sale to benefit the Kalona library and a review of Grandma Moses My Life Story.

Kalona Kalona High School Jay Hanson Fairfield Wilma Reber Bay Daryl Fry JoAnn Stransky Beverly Swan Jin Hersberger Wirls Gary Reif Elvin Yoder Warren Rhodes Sally McGuire Gail Ressler Rita Scriven Bernie McCullough Brass Tom Rusell Idris Club Glenn Miller Kepler Hardware Kalous Library W. Bechkonin Grandma Moses Gail Shaver H. L Walker F. L. Strickler C. A. Small Ford Skhola G. Sattier Don Miller Kimbal Gates

Start Construction In One County Town

Riverside March 22 A new building is being erected for the Miki Continent Petroleum companys on a 24 by 40 foot metal framed structure with wood floor. Rh Bd Werley Construction of Kansas City oversees the work assisted by local help. completion is expected in ten days weather permitting before a similar project in Wapello for Mid Continent company.

Marge Luckey Riverside Marclh Miki-Continent Petroleum Companys Rh. Bd Werley Construction Company of Kansas City Kansas Cityien Wapello Iowa City

Garden Club Fete Hosted by Mrs Kash at Wellman

Mrs Stanley Kash hosted the Wellman Garden Club on March 21 with 35 members. Lula Redlinger led the business meeting and donations to the Red Cross and cancer fund were approved. Polly Wertz gave gardening tips and a silent auction of food and flowers was held.

Ttes Vre 1 Hoehetetler Rida Mre J. R. Swartzendruber Mere. Vo HW. Barnum Shimon Wher Mra T. V. Kerr Mt Day East Many Jock Guenwerieh AL Jackson Alva Kepler Mire Branson Catterson Missionary Society of the Kalona Haypitis Ehere Owen Lee Doe Wisher Roy Pewitt Robert Morrow Ervin Butterbaugh Walter Speas Reese Prusler Velma Way Fay Boone Verna Sakulin Howard Divell J. Ge. Sattler Riverside Garden Club Kate Rotenburger K. Thomann Emma Frank Milton Birka Bunee Ucust Schmidt Mary Dbasebnage Henry Griffin Wellman Stanley Kash Wellin Garden Club Lula Redlinger Red Cross and Cancer Fund Polly Wertz Alvin Smith Er. C. Jones Bissinger Marvin Judy Des Moines Methodist Jave Rowe Keith Rowe Billy Rowe Nelly Dorrance Will Dorrance Kinross North Enlish Priscilla Club J. B. Reaney Roy C. Smith Roy K. Duncan Ft. Hood Texas William A. Duncan Fort Hood United Brothers H. Christianson Southern State College Magnolia Arkansas Robert Meeker Veterans’ Hospital Iowa City Nela Drake Bellevue Hospital Muscatine

Charles Billings to Observe Anniversary

Charles Billings and his wife will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary on March 26 in Columbus Junction. Local society notes mention the Cotter Presbyterian church Ladies Aid meeting hosted by Mrs. Mary Owens and devotion leader Mrs. Mildred Jones.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Charles Billings Ladies’ Aid Society Cotter Presbyterian Church Mary Owens Mildred Jones

Scenes From The Kitchen Window by Mrs Marke Luckey

Riverside readers reminisce about spring fashion myths and old store prices while recalling a charity drive and a farm sale report. The piece blends playful nostalgia with local anecdotes and vintage pricing notes from Riverside Leader archives.

Marke Luckey Riverside

Washington Evening Journal Trade Ledger Note

Subscription rates and mailing details for the Washington Evening Journal are listed, with pricing for Iowa and outside Iowa, plus carrier and postal terms. The piece references publishers and staff roles and notes publication schedule and post office status.

TRB Washington Evening Journal Washington Idna Hitler Shannon & Co - Publishers Hk. FE Shannon Dave Tt. Fnder Bruce J. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Hagen Iowan United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Iowa

Notable Youth Meal Sparks Kraut and Kolaches Victory

The article reports that many young attendees eagerly finished the meal with the kraut quickly disappearing and dishes emptied well before the meat. Kolaches were served and likewise proved popular.

Birthday and Wedding Wishes for Local Residents

Congratulations echo through the community for the 1941 marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Orva Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Griggs. Rosan Crayne turns eight as other honorees include Mrs. BE M Vieree, M Stewart Bell, Mrs. John Custer, Mrs. D C Griggs, and Mrs. Kenneth Patterson.

Orva Scott Duane Griggs Rosan Crayne William Crayne BE. M. Vieree Stewart Bell of Lone Tree John Custer D. C. Griggs Kenneth Patterson

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