Piano Recital Given by Mrs Shields Pupils
A piano recital was held at Mrs. H. Shields home Saturday at 4 o'clock featuring pupils including Dorothy Blake, Jean Rudiger, Patty Patterson, Sara Miller, Esther Stewart, Lois Mace, Elaine Thomassen, Eleanor Tucker, Jane Baldrige, Bonnie Simpson and Jean Atchison. The program listed titles by Schubert, MacDowell, Grieg, Schumann, Beethoven, and others with several duets and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grieg
Belinda
Copeland Happy Farmers
Schumann Margaret Ralston
Dutton
Schubert Mary and
Jane Baldrige
Cherry Lane
Makress
Eleanor Tucker
Beethoven
Congregation Dinner and Meeting Planned Wednesday
A congregational dinner and meeting will be held Wednesday evening at :30 in the Presbyterian church. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass, sandwiches, and table service. Menu options include meat loaf scalloped potatoes baked beans string beans and peas sandwiches jelly relish fruit salad and cake. The dinner committee includes Mrs. Frank Crone Mrs. Ivan Rehmel Mrs. Howard Miller and Mrs. Fred Longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Frank Crone
Ivan Rehmel
Howard Miller
Fred Longer
Mrs Davison Hosts Jolly Troopers Meeting
The Jolly Troopers met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Davison’s home with nine members and five guests. Guests included Mrs. Wilmer Lauderman, Mrs. Merle Hesseltine, Mrs. Ella Merchant, Mrs. Gleede Dold and Joan Glasgow. They shared oilcloth suggestions and household hints, made two Hong Kong grass foot stool tops, and enjoyed refreshments. Achievement day is set for April 12 and the next meeting, April 20, will be with Mrs. Dale Bain. a flower seed exchange is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Troopers
Charles Davison
Wilmer Lauderman
Merle Hesseltine
Ella Merchant
Gleede Dold
Joan Glasgow
Hong-Kong
Paul Bell
Alice Lukovsky
Davison
Dale Bain
A_ flower seed exchange
Mrs Cochran Thankful for Kindness During Long Illness
A brief personal note from Mrs W S Cochran expresses gratitude for gifts letters cards fruits flowers and aid received during her extended illness and extends sincere appreciation to all who offered support.
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W. S. Cochran
Social calendar schedules and notices for upcoming week
Notices list meetings and events for Rainbow Girls drill team, Handcraft, Junior Fortnightly, Bible class, Masons, EOW club, Nosemary club, Missionary society, Priscilla club, Booster club, Damascus Shrine, W.F.W. joint meeting, Navajo club, Wrestlerian congregation dinner and community potluck. Dates include Monday through Wednesday evenings at various local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Girls
A. C. Peterson
South Second Avenue
Phyllis Carstensen
South Mation Avenue
Friendly Bible
Baptist Church
al Paulkuery
West Second Street
WeMday
Masonic Temple
E.O.W. Club
Robert Dawson
Harlan McCreedy
Frei D. Stewart
Damascus Shrine
New K.C. Hall
J. A. Porter
Washington W R C Aids Junction Institute Corps
Mrs Jennie Joy of Wapello district president of the Woman s Relief Corps met Washington officers Friday to assist in forming the Todd Re Hef corps No 355 at Columbus Junction. The corps will be instituted Friday March 1 with over forty members to join. Officers will be elected and a later joint ceremony with Sons of Veterans will install new officers. Florence Hout of Washington presides and will assist in the dedication and work. All W L C corps and Sons of Veterans camps in the district are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Joy
Wapello
Woman's Relief Corps
Washington
Columbus Junction
Todd Re
Washington Corps
Sons of Veterans
Florence Hout
Aselet
W.L.C. Corps
West Chester WCTU Chooses Alcoholic Education Topic
The West Chester W C T U met at Mrs Lou Bauers home with ten members. Mrs Nellie Searcy led devotions. Mrs Cummings presented a program on Alcoholic Education and shared a true story of two young people. Effie Vans Sickle and Lucy Leet read related articles. A brief business session closed the gathering with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Lou Bauer
Nellie Searcy
Mary Cummings
Effie Vans Sickle
Lucy Leet
Imperial Moth Noted as Largest Royal Moth
The imperial moth, boasting a wing span of four or five inches, is described as the largest among the royal moths.
Missionary Society Marks 70th Anniversary Tea
The Women’s Missionary Society of the M. E. Church held a 70th anniversary tea at Mrs. Ollie Anwyl’s home in Crawfordsville on March 23 with 21 members present. The program included hymns, devotions led by Mrs. Rose Moorhead, and papers by Mrs. Jack Howard Grace Fletcher and Mrs. Alice Rose. A two tier birthday cake, gold blue and white decorations, and crystal candle holders highlighted the table as Mary Jones and Daisy Huber served. An offering closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Women's Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Ollie Anwyl
Rose Moorhead
Jack Howard
Grace Fletcher
Alice Rose
Mary Jones
Daisy Huber
Mrs Hunewill Honored Guest at Cooperative Dinner
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Augustine hosted a cooperative dinner yesterday in honor of Mrs Stanley Hunewill of Bridgeport California visiting here. Guests included Mr and Mrs Shirley Augustine Mr and Mrs Glenn Dunbar and family Mr and Mrs George Hotle and Rosella Mr and Mrs James Robertson and daughter Peggy Jean of Richland Mr and Mrs Cloyce Robertson of Pleasant Plain Mr and Mrs William Kyle and son Larry Charles Fuhr and Werner Lowry. The afternoon was spent socially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Augustine
Stanley Hunewill
Bridgeport
Calif
Hunewill
Lenora Martin
West Chester
Shirley Augustine
Glenn Dunbar
George Hotle
Rosella
James Robertson
Peggy Jean
Richland
Cloyce Robertson
Pleasant Plain
William Kyle
Larry
Charles Fuhr
Werner Lowry
Dinner Compliments Basketball Teams
The annual basketball party at the school honored both boys and girls teams with a 6:30 three course dinner. Supt. Walter Rauscher served as toastmaster as coaches James Clinger and Ilene Benson spoke along with team captains Donald Blankenhorn and Marie Darbyshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Walter Rauscher Sered
James Clinger
Ilene Benson
Frank Gault
Donald Blankenhorn
Marie Darbyshire
Robert Miller
Sharon
Birthday greetings fill pages with many local names
The Journal reports numerous birthdays and anniversaries among Washington residents including Margery Meang, Mrs. Jesse Pearson, Mrs. A E Reeves, Mrs. Ed Sullivan, Ella Warren, James Schmoeller, Mrs. J H Thom pson, Mr and Mrs Orville Elder, Mrs Lattimer Davis, Marold Maas, Velma Kephart, and Don Davis. Cakes were shared at the Journal office with Clarice Meek bringing chocolate angel food. Attendants Mia and Mrs Fred Oetker of Molbie and a note on Washington events follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pearson
Xenia Community
A. KE. Reeves
Ed Sullivan
Ella Warren
James Schmoeller
Washington
Journal Office
Widh Clarice Meek
P T A Potluck and Program at Westminster School
Westminster P T A held a potluck supper at the school house with Mrs Dewey Propst as hostess. Attendance dropped due to illness, but newcomers Wilard Genkits and Robert Greiner were welcomed. A short business meeting followed, then Miss Wilson and pupils led singing. Two minute speeches covered topics from Horse and Buggy Days to This Year’s Spring Hats. Mrs Clem Griffith offered entertainment, with the next meeting set for April 21 at 7 40 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster P.T A
Dewey Propst
Willard Genkits
Robert Greiner
Miss Wilson
Clem Griffith
Zook Dreckmeier Nuptials Announced in Davenport
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Edith Dreckmeier and Leslie Zook of Washington on March 23 in the parsonage of the First Presbyterian Church Davenport with Rev. A Nicklese officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Dreckmeier
Leslie Zook
Washington
First Presbyeran Church
Davenport
A. &. Nicklese
Primo Carnera Weds Signorina Cavazzi in Sequais
The world heavyweight champion Primo Carnera marries Signorina Cavazzi in Sequais Italy, his home town, with the couple posing for wedding photos after the ceremony.
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Primo Carnera
Signorina Cavazzi
Sequais
Italy
Primo
New Governor Dickinson: Michigan's 79-Year-Old Leader
Luren Dickinson becomes Michigan governor at 79 succeeding the late Frank D Fitzgerald who died after influenza. Dickinson previously served as lieutenant governor under Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luren Dickinson
Michigan
Frank D Fitzgerald
Dickinson
Upster Fitzgerald
Notes From Y M C A For The Week
Rotary ladies met at the Y on Monday afternoon. The Y hosted dinners all week with Hi Y dads and health class attendance noted. Jack Martin earned a beginners button for his 1949 swim, and Charles Crull's basketball team led the junior league. Friday featured Eclipse Lumber guests and a Phalanx meeting with Ted Brown as speaker. Next week the Hi Y and high school boys plan Cedar Rounds on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Bechly
Phalanx Fraternity
Ted Brown
A Boys Will Swim District Meet in Cedar Rapids
The A boys will swim the district meet at Cedar Rapids with a path to the state meet if they can make the grade. Red Little is the coach. Special plans are being worked out for spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Red Little
Local Rail and Bus Schedule Summary for Washington Area
Regular lodge meetings listed for La Pe Westbound No 26 and No 3 Golden State Limited routes. Train services include westbound No 2 Local eastbound No 44 Californian, No 4 Golden State Limited, and KNORVILLE branch No 430 with daily and Sunday exceptions. Bus connections Chicago to Omaha No 11 and No 1 depart Washington at specified times.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
Nevepéeeranutinl
California
Knorville
Bullangton Thailways
Chicago
Omaha
North Side
AL Cantoni
Community Activities Schedule Includes Sports and Tours
The April program runs from the 3rd with swimming softball hikes a marble tournament and a treasure hunt included. Local clubs organize events at the town center and park facilities inviting all residents to participate.
Monastic Use of Linseed Oil in Early Varnish Making
The text notes linseed oil used by monks for varnish making as early as the Twelfth century. It traces varnish production to Theophilus's era, with protective finishes existing since the Pharaohs.
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Theophilus
Lights on Jamaica shore fish lure tiny prey
Night along Jamaica’s north shore reveals warm tropical waters filled with countless small luminescent fish. Their glow attracts much smaller prey, creating a quiet, shimmering underwater scene.
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Jamaica
Washington's Parents Born in this Country
Augustine Washington born 1694 in Washington parish near Bridges Creek where it enters Potomac. He married Mary Ball on March 6, 1731. Mary Ball born 1707, likely in the same Virginia region and raised there.
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George Washington
Augustine Washington
George
Washington Parish
Bridges Creek
Potomac
Mary Ball
Virginia
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MacDowell
Bonnie Simpson
Scharwenka
Jean Atchison
Mrs. Davison
ANCE
Henry
Billi Mohland
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Fukin Trescope
Colette
Fequire Features. Inc
Knights of Columbus Lodge
Melvin Hillery
East
Jefferson Street
Washington W.R.C
Institute Corps
Junction
Westphal the Jeweler
U.P. Choty
U. P
Bruce Hanna
The
Journal Force
Margery Meang
J. H. Thompson
Mrs
Orville Elder
Don Davis
South Seventy-Six
Synthern Wool
Ing
Mia
Fred Oetker
Molbie
P.T.A
Primo and Bride
Mre
Primo Carnesa
Trate
Y.M.C. A
Jack Martin
Howard Little
Glenn Mace
Charles Crull
Bostwich
Beileau
Eclipse Lumber Company
Buriieton
Burlington
Washington Lodge No
Ray Cox
W. M
A. W. Yard
Loa
PF. Anderson
ST. P&p RR
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Devenport
Sunda W
Bell
Hitler
Memel
Adolf Hitler
Deutschland
Baltic
Germany
Berlin
New York
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Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Ounty
Richard Stewartounty
Ethel Grecianounty
R. RK
Marion
George County
Lester J
DR. A. CO
Second Ave
Iowa
Chiropractors
de, Chas
Bhown
Court House
Nes
Washiington Independent School
A. Ralsten Lean
Haekand W. Mead
Thigh Sehool Oo
George Pielas Prrincipal
Thigh Mies
Ethel McCreedy
Ralph W. Thompson
L. Etter
T. J. Pease
A. K. Atchison
C. W. Tucker
Supumans Funhpral Home
West Main St
Court Bose
N. Marion
Theodore Bd. Bailey
Loan & Trust
W. Livingston
Weat Main St
Water Ani
Hickks iLfovd Lytle -W. U. Fulton A
Mile
Menry Bailey Light Plant
Y. T. Jordan J. C. Brown
Walter Kieseg
Marea Pratt
T. Retetesc
Lemley
Sawater
Kyte Park
Marian & Bailey Frank V. Miller
Lemmon
Soree
Orr
Dr. O
Squire Will Duputy
Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
Ery Linnany Mies Va Nenny
Homer Sievhen
Asastant
PVP
ARDY
Ming Shor
Lowa
Lemeley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
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