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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1950

Page

4

Hazel Irene Gookin Weds Leon C. Meeks at Ainsworth

Hazel Irene Gookin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gookin of Nichols wed Leon C Meeks son of Orowitle Meeks at Ainsworth Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Carl Steefel. The couple will reside with the bridegroom's father in Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Hazel Irene Gookin John Gookin Nichols Leon C. Meeks Orowitle Meeks Carl Steefel Correne Edmondson of Cotter Larry Trotter Mary Wolders Iowa City Riverside Georgia Williams Wayne Williams Crawfordsville Ben Steckel Davenport J. B. Gookin Columbus Junction Henry Peterson

Riverside Garden Club Holds First Meeting

The Riverside Garden Club met at Mrs Ed Muller's home with 13 members describing their prettiest Easter hats. Lessons covered Flowers and Birds of Early Spring and Spring Equinox by Mary Bashnagél. Guests included Mrs H E Colvin and son Robert, Mrs Glen Bouquet and son Joey, Mrs Verne Moss and daughter Susan, and Mrs Ralph Klopfer. A lunch followed. next meeting April 21 with Mrs Anna Krotz.

Riverside Riverside Garden Club Ed Muller Mary Schnoebelen Mary Bashnagél H. E. Colvin Robert Glen Bouquet Joey Verné Moss Susan Ralph Klopfer Anna Krotz

Honor Two Birthdays At Dinner on Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jones hosted a Sunday noon dinner honoring Mr. Jones whose birthday is Monday and Mrs. Jones mother Mrs. Tom West whose birthday was last Thursday. Attending were Mr. West, Mrs Mattie McAvoy and N. E. West. Evening guests included Mrs. Lucy Jones, Mrs. Walter McArtor and Freddie.

Casey Jones Jones Tom West Mr. West Mattie McAvoy N. E. West Mr Jones Lucy Jones Walter McArtor Soy Freddie

Young America Supper Draws Local Families

The Young America community meeting was held Monday evening at the William Bell home with eight families represented. A 6:30 co operation supper was served and Canasta was played during the gathering.

Young America William Bell

Edna McCarty Demonstrates Metal Work at Handcraft II

Edna McCarty showcased sheet aluminum copper wire and copper foil metal craft at Handcraft II Monday evening at Mrs. Howard McCleerys home. Leader Mrs. Kenneth Peters presided before 26 members with guests Mrs. E. I. Stutsman and Mrs. Otto Sheetz. A nominating committee consisting of Mrs. C. L. Kilgore Mrs. Kenneth Ornaduff and Virginia Pettit was named for next year’s slate.

Edna McCarty Monday Handcraft Ednda McCarty Howard McCleery Ralph Minick Fred Steck Albert Mills Kenneth Peters E. Ie, Stutsman Otto Sheetz Peters C. L. Kilgore Kenneth Ornaduff Ainsworth Virginia Pettit McCarty

Larry LeRoy Reschly Celebrates First Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Willard Reschley hosted 20 relatives at their Crawfordsville area home for Larry LeRoy Reschly’s first birthday. Guests sang, received gifts, and played games. prize winners were Katherine Reschly Marion Reshel y and John Dusenberry. A large cake with a pink rose white doves and a single candle marked the occasion. Names were on Easter eggs for seating and Mary Dusenberry helped serve.

Willard Reschley Crawfordsville Larry LeRoy Larry Katherine Reschly Marion Resehly John Dusenberry

Fleur de Lis Club Spring Luncheon Honors Mrs. Morrison

Mrs. George Morrison was guest of honor at the Fleur de Lis club annual spring luncheon hosted at Mrs. Earl Galloway’s home. Co hosts were Mrs. Lievad Foster and Mrs Rex Crandall. Memorial talk honored member Mrs. Homer Birney and business brief preceded the remarks.

George Morrison Fleur de Lis Club Earl Galloway Lievad Foster Rex Crandall Foster Beverly Crandall P. KF. Whisler Homer Birney Joe Knotek F. Ray Bell Farm Bureau Chicago

Social calendar items for Tuesday to Thursday gatherings

The notice lists multiple local events. Tuesday includes Word Weavers at 7 30 p m Mrs Fred Wagner Prairie Flower meeting at 8 p m with cake and service YWCA mixers at 6 30 p m potluck Alice McDaniel will speak on makeup Damascus Shrine No 16 8 p m election of officers. Wednesday features WSCS prayer circles Circle 5 at 10 a m Circle 7 at 14 90 a m and changes of place Pythian Circle 2 p m Mrs Howard Sigafoose Presbyterian service 9 36 a m Ardeltz Santha No 27 8 p m KP hall bring sandwiches Note change of day Sunshine Community club 2 60 years Towans WSCS Circle 11 19 00 m prayer meeting Note changes of place Xethel Missionary society 2 00 yo Mrs C J Wolle guest speaker Snowball Social club 1 00 p m bring hobbies for display Public Affairs 1 00 p m lunch Mrs W L Gates Navajo club 2 30 p m Mrs O F Schmitt Sew and So club afternoon Mrs Fred Ladehoff Merry Makers club 2 00 p m Kalona Pansy Hill club 1 30 p m Katherine Flynn U Go 1 Go club 2 04 p m Mrs John Lee Child Study I 8 00 p m Mrs George Kerr

YWCA Alice McDaniel Damascus Shrine No Masonic Temple Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church WSCS Parl Love W. H. Messer Pythian Circle Howard Sigafoose Ardeltz Santha No Sunshine Community Club Marion Sheetz Towans Paul Shearer Xethel Missionary Society C. J. Wolle Walter Statler W. L. Gates John Lee George Kerr

Birthday greetings to local residents this date

Birthday list includes E T Carson Gene Gorham Marie Whetstine James Patterson Junior Hotle Verl Myrtle Cromesse Lepert Donald Rieh Harold Miller Dean Goff Charles Redecker Arthur Chavisor Ernest Johnson and Jerry Lee Keller turning six with cake celebrations in Rubio and area families.

E T. Carson Gene Gorham Marie Whetstine James Patterson Junior Hotle Verl Ruby Myrtle Elizabeth Crom Besse Lepert Donald Rieh Rubio Harold Miller Dean Goff Charles Redecker Arthur Chavisor Ernest Johnson Jerry Lee Keller Mrs Charles Keller

Anemic pigs linked to iron and copper deficiency

Deficiencies of iron and copper causing anemia are common in pigs raised without access to soil.

Belle Rice Honored at Temple Dinner By DeMolay Group

Mrs Belle Rice was celebrated at a Monday supper in the Masonic Temple for DeMolay Boys. Willis Longer led her to the chair of honor as her grandsons Bob Dick and John Kennedy stood nearby. Jack Fields presented roses and spoke. high school quartet sang with Wendell Rider at the piano.

Belle Rice Masonic Temple DeMolay Boy DeMolay Mothers’ Circle Rice Willis Longer DeMolay Marshall Mildred Stewart Virginia Dare Marvin Stanley William Wessler Wendell Rider

Honor Mrs Mary King At Party On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Dwight Messenger of Weyland entertained 18 relatives for Mrs Mary King and Mrs Elmore birthdays and anniversaries. Guests from Brighton Lockridge Wapello and Weyland gathered across four generations. Mrs Messenger and Mrs Wolfe provided decorated cakes.

Mary King Crawfor Dwight Messenger Wayland Isom Swartz Howard Swartz Richard John Wolfe Brighton Eugene Elmore Janet Ruth Lockridge Cloyce Messenger Howard Wage Wapello D. H. Messenger King

Elect Mrs. Dean Cox Led Applied Arts Group

Mrs. Dean Cox was elected leader of the Fortnightly Applied Arts department at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. Ralph Kleese. E. H. Seales was named assistant leader and Glen D. Riley secretary-treasurer. Miss Bill Wilson lectured on Swedish. A April 25 general meeting speaker was set as Mrs. Richard McCleery.

Dean Cox Ralph Kleese E. H. Seales Glen D. Riley Bill Wilson Kleese Richard McCleery

Re-Elect Mrs Hehner Leader of Bible Department

Mrs E S Hehner was re elected leader of the Bible department of the Fortnightly club at Monday afternoon’s library meeting. Officers re elected included Mrs W D Booth as assistant leader and Mrs Clayde. The study covered Isaiah chapters 32 and 33 focusing on Christ's Kingdom blessing, desolation, restoration, and divine judgment against church enemies.

Hehner Department of Bible E.S. Hehner W. D. Booth Clayde

Jolly Four Club Hosts Harvey Thomas Pinochle Party

The Jolly Four met with Mr and Mrs Harvey Thomas Thursday evening for a pinochle party in Crawfordsville. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Barnhart Mr and Mrs Raymond Robertson and Mr and Mrs Chester Spangler. Refreshments were served after a night of cards and visiting.

Crawfordsville Jolly Four Harvey Thomas Thomas John Barnhart Raymond Robertson Chester Spangler

Bandit King of Texas Opens at Fox Theatre

Rocky Lane stars in Public’s western Bandit King of Texas opening Thursday at Fox Theatre. With his stallion Black Jack and sidekick Nugget Clark, he battles a murderous racket led by McCabe. Helen Stanley leads the female roles with John Hamilton, Harry Leuter and Robert Rice in support.

Rocky” Lane Republic Texas the Fox Atre Rocky Black Jack

Weather factors tied to one seventh fatal crashes

Safety experts recall that last year one in seven fatal traffic accidents involved rain fog or snow. The report links weather to higher danger and urges vigilance to avoid crashes.

Chinchilla Fur Softness Tied to Dense Hair Follicles

The extreme softness of chinchilla fur comes from up to 80 hairs sprouting from a single follicle. The dense, multi-hair follicle pattern explains the plush texture prized in garments and textiles.

Chinchilla

Weekly and March Auction Dates at Iowa Sale Barns

Community Sare hosts Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn. Kalona holds Thursday sales at Kalona Sales Barn. Midway Sales in Columbus Junction runs Wednesday sales. Ollie Livestock Exchange offers Tuesday 1:00 pm sales. Duroe Tamworth Sale March 29 at Wellman Purebred Pavilion starts 1:00. Closing Out Sale March 30 near Washington starts 11:00. Consignment Sale March 31 at Purebred Pavilion near Keota starts 1:00. Hereford Cattle Sale April 1 at North English Sale Barn starts 1:00 pm.

Whittaker Sale Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Washington Rock Road Dublin Wellston R. &. Brinning & Son Keota E. L. Conrad North English

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Ainsworth Methodist Church Earnest Meek Charles Dunshee Boyd Stahie Syd Gookin Oakdale Elsworth Buckles and Howard Douds Rolla Meeks Ed Russell Luther Williams Theianola Thornburg Bill Meeks Buel Meeks Cedar Rapids Dean Luers George Johnson Omar Lemley Fairfield George. Gerot Faith Betty Guy Gerot Claire Gerot Ted Gerot Robert G. Meeks Jennie Rath and Dale Claire Torgenson Sioux City Larry LeRoy Reschly Mary Dusenberry Washington State Bank Washington County State OF Iowa United States Federal Reserve Bank Zha Zhang Frank L. Kos C. M. Barclay Geo. L. McDaniel L. A. Holland John F. Foster Asst State of Marie Juanita Hering Notary Public Earl Galloways Word Weavers Fred Wagner Prairie Flower Community Meeting Sfi Temple Howard Caldwell Glen Fuhr Roy Carter R. J. Thornton Granville M. Humble Walter Longer Chery Thornton George Baker Lloyd Augustine Eileen Jeffrey Presen William Crayne Knupp Northrup Jolly Four Club Harvey Thomas Home Journal EGG Rock Island Produce Co Reisters Kent Nutrena West Chester Wells Ton Chester Jameh Conrad Farmers Savings Bank Keota, Lowa HAY & Grain John Deere John Deere Harrow Maytag R. E. Brinning and Son Marion George
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