Mrs McConnell Reappointed President of Baptist Mission Society
Officers were elected for the coming year at the Baptist church women s Mission Society meeting held Friday. Mrs McConnell was reelected president with Mrs Ranald Hotle as vice president and Mise Forgey as missions vice-president. Others named were Mrs Richard Weeks secretary and Mrs Joe Cochran treasurer. A special Easter offering sent eggs to the Baptist Children's Home at Lake Villa, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Mission Society of the Baptist Church
Carol Forgy
Charles McConnell
Scoop Powerhouse Shovel Overflows Hopper Car
A massive electric shovel at a surface coal mine lifts so much earth that a railroad hopper car is overloaded. The unit operates in nearby equipment yard as workers clear the pile and monitor ore flow.
County Legion Auxiliary Holds Thursday Meeting
Washington county units attend the county American Legion Auxiliary gathering at the Legion hall with about 70 people present. County president Mrs Edna Hunt and district president Mrs Ward presided during the afternoon session. A cooperative luncheon featured Easter motifs and unit secretaries filed annual reports. Guest speaker Mrs Chester Hampton discussed her former wife in a Germany duckie. Hultquist of Henry county highlighted Girls State facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Edna Hunt
Ainsworth
EK. OK. Ward
Hampton
Chester Hampton
Germany
Duckie Hultquist
Henry County
Cordwell-Call Nuptials Held in Columbus Junction
Edith Alberta Cordwell of Muscatine and Pearl Leroy Call of Columbus City were married in a single ring ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday March 22 at the Independent Bible Church in Columbus Junction. The Rev. Woo L. Sanford officiated. attendants were Marion Reid and Nancy Wagner. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Edith Alberta Cordwell
Arthur Cordwell
Muscatine
Pearl Leroy Call
George T Call
Columbus City
Independent Bible Church
Woo L. Sanford
Marion Reid
Nancy Wagner
Caldwells Host Dinner for Out-of-Town Guests
Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell and family hosted a cooperative turkey dinner Friday evening honoring Marion Kathmel of Wichita Kansas and Carolyn and Carlton Kathmel of Kremlin Oklahoma who arrived for the funeral of their uncle Ira Kathmel. Guests included Mr and Mrs Moward Henn and family Mr and Mrs Ed Chalupa and Kosalyn Mr and Mrs William Crayne and family Mr and Mrs Ed Maynew Mr and Mrs Eugene Chalupa and family Mr and Mrs Kienara Hayes and family and Mrs Hana Allaman of Roseville tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caldwell
Marion Kathmel
Wichita
Kansas
Carolyn
Carlton Kathmel
Kremlin
Okla
Ira Kathmel
Moward Henn
Ed Chalupa
Kosalyn
William Crayne
Ed Maynew
Eugene Chalupa
Kienara Hayes
Hana Allaman
Roseville
Walnut Community Families Meet Friday at School House
Twelve Walnut families gathered at the school house Friday for a potluck supper and a business meeting led by resident Lyle Wilson. Entertainment included games and visiting. next gathering is set for April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Families of
Walnut
Lyle Wilson
Red Horser Club Hosts Meet at Healers Home
Fourteen Red Horser club members gathered Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Healer. Harold Brock and Mrs Marsh Atkinson won high scores while Mr and Mrs Marion Crawford had the low. Charles Plecker presided over a business meeting. The Crawfords will host the club on Friday April 25. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Horser Club
Don Healer
Harold Brock
Marsh Atkinson
Marion Crawford
Charles Plecker
Crawfords
Mission Study Group of Methodist Church Meets Friday Evening
Twenty one ladies attended the Emma C. Anderson Mission Study Group meeting in the church parlor Friday night. Mrs T L Brookher led the session, with readings and discussion from Adventure for Christ and The Maestro Wrenches. Mrs Ralph Shannon and Lillian Minick also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Study
Methodist Church
Parior
Emma C. Anderson
Frida
T. L. Brookher
Wits
America
Aire
C. R. Reed
Ralph Shannon
Lillian Minick
TTT Members Prepare Eggs for Easter Hunt
Sixteen ladies of TTT gathered at the home of Mrs Richard Stewart Friday evening to sack 6000 Easter eggs for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments were served later in the evening by Pat Stewart Barber Shearer and Betty Osineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TTT Y
Richard Stewart
Chamber of Commerce
Pat Stewart
Barber Shearer
Betty Osineup
Julie Young Observes 5th Birthday Friday
Julie Ann Young daughter of Billie Young celebrated her fifth birthday with a Thursday afternoon party attended by five friends. Friday evening she was honored at a dinner with grandparents B C Briley and J L Young and great great uncle Homer Smith. Her sister Mary Catherine and Mrs Bryce Lym burner helped serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Young
Julie Ann Young
Billie Young
Julie
B.C. Briley
J. L. Young
Homer Smith
Mary Catherine
Bryce Lymburner
Young
Mrs. Randall Presides Friday Evening At Christian Women's Fellowship
The March general meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship occurred at the church Friday evening with Mrs. Roy Randall presiding and leading group singing. Thirty-five members and two guests attended. plans included a state convention in Marshalltown May 4 to 7 and April 30 as church housecleaning day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Randall
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Roy Randall
Jesus
Leslie Beenblossom
Bonnie Hartman
Aurora
Jil
Gladys Cherwinker
Will H
Marshalltown
Ferrell Fund
Korea
Leonard Wheatley
Programe
Charlotte Karl
Tom = Polk
George Slosser to Return Home to Washington
Mr and Mrs George H Slosser have returned to Washington and will reside with Mrs Slosser s mother Mrs J A Pomer on South 4th Ave They spent eight months in Siloam Springs Arkansas and prior to that in Texas where Mr Slosser held positions at Remawaren and worked in advertising Mr Slosser served on the staff of the Evening Monitor and later was advertising manager for the Edinburg Review and the Weslaco News
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Slosser
Washington
Nite Seauan Eveniy Monitor
Edinburg Review
Weslaco News
Fleur-de-Lis Club Meets At Berdo Home
The Fleur-de-Lis club met Thursday at Mrs. T. J. Berdo’s home with 12 members and two guests Mrs. Don Morri son of Des Moines and Mrs. Wayne Zeck. President Mrs Myral Smith presided at the business session. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Joe Knoteke and Mrs Wayne Zeck in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleur-de-Lis
T. J. Berdo
Don Morrison
Des Moines
Wayne Zeck
Myral Smith
Joe Knoteke
Fall Lady Bug Count Confounds Entomologists
In a brisk season study, researchers record a surge in Harmonia axyridis sightings across urban gardens. Field teams note the insects gather around flowering shrubs, affecting apple and plum crops while drawing attention from local horticulture groups.
Social Calendar Itinerary For Community Groups
A dense list of weekly meetings across clubs and churches including Bible study DAR Pythian Sisters YWCA and various social gatherings. Notable entries show KP hall gatherings, luncheon dates, and guest speakers from Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Prythias
P.m
Hall
Red Bullettes
Carlton Mangold
Ohio firm unveils faster jet with 700 mph top speed
The F SGIF fighter built in Columbus tops 700 miles per hour at sea level with a 45 000 foot ceiling and 600 mile combat radius. It carries six .50 caliber guns and claims rapid development from assembly to test flight with pilot James L Pearce at the controls for 38 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Pearce
Pearce
Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild Meets with Guest Speaker
The Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild general meeting on Tuesday evening April 1 features Mrs. Henry Lampe of Iowa City as guest speaker. Men are invited to attend. the meeting begins with a cooperative dinner at 6 50 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar
Red Reid
Ollo Sheetz
Pythian Sisters
KP Hall
Jele Johnson
DDGC
St. James Pta
YWCA
Presbyterian Women's Service Guild
Coop
Henry Lampe
Iowa City
Korea
LBC Clmb
Pam
Robert Lloyd
Rebecca Shebeck
Kensington
Masonic Temple
All Eastern Star
W. J. Masson
Just Us Club
Howard Messer
Harmony Club
Manford Wiley
Tom Harvey
Rosemary Club
Winga’s Care
Charles Casper
Ais
OFS
Temple Presbyterian
Weta
Methodist
Mrs Clegg To Remain In Alaska With Son
Mrs. Norma Clegg, re elected with a raise, will continue teaching in Kitchacan Alaska. She and her son Larry have lived in Alaska the past year. Students are preparing for a Sitka Alaska music contest in early April with 64 in the band and 35 in the chorus. travel to Sitka is funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lord
North Xenia
James Clegg
Norma Clegg
Kitchacan
Alaska
Larry
Lloyd Clark
Herman Wagenknecht
Herman Waxenknecht
Rudy Wagenknecht
Washington
George Lord
Eva Rabenold
Madge Morris
Rabenold
The
Glen
Lord
Marion Snodgrass
Clarence
Kauffman
Mary Margaret Lord
Bryce Lord
Grandpa
Grandma Lord
Roland
Betty
Richard
Mary
Charles
Walter Brinning
Howard Connell
Roex Island
Til
Cora Baird
Baird
Gaynelle Smith
Eureka
Lessie Lord
Rusger
Redwood Alls
Inn
Can
Se Hook
Musworth
Douglas seeks amendments to military pay bill
Sen. Paul H. Douglas says his proposals would save hundreds of millions by cutting three features in the pay package. He plans to force a vote on amendments Monday as the Senate considers a three percent raise and higher allowances for armed forces. The twice wounded World War II marine argues officers and enlisted men deserve equal hazard pay and criticizes flight pay, medical officer premiums, and overseas cost of living adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagvhington
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois Democrat
Senate
Douglas
Pentagon
Restful Sleep Requires Frequent Position Changes
The average person shifts positions 20 to 45 times nightly. Those who move less often still wake tired. A level, resilient bed supports frequent position changes for better rest.
A Cold Morning Antidote for Insomnia
If there is such a thing as a sure cure for insomnia beyond good sleeping gear this might be it. Picture a cold winter 5 a.m. moment and rising almost always triggers immediate sleep.
Notice to heirs on will probate in Washington Iowa
State of Iowa Washington County file notice for last will and testament of Henry Scherrer dated 1951. Court hearing set March 1952 at 9:30 AM at the Courthouse in Washington to prove instrument and admit will to probate. all interested parties must appear and show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Weehington County Co
Flenry Scherrer
Stecep
Coure House
Washington
Iowa
District Court of
Mild Countye
Deveugpal
Raf Lin
Noonan
Wishiifton
March
KR. R. Noonan
Merce Court
Dutchettes 4-H Club Meeting Contents March 20
The Dutchettes 4-H club met March 20 at Ann Shelman s home with ten members and two leaders. Members named famous women and explained why. Sharon Griggs gave a picture study, Ann Shelman played piano, then painting dominated the evening. Refreshments were served by Ann and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Shelman
Sharon Griggs
Ann Shellman
Ann
Janice Richardeon
How to Prepare Beets for Cooking
Boil beets with skins on and about an inch of tops left on or peel and dice them and bake in a covered casserole dish for about 45 minutes.
Red Cross Gray Ladies Mobilize for 1952 Fund Drive
The Red Cross reports 3,540,000 hours of Gray Ladies service last year, with 138 volunteers serving at Washington County Hospital. The 1952 fund campaign invites contributions to support military civilian and veteran hospital care nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Gray Ladies
Washington County
Red Cross Fund
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Rev. Thompson
Milan Thompson Cave
the Times
G. &H. Ice
of Legion Auxiliary
Klein Klothing KO
Washington, Iowa
Sherman
Cuneral Home
Caldwells
Wit Ce
Mrs. Bealer
Red
TTT
F’s Flower Shop
Everette Miller
God
Etieine Spenser
Mae Davis
Mara Skujans
Latvia
Ted Dalton
T. J. Pease Jr
Farl Dusenbery
Clarenes Brown Sr
Ed Chabal
Naomi Kephart
George Slossers
Feur-de-Lis
Lady Bugs
W. H. Stephen
Optometrist
Ohio
Columbus
Nohio
Ted
Ro Q. Eastland
Basmor
Carson Plumbing & Heating
Aeid Basmor
Fc . Yas
Italy
Cootmait
Travelers Insurance Company
Contohental Casualty Company
Dorese
Reand Als
Horak
Instrance
Tony
Knute Rockne
Proyess
MacArthur
Japan
Washington Dairy Milk
State Bank
Maodatta
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