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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1952

Page

6

Mele Laseks Honored On 24th Wedding Anniversary

Highland Center March 26. Mr and Mrs Leon Meeks and families hosted a surprise party for Mele Lasek celebrating his and Mela Lasek’s 24th wedding anniversary. Numerous relatives and neighbors attended at the Lasek home in Jenner o their anniversary. Several local families were mentioned as guests including Knott, Brown, Lasek, and Murphy households.

Kula Mae Coons Highland Center Leon Meeks KR. T. Knottferus Jake Knottferus Mere Charles Brown Wyman Raymond Lasek Brighton Mela Lasek Henner O Julie Woods Orval Meeks Sidney Coon Janet Elza Fitch Richland

Hospital births and patient notes from Crawfordsville area

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Charles Jirsa of Wellman welcomed a son this morning. Other notices include Mrs Jackson Chow ard of Crawfordsville and Earl Mikseh of Ainsworth medical cases, Ernest Whiting and Crate Hindon undergoing procedures, with several patients to be dismissed this evening. In Los Angeles a studio plans to film Nice Girl and seeks an unknown actress for the title role. The Department of the Interior was created by act of Congress on March 3 1849 and its secretary became a cabinet member.

Jackson Choward Crawfordesville Tedien Earl Mikseh Ainsworth Ernest Whiting Crawford Los Angeles Joey Department of the Interior

Seniors and Faculty Clash in Letter Club Benefit Game

Washington high school hosts a Monday night benefit basketball game between senior boys and faculty. Star players include Zeke Hogeland Carl Paets and Tom English with several surprise stars. Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Letter club.

Washington High School Zeke Hogeland Carl Paets Tom English

Mixed Bowling Scores Across Teams Highlight Close Conflicts

Woods's beat Kalendar Kids 2 to 1 with 2149 total pins to 2120 including handicap. Kynna Kreglers defeated Modern Appliances 3 to 0 with 2058 total pins including 105 handicap. Money Dears edged Happy Hangers 1774 including 93 handicap, Ainsworth beat Culligan Soft Water 3 to 0 with 2576 total pins. High team series: Ainsworth 2277, Culligan 2269. Top individual: Richard iotle Sad. Kenneth Dunwoods noted. Hotle 14) Walter McParland 210 for high game.

Woods Lioney Bears Mapp Hangers Money Dears Happy Hangers Ainsworth Culligan Soft Water Culligan Anch Hich Ainstworth Richard Iotle Kenneth Dunwoods

Indian Creek Club Holds Regular Meeting at Sandy Hook

The Indian Creek club met with 12 members present at Sandy Hook led by Mr Carl Corpman. Mrs Harry Anderson organized entertainment. high score went to Mrs Noah Farrier and low to Mrs L I Guy.

Mréeadl Do. Miagast Sandy Hook Roy Farrier Eugene Engle Indian Creek Club Carl Corpman Harry Anderson Charce Illoah Farrier L. I. Guy H. W. Mineart Brighton School Board Invita

Local social notes and military family updates

Social gathering at the high school brings together families from neighboring districts. Visitors include the Robertson, Petraz, Sehnicker, Corpman, Anderson, Mincart, and Guy households. Also mentioned are surgery recovery in Kirksville, trips to Iowa City, and relatives calling on Bob Shelangoski. Military letters describe Farrier and Mineart brothers in California and Camp El Toro with leave and home visits.

Marion Robertson Ed Petraz Melvin Sehnicker Carl Corpman Harry Anderson H. W. Mincart L. S. Guy Lloyd Farrier Kirksville James Keller Billy Litton Iowa City D. W. Tuckera Carl Kelley Washington Robert Shelangoski Fairfield Bob Luke Weber R. L. Dunbar Dan Hesseltine Rex Farrier Cpl Harold Mineart California Los Angeles Pfe Curtis P. Mineart Camp el Toro Santa Anna Califf Maynard C. Mineart Warrenton Pilverr Maynard Curtis

Eastland to Attend Optical Association Seminar in Chicago

Dr Eastland will attend the American Association of Optometric Vision seminar at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago Illinois. He and his family will stay with Mrs Eastlands parents Mr and Mrs L B Flink of Chicago through Tuesday.

Q. Eastland American Optical Association Northern Illinois College of Optometry Chicago Ill Eastland L. BE. Flink

Johnson Nominated for Vice President on National Union Ticket

Andrew Johnson, a Democrat, was chosen as vice president by Republicans and elected alongside Lincoln on the National Union Ticket, shaping the wartime political coalition.

Andrew Johnson Lincoln National Union

Keota Students Present Choral Concert and Upcoming Contests

Keota high school vocal students performed a Friday choral concert in the school gym directed by Margaret Pfeifer with soloists including Barbara Parsons and John Krause. The group to compete at Fairfield on March 29 and Wapello in April, as well as a later Keota meeting featuring Rev. James Robertson speaking on Home Responsibilities.

A. R. Krause Keota Keota High School Margaret Pfeifer Jacque Singmaster Alice Richardson Carol Luers Lois Stoutner Nancy Leary Barbara Parsons Martha Smith Phyllis Bombie Janice Dill Jim Mound John Krause Bob Kent Duane Luers Julie Stewart Fairfield Flea Club Wapello Keola George Vickroy Albuquerque N. M Ruth Nadéau Chicago George Shaffer Hawkeye Iowa James Brown Davenport Frank Brown Nancy Mr. Brown Romance Calif

David and Bathsheba at Fox Theatre Sunday

Advertising copy for a Fox Theatre Sunday program lists the feature David and Bathsheba with multiple show times 1 3 18 5 14 7 32 9 52 p.m. and notes other short subjects such as News of the Day and Goodwill Envoys From Britain with regular Monday Tuesday starts.

David and Bathsheba Fox Theatre

Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves at the cinema

Monday and Tuesday showings invite audiences to see Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves starring Maria Montez Jon Hail and Ter han Bey. A Leon Arrol comedy and a color cartoon complete the program.

Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves Maria Montez Jon Hail Terhan Bey

Havre Social Notes Clipped From March Gatherings

Havre March 26 local brief notes recount visits and dinners. Mr and Mrs Dave Richard and Rogey called Everett Westerns. Fred Eisele and Lee spent time with Ernest Eisele. Claude McCoy visited Mason home. George Koehler hosted Sunday guests Mrs George Chalupa Carl Jerry and Vicky Mrs Frank Schneider and Jo Ann Chalupa. Jim Marsh and son Ronnie called. Mrs George Kothler’s grandmother Mrs Frank Schneider of Washington stayed with Koehler family Tuesday to Friday. Lessle and Fern Hering were Ottumwa visitors Friday.

Wo OR. Murphy Lewis Hering Havre Dave Richard Rogey Everett Westerns Fred Eisele Lee Ernest Eisele Claude McCoy Mason Home Jee Dale Mitchell George Koehler George Chalupa Carl Jerry Vicky Frank Schneider Jo Ann Chalupa Jim Marsh Ronnie George Kothler Washington Mike Roemary Lessle Fern Hering Ottumwa

Seals Safari Show Scheduled at University of Iowa

The Seals club at the State University of Iowa presents Seals Safari this Friday and Saturday at the women’s gym in Iowa City. Marilyn Cook of Washington is among the members performing in three numbers including water ballet and diving acts. Mrs Irma Zelinsky and Carol are in Chicago buying merchandise for a hardware store and handling business matters. Alice Michardson of Woods and Barbara Ferguson of Ula earned Division 1 ratings in the piano solo contest Friday night at Jaktiea. Farnest Gideon of the Bethel neighborhood northeast of Washington is at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after finger amputations from a saw accident February 6 and is improving to return home soon.

Seals Club State University” of Iowa Iowa City Marilyn Cook Washington Miss Cook Irma Zelinsky Slaughter Carol Chicago Alice Michardson Wonods Barbara Ferguson Ula Jaktiea Farnest Gideon Bethel Mercy Hospital Gideon

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