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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1950

Page

10

Martha Glass Mission Group Elects Officers

Martha Glass Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction elects officers led by President Mrs Richard Houseal and Vice President Mrs Laverne Leonhard. Treasurer is Mrs W A Norris. The group sent clothing to mountain missions hosted a youth rally banquet and organized the Little Light Bearers club while contributing to the Mitchel Car fund.

Columbus Junction Martha Glass Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church Richard Houseal Laverne Leonhard W. A. Norris Little Light Bearers’ Club Mitchel Car Fund

Local notices and moves in Tama community actions

Galanites-Wed and Thur state at Indian mission Tama adopt Junior Missionary club members as secret pals and host a Restopia service with a silver tea honoring Carol Brewer Sudan missionary. Norris Building move for Mr and Mrs Harlan Thomas from Mrs Charles Reece home. Bowen trip to Camp Hood Texas to see Bob Tisor. Gentzler of Richmond visiting E C Gentzler family. Whatsoever Meeting held in church parlors hosted by Mrs Delzell Shellabarger and Mrs Sargent. Edith Marshall visiting.

Tama Junior Missionary Club Restopia Carol Brewer Sudan Norris Harlan Thomas Charles Reece Mrs Dale Bowen Camp Hood Texas Bob Tisor Mrs. Bowen Robert Gentzler Richmond Whatsoever Society H. S. Delzell Nelle Shellabarger Vinnie Sargent George Smalley Davenport Eugene Phillips Marion Harry Phillips Edith Marshall

Marriage announced for Beverly Jones and LeRoy Evans

Mr and Mrs Wayne Jones of Columbus Junction announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly to LeRoy Evans son of Mrs Jere Evans also of Columbus Junction. The ceremony took place April 21 with Rev Clinton Franks officiating at the West Liberty manse. They will reside in Columbus Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Wayne Jones Beverly LeRoy Evans Jere Evans Clinton Franks First Presbyterian Church West Liberty

Ison Lantz Farewell Party Before Arizona Move

Members of the Salem Presbyterian church held a farewell party at the church Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Ison Lantz who are moving to Arizona. The event was attended by their daughter Mrs. L A Thomas and family of Ames.

L. A. Thomas Ames Salem Presbyterian Church Ison Lantz Arizona

Emma Beckman Chapter entertains 100 guests

Emma Beekman chapter O E S held a school of instruction Tuesday evening for about 100 guests at the Masonic hall in Columbus Junction. Mrs Helen Bowers of Keota led the event with a luncheon for officers instructors and guests at Mrs Carl Lees home. refreshments followed an afternoon session hosted by Mrs Alta Jordan. Tri T convention saw Mrs Ernest Ford of Columbus Junction attend a Chicago Illinois state meeting.

Columbus Junction Emma Beekman O.E.S Masonic Hall Helen Bowers Keota Carl Lee Alta Jordan TTT Ernest Ford Tri-T Illinois Chicago

Social clubs and meetings across Dayton and surrounding areas

The text notes the installation of a new Dayton chapter and attendance at a national executive board meeting. The Social circle gathered April 27 with Mrs. Edna Sands, the Oakland Social club met with Mrs. Dolly Frank, and officers were reelected for the year. Next gathering set for May 18 at Mrs. Marie Delzell. Willie Boyd hosted Friendly Workers' club of Louisa Center. Edith and Helen Allen of Chicago visited L. M. Dallmeyer and Harlan Dallmeyer families.

Edna Sands Oakland Dolly Frank Marie Delzell Willie Boyd Friendly Workers’ Club Louisa Center Edith Helen Allen Chicago L. M. Dallmeyer Harlan Dallmeyer

Mrs. Davis Fractures Leg in Fall

Mrs. Kate Davis fractured a leg after a fall on Monday and was taken to Memorial Hospital in Mount Pleasant for care. The report notes local events including a theater party for the senior class and a funeral attended by several residents.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Kate Davis Memorial Hospital Mount Pleasant Dean Schaeffer Washington Francis Ernest Clark Fred Anwyl Ernest Smith Lyle Lowe Marion Kilpatrick Hanover Ill Ainsworth Veda Twinam Chicago W. W. Twinam Legion Meeting Robert Miller

Legion meeting attendees and school staff changes noted

The district Legion and Auxiliary meeting at West Point drew several locals including Mr and Mrs Claude McCoy Cleo McCoy and Everette Somimers and Mr and Mrs Raymond Robertson Ronald Judy and Larry visited in Iowa City. Miss Anderson quits effective May 1 Nellie Anderson leaving the school lunch program after two years Mrs Wilbur Wheeler will be assistant to Mrs Otto Suter beginning. On April 28 snow lingered as one man commented it might settle.

Charles Wellis The Legion and Auxiliary West Point Mrr Claude McCoy Cleo McCoy Everette Somimers Raymond Robertson Ronald Judy Larry Iowa City Miss Anderson Nellie Anderson Wilbur Wheeler Otto Suter

Fourth of July Celebration Plans Mentioned

The fragment references planning for a Fourth of July celebration implying community activities and a holiday gathering.

J. T. Leonhard to Furnish Road Rock for County Project

The J. T. Leonhard Construction Co. of Columbus Junction won the contract to supply 10,284 tons of class B crushed rock for Des Moines county resurfacing this spring. The project costs $16,968.60, or $1.65 per ton delivered, covering 25.9 miles of county roads.

Columbus Junction J. T. Leonhard Construction Company Des Moines County

Branded steak signals doneness at outdoor parties

A new stainless steel brand marks each steak rare medium or well done ensuring consistent cooking levels at outdoor gatherings. The labeling system aims to prevent confusion and improve food safety during grilling events.

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