Twenty Three Attend Afternoon Literature Luncheon
About twenty three guests joined an afternoon literature picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. Boyd Berdo.
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Boyd Berdo
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1949
Page
4
Club Meeting Recaps By Laws Quiz And Book Review
Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock co hosts were Mrs Gates and Mrs McCreedy. Anna Dawson led a short business meeting with a by laws quiz. Mrs Sexton reviewed Acres and Pains by S J Perlman about buying an old farm and improving home and land. Davis outlined next year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gates
Joe McCreedy
Anna Dawson
J. O. Sexton
S. J Perleman
C. O. Davis
Sojkas Entertain At Dinner Sunday
Mr and Mrs Yaro Sojka hosted a Sunday noon dinner at their home. The gathering celebrated the Kos couple’s 55th wedding anniversary, Carl Kos's birthday, and the Sojkas 34th wedding anniversary, with a large group of relatives and friends from Iowa City and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaro Sojka
George Kos
Carl Kos
I Sojkas
Car Kos
Robert Southwick
Kenneth Kos
Gary
Dale
Mary Sopka
Claude
Alvin Soika
Stevie
Walter Soika
Sandra
Charles Chalupa
Elmer Sojka
George Sojka
Eldiene Sojka
George Tanner
Iowa City
Nadyne
Franklin
Donna Jean Sojka
Sound Film Shown At Franklin Center School Meeting
Supt L F Krabill presented a sound movie at the Franklin Center school supper meeting Friday evening. Fifteen families attended the cooperative supper and school songs were sung. A donation to the cancer stand was given and plans for a May 206 last day picnic were discussed with Mrs Merle Sheetz and Mrs William Chmelar to organize. Entertainment committee included Mr and Mrs Sheetz Mr and Mrs Harley Davidson and Mrs George Bartholomew and Mrs R H Fulton handled coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
L. F. Krabill
Franklin Center
Merle Sheetz
William Chmelar
Sheetz
Harley Davidson
George Bartholomew
R. H. Fulton
Betty Logan Named President at Rally in Col ums City
The Gidada youth rally at United Presbyterian church Colum bus City drew 85 youths ministers and wives from Keokuk presbytery. Dr Chester Yeates and Rev Carl Kissling spoke as Bennett winners in Bible reading were named in two groups. Betty Logan of Washington was elected president with Patty McDowell secretary and Roger Erickson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
United Presbyterian Churches of
Joyce Logan
Washington
Peggy McDowell
West Chester
Wesley Benson
LeClaire
A. E. Parsons
Betty Logan
Patty McDowell
Roger Erickson
Burlington
Lucille Kongable
Winfield
Eugene Bowker
Carol Gessling
Ainsworth
Bebe Fullerton
Forest Fires Ravage North Woods Across Minnesota
Wind-fanned blazes moved unchecked through Minnesota north woods with 20 to 30 mph winds. Fire crews used bulldozers and airplanes as fires stretched from north-central areas to the far north in the Superior National Forest. Several firefighters were injured but no fatalities reported as showers were forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
North Woods
Minnesota
Superior National Forest
Washington Evening Journal Publication Details
Washington Iowa based newspaper The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including R E Shannon managing editor and Dave R Elder business manager with publishing on weekdays excluding Sunday Christmas and July 4. It shows affiliations with United Press Leased Wire Inland Daily Press Assn and Iowa Daily Press Assn and notes subscription rates by carrier in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Music Group Holds May Dinner at Pines
Fortnightly club president Mrs Ralph Kleese attended the Music department dinner at 6 30 pm at the Pines with twenty three members present. Decorations centered on a May pole treble design with rainbow streamers May baskets and violet corsages. After dinner the group held a short business meeting and announced the week’s music observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
Music Department
the Pines
Artemas Brown
Herb Osincup
A. S. Smith
Bruce Lipscomb
Junior Fortnightly Mothers Tea Ends Year
Mothers of Junior Fortnightly joined their daughters for a tea at the home of Mrs. Wayne Simmerman Jr. The program featured readings by Mrs. Robert Swift and songs by a high school quartet. Mrs. Kenneth Patterson presided, with Mrs. Morton Carr taking over as incoming president. Twenty-two members and 16 guests attended, concluding the year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Simmerman
R. Dean Cox
Robert Swift
Audrey Steele
Marilyn Cook
Ted Stewart
Harold Ganon
Jack Trotman
Kenneth Patterson
Morton Carr
Alice McDaniel
Wayne Simmerman, Jr
Edward McCutchen
Orla Kersten
Mrs John Capper Hosts Circle Dinner in Lexington Circle
Mrs John Capper was hostess at a cooperative dinner for members of the Lexington circle held at her home last Wednesday. A guest at the dinner was Mrs Redling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Capper
Lexineston Circle
Redling
Local News Briefs Highlight Visits Recitals Weddings and Improvements
Mr. and Mrs. S. C. McCleery and family visit Mrs. McCleerys mother in Oklahoma City. Phyllis Guenther begins work as a beauty operator after completing Cedar Rapids Beau Ty Academy course and state board tests. Eugene Dunlap to graduate May 23 after a bassoon recital at Iowa State Teachers College with Pauline Brown. Ray Page visits family in Iowa. Dr and Mrs A C Peterson attend wedding of Eleanor Lagoni and Lieut John W Patterson in Davenport. Russell Rohrer improves after X rays at Burlington hospital with family guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Guenther
Raperta
Miss Guenther
Paris Beauty Academy of
Cedar Rapids
State Board of Examiners
L. E. Dunlap
Vere Davis
Kimball Gates
Kalona
Cedar Falls
Dunlap
Eugene
Iowa State Teachers College
Pauline Brown
A. C. Peterson
Davenport
Eleanor Lagoni
Lieut
John W. Patterson
Empire Room
Blackhawk Hotel
Russell Rohrer
Burlington Hospital
Dan Rohrer
Ray Pave
Dalhart, Tex
Dave Turnipseed
Oriel Sankey
Sigourney
Russell
Elect Pat Brower New Worthy Advisor at Rainbow Girls Meeting
Patricia Brower was elected worthy advisor at the Rainbow Girls meeting held Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. Other officers chosen include Barbara Godwin associate worthy advisor Pat Weldin chaper, Shirley Blattner hope Frances Miller faith Barbara Dare retiring worthy advisor presided. Ten petitions were read and Mrs Victor Blattner mother advisor attended. The group voted to buy trays and enjoyed needlework and visiting. Mrs W W Flynn will entertain the circle May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Brower
Masonic Temple
Barbara Godwin
Pat WeldJdin
Chariy
Shirley Blattner
Hope
Frances Miller
Faith Barbara Dare
Patricia Brown
Donna Peters
Sybil Bagge
Carla Caldwell
Carol Tellin
Rita Ruth Ahrens
Patricia Boswell
Barbara Henderson
Jane Herr
Bill Martin
W. W. Flynn
Community Friday livestock sale and local notices
Weekly sale events listed for Iowa barns and exchanges including Whittaker sale barn Friday, Midway Sales Columbus Junction Wednesday, Kalona Sales Barn Thursday, Ollie Livestock Exchange Tuesday 1:00 pm, Keota Junction Sale Barn Friday 12:30 pm. May 7 notice for Loretta Harrison 1202 E 2nd 1:30 pm household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Keota Junction
Loretta Harrison
Bobby Howard Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Riverside Home
Six year old Bobby Howard marked his birthday with a party at his Riverside home Friday evening. Attendees included Patsy Luckey Marilla Luckey Jimmy Luckey Billy Luckey Chet Moody Dottie Moody Harold Moody Elaine Moody Rodney Thompson Leroy Thompson Mr and Mrs Glen Thompson and Bobby's parents Mr and Mrs Dale Howard. The Rath was held at the Gene Streb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Bobby Howard
Patsy
Marilla
Jimmy
Billy Luckey
Chet
Dottie
Harold
Elaine Moody
Rodney
Leroy Thompson
Glen Thompson
Bobby
Dale Howard
Gene Streb
Birthday Party Details With Cake And Ice Cream
A small gathering featured games played by attendees and concluded with birthday cake and ice cream for the celebrant and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Horses Bring Top Prices at Columbus Junction Sale
A May 3 report from Columbus Junction notes at a Midway Sales company pavilion sale on April 28 seventy eight horses sold. Sorrel geldings fetched 300 dollars, bay farm horses brought 148 dollars, a four year old saddle horse 145 dollars, a Shetland pony 100 dollars, and singles 65 to 75 dollars. Another sale is planned for May 24 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Midway Sales Company
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