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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1948
Page
2
Margaret F Mahin plans a three week visit after flying from Seattle to Chicago where she will join her sister Jane and drive here. Jane will stay at the Dr F M Mahin home this weekend while Margaret works in Seattle public health.
Mr and Mrs Kelly Tomson of Kalona welcomed a baby boy at 9 53 a m in the hospital. The birth adds to the family with the newborn yet to be named.
May 5 report from Merrimac notes visits by Will Brannon to the Kenneth Graber family near Trenton. Other gatherings include Car Amrine and families with John Wieneke and daughter Sarah, Baldosier and Kientz families, Beale home hosts, McWmler of Libertyville, Roscoe Bain children with Maggie Burger, Crile daughters with Billa Kientz and Robert Kientz, and the Trabert Hinkle group visiting Mathias Trabert's mother.
Troop A softball squares off against Wayside Inn from Maccatine Sunday at two pm on the armory field in Washington.
Harold Cumming tops the city league handicap event with a 215 average to take first place. Russell Knot close behind at 215, Don Crone 201, Warren Stewart 19944, and R Darbyshire 198. Final night saw Stewart lead. Darbyshire second. team pairings set for Monday to Thursday nights at city league alleys.
A Friday afternoon baseball game between Washington Junior College and Bloomfield Junior College was postponed due to rain. If conditions improve, the matchup will be played Monday afternoon May 10 at Bloomfield.
Mrs Arthur Davison and Burdette joined Mr and Mrs Homer Davison to Davenport and Moline on Sunday. Teddy Fisher and Wesley Freel took 8th grade tests at Prairie Flower school. Mrs Richard Young and Mrs John Young attended Homemakers meeting. Frequent visits to Margaret Witting and Florence Bush mentioned. Pioneer Seed Co planting noted and other local visits linked to Otto Sheetz Rex Allensworth and Joe Christner households.
A dinner at Trinity Methodist Church parlor honored Riverside high school's basketball squads. Coach Ira Hoover and the athletic fund hosted, with Sisters from the Church serving. Iowa talk on sportsmanship by Rollie Williams accompanied musical entertainment by Mary Ann Havel and Fern Albright. Captains named: Eugene Luckovsky for the boys and Evelyn Yordi for the girls with Virginia Luckey as guard captain.
Ruth Nichol Missionary society met Friday at Mrs. Cloyce Stewart home with 19 members. Devotions led by Mrs. John Owen opened the session as three articles from the Missionary magazine were reviewed focusing on extending the kingdom in Japan China Arabia India and America. Mrs. Jay Brewer led the business meeting and delegates shared Presbyterial highlights. a German family thanked the society for the clothing box. Refreshments were served by the hostess and co host.
The article notes that mixed Southern Wool Mertizo wool originates from South American sheep breeds.
The Tatapoochan Campfire girls celebrated a council fire at Mrs. George Dowell’s home. 200 honor beads were awarded as 17 members attended. Wohelo candles lit by Margarette McCleery, Maxine Crone, and Margaret Baker. New members Norma Dettwiler and Pat Richardson joined. Joyce Brewer and Geraldine Nicholson earned Trail Seeker ranks with pins forthcoming. Margarette, Margaret, and Maxine shared Indian names and symbols and received Wood Gatherer ranks and rings.
The Lincoln and Garden Bluebirds held a Mother's Day tea at Lincoln school with over 50 mothers and daughters. Girls presented carnations, sang, and planned summer camping. leaders and sponsors organized games, crafts, and a campfire at the YWCA for the leaders. Some girls may attend Camp Huaga in Cedar Rapids from June 27 to July 3.
The H E O club met with Mrs Howell Owen Thursday afternoon with 10 members present. President Mrs Karl Libe led the business session. Entertainment came from Mrs Don Applegate who spoke of her trip south. Hostess Mrs Maurice Libe was assisted by Mrs. Caldwell er. Guests included Mrs Lewis McFadden and Mrs Baker.
A compact notice promotes a special outboard motor from S. A. E. featuring a handy metal quart container. The ad emphasizes portability and a ready-to-use kit for boaters seeking compact equipment.
Clara Davies, longtime Sunset Club member, was surprised with a birthday party May 5 in Crawfordsville after moving to Washington. Former neighbors attended with ice cream and cake and presented her a handkerchief shower. The guests included Mrs. William Twinam Mollie Fishburn John D. Jones Lyle Lowe Linda Mary Dale Bales Joy Robert Wells Towyn Davies Mary Jo Claire Holmes Chester Spangler Haydn Thomas and Ralph Beauchamp.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Bailey hosted a turkey dinner last evening honoring the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Howard MecCleery. The event brought family and friends together to celebrate the milestone.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Askea host at home this evening with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Monroe and children Jerry Patty and Jimmie of Grinnell joining, along with Mrs. Lucy Askea of Washington.
Nine members and two honorary members of the H J club met with Mrs Adolph Shalla Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Dean Sears Mrs Duane Shalla and Mrs Ivo Berg. Bingo prizes were awarded with Mrs Joe Te Bockhorst high and Mrs Duane Shalla low. Next meeting will be with Mrs Curtis Figgins with date to be announced.
Mrs. Della Christner, widow since 1919, celebrates Mothers Day with eight children, 34 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Two grandchildren live with her in Washington as she earns the nickname Grandma Christner by babysitting in the evenings.
The River side high school Junior Class hosted a seniors banquet at Memorial Union Iowa City an annual event with centerpieces jonquils and lilacs pale green and yellow menus. Mary Ann Havel gave the welcome and Virginia Luckey the senior response.
Snowball Social club met Wednesday with Mrs. Walter Statler and 15 members plus guests. It was voted that each member serve as reporter of her meeting and entertainment duties were assigned.
The W F M S of the Church of the Nazarene gathered Thursday evening for the May meeting at the church. Mrs Himmelreich led devotions, Mrs Kratzer led singing, and prayers were offered after scripture reading from Matthew 28.16 22. Mrs Velma Fietcher conducted the lesson on missionary work abroad. Visitors included Rev C F Gieselman and 38 H Kratzer. The church board meeting concluded the evening.
Mrs Glen Fuhr and Mrs Ever ette Beenblossom hosted an afternoon event featuring a flower exchange and visiting. Seasonal refreshments were served by the hostess and her two daughters-in-law, Mrs Cloyee Statler and Mrs Keith Statler.
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