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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1949

Page

5

Mrs Hoover Discusses Geranium Culture For Garden Club

The West Chester Garden Club met Friday afternoon at Mrs P J Hoover's home on Town avenue. Mrs Hoover presented a topic on geranium culture followed by member discussion. Members toured the Hoover ward and visited the Cheates across the street before a short business meeting led by President Mrs Tom Carris.

West Chester P. J. Hoover Town Avenue Hoover Ward Robert Cheates Tom Carris Hoover

Study Club Meeting at Crawfordsville Homes

Mrs Merle Twinam hosted the Wednesday Study club at her Crawfordsville home. President Mrs Kenneth Cherrynelmes led the gathering and the group reviewed Our Phlindered Plan et by Osbourne. Nancy and Phyllis Anderson and Mary Virginia Twinam led a discussion on conservation. Refreshments followed.

Crawfordsville Merle Twinam Kenneth Cherrynelmes Osbourne Howard Anderson Nancy Phyllis Anderson Mary Virginia Twinam

Pilotburg Ladies Plan May 28 Food Sale

The Pilotburg Ladies met with Mrs Merle Howsare on Thursday afternoon with sixteen members present. Mrs Marion Stranski presided. Hymn My Faith Looks Up to Thee opened the meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs Harlan Wiggins. A May 28 food sale at Wellman was planned. June hostess will be Mrs Wiggins. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Pilotburg Merle Howsare Marion Stranski Harlan Wiggins Wellman Wiggins

Mrs. Morgan Delivers Rebekah Lodge Convention Report

Mrs. Morgan presided at the Rebekah lodge meeting in the 10.0.F hall and reported on a recent convention whose report was accepted. The charter was draped for Josephine Dustin and others, with multiple committees named for social, kitchen, anniversary dance, and June refreshment duties and all Rebekahs are urged to bring pies.

Rebekah Lodge Ted Morgan Noble Grand Josephine Dustin Ida van Horn Carrie Thompson John Davison Howard Baker Evelyn Givans Glen Mitchell Homer Godwin Don Hazen Stanley McKeown Ernest Miller Trene Coffman Dorothy Brock Lloyd Edwards William Hesseltine Harold Walker Evereton Evans Claude Bain John Shebeck Fred Wagener Howard Wagner John Bren Blossom Clark Bauer Fred Wagner Dale Herdlicka Everette Evans Betty Lemley Floyd Marston Josephine Mulil

Family Dinner at W Mullikin Home in Brighton

Mrs. Wesley Moullikin hosted a Mother's Day dinner at their Brighton home yesterday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown dale and Clarence Jr of Washington, the Seth Carris family of Fackwoord, the Gien Mullikin family, and later the Kenneth and Doyle Brown families. All the children and ten grandchildren were present.

Wesley Moullikin Brighton Clarence Browndale Clarence, Jr Washington Seth Carris Fackwoord Gien Mullikin Kenneth Doyle Brown

Local calendar notes various meetings and social gatherings

Local notices list a week of community events including church meetings at Presbyterian and Methodist churches, club gatherings such as YWCA Mixers and Sunshine Community club, charity events by American Home organizations, DeMolay, Knights of Pythias, and V F W auxiliary, along with fundraisers and potlucks. Also includes dates for May baskets, May party preparations, and weddings.

Riverside Society Breakfast for Riverside Seniors

The W S C S of the Methodist church in Riverside plans a May 17 breakfast for seniors at Riverside public school during the society meeting in the church parlors. An all day June 1 gathering will feature Mrs Claude Cooper of Muscatine leading a school of instruction for Society officers. A pot luck noon dinner precedes the afternoon meeting. refreshments were served by chairwoman Mrs Clair Flynn and committee members Mrs Ellen Krebs, Mrs Walter Lemley, and Mrs Rachel Gerot.

Rosemary Club E. Ray Bell H. J. Club Ray Sojika Sunshine Community Club Clyde Thompson Rollecall WSCS Methodist Rharch Lexington Circle W F. Flynn Hettie Lemley West Chester Methodist Wscs U Go John Shebeck Washington Saddle Club Cliff Thompson Ainsworth Weiner Roest Riverside W.S.C.S Methodist Church Society Claude Cooper Muscatine Clair Flynn Ellen Krebs Walter Lemley Rachel Gerot

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Notice

At 8:00 p.m. Frances Hinkhouse will host a Wesleyan Service Guild gathering at 614 West Washington Street.

Wesleyan Service Guild Frances Hinkhouse Washington Street

First balloon ascent by Pilatre de Rozier explodes myth

The first man to ascend in a balloon was Pilâtre de Rozier in a hot air craft. He rose with a tethered balloon rig and faced dangers that defined early aeronautics.

Pilatre de Rozier

Birthday Honors at Three Quarter Century Club

Ralph Ashby marked his 80th birthday as the club welcomed new leaders and thanked old officers. Lillian Minicx and others celebrated, while Mrs. Carl Crossett announced the June 1 YMCA show and June 15 deadline for yearbook programs. Luncheon plans were coordinated by Mrs. Willard Palmer, Mrs. Crossett, and Mrs. Byron Snider.

Ralph Ashby Three Quarter Century Club Lillian Minicx Sam Baker Carl Nelson Bevilla Jean James Griggs West Chester Ralph McCreedy Jimmy Evans Travid Ibbean Reed Carl Crossett YMCA Willard Palmer Crossett Byron Snider

Twenty-Two Present at Fortnightly Club Luncheon

Twenty two attended the Fortnightly club executive board luncheon held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Pines. Mrs. Ralph Kleese, president, presided at the meeting.

the Pines Ralph Kleese

Wayne Zecks Have Mother's Day Dinner

Mr and Mrs Wayne Zeck hosted a Mother's Day dinner yesterday at noon in Colby Kansas. Guests included Mrs Mary A Meeks the Zeck grandmother and Mr and Mrs Jack Westphal along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck. Yellow and green decor highlighted the table with a Mother's Day cake as centerpiece. Four generation portraits were taken in the afternoon.

Wayne Zeck Mr Zeck Mary A Meeks Jack Westphal Colby, Kan Ralph Zeck George Zeck

I G White Woman's Relief Corps Meets at Legion Hall

Mrs. R J Dawson presided over a Legion meeting with 27 members present. Five dollars raised for relief and 36 sick calls noted. Thanks read from Carrie Ramsey family and sympathy cards acknowledged for the Davison family. Wreath material collection planned for Memorial Day. Donations of flowers requested by 7:30 to 8:00 AM at the courthouse. Soldiers' name record from Marshalltown calls for books puzzles and magazines. drop at Dora Anderson home by Friday.

R. J. Dawson I. G. White Woman’'s’ Relief Corps Legion Hall Carrie Ramsey Fred Wagner Howard Wagner John Davison Corps Court House Marshalltown Dora Anderson

Drape Charter Ceremony Held at State Convention

The Cedar Rapids state convention from June 5 to 8 will be attended by local members. The charter was draped for national president Jeannie San GeRS. The birthday committee included Mrs. Bert Spangler Mrs. George Jarrard Mrs. O. E. Sisk Amanda Schulty Mrs. Roy Sowash and Mrs. Robert Adams.

Cedar Rapids Jeannie San Gers Bert Spangler George Jarrard O. E. Sisk Amanda Schulty Roy Sowash Robert Adams

Junior Girls Recital Honors Mothers During National Music Week

Mrs. Foster Bagge hosted a Saturday recital at her home featuring her junior piano students. Mothers attended as guests while Sandra Ornduff and Mrs Bagge played Songs My Mother Taught Me by Dvorak and Sybil Bagge distributed four flowers to each mother in celebration of Mother’s Day. Other performers included Donna Lins Joyce Stout Claudine Kilcore Bonnie Wood Janet Crone Alberta Zieglowsky and Shirley Ow-

Foster Bagge Sandra Ornduf7 Mrs Bagge Dvorak Sybil Bagge Sandra Donna Lins Joyce Stout Claudine Kilcore Bonnie Wood Janet Crone Alberta Zieglowsky Hirley Ow

Local Recital Ends With Social Hour Hosted by Brindleys

Attendees Linda Brindley Caroline Smith Georgia Wyse Donna Peters Barbara Allen and Barbara Black could not appear. A social hour followed the recital with Mrs Dan Brindley pouring.

Ens Linda Brindley Caroline Smith Georgia Wyse Donna Peters Barbara Allen Barbara Black Dan Brindley

Lone Beauty Adele Jergens Shines in The Mutineers

Adele Jergens stands out in Columbia drama The Mutineers at the Fox Theatre. She is the sole woman in the film starring Jon Hall, delivering a memorable turn amid a cast of beauty among many stars.

Adele Jergens Columbia Fox Theatre Miss Jergens Jon Hall

Thrifty cattle as key to size for age in early maturers

Early matur ing cattle showing the most size for age consume the least feed and are prized for efficiency. The note highlights thrift in feed use and rapid growth as desirable traits in this stock type.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Hoover W. Mullikin Home Dinner Presbyterian Church Etna Dawson Thelma Luther W. R. Grossheim Maurice Meyer Marjorie Heffellinger T.T.T Roy Fields John Yousling V.F.W Masonic Temple Knights of Pythias P. Hall U. P Church Dwayne Shalla L. M. Bicher St. Rita's Circle Stanley Zager YWCA St. James Study Club Martin Whittaker Alma Hearne Holland American Home T Carrie Davis American Home II E. E. Stutsman West Chester Pythian Sisters American Legion Auxiliary Prairie Flower Missionary Society Ted Meyer Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Rebekah Club Jacob Fisher Rural Women's Club Grant Humston St. Roll Women's Council of Christian Church Ted Dalton Methodist Glenn Thompson Methodist Wscs Walter Smith Riverside Society Wayne Zecks Legion Lone Beauty OUR Billtolds Kev Lanieure Gaitts Holloware Bulova Klin Hamilton Croton Ingraham, Gilbert & Ingersoll AIL Heisey MILC Suron Cibson
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