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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1948
Page
8
Mrs C H Qather and Carla left for Arizona for an indefinite stay. They will be gone at least six weeks planning to stay in Phoenix and Prescott.
Local store advertises the latest Bell and Howell movie cameras and projectors offering a chance to see new models. The sales pitch emphasizes the value of timeless pictures and invites patrons to view the equipment.
Prices for hogs reached a top of 21.75 as traders noted a cloudy, slow clearing night. Tomorrow is expected to be warmer with gradual improvement in conditions across the market.
Sen George D Aiken predicted President Truman will accept the senate agriculture committee long range farm bill which would make price supports permanent for all farm products The bill would alter parity formula use either 1909-14 base or the last decade price figures and the committee reached virtual agreement on the measure.
American Home department II members held a 1 PM luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. William Sheetz home to close the year. Led by Mrs. Paul Shearer, 16 members answered roll call with picnic suggestions. Guests included Mrs. T. A. Michels Artemus Brown Don Minick and Mrs. Ralph Boyd.
St Rita's Circle held a pot luck guest night supper at Mrs Will Kurtz home Tuesday evening attended by 16 members and 17 guests. Mrs Ray Stalder presided as hostesses Mrs Ed Roberts and Mrs Joe Hines assisted.
In the plant auction Mrs Paul Horak served as auctioneer. Attendance prize went to Mrs Leonard Pohren among guests and the members prize was won by Mrs Margaret Keyser.
The regent Elizabeth Dawson presided at the D A R gathering Tuesday evening at Mrs Russell Bells home. Invocation was given by chaplain Mrs N M Speidel. A Memorial day planning committee was formed including Elizabeth Dawson and eight others. A report covered a rural Franklin School junior American citizenship club visit and discussion of benefits of junior clubs.
Mrs. Robert West and daughter Mary Jo of Adel visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shannon in town and returned home Monday. Laura Longwell attended funeral services for J. D. Ridgway in Ollie, recalling longtime Oskaloosa ties. Rothschild's promotes Vitafied fur storage at 53110 with cold vault protection at $3.00 per season. Cedar Rapids visitors included K Bowser and Tulsa relatives visited Cedar Rapids and West Chester. Des Moines trip for C H Gather and fellow photographers convention at Savery hotel with officers and refreshments. Rent with a Classified.
Italy's President Luigi Rinaudi, a Liberal and former governor of the Bank of Italy, secured a Senate and Chamber of Deputies majority after the Christian Democrats shifted support. Count Carlo Sforza withdrew to enable the compromise election.
Mrs. Kenneth Ayers and Betty Ward hosted a postnuptial shower and housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Walter McFarland at their new Ainsworth home. Twenty-five guests attended with out-of-town visitors from Washington Iowa City Burlington Wellman Oelwein Chicago and more, sharing gifts and social time.
Mrs Rudie Schmidt and Mrs Maybelle Foss hosted the Ann Judson circle Tuesday evening at Mrs Schmidt's home. Mrs Robern Davis, president, led the meeting as members discussed plans for next year's work. Fifteen members attended.
Alma Hearne Holland missionary society held a cooperative dinner at 6:15 PM with twenty two members attending. Hostesses Edna Mercer Helen Levis and Elizabeth Irwin assisted. Afterward Edna Klein led devotional time and Irene Nickerson presented the lesson "Women of Other Lands."
The Bairds of Peoria Illinois spent Friday night and Saturday at the Lyle Wilson home. Various local families hosted guests for the weekend with social visits across Walnut and nearby towns.
Kentucky notes its motto United We Stand Divided We Fall. It mentions the golden red as the state flower and the cardinal as the state bird.
More than 17,900 workers at the Peoria Caterpillar tractor plant voted to choose a new bargaining agent as 300 police were on duty. The plant had been closed five weeks due to a CIO farm equipment workers strike. Three unions competed with Local 105 of the farm equipment workers holding current rights. The NLRB barred the few-CIO from voting over affidavit issues, but CIO members campaigned actively and a "no union" box remained on the ballot.
Announcement of the marriage of Lillian Duncan and Lauren Schnoor reports a May 2 ceremony at St. Mark's Lutheran in Buffalo Iowa officiated by Rev. William R. Eller. The couple's families include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schnoor with siblings Martyn Schnoor and others presenting vocal selections.
Weekly sales and auctions across Iowa towns in Whittaker Kalona Sigourney and Columbus Junction. Upcoming events include May 13 furniture auction at Columbus Junction and May 15 closing out sale of house and household goods at 822 East Madison Street Clyde M Goodwin.
The ceremony presided by Reverend Ence M Smith featured white snap dragons and white tapers. Matron of honor was Mrs Mervyn Schnoor, with Marilyn Duncan and Beverly Bernholdt as bridesmaids. Best man was Mervyn Schnoor. ushers were James Duncan and Dennis Bornholdt. Train bearers were Arthur Duncan and Sherry Ann Schnoor. A reception for 100 followed at the K P hall. The couple will reside on a farm near Donahue.
Mr and Mrs Dallas Kitzman of Keota welcomed a daughter at 4 45 am Dismissed Yesterday Mrs Charles Meyer Route 4 was discharged
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