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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

3

Have Club Meeting With Mrs Wells

The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Wells. Fourteen members and several guests attended. They voted to give $5.90 to the cancer fund. Contests provided the entertainment and prizes went to Olive Munro, Mrs. Evans, and Mrs. Booth. Sunshine Sisters presented gifts to Edith Munro, Mrs. Ralston, and Mrs. Booth. An exchange of plants and bulbs is planned at the next meeting at Emma Ralston's home. Lunch followed hosted by the hostess.

White Way Club Marion Wells Bartholomew Lester Pringle Alice Wells Nancy Crayne Ruth Sheetz Cancer Fund Olive Munro Evans Booth Edith Munro Ralston Emma Ral* Ston

Good Will Club Elects Officers at Meeting

The Good Will club elected officers at a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Hettie Lemley’s home. Mrs. Foster is named president, Mrs. Neuhart vicepresident, Mrs. McGraw secretary reporter, and Mrs. Simpson treasurer. Members sent candy to Mrs. Holt, recently injured in an auto accident, after roll call of fourteen.

Good Will Club Hettie Lemley George Foster Fred Neuhart Joe McGraw Iva Simpson Ben Holt Charles Harvey

Birthday List Celebrates Local Residents

A community birthday note lists several residents with May 12 birthdays including Mrs. Lewis Hering Nina Mae Little Mrs. Frank Miller C C Niffenegger from West Chester and Mrs Lyall Moore Dayton Grove plus Mrs Joe Christner Lawrence Glasgow Evelyn McCutchen nine Gerald Schwitzer Keota six Gary Mills five and Gale Jarvis five.

Lewis Hering Nina Mae Little Mrs. Frank ®&. Miller C. C. Niffenegger West Chester Lyall Moore Dayton Grove Joe Christner Lawrence Glasgow Evelyn Margaret McCutchen Gerald DeWayne Schwitzer Keota Gary Tronald Mills Gale Hubert Mrs. Harold Jarvis

Mrs Shebeck U Go I Go Elect President At Luncheon

Mrs John Shebeck was elected president of the U Go I Go club at a noon luncheon in her home. Mrs J H Campbell named vice president, George Jarrard elected secretary treasurer, with eleven members present. Pinochle games produced high score for Mrs Jarrard and low for Mrs Claude Bain. The club will meet with Mrs Sherm Sorrell in two weeks.

John Shebeck J. H. Campbell George Jarrard Robert Garrett Charles Schiebel Jarrard Claude Bain Sherm Sorrell

M E Training School at Church Yesterday

The Methodist WSCS training school for officers and leaders was held at the church yesterday morning. Mrs. W. L. Gates presided, officers received instruction after a prayer and singing, a noon luncheon followed, and the executive board met in the afternoon with routine reports.

Methodist Church WSCS W. L. Gates Church of Gold Gates Ef.be. Stutsman Fred Bex Walter Smith

Social Calendar Hears Meetings and Community Events

Notices list social and church group meetings for the week including OES and Masonic Temple events 4-H club Wesleyan service guild and missionary projects at various times. Activities feature church circle gatherings luncheons bake sales and a Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple plus Knights of Pythias event.

O.E.S Masonic Temple Sandra Frances Ann McConnell Women’s Council of Christian Church Ted Dalton Wesleyan Service Guild Frances Hinkhouse Washington Street Rainbow Girls Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society Lulu Cherry Knights of Pythias Bhatt

Junction Boy Weds B Mentink in Letts

Betty Mentink of Letts married A Wayne Ogier of Columbus Junction at the Letts Methodist church. Rev Paul Textor led the double ring ceremony with attendants Mrs Donald Martz and Harold Drinkall. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Betty Mentink Gerald Mentink Letts A. Wayne Ogier Lee Ogier Paul Textor Donald Martz Des Moines Harold Drinkall Shirley Textor Dean Marshall Calvin Schmidt Robert Lowe Ogier John Deere Army Air Corps Hull Garage

Sunshine Community Club Holds Afternoon Meeting

The Sunshine Community club met at Mrs. Clyde Thompson's home with ten members and three guests including Mrs. George Zeck and the Sutherlands. Highlights included a photo roll call, a contest by Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery, a book review by Mrs. John McConahey, solos by Mrs. Lyle Wilcox, poems by Mrs. Elmer Wenger, and piano pieces by Mrs. Zeck, Mrs. Koehler, and Mrs. Wenger.

George Zeck Gene Henry Sutherland Sunshine Community Club Clyde Thompson Malcolm Montgomery John McConahey Lyle Wilcox Charles Wolfe Thompson Elmer Wenger Londonderry Péter Koehler Wenger Wilcox

Indians Rally Past Yankees as Benton Stars on Mound

New York led 2-0 before Cleveland, hampered by injuries to Lemon and Bearden, fought back to beat the league leaders 3-2. Benton worked seven innings of relief before yielding to a pinch hitter as Mitchell and Vernon chased Porterfield across on a wild pitch.

NEW York Cleveland Indians Arnica al Benton New York Yankees Benton Bob Lemon Gene Bearden Bob Feller Satchel Paige Howard Fox Reds Giants Fox Jack Lohrke Cubs Phils Philadelphia Emil Kush Ken Hentzelman Hank Schenz Kush

Lincoln PTA Installs Officers At Meeting

Mrs Ira Gastman was installed as president Mrs Albert Stanley as vice president and Mrs Harold Kerr as secretary treasurer at the Lincoln school PTA gathering Wednesday afternoon. Mrs George Kerr led the installation service with music from the Lincoln and Stewart school bands under direction.

Ira Gastman Albert Stanley Harold Kerr Lincoln School PTA George Kerr

Parade planned to welcome Senators to Washington

Fans plan a parade down Constitution Avenue to greet the Washington Senators returning from a western tour. The team, riding a nine game winning streak, sits in fourth place as interest soars well ahead of a possible World Series. The parade goes ahead even if Detroit defeats the Tigers today.

Washington Washington Senators Constitution Avenue Senators Tigers Detroit Pennsylvania Avenue

Mrs Gerdes Guests at DAP Club Meeting

Mrs Harold Gerdes attended the DAP club gathering held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Clark Pfeifer’s home. President Mrs Walter Thompson led the business session. eleven members were present and “Mother’s Day” was the roll call. Refreshments were served and plans were made for a June 14 meeting hosted by Mrs Will Roberts. Musical performances included a clarinet solo by Richard Winga and flute, brass, and drum ensemble numbers. Elsie Glassburner’s fifth graders won attendance prizes. kindergarten mothers assisted at the refreshment table.

Wade Pence Bert Spangler William Crayne United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church J. N. Phillips Harold Gray Dean Luers Manford Wilcox Fred D. Stewart W. Monroest Logan Ahrens Walter A. Smith Maynard Brown Sam Turkington Loyal Women’s Baptist Church Friendship Club C. J. Wolfe Harold Gerdes D. A. P. Club Clark Pfeifer Walter Thompson Will Roberts Robert Steele Richard Winga Herb Osineup K. D Morrison, Jr Gal Paul Thayer Elsie Glassburner Mary Welch Harold Thomassen Kollie Robert Speed Marion Swanson Maynard Goff

Butter the best buy for flavor and health says Iowa dairy group

The Iowa Dairy Industry Commission promotes Butter as a tasty nutrient rich staple. It highlights Butter’s minerals and vitamins for growing children and notes its natural golden color from cream and the need for four pints of cream per pound.

Iowa Dairy Industry Commission

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Jennie Curl G'Est Curl Neuhart Mrs. Shebeck M.E. Training School Church Coats Duncan Women's Council of Christian Church W. H. S. Bake Sale Skelgas Store B. Mentink Iowa Memorial CO S. W. Kaster Mgr Indians Eddie Robinson Paul Calvert White Sox Red Sox Chicago Gus Zernial Browns Jack Graham Athletics St. Louis Sam Chapman Eddie Joost Bobby Schantz Pirates Bill Werle Pittsburgh Dodgers Brooklyn Ralph Kiner Warren Spahn Braves Cardinals George Munger Lincoln Pta Lincoln and Stewart School Band Unter United Press W. L. Pet Boston Cincinnati Cleveland Phiadelphia Humm Gas Seck DE Vault Paint Dept Seck DE Vault Thurst, Fri Sat White House Huma Gas & Appliance Washington, Iowa Your—Norge Mrs. Gerdes DAP Club
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