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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1952

Page

2

Riverside WSCS Meeting Hosts Kalona Sharon Guests

Members of the Women's Societies of Kalona and Sharon churches attended the Riverside WSCS gathering last Wednesday in the church parlors. About 75 women were present as Mrs. Dorothy Colvin led the program with group singing and a duet by Mrs. Lawrence Jones and Marilyn Small. New officers will be installed May 18 during morning services by Rev. Lawrence Jones.

Riverside Kalona Sharon WSCS Dorothy Colvin Lawrence Jones Marilyn Small Harold Cress Ola Loughlin Louis Havel Florence Stuart Ruth Havel Marguerite Havel Anna Younkin Blanche Havel Frances Moses Olaf Laughlin Bessie Burieh Flonda Jones Mary Tener Edna Gerot Helen Tener Kate Ingram Minnie Holtz Clara Rath Clara Fitzsimmons Ella McKenzie New York United Nations Arlington National Cemetery Riverside School

Highland Club Answers Roll Call with Poem

Mrs. Weatrice McCreedy hosted 16 Highland Social club members on Thursday. Vice-president Helen McCreedy led the business meeting as roll call answered with a Mother's day poem. Next meeting in June will stir roll call with a question and refreshments were served.

Yegay Lorack Nuptials Held in San Francisco

Mrs. F C Yessy Riverside announces the marriage of Bernadette Yessy to Seaman Apprentice Duane Lorack son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lorack Lone Tree. The ceremony occurred May 2 at St Elizabeths San Francisco with Rev John Sweeney officiating. The couple resides in San Francisco where the groom is stationed.

F. C. Yessy Riverside Bernadette Duane Lorack Raymond Lorack Lone Tree St. Elizabeth's Church San Francisco Calif John Sweeney

Yo Ma Co class dinner at church

The YooMa-Co class of the Baptist church met in the church dining room for a potluck supper Thursday evening. New president Betty Petavino led the business meeting. Guests Mr and Mrs Joe McConnell from Tacoma Washington shared travel photos. There were 19 members and 15 children. committees were Mr and Mrs Richard Weeks and Mr and Mrs Henry Roland, with next month’s committees Mr and Mrs Sam Weeks and Mrs Stanley Wallace.

YooMa-Co The Baptist Church Betty Petavino Joe McConnell Tacomin, Waeh McConnell United States Richard Weeks Henry Roland Sam Weeks Stanley Wallace

Pre Nuptial Shower Held for Miss Dunbar

Mrs. Bill Horton Jr of Brigh ton hosted a mixed pre nuptial shower Thursday evening for Shirles Dunbar. Guests included Mrs. Ricehard Young Mary Rhodebeck Abigail Perez Mrs. Lester Leeper Mr. Bob Stout Louise Rouse Kay Fairchild Mrs. Lloyd Maxwell and Mrs. Glen Dunbar. The evening featured games and many gifts for the bride to be followed by refreshments.

Bill Horton Jr Brighton Shirles Ricehard Young Mary Rhodebeck Abigail Perez Lester Leeper Bob Stout Louise Rouse Kay Fairchild Lioyd Maxwell Glen Dunbar Horton

Junior Fortnightly Tea For Mothers Tonight

Members of Junior Fortnightly will entertain their mothers at tea this evening at the United Presbyterian church. The entertainment will begin at six o'clock.

United Presbyterian Church

Waggoner Announces Daughter Mary Elizabeth to Wed Willian Foster

Mr and Mrs W F Waggoner announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to William Boyd Foster on July 6. Miss Waggoner works for Cargill Inc while Mr Foster serves in the Air Force stationed at New Hyde Park Long Island.

W. F. Waggoner Mary Elizabeth Willian Boyd Foster Lloyd Foster Miss Waggoner Cargill, Inc Foster Air Force New Hyd Park Long Island

Grade School Band to Play at Lincoln PTA

Lincoln PTA meeting features the grade school band in the gymnasium at 4 PM on May 14. Mothers of upcoming kindergarten beginners invited. Officers for the next year will be installed at the gathering.

Lincoln PTA Lincoln School

Founders Day Dinner for Beta Sigma Phi in Milan

The Gammasi chapter and their husbands celebrated Beta Sigma Phi Founders Day with a dinner Saturday at Morando's in Milan. The 21st anniversary of the sorority was honored with all members and husbands present, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snyder of Durant.

Gammasi Beta Sigma Phi Morando’s Milan Howard Snyder Durant

Dodd Released After North Korea Prisoner Stand Off

American soldier Dodd regained freedom after North Korean demand to form an elected group. Gen James Van Fleet set a 10 a m Saturday deadline and warned force, but the North Koreans released him at 9 30 p m after 11 1 2 hours. The army granted the right to organize and pledged no more forced screenings. Dodd said captors treated him with respect and courtesy, offering flowers and medical care during negotiations.

Clark James Vanleet Sth Dodd

Community Social Schedule Highlights For Week

A dense list of meetings and events runs Monday through Thursday at various venues including KP hall Masonic Temple Baptist church and Sunset Park. Activities cover Knights of Pythias DeMolay Legion Auxiliary Mother’s Day events YWCA activities PTA sessions and church committees with meals teas and social gatherings noted.

Knights of Pythias Legion Hall DeMolay Masonic Temple S&s Herbert Campbell UP Church George Zeck Farm Emma Barnett Sc. Ave American Home Irwin E. Coffey West Chester Homer Brower YWCA Sunset Park Los Pam Noble Grand Nurses’ Twelue Legion Auxiliary Legion Room St. James Good Will Club Tina Holt Wowen Golf Association WSCS Pythian Sisters Grace Hill Ladies Aid Cloyee Just Us G. A White Rosemary Club George Horn Catholic Daughters of America Lincoln School Prairie Flower Missionary Society Stanley Mouser WEO T. L. Brookhart Pythian Past Chiefs Association

Marion Jean Owens Enlists in Air Force for Three Years

Marion Jean Owens 18 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Owens Columbus Junction RFD No 1 has enlisted in the Women’s Division of the Air Force for a three year term. The Columbus Gazette notes its 65 year history and editor B H Shearer’s 43 years in charge as local events unfold.

Columbus Junction Marion Jean Owens LeRoy Owens RFD Air Force Robert Luckey Girard Kansas William Baker Luckey Jean Crathirds Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Lloyd Cecil Penelope Patty Chicago Columbus Gazette B. H. Shearer J. E. Henson Max Vannice Keith Robertson J. T. Leonhard Sewing Club Vannice

Wellman Pastor Hurt In School Accident

Rev. D C Bissinger was injured helping move a piano at the high school. Other injuries occurred as Ehrenfelt’s car overturned on loose gravel en route to a track meet. A newborn Judy Jean was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Rodney Wood April 24 in Iowa City. Several local events and club notices follow, including golf officers named and FHA banquet with Marion Yule as guest speaker.

Wellman D. C. Bissinger Bill Eichrenfelt Jim Litweiler Ehrenfelt Keota Denny Netser Rodney Wood University Hospital Iowa City Judy Jean B. C. Foster Hila Sue Foster Jon Youngdale Laura Joe Foster Clyde Snider Hila Sue Henry Foster Laura Jo Sonja Sue Shettler Carl Youngdale Jon Tommy Waterloo Lowship Room The Methodist Church Mothers Club Marion Yule Iowa State FHA Des Moines

Lamb Stew Cuts List

For a lamb stew choose from shoulder breast neck heart or kidneys to fit texture and flavor needs.

Local Club Hosts Pinochle and Handcraft Gathering

Mrs. Omer Conklin hosts at Mrs. Clarence Shaffer's home with guests including Mrs. Stelle Genkinger and Mrs. Ben Coppock leading Handcraft IV. Pinochle event by OES planned at 2 pm with propagation at sonic Temple and Ma.

Spm Omer Conklin Clarence Shaffer Stelle Genkinger Ben Coppock Leader Daryl Dodder

Relatives Visit Prompt Report From Camp Wendleton and Bell Trip

Peters will report at Camp Wendleton in California while Bell will travel to New Jersey following a brief family visit.

Peters Camp Wendleton Calif Bell New Jersey

Junction to Have New Business Firm

Chester Chelf and Kenneth Peters plan a plumbing and tin shop in the former JL C Hill grocery building on Main Street Columbus Junction. Budd y Pangborn will open a Gamble store this week, and guest night was held by the Past Matron's club of Emmie Beckman Chapter in the Masonic hall.

Columbus Junction Chester Chelf Kenneth Peters JL. C. Hill Mainstret BuddyPangborn New London Emnie Beckman Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Guy Crull John Dillon Letts Frank Hopkins H. G. Palmer Hollywood Calif Julia Hawkins May Darrow

Clark Says He Will Work for Korea Armistice

Gen. Mark W. Clark told reporters after a White House talk with President Truman that he would work hard to bring about an honorable armistice in Korea. He is prepared to leave for Tokyo to succeed Gen. Ridgeway as Supreme Commander in the Far East. The piece notes the Winter spent by people named Rows and Glen Nicholson, and senior students of Columbus High School invited to Senior Day at Culver-Stockton College in Canton Missouri on May 3.

Truman White House Mark W. Clark Korea Clark Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgeway Far East HH. BE. Rows Glen Nicholson Columbus High School Culver-Stockton College Canton

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