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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1950

Page

2

Mrs Hiram Houghton Unopposed For Club Federation Presidency

Red Oak honors Mrs Hiram Houghton as unopposed candidate for president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. About 200 Iowa women will travel to Boston for the May 28 to June convention. Mrs Houghton, daughter of the late Judge Horace F E Deemer, has long been active in civic work and many organizations.

Hiram Houghton Red Oak Club Federation Iowa Boston Mass General Federation of Women's Clubs Hiram ©. Houghton Iowa Federation Supreme Court Wellesley College Houghton Red Oak Woman’s Club Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs General Federation United States

Vince Tellins Entertain At Family Dinner Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin and family entertained at a family dinner Sunday noon. Five generation pictures were taken with Nannie Simpson Albert Simpson of Weslaco Texas Tellin family and Murphy family members present. Afternoon callers included John Goetz Cedar Rapids and Max White Jr. Ainsworth.

Vince Tellins Vince Tellin Nannie Simpson Albert Simpson Weslaco Texas Tellin William Murphy Mike Murphy Muscatine Merle Simpson Weslace Stanley Jones Wayland John Goetz Cedar Rapids Max White Jr Ainsworth

Mixers Sponsor Red Brick School Concert Tomorrow Night

Members of the YWCA Mixers with tickets for the Red Brick concert should return them to Nadine Payne or Ruth Miller. The Mixer club sponsors the event, set for tomorrow at 7 30 p.m. in the YMCA gym, with members asked to arrive by 7 00 p.m. to assist with preparations.

YWCA Nadine Payne Ruth Miller Mixer Club YMCA Mixer Y Gym

New Haven Youths Elect Junior Griffith President

The New Haven Youth Fellowship met Friday at Lloyd Luers Jr home and elected officers with Junio Griffith chosen president Vivian Luers became vice president Carol Richardson secretary treasurer and Mr J ers reporter. Refreshments of lemonade and cookies followed adjournment. The group will meet May 26 with Mr Griffith. All church youths are urged to attend.

New Haven Youth Fellowship Lloyd Luers Jr Junio Griffith Vivian Luers Carol Richardson J Uers Griffith

Mother's Day Guests At The Will Hobbs Home

Mr. and Mrs. Will Hobbs hosted Mother's Day family guests. Mrs. David blankenhorn marked her 80th birthday with grandchildren present. Dinner guests included C. J. Pollock, D. W. Rickey, Linda Caro, C. M. Rickey, and Donna Jean, with Hull and Quincy Illinois connections. Afternoon callers were Earl Hobbs and Leonard Brinning families.

Will Hobbs David Blankenhorn C. J. Pollock Marion D. W. Rickey Linda Caro Hull Ill C. M. Rickey Donna Jean Quincy Earl Hobbs Leonard Brinning

Walnut Women's Club Guest Day Meeting Noted

The Walnut Women's Club met Thursday afternoon with 44 attendees. President Mrs. Ralph Chornening led a brief business session. entertainment was by Mrs. Charles McKay and Mr. Everette Lewis. A student nurse, Martha Davis, spoke on training. two readings were read. refreshments in lavender and white were served.

Walnut Women's Club Marion Robertson Lloyd McKay Sylvester M.heart Ralph Chornening Charles McKay Everette Lewis Martha Davis Iowa Methodist Hospital H W. Mineart

Local Social Calls Across Bloomfield and Nearby Towns

Dr. and Mrs. O L Wyccoff and Marilyn and Danny of Bloomfield visited Ernie Kinner at his home on Sunday. Burling ton guests included Mrs J H Thompson and Carol Ann Walker with Mr and Mrs Clyde Lambert. Floyd Marston had Sunday dinner with Harley DeVore in Columbus Junction.

Mrs O. L. Wyccoff Marilyn and Danny of Bloomfield Ernie Kinner Berdell Thompson J. H. Thompson Carol Ann Walker Burlington Clyde Lambert W. E. Wasson Louise Floyd Marston Harley DeVore Columbus Junction

Social calendar highlights diverse community events

Monday schedule lists Knights of Pythias KP drill KP hall drama potluck at Mrs Ralph cheese Friendly Bible class cooperative supper at Baptist church Rainbow Girls business meeting and public installation at Red Brick school YMCA program Circle 4 Presbyterian guild Pythian Sisters staff practice Handcraft II Mother's Day tea and various garden and club activities at multiple venues with transportation and potluck details included.

Red Brick YMCA VW Mixers Circle 4 Presbyterian Guild Pythian Sisters Sam Turkington St. James Will Marie Jr Harry Sowden Joe Barnes Farmerettes Mary Knotek Ralph Witthoft L. F. Harding Don Maxwell YWCA Marjorie Jamon West Chester Federated Church Social Circle Pythian Past Chief's Association Marion Thompson HJ Club Harold Strum Heights F. A. Stewart

Recital Tonight at Sorden's Studio Featured Local Students

Mrs. Leo Stone presents intermediate and high school piano students in a spring recital this evening at Sor den's studio. The program showcases a fine recital in the spring series and the public is invited to attend.

Leo Stone Sorden

Helen Young Weds Norman Wall in Donnellson Presbyterian Church

Announcement lists Helen Young daughter of Mrs. Edward Wall of Donnellson and Norman Wall son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wall of Columbus Junction marrying May 7 at 2 pm in the Donnellson Presbyterian Church. Attendants Viola Young and Earl Wall attended. Reception followed. Mrs. Wall teaches near Donnellson and Wall, a World War II veteran, works for the Iowa-Illinois Telephone Co. at New London. They will reside in Donnellson.

Columbus Junction Helen Young Edward Wall Donnellson Norman Wall Frank Wall Viola Young Earl Wall Ainsworth New London Wall Iowa- Sinois Telephone Company Donnell

Margaret DeLashmutt Shower Honors Bride to Be

Margaret DeLashmutt, soon to wed Jack Pauls in June, was honored at a Saturday afternoon miscellaneous shower at the Marion Augustine home. Attendees included mothers of her West Chester school pupils, plus Mrs. M. E. DeLashmutt and Mrs. George Pauls. Contests and visiting followed by refreshments prepared by Mrs. Augustine and several helpers.

Margaret DeLashmutt Jack Pauls Marion Augustine

Surprise Anniversary Party For Al And Crone

The Crone family honored Mr and Mrs Al Crone with a Sunday evening surprise party at their home. They celebrate 46 years of marriage this Wednesday, with gifts, refreshments, and attendance by relatives including Donald Lins and family, Woodrow Crone and family, Douglas Crone and family, Cloyee Crone, Richard Weeks, Alvin Kephart and family, Lawson Crone and Jackie Crone of Rock Island.

al Crone Crones Donald Lins Will Lins Woodrow Crone Douglas Crone Cloyee Crone Richard Weeks Alvin Kephart Lawson Crone Jackie Crone Rock Island

Mother's Day Dinner Guest Listings Detailed

The report lists Sunday and Monday gatherings with multiple families. Nola Falkner joined Phillip and Molly Jane Kneen for dinner, while Ralph Kelsey hosted or visited with Lyle and Marilyn Kelsey and others in Rock Island Crawfordsville and San Antonio, Texas. Additional calls and visits are noted at the homes of Glen Anderson, John and Tina Holt, and the Youslings in West Chester.

Nola Falkner Phillip Kneen Molly Jane Ralph Kelsey Lyle Kelsey Rock Island Randolph Kelsey Marilyn Lyle Darbyshire Crawfordsville Cpl William Kelsey San Antonio Texas Glen Anderson

Birthday List Highlights Local Residents Milestones

The notice lists birthdays for Mrs. David Blankenhorn and others with May dates. It includes Mrs. Allison Maas Mrs. Joe Zook A Joe Kelly Richard Wayne Hyde and Mrs. Virgil Wittiner. Also readers Martia Mullin Hal Hodle Edith Hole Eldin Bauer Jr. plus ten year olds Lonnie Wieland Janet Kelly and Mary Booth and Michael Mendix celebrates today.

David Blankenhorn W. E. Pardun Allison Maas Joe Zook A. Joe Kelly Richard Wayne Hyde Virgil Wittiner Martia Jorjean Mullin Hal Ho Tle Edith Hole Eldin Bauer Jr Lonnie Gene Wieland Riverside Janet Kay Kelly Orville Kelly Mary Diane Booth Elwyn Booths Michael Clyde Mendix Clara Mondia

Cedar Rapids and Pella residents visit relatives across towns

Yesterday and over the weekend, Mr and Mrs Harry Cham Berlin and family visited in Cedar Rapids and with relatives in Pella and Batavia. Rev De Koning and family traveled to multiple towns preaching and planning Sunday Schools with the American Sunday School Union. Dean Hasty spent Mother's Day with Iowa City relatives as others shared a cooperative dinner in Richmond.

Harry Chamberlin Cedar Rapids Jesse Garrett Jacob de Koning American Sunday School Union Sigourney Oskaloosa University Park New Sharon Lynnville Grinnell Taina Iowa City de Koning Albert de Koning Dick Veldhuizen Union Chapel Delra Dean Hasty University of Iowa Mrs Raymond W. Hasty

Cedar Mothers Host Tea at Cedar School Event

Cedar school hosted mothers for Friday afternoon tea with corsages for each guest. Francis Libe led a program of songs and recitations by six boys, while Warren Corey and Richard Schiebel served tea. The setting featured spring flowers and a drawn maypole on the board. oldest guest was Mrs. Billa Olds and others included Mrs. Kenneth Peters, Mrs. Carl Crossett, Mrs. Frank Libe, and Betty Longer. Cedar school to close May 19 with a basket dinner at noon.

Cedar School Walter Longer Francis Libe Warren Corey Richard Schiebel Billa Olds Kenneth Peters Carl Crossett Frank Libe Betty Longer

Public Affairs Luncheon Set for Kalona Home

Fort nightly club members will hold a public affairs luncheon this Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Emil Hessel schwerdt in Kalona. Those unable to attend should notify Mrs. George Rudiger.

Kalona Emil Hesselschwerdt George Rudiger

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