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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

3

Committee Plans for Summer Socials at Country Club

Country club members set a May 22 first family night dinner at the clubhouse. Co chairmen Mrs E E Stutsman Mrs A W Clow and a host of families form dinner and entertainment committees with guest arrangements through a Telephone Chairman.

Country Club E. E. Stutsman A. W. Clow C. W. Tucker Oown E. FE. Stutsman Claude Tucker M. J. Cruise Nels Bo Wester Park N. EF. Young

Dr and Mrs McLaughlin Plan Open House on Golden Anniversary

Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin Jr will observe their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday May 20. They will host an open house at 308 W Main Street from 8 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM inviting friends to call during the afternoon or evening.

Mrs. McLaughlin C. W. McLaughlin, Jr W. Main Street

Circle Has Meeting With New Leader

The Circle of St. James church met at the home of the new leader Mrs. William Marie Jr with 17 members and two visitors Father Corcoran and Mrs. Kate Sehmitt. They voted to hold a food sale June 7 at the Ledger store and enjoyed contests won by Mrs. Al Ledger. Next meeting is June 19 with Mrs. Marie Sr.

Little Flower Circle St. James Church William Marie, Jr Father Corcoran Kate Sehmitt Bernard Reed Ledger Store al Ledger Leonard Marie Lena Sehmitt Marie, Sr

Dutch Creek Flyers 4 H Club Plans June Weiner Roast

The Dutch Creek Flyers 4 H club met at Janet Tines home with President Clifford Corpman presiding. They scheduled a June 16 weiner roast at Gordon Sherman's home and invited Dutchettes 4 H girls as guests. Leon Sherman gave a weight lifting demonstration and discussed DDT use in insect and fire control. Songs were sung and refreshments served.

Dutch Creek Flyers Janet Tines Clifford Corpman Gordon Sherman Dutchettes Leon Sherman

Mrs Wehr Hosts Circle Meeting at St James Church

Mrs Joe Wehr was hostess at the May meeting of St Anthony Circle of St James church with 14 members present. Co hosts were Mrs Cleo Shockey Mrs Clifford Steele Agnes Wheelan and Anne Witting. Plans for a June lawn social were discussed and prizes awarded to Mrs Martin Whitaker Mrs Hubert Walker Mrs Henry Te Bockhorst Muriel Te Bockhorst. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Joe Wehr St. Anthony St. James Church Cleo Shockey Clifford Steele Agnes Wheelan Anne Witting Don Tibbetts Father Corcoran Martin Whittaker Hubert Walker Henry Te Bockhorst Muriel Te Bockhorst

OES Hosts Pinochle Party At Masonic Temple

Mrs Don Sheetz and Mrs Marion Swanson hosted an Eastern Star pinochle party at the Masonic temple yesterday afternoon. Four tables played with Mrs E F Stutsman winning high score and Mrs Will Henmings low. Refreshments and tulip lilac table decor preceded a 3:30 breakfast on June 5 to conclude the summer pincelle series.

Don Sheetz Marion Swanson Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple E. F. Stutsman Will Henmings

H J Club Meets With Mrs Ernest Strum

Mrs Ernest Strum hosted the regular H J club meeting with seven members and three honorary guests. A short business session followed a plant and herb exchange, with games at three tables and prizes awarded to several members.

Ernest Strum H. J Club Roy Krotz Shirley Escher Ralph Judy Cox Barbara Jo Strum Verne Escher

Tournament Committee and Special Days Dedication

Tournament committee includes Mrs Bob Day, Mrs Ted Bailey, Mrs E C Whiting. Special Days on July 4 list Mrs C R Wilson, Mrs H F Freshwaters, Mrs Clayton. Labor Day honors Mrs Ralph Gibson, Mrs Dan Brindley, Mrs Avin Rommel.

W. Clow Max Marble Robert Choate Ralph Martin Richard Stewart Ed Sullivan E. BR. Hammer Lillian Kunath Ray Whitehead Les Bieber Ralph Gibson A. W. Clow Theo Bailey Lawrence Wilson TI. BE. Coffey Geo Morrison Clifford Thorne Ralph Rbeuer Geo. Stewart Lafe Stout Richard Ross Entertainment Geo. Morrison Lester Orr Dan Brindley Frank Crone Teileephone Paul Fern T. M. Mast Sam Turkington Ivan Rehmel Roy Sowask L. A. Jones Ralph Shannon Will Harwood Kenneth White Fred Moore Nels Westermark Geo. Krogmeir Robert Arthur C. PP. Weldin C. P. Weldin A. C. Peterson Tom Brookhar Clayton Bear Robert Patterson M Ir Don Shepherd Don Stutsman S. W. Livingston Henry Bailey Orrin Johnson Richard McCleery James Roach Jay Sellers W. E. Howell Ira Gastman Robert Day Nellie Sexton al Baldrige Roger Sherman Frank Miller M. L. Whittaker Ed Morrison E. Montgomery Milo Sorden John Petterson B. F. Bostwick Frank Crewe T. R. Philips C. R. Wilson Wm. Boshart Hugo Lenseh Phil Weldin Willis Jones Gene Tucker H. F. Freshwaters Bob Day Ted Bailey E. C. Whiting Labor Day Avin Rommel

Social calendar of meetings and events

Notices list upcoming events for associations and clubs including Rebekah lodge Junior Missionary society U P church Drama department White Shrine Rainbow Girls handcraft and co operative luncheons at YWCA open house for friends at 308 WY Main and booster club activities with times and venues at Masonic temple Legion hall K P hall and other local venues.

George Kerr D U. V Legion Hall White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Order of Rainbow Girls YY. W Cortese C. W. McLaughlin Friends Booster Club Raymond Landau Hal Richards Vythian Sisters K. P. Hall

Junior Class Plans Plantation Party To Honor Seniors

Crawfordsville May 16 The junior senior banquet at the high school honored seniors with a plantation theme. Toastmaster Art Whiting Mrs Myers and Mr Hultquist led acts including Shortnin Bread and Plantation Daze.

Crawfordsville Atta Plantation Art Whiting Mrs. Myers Hultquist Shortnin Jo Ann Chalupa Joan Schantz Viola Hering Dorothy Waters

Musical Program At P E O Meeting

High school musicians performed at Chapter 1 b 2 meeting last evening with solo numbers by Bob Steele Marie Davis Mother Geerdes and instrumental pieces by Shirley Blattner and Patricia Weldin. Mrs D P Livingston presided and will attend Des Moines state convention next week. Hostesses served one course refreshments amid tulips and tapers.

A. R. Terrell Bob Steele Marie Davis Mother Geerdes Shirley Blattner Patricia Weldin D. P. Livingston Des Moines

Mrs. M. Whittaker Heads Catholic Daughters Unit

Mrs Albert Adam presided at the Catholic Daughters of America meeting at K C hall. Officers elected for the new year include Mrs Martin Whittaker grand regent and Mrs Joe Hines vice grand with Myrtle Connor Leslie Payne Lucy Dempsey and others filling key posts. Officers to be installed at the next meeting following a social hour with prize games.

Albert Adam Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Martin Whittaker Joe Hines Myrtle C Connor Leslie Payne Lucy Dempsey Adam S.J. Boyd Cleo Sheckley Monitor Lester Kern Sentinel Joe Wehr Don Wibbetts

Birthday Wishes Reach Friends And Family In Community Notices

Marianne Ledger celebrates her six candle birthday as the Ledger family notes. Helen Lou Baker turns 18 and is praised by her parents Leland and the family. Others send good wishes to Mrs. Peter Witting Edna Bridges Clara Warren Donna Belle Kephart Rogers Ammiene Erwin Mildred Oldfield Anton Kauffman Douglas Noble John Kauffman Ralph J. Kleese Forrest Lance and David Lee Sorrell one year old son of Ed and Sorrell. A Sorrell Pash family party is planned this evening to honor David.

Peter Witting Edna Bridges Clara Warren Donna Belle Kephart Rodgers Ammiene Erwin Mildred Oldfield Anton Kauffman Douglas John Kauffman Noble Ralph J. Kleese Forrest Lance David Lee Sorrell Ed Sorrell Sorrell Pash David

Washington High School Class of 1942 Meeting Announcement

Members of the Washington high school graduating class of 1942 living in or near Washington are asked to meet with Bill Maas, Class president, Thursday evening, May 22, at the Y. This group will plan the class reunion for September later.

Washington High School Washington Bill Maas

Handcraft Group Completes Year With Cooperative Dinner

The Fortnightly club handcraft department, section four, closed its year with a cooperative dinner at Mrs. James Birney's home. Mrs. R. E. Whisler attended as a guest along with 15 members. Bouquets decorated the tables, a brief business meeting followed with Mrs. Birney presiding, and the program was led by Mrs. Truman Hysell and Mrs. Don Shepherd. A handcraft fair featured handmade articles from each member.

James Birney R. E. Whisler Birney Truman Hysell Don Shepherd

Mrs C G Pickens Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Group

Mrs C G Pickens sr hosted last evening’s Pythian Past Chiefs meeting after a brief session led by president Mrs Vint Manussier. The group played pinochle at two tables with Mrs G A Reinert high, Mrs Owen Greeian low, and Mrs Paul Harvey traveling. Refreshments followed and next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Manassier.

Krotz Ed Shalla James Shalla Escher George Shella Harold Strum C. G. Pickens, Sr Pythian Past Chiefs Association Vint Manussier G. A. Reinert Owen Greeian Paul Harvey Manassier

Local Ladies Host Refreshment Committee Network

Katherine Swift and several Mrs. including Chartres Ragan Kern and Ed Lukavsky served refreshment duties. The committee members listed include Mrs. Wehr Hines Paul Horak and Lawrence Libe as organizers.

Katherine Swift Chartres Ragan Kern Ed Lukavsky Wehr Hines Paul Horak Lawrence Libe

U Go I Go Club Meets At Mrs Mast Home

Members of the U Go I Go club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Paul Mast’s home. President Mrs H Whitehead led a short business meeting before three pinochle tables with Mrs Charles Schicnel earning high score and Mrs Mastlow noted among players. Guests included Mrs Oral Mayo and Mrs Earl Kephart. Personal refreshments were served after the games.

Paul Mast H. Whitehead Charles Schicnel Mastlow Oral Mayo Earl Kephart

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