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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1948
Page
2
Local store notes advertise Evette nylon briefs in sizes 4 7 and a Runproof rayon item for panties. The item list includes a deluxe Odin gas stove sale, minor blemish price cut from 249.95 to 177.95, and several local social updates including visits and travel.
Mr and Mrs Wes Ramsey hosted over the weekend Mr and Mrs Russell Rohrer and Karen Sue of Burlington and Mr and Mrs Russell Allison and two daughters of Waterloo. Col Ransom Amlong returned to Washington DC after visiting his parents and ailing mother. Bill Kelsey transfers to Galesburg McLellan store and joins state junior golf tournament at Des Moines Golf and Country Club starting June 15. White Nylon brassieres size 34 B offered by Warners. E M Bridges and Co.
Sunday visitors from Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hasty and Dean and Clara Faulkner enjoyed the tulip festival displays in Pella. Several Sojkas attended events in Des Moines and Davenport while Yara Sojka joined the state Democratic convention. Visitors included Mrs. Elwyn Davies and three Topeka daughters staying with Ralph Hesselin, and Ina McDowell returning from Excelsior Springs Missouri.
Stewart & Crone defeated the Bankers 2325 to 2244 and Benteco beat the Old Inners 2230 to 2165. Four other teams meet tonight with the final playoff set for Wednesday evening.
The Rotary club held a wives night where each member invited his partner to dinner by swapping names at the door. Harold Wehr and Herb Osincup organized the program featuring 1890s costumes, piano accompaniment by Mrs. T. R. Phillips, and community singing. Rev. Walter Smith delivered an astronomy lecture illustrated with charts, sharing his long hobby and breadth of cosmic knowledge.
The data show 22,144 farms in Pennsylvania are operated by tenant farmers while 134,172 are fully owned. Remaining farms are run by part owners or managers. Full owners hold more than 10 million acres out of 15 million statewide farm acres.
The Order of Rainbow Girls held a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple. Ruth Miller reported on funds for a water fountain and cooler. Carla Guther Inner Observer and Norma Sellman pianist were installed. Initiation is set for June 7. Donna Patterson chairs refreshments with seven helpers. Meeting adjourned after balloting.
Fort nightly drama department hosted a cooperative dinner at Mrs Earl A Loveless home. Five guests attended including Evelyn Olson Irene Healy and several area residents. The event featured a one act play At Liberty by Tennessee Williams and an original piece Death Spirit by Nancy Patterson directed by Donna Crone.
Yesterday at the hospital Richard Hayes 415 E Madison underwent surgical care while Newton Benson route 3 and Mervin Swanson 801 S Iowa received medical treatment. Today tonsillectomies were performed on Joan Heck route 3 Charlene Romine route 4 Byron Owen 708 S Iowa and Barbara Brinton 1107 W Mon roe. Dismissals include Mrs Gerald Wade Kalona and her son.
Pupils of Floy D Bagge were presented in recital last evening at the Lorden piano room. The program was memorized and showed marked improvement. A girls recital is scheduled for Wednesday. An other group of out of town pupils appeared earlier this spring. The program included works by Schumann Saint Saens Scha um and Beethoven with performances by Jim Sherman Bill Sherman Jack Rommel and others. The Wurlitzer piano is used courtesy of Sorden Music Company.
The Awiyeya Campfire girls hiked Saturday afternoon to the airport with trail lunch. Fred Minden showed the field and two girls, Lora Belle Erwin and Becky Norman, received airplane rides. A regular meeting is set for Thursday after school at Mrs J B Erwin’s.
Mrs. Alva Kepler hosted the Kalona Auxiliary meeting on May 12. Members sewed carpet rags and absentees were asked to submit rags within six weeks for the year’s report due June 30. Poppies will be sold in Kalona and Richmond with details to come. The next meeting is June 9 at Mrs. Willis Gingerich’s home with elections and July installations planned.
A last day of school celebration at Young America featured a cooperative supper followed by an entertaining program. Earl Booth presented moving pictures including The Activities of a Day at Young America school. Guests included Earl and Jean Booth, Janice Booth, George Masson and George Jr., Eldon Roth, Pamie Darbyshire, and Nellie Jo Lindsey.
The Indian Creek school No. 2 held its first reunion for former teachers and pupils with 89 attendees. Prizes honored Emma Engle the oldest present and N. C. Camp farthest travelled from Perryville. Next reunion set for May 31, 1949 with Mrs. Dunbar coordinating plans.
Alta Harding formerly of Kansas City Missouri and Daryl Statler of West Chester were married Saturday night at 9 00 oclock in the Methodist parsonage Washington. Dr Fred Miller officiated with a single ring ceremony. The bride wore a sheer print dress with white accessories. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Karl Parcell. The bride is the daughter of Mrs John Robertson of Dublin and the groom is the son of Mrs Bertha Statler near West Chester.
Unclear OCR states unnecessary food loss and spoilage costs self service grocery stores seven dollars forty cents per one hundred dollars of fresh fruit and vegetables sold.
Around Town reports Mrs Amanda Byler was surprised by a Sunday pot luck at her home. Attending were George N Yoder and family Leslie Byler Alvin Hershberger Joanne Erwin L Miller family Irene Vernon Vera Byler and Mr and Mrs Louis Stockman of Davenport Iowa new baby daughter De Ann Marie born Friday May 15 three brothers Deanie Donnie Dennis welcomed the sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Minick and family hosted a Sunday dinner with Sister Mary Constance and Sister Mary Victorine from Des Moines. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frances Benda and Barbara Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benda of Fairfield, and Joseph Benda of Lake Charles Louisiana. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Clem Benda, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Benda and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Benda and family.
The Journal force spent a few minutes Monday morning sampling strawberry sundaes and angel food cake in celebration of the men's birthdays. Ed McGee D L Rohrer traveled to McGregor Saturday for a visit with Mrs McGee's sister and Capt W C Weir. They returned with a half bushel of mushrooms and catfish. The mushroom season had just opened there. Mrs Weir had 20 pints cold packed and more to can besides what they ate fresh.
Mrs. Lloyd Humston notes Pella’s tulips while the County Home boasts colorful beds of tulips and crocuses worth a drive by. Mr. Lee McAvoy enjoys working with lowers as a hobby and a new bed shows surprise varieties. A symbol of past centuries appears with wagon wheels and the Liberty arch, and nearby an aeroplane crafted from old materials draws attention.
A couple exchanges vows at their home farm near West Chester where the groom pursues farming activities. The event centers on rural life and local traditions in a quiet country setting.
Phoebe Allen and 14 other deceased members remembered in a D A V tent memorial program. Nellie Crull led prayers, Pearl Whistler read poems, Alice Hunter and Mary Shields performed music, with flag salute and closing hymn.
A concise note reflects on how vision guides daily movement and the idea that eye orientation shapes our travel behavior and navigation in contemporary life.
The custom of valuing cattle as wealth and prestige in South Africa impedes improving native farming. Large herds kept for status, though low in milk or meat, cause overgrazing, erosion, poverty and hunger.
Birthday greetings go to Mrs. W S Duncan William Springman Vernon Witting Mrs N J Linnenkamp and Kenneth Farrier Also recognized are Dale Arlin Batterson Francis Helfrich Carol Coates and Bert Booth Anniversary observances today include Mr and Mrs Al Crone and Mr and Mrs Robert L West
The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church met Monday night with 28 present for a potluck dinner. The business meeting opened by the president. Hostesses were Mrs. Rudie Schmidt, Mrs. G. Custer and Mrs. James Roach. Hymns and Q and A contests. June meeting set for potluck dinner at 6 39 with social committee members named.
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