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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1949
Page
6
Des Moines officials launch a probe after city hall janitor David Pearson admitted taking about 1500 from meter receipts. Detectives said meter receipts averaged about 1000 dollars monthly less over seven months, with losses reportedly covered by insurance. Pearson pleaded innocent to grand larceny and waived to the grand jury.
At the Presbyterian Women's Service Guild dinner and meeting, Margaret Moller spoke to 43 members after an introduction by Mrs. Victor Blattner. She discussed three years in Peru following her departure from the area about four years ago.
A cloudy cooler night is expected with a chance of showers. NWS forecast calls for unsettled skies and scattered precipitation across the area tonight.
Miss Moller spoke after spending three years in Peru as a teacher learning Spanish. She described feeling tall among locals and the sense of being a foreigner while seeing South American life. Dinner committee included Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck and others as the guild outlined fall bazaar plans.
The Pythian Sisters held their annual instruction school, with sessions starting at two o'clock as announced. Members gathered to learn rituals and lodge procedures, aiming to improve skills and fellowship within the order.
Five New York doctors endorse a step by step regime to stop regular laxatives. Start with two Carter's Pills nightly for a week then one nightly in week two and one every other night in week three, then stop. Drink eight glasses of water daily and set a regular time for bowel movements. Carter's Pills unblocks the lower digestive tract and supports natural regulation without habit forming drugs. Get Carter's Pills at drugstores for 33 cents today.
A May tea at Mrs. T. C Davis home concluded the Handcraft department club year. Mrs. Ernest Beauchamp led, assisted by Mrs. Frank Leigwel and Mrs. Hugh Hall. Seventeen members attended with three guests, and gifts were given to two members.
Mrs Beauchamp led the gathering at 2 30 PM calling roll by maiden name birth place and background. Mrs Frank Longwell and the program committee presented Mrs Alice Shaver who read Grace Nell Crowell poems and Mrs Merle Eckels who offered two musical readings for next year.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ladehoft celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a May 15 dinner for 36 relatives and friends. The actual date is May 17. Tables featured silver cakes baked by Mrs. Mike Paulsen with silver doilies and centerpieces. gifts included a small evergreen sprayed with silver and hung with thirty silver dollars.
A local gathering included Earnest Horton and many others from Onslow and surrounding towns. Attendees named: N. C. Jleist family, Calvin Reese group, Mike Paulsen family, Wayne Wyeth party, Joe Ladehoff household, Edna Ladehoff and Paul, Lucretia Fairbanks, Helen Toppings, Charles Neal, Henry Rickels, Dale Ladehoff, Rudy Oltman group, Delores Hinebaugh, Willard Hinebaugh, Wayne Ladehoff, Glenn Ladehoff.
Mrs Harold Sietsema entertained guests at a Kalona bridge party Monday evening. Two tables played, with prizes awarded to Mrs Robert Gates Mrs Kimball Gates and Mrs Jack Allengers. Other attendees included Mrs T V Knerr Mrs Jay Eastman Mrs V H Barnum and Mrs C C Shimon.
Cleaning the wound first removes dirt and debris, then apply an antiseptic to prevent infection and cover with a clean bandage. Seek medical care for heavy bleeding, deep cuts, or signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or pus.
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