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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1950

Page

2

Installation of WSCS Officers at Local Meeting

Mrs. W. L. Gates reported on the third assembly and led the WSCS meeting at the church. Rev. R. Reed installed officers including Gates as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, and circle leaders, with devotion, scripture, and a conference theme of Christian faith for a world in revolution.

W. L. Gates WSCS Methodist R. Reed Gates W. A. Smith G. W. Manassier T. A. Flender Clarence Jacobs E. E. Stutsman H. M. Dodder A. S. Smith Edna Klein S. E. Sigafoose M. E. DeLashmutt Birdie Hotle Edward Squire W. Kyle P. L. Etter D. W. Anderson L. M. Bicher Walter Jarrard Charles R. Wilson Henry Berdo Elmer Steele George Dare Marsh Atkinson Ben Bruns Belle Rice Emma C. Anderson Bromley G. Oxnam New York Area Division of Foreign Missions Foreign Policy Association Vera Micheles Dean General Conference

Betty Jean Barth Weds William McCall In St James Church

Betty Jean Barth and William David McCall wed in a 9 am double ring ceremony at St James church. Rev R J Kinnavey officiated as bridesmaids flower girls and ushers stood along with extensive lilac and tulip décor. The couple will reside near Clinton where McCall will farm after both completed education and careers in Chicago and Washington.

Kinnavey St. James St. James Church Betty Jean Barth William David McCall Glenn MecCall Washington William P. Barth R. J. Kinnavey Louise Barnes

Social Calendar notes gatherings and meetings this week

Weekend and weekday events list includes handcraft and embroidery lessons, Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park, DeMolay and Knights activities, YWCA mixers, a May tea at Christian church, Word Weavers, Damascus Shrine, and KP hall gatherings. R. E. Shannon travels to Chicago for Inland Daily Press Association meeting.

Presbyterian Church Sunset Park Applied W. H. McConnell Jr Alice McDaniel DeMolay Masonic Temple Mother's Circle Knights of Pythias YWCA Tea Christian Church Carl Roberts Damascus Shrine Wsj Ardelz Santha Edna McCarty R. E. Shannon Chicago Inland Daily Press Association Congress Hotel

Dance at Country Club Draws 160 Couples

About 160 couples attended the T T T dance Friday at the Washington country club. General Chairman Mrs. William Shannon led the committee. Bob Arthur MCed, Artemus Brown called square dances, and novelty numbers were given by several couples. Proceeds fund a scholarship for a girl at Washington junior college.

Washington Country Club William Shannon Bob Arthur Artemus Brown Herb Osincup Gifford Morrison Cal Wolfe Elul I.T.T Roger Sherman Washington Junior College Jimmy Dennis

District Convention of Rebekahs Set for May 26

The District Convention of the Rebekah lodge will be held in Wellman on May 26. Participants should gather at 7 30 PM for practice on May 24. Mrs. Clarence Brown presided at the meeting and committees were appointed for May social events and social refreshments.

Rebekah Lodge Wellman Clarence Brown Noble Grand Carl Sehneider Herman Wagenknecht

Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Ainsworth Area

Yesterday admissions include James Kinnavey Washington surgical Ernest White Washington medical and Carrie Horn Ainsworth tonsillectomy Richard Allen Edwards Ainsworth surgical. Today James Kinnavey transferred to Davenport hospital Mrs Ivan Miller and son Wellman. Births: Delmer Miller Ainsworth twins at 1 13 and 1 17 pm Tie Rickey Ainsworth daughter 8 17 pm Donald Fox Washington son 2 40 pm.

James Kinnavey Washington Surgical Ernest White Medical Carrie Horn Ainsworth Richard Allen Edwards Davenport Ivan Miller Delmer Miller Christie Rickey Donald Fox

Paul Brock Wins Little Six 220 at Ft Madison Meet

Paul Brock of Washington high school won the 220 yard dash at the Little Six outdoor meet in Ft Madison. Washington finished last with 26 points, while Fairfield led with 27 1/6 and Mt Pleasant had 28. Burlington captured the meet with Ottumwa second, followed by Ft Madison Muscatine and Keokuk. Other Demon points came from relays and individual events. Mr and Mrs Homer Stephen plan a Monday trip to Palo Alto to visit Dr and Mrs Clyde Boice Jr.

Paul Brock Washington Ft. Madison Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Burlington Ottumwa Muscatine Keokuk Sotelo Bartholow Mile Courtney Terham Sojka Homer Stephen Palo Alto Calif Clyde Boice Jr

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