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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

2

Rainbow Girls Install Officers in Ceremonial at Masonic Temple

Rainbow Girls held an installation of officers Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Eva Blattner was escorted to the east by her father Margarette McCleers attended as she and others were installed. colors were assigned to color stations and a social hour followed the ceremony.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Pat DeLa Doris Peters Betty Kunik Eva Plattner Margarette McCleers Janice Booth Miss Blattner Nancy Burham Virginia Dare Charity Marc

Friendly Bible Class Elects Mrs Burham at Baptist Church

The Friendly Bible class at the Baptist church met Monday evening with a cooperative dinner. Mrs. Brinning retired as president and Mrs. Clarence Rathmel was elected president while Oscar Burham became Sunday school teacher with Rathmel as co teacher. Committees for the June party were named for social, program and entertainment.

Friendly Bible Class Burham Howard Have Beth Brinnine Baptist Church Haves Brinning Clarence Rathmel Orscar Burham Rathmel Floya Murdock Floyd Murdock Rebeccs Shebeck A. Smith

Cedar School Ladies Honor Mrs Longer Tea

Mothers of Cedar school students held a tea for Mrs Walter Longer between two and four on Monday afternoon. The May pole centerpiece decorated the tea table. Mrs Hichard Schiebel poured the tea and Mrs Maurice Libe served the punch. Mrs Longer, teaching six years at Cedar school, received a farewell gift from the mothers and pupils. She will teach at Dutch Creek Center school next year. Center school will close Thursday noon for the term with a picnic for students and teachers.

Cedar School Walter Longer Clarence Booth Jean, Richard Ainsworth Gues Hiehard Schiebel Maurice Libe Wes Ramsey

Women urged to bring health articles to YW luncheon

Employed women are asked to attend a noon luncheon at the YWCA tomorrow with Korea as the theme. The national YWCA project Kits for Korea invites participants to donate health kit items such as soap washcloths band aids adhesive tape sterile gauze and toothbrushes. A free will offering will cover meal costs.

YWCA Korea

White Shrine Group Holds Breakfast in Masonic Temple

Whit Shrine Bridge Party members enjoyed a breakfast Monday at the Masonic Temple SS ofelock with hostesses Mrs Howard McBride Mrs Nellie Dun ham Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs Ora Rhodebeck coordinating. Bugge was played at three tables with Mrs WHHL Hemming winning high and Mrs Fare Smith second. A family picnic date at Sunset Park will be announced later.

Whit Shrine Bridge SS Ofelock Masonic Temple Howard McBride Nellie Dunham Walter Bauer Ora Rhodebeck Whhl Hemming Fare Smith Sunset Park

Two UP Church Groups Honor Birthday of Mrs Steve Stewart

The Loyalty Bible class and the missionary society division at United Presbyterian Church held a Monday afternoon party in honor of Mrs Steve Stewart. Mrs W Caldwell led prayer as Flora Ross Estella Donaldson Mrs J A Hawthorne and Mrs Jones sang Loves Old Sweet Song. Readings by Mrs McLauchlin Nora Ebner and Mrs Robertson. Two mystery women Mrs Dave Anwyl and Mrs Ebner entertained. Mrs W J Masson presented gifts. Mrs Stewart replied. Niece Mrs Rheabard Reed of California attended. A birthday cake was served after the program with refreshments by several hosts.

Steve Stewart Loyalty Bible Class The Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Oty Servanece Wo OW. Caldwell Flora Ross Estella Donaldson J. A. Hawthorne Jones Sane Leng Bergman McLaukhlin Nora’ Ebner Robertson Dave Anwyl W. J. Masson Silas Ross Stewart Rheabard Reed California R. A. Acheson Ebner Charlies Wolt Evert Haney

Light From Fagots Through the Ages

For centuries progress in artificial illumination was slow. The fagot torch of early humans persisted into the Middle Ages, delaying notable advances until later developments in lighting.

Jr High PTA Renames Rev McBee and Hosts Band Concert

The junior high PTA held its final meeting of the year at Lincoln School with Rev Basil McLee re elected president Artemas Brown named vice president and Mrs Marion George secretary treasurer The mixed chorus and band performed with a girls sextet led by Marilyn Wilson Charlotte Berry Ruthanne Brown Enid McConnell Frances Johnson and Wanda Blattner and a trombone solo by Oren Jarvis The band was led by John Winea Jr in Melvin Hill's absence.

Basil Mclee Artemas Brown Marion George Marilyn Wilson Charlotte Berry Ruthanne Brown Enid McConnell Frances Johnson Wanda Blattner John Winea, Jr Melvin Hill Oren Jarvis Lincoln School

Rainbow Girls to Initiate on June 2 at Temple

Eva Clatiner recently installed as worthy advisor presided over the Rainbow Girls meeting at the Masonic Temple. Initiation is planned for June 2 with two practice sessions on May 28 and June 2. Judy Arthur named drill leader. Grand Assembly dates set for June 16 17 and 18 in Des Moines. Maynard Brown served as mother advisor.

Eva Clatiner Order of the Rainbow Girls Masonie Temple Judy Arthur Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly Des Moines Maynard Brown Theeting

St Marys Circle Hosts Family Picnic at St James Hall

Members of St Marys Circle and families met at St James social hall for a Wiener roast on Sunday evening. Guests included Wanda Broek, Mrs Tom Cannon, and Rev Rob Kinnavey. A social hour followed with Mrs Hubert Reciinger as committee chair.

St. Mary's Circle St. James Wanda Broek Tom Cannon Rev Rob Kinnavey Hubert Reciinger

Hospital admissions and surgeries listed for local residents

At The Hospital Yesterday Lawrence Kessel of Brighton admitted as medical dis missed today. Today Tonsillectomies for Judy Dunbar and David Temple both of Keota. Mrs. Dean Stagner and daughter of Wellman, Mrs. Ray Mus grove and baby of Washington Mrs. James Vietra and son of Wellman.

Lawrence Kessel Brighton Judy Dunbar David Temple Keota Dean Stagner Wellman Ray Musgrove Washington James Vietra

Keeping Bread Bread in Paper Bag Prevents Mold

A brief note recommends placing bread in a paper bag and hanging it up to stay mold free and ready for crumbs.

Keota Students Win Honor Keys At 1952 Graduation

Keota high school honors Janice Hill and Donnie Shannon with Honor Keys for scholarship activities and attitude during the May 16 commencement. Donnie will enter the U S Naval Academy after passing the civil service exam. Janice plans to attend Gale Institute in Minneapolis.

A. R. Krause Keota Janice Hill Clayvee Hill Donnie Shannon William Shannon Keota High School Janice Gale Institute Minneapolis Donnie United States Naval Academy Annapolis Great Lakes Naval Training Base

Thorough Toss Ensures Even Salad Dressing Coats

A salad bow recipe guides skilled tossing to lightly coat every leaf and ingredient with dressing before serving. The instruction emphasizes even distribution and careful mixing for a balanced flavor.

Riot Reported by Pusan Prisoners

Seoul report says one POW died and several were injured when guards dispersed a riot by fanatical Communist prisoners near Pusan. In Koje island hospital, a sit down strike by Korean prisoners and staff ended without violence. General Van Fleet labeled the Pusan disturbance an attempt to resist medical treatment.

Seoul Korea Pusan Koje Island James A. van Fleet Army

Golden Age Club Sews For Veterans Hospital

Nineteen members of the Golden Age club met at the VW rooms Monday to sew carpet rags and pillow tops for the Veterans hospital. Twelve brought sack lunches for noon. seven joined the afternoon session.

Golden Age Club VW Rooms Veterans Hospital

Battle-weary Allies Move In After Prisoners Ignore Warnings

Battle-toughened Allied troops moved into enclosure 1H after prisoners ignored two warnings that force would be used. Troops carried arms and used riot tactics but no shots were fired. The Scharny said.

Fores Scharnyy

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