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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

3

Social Calendar Notes For Local Clubs And Church Groups

Community calendar lists St Rita Circle social and potluck events, auxiliary entertainment at Knoxville veteran hospital, study clubs, PTA installation, gardens and clubs, church prayer services, Employed Women's Luncheon with Korea theme, Beta Sigma Phi, Pythian Circle, Booster Club, Golf and Country Club Family Night, Bethlehem Commandery Ascension potluck, and various postposed meetings. Includes transportation notes, contact persons, and change notices for several groups in West Chester area.

St. Rita American Home II A. c Leslie Beenblossom Jay Sellers Knoxville Veteran Hospital Pho Kneen Tues Gorden Lester Willey Eat den St. James Study Club Tom Cannon Lea Marion Korea Beta Sigma Phi Richard Hotle Pythian Circle B.C. Carris H. Berde John Whittaker Chang Bethlehem Commandery Poco Peta Sam Witting John Frame Ainsworth WRC West Chester Women of the Moose Spain Moose Hall Willian Marie Jr

Past Matrons Club Meets in Kalona

The Past Matrons club of Naomi Chapter No. 85 Order of Eastern Star held its May meeting in Kalona hosted by Mrs. Weller Snyder. Election of officers included Vela Was as president and J L Grout as secretary treasurer. A linen shower honored Katherine Mathews who will wed Richard Burleson June 7 with gifts and refreshments provided by local hostesses.

Mes Eugene Way Katherine Mathews Richard Burles Mary Lou Jones Maryanne Hoauwrd Mre Janek Ross Ferd Skola Deore V. Fry Earl Fry Ivan Yoler Poo D. Yoder R H. Vetersein Bood. Strickler Marit Jackson Christian Women's Fellowship Kalona Christian Church Clw.f Washington

Eye Glasses Popular Among Adults Says Survey

A survey finds two of every three adults in the United States wear eye glasses. The data highlights widespread use of corrective lenses and suggests ongoing demand for optical products and eye health services.

Frosted Berry Pie with Corn Flake Crust

A thrifty strawberry dessert for spring parties, Frosted Berry Pie uses a corn flake crust and a berry filling. The recipe yields 6 to 8 servings, with guidance for variations using other cereals and a two-part assembly including a cooked filling and a berry layer.

Oklahoma Evangelist Clare de McDonald to Speak in Brighton

Rev. Clare de McDonald Jr from Oklahoma City will lead special meetings at the First Church of God in Brighton from May 25 to June 5. Associated with Sword of the Lord, he is joined by his wife who serves as soloist and pianist and leads The Story Hour. He is an ordained Southern Baptist preacher with a wartime conversion story.

Brighton Clare de McDonald, Jr Oklahoma City Okla Sword of the Lord Firs Church of God Sword John Ro Rice McDonald Wentworth Military Lexington Moo University of Texa Austin Tex Bathans Peniel College Bethany Mero McDonald Ile Fox Hole

Notice to Bidders for Two-Ton Truck Dodge

Notice to bidders from the Iowa State Highway Commission Ames for one Two-Ton Truck Dodge part number A D229 license 2081 trade in. Bid deadline May 11 at 10 AM central. Information from Fred J. Pratt Division Maintenance Engineer Des Moines. Preference given to Iowa grown coal and products per Chapter 73 Code 1950. Walter Ruther State Car Dispatcher S212T

Proved Bid Sealed for Trade In of International Truck

Sealed bids will be received by the State Car Dispatcher at the office of the State Highway Commission in Seneca Nimes Iowa until 1:00 AM May 1 1932 for one two ton truck International model A 3202 license 2166 to be taken in trade. Proposal forms and additional information available from Pratt INvision Maintenance Box S12 Washington. Preference will be given to pre…

Nebia Iowa State Highway Communis Sion Ames Iowa Fred J. Pratt Divison Enoneer Bee Washington Iawa Walter Ruther Senet Nimes Fred I Pratt Invision Maintenante

Reids Entertain White Shrine Members At Home

The Noble Prophetess and associate Wotchman of the Shepherds of the White Shrine of Jerusalem hosted a Sunday gathering at the Reid home with co host Mr and Mrs. Donald Lins. Guests included Dr and Mrs. Wo Ko Myers and many other area couples from Iowa and Illinois. A birthday cake for Laverene Moyers Supreme Noble Prophetess was shared during refreshments after lunch.

Wotchman Shepherds of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Llowa Club Dro Fred Reid Donald Lins Pases the Pines Laverene Moyers Wo Ko Myers Coal Valley John Urban Hoopole Alf. Irish Canton Guy Thompson Burnside Dorothy McGinnis Elvaston Hil Maryhall Keokut W. DD. McKelvy O Seaton Charle Behroor Clinton Dallas Alford Davenport Lyle Hoike Muscatine Edna Barthelman Mineral John Abbott Walnut Virgil Love Abdo Hl John McDermott Clinton Latimer Davis Crawfordsville John Irish Peggy Lutz Iowa City

Harder They Fall Dispatchers and Provisions Cited in Laws

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a state law Chapter 74 Code L650 and a state car dispatcher. The text mentions payments “tuets and provisions” and coal with laws, but lacks coherent events or clear entities to tie a concrete news item.

Walter Ruther

Bethlehem Commandery Plans Ascension Day Observance

Bethlehem Commandery will hold its annual Ascension observance at the Masonic temple in Washington Thursday evening. A potluck supper starts at 6 30 followed by the order of the temple at seven. Past commanders will perform the rites.

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Caldwell Couple Celebrate 54th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Caldwell observed their 54th wedding anniversary with a Sunday afternoon gathering at the Melville Donaldson home. Four of their five children and multiple spouses attended, including Bryan Swift Mer and Orville Caldwell with family, William of Fairfield, Cathy Caldwell, Keith Houseal of Delta, Lawrence Swift with family, Raymond Sojka with family, Charles Swift with family, and Al Swift with family from Washington. Ice cream and cake were served later in the afternoon.

Mrs William Caldwell Melville Donaldson Caldwell Bryan Swift Mer Orville Caldwell William of Fairfield Cathryne Caldwell Keith Houseal Delta Lawrence Swift Raymond Sojka Near Riverside Charles Swift al Swift Washington

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