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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

2

Local news and social notes from Riverside and area

Dr Karl A Fredericks and Dr Ralph Alvord of Fairfield attended a Des Moines meeting of the Iowa Chiropractors Association. They heard polio treatment explanations and a lecture on x ray technique. Guests and travels span Davenport to Ke nor a Canada camp, Riverside military news, and Mt Pleasant church services with Bishop Brashare speaking at 3:30 p m with Iowa Wesleyan choir.

Karl A. Fredericks Ralph Alvord Fairfield Des Moines Lowa Chiropractors Association Charles W. Brashare Leona Kos Lena Ewart Paul Shearer Dean Luers J. N. Phillips Irene Nickerson H. M. Dodder Kirk Latta Walter Smith Remps Hampshire Jessie Edna Elizabeth Klein Esther Squire Fred Miller Iowa Wesleyan Choir

Betty Olinger Weds Darrel T. O Boyle in Davenport

Betty Lou Olinger daughter of Otis Olinger formerly of Columbus Junction and Mrs Olinger now of Davenport married Darrel T O Boyle son of Mrs Ida O Boyle of Davenport Saturday at 9 am in St Anthony's Catholic church Davenport Rev E J Shepherd officiated the nuptial mass Attending were Mr and Mrs Gus Annison of Monticello A wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs Bruce Swain After a trip the couple will reside in Davenport

Columbus Junction Betty Lou Olinger Otis Olinger Olinger Davenport Darrel T. O’boyle Ida O’ Boyle St. Anthony's Catholic Church E. J. Shepherd Gus Annison Monticello Bruce Swain

Jean Mangold Weds F Minden in Nashua

Jean Nanette Mangold daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Mangold married Fred Minden in the Little Brown church Nashua in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev F L Hansecom. The couple will live at 609 East Main street and plan a trip west. Mrs Minden remains deputy treasurer of Washington county while Mr Minden manages the Washington Flying service.

Little Brown Nashua Jean Nanette Mangold Harold Mangold Fred Minden F. L. Hansecom Congregational Church Eleanor Swift Palm Beach Evan Fishburn East Main Street Minden Washington County Washington Flying Service

Three Entertain at Party Friday Night

Mary Bruty, Charles Bruty and Nicky Gevock, cousins and members of the St. James eighth grade, entertained their classmates Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Gevock home. Games and quizzes occupied the evening and prize winners were Audrey Wittetoe, Ferdinand Marie, Charles Bruty and Robert Marie. Betty Bruty was a guest. Other classmates present included Dorothy Kos, Leroy Hammen, Robert Friese, Margaret Peiffer and Kenneth Trojovsky. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Alex Gevock, Mrs. Francis Bruty and Mrs. William Bruty.

Mary Bruty Charles Bruty Nicky Gevock St. James Gevock Audrey Wittetoe Ferdinand Marie Robert Marie Betty Bruty Dorothy Kos Leroy Hammen Robert Friese Margaret Peiffer Kenneth Trojovsky Alex Gevock Francis Bruty William Bruty

Farm Bureau Women Plan District Meeting in Mt Pleasant

Washington County Farm Bureau women prepare for a district meeting in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday with representatives from all 11 counties of the seventh district. Attendees include county chairman Mrs Richard Stephens and voting delegates Mrs Earl Booth and Mrs Walter Bauer among others, plus Wayne Edmandson and Ruth Foster from the Farm Bureau office.

Washington County Farm Bureau Women's Organization Mt. Pleasant Farm Bureau Washington County Richard Stephens Clayde Knapp Earl Booth E. L Cuensing Walter Bauer Mary Shields Clark Bauer Mac Wallace Merle Sheetz Wayne Edmandson Ruth Foster

Campbell Elected Moderator At 91st General Assembly

Tim J. Campbell of Newton Iowa, attorney, was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Church. Announcement came from Buckhill Falls Pennsylvania during the 91st General Assembly meeting held Friday. Campbell is noted in Washington and spoke recently at a local presbytery meeting.

Ward Tim J. Campbell Newton Iowa United Presbyterian Church Buckhill Falls Pennsylvania 91St General Assembly Campbell Washington

Social Security Rep to Aid Claims in Washington and Wellman

A Social Security Administration representative will visit Washington on Wednesday May 25 from 9 30 to 10 30 am at the Iowa State Employment Office to assist with filing old age and survivors insurance claims or to issue Social Security numbers. The same official will be at the Community Building in Wellman Tuesday at 3 o clock in the afternoon.

Social Security Administration Washington Iowa

First Country Club Family Night Dinner Set for Thursday

The first family night dinner for Country Club members will be held Thursday evening May 7 at 6 30. Members should bring their own silver service and napkin and note assigned committees. If unable to serve as appointed arrange an exchange with another committee member. Contact Mrs A W Crow Mrs William Sitler or Mrs Hugo Lensch for errors or omissions. Guests should be reported to the telephone chairwoman.

Country Club A. W. Crow Wiliam Sitler Hugo Lensch Charles Wiele

Winners Named in City Poster Contest

Joan Trojovsky won the Poppy poster contest in Washington schools under American Legion Auxiliary sponsorship. Other winners are listed across junior high, grade school, and high school divisions with multiple first second and third places and honorable mentions. Posters will be shown in local store windows. judges included Mrs Baldrige, Mrs Bauer, Mrs Brown, and Mrs Downing.

Joan ‘Trojovsky Washington American Legion Auxiliary Joan Trojovsky Charlotte Whitlow Bill Casey Harold McConnell Bob Bowman Anna Marie Weeks Leila Toomey Judy Arthur Joyce Graf Bonnie Gilbert Darlene Dusenbery Pat DeLa Patricia Irene Reed Charles McElroy Stewart School Roger Hamm Ruth Ann Brown Cheryl Cook Marlette Adamee Dean Willey Gerald Lee Hagie Lincoln School Martha Kennedy Ronnie Goff Fnid McConnell Fredene Foster Linda Stewart Roderick Kerr A. E. Baldrige Ralph Bauer Maynard Brown Fred Downing

Harold Duncan Weds M Uhde Davenport

In Davenport at First Presbyterian Church on a Thursday evening Margaret Ann Uhde daughter of H N Uhde Davenport became the bride of Harold K Duncan son of Co J Duncan Columbus Junction The Rev Marion Lemon officiated. After a brief trip they will reside at 1807 Bridge Avenue Davenport.

Columbus Junction First Presbyterian Church Davenport Margaret Ann Uhde H. N. Uhde Harold K. Duncan Co. J. Duncan Marion Lemon Jeanette Hartkop Phillip Fisk Bridge Avenue Harry's Army Store Duncan Columbus High Coe College United States Coast Guard Tri-City Lines Company

Fires Claim One Third of U S Lives Among Farm People

A yearlong study shows that about one in three fire fatalities in the United States involved a person living or working on a farm. The report highlights the dangers faced by farm families and workers across rural areas.

United States

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

West Chester K of P holds an evening special meeting at K P hall with rank conferment and officer elections. YWCA meals and crafts, DeMolay gatherings with graduation photos, Knights of Pythias, Poona and St James clubs, and multiple church and civic group activities fill the week with meetings, dinners, concerts, and social events across venues.

West Chester K. of P K. P. Hall YWCA Mothers Circle of DeMolay Masonic Temple DeMolay Knights of Pythias Poona St. James Study Club Leo Sueppel

Honor M Johnson Shower Honors Mary Johnson Bride

Mrs Ralph Moothart hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mary Johnson who will wed Robert Meeker May 29. Guests wrote descriptions on gift tags and guessed contest themes while refreshments featured Miss Johnson’s colors orchid and white. Attendees included Mrs Clarence Johnson, Mrs Ralph Pratt, and several other relatives and friends.

Ralph Moothart Mary Johnson Robert Meeker Miss Johnson Clarence Johnson Ralph Pratt Margaleen Redlinger Lena Stewart Della Humphreys Lowell Waters Charles Johnson Walter Johnson Ruth Bradshaw Fred Trosscup Brighton Grace Conger California

Marilyn Strickler to Marry Lewin Grout This Monday

Mrs F L Strickler hosts a miscellaneous shower for brides to be Marilyn Strickler at their Kalona home. Guests include Mr and Mrs Lester Strickler and the Grout party. Park postponed for rain. Rural Women's club meets 2:00 p m. Country club family night dinner at 6:40 p m. Go I Go club 2:00 p m. WRC of West Chester 2:00 p m notes.

Kalona F. L Strickler Marilyn Strickler Lewin Grout Lester Strickler Grout J. B. St Rural Women’s Club William Marie, Jr Country Club S. N. Sorrell WRC West Chester C.f

Colors in Combos Set for Summer

Red white and blue will be the colors stressed this coming summer. The three colors will appear in any combination of two according to the latest word.

Caution Warns on Storing Boxes and Boards Handling

Focused safety note advises removing or bending down protruding nails when stacking or discarding boxes and boards to prevent injuries.

Animals Understand Words Through Symbolism Says Expert

Dr Gustav Eckstein associate professor of physiology at University of Cincinnati and noted author on animal psychology explains many animals grasp words by symbolism. He calls this a degree of linguistic understanding similar to humans.

Gustav Eckstein College of Medicine University of Cincinnati

New Weed Killers Tested on Woody Plants

A newcomer to weed killers may replace 2,4-D in woody plant control but often performs worse on common weeds. 2,4-5 T is costly now, yet experimental results on woody plants have been excellent.

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