Coffeyville Family Hosts Visitors During School Break
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dodder and daughter Terri Kaye of Coffeyville Kansas arrived Friday evening for a ten day visit at H. M. Dodder's home and with relatives. Mr. Dodder attends Coffeyville College and has a ten day vacation between sessions. Also in town were Mr. and Mrs. George Kreiger of Keota and Mrs. Leah Smith of Winfield visiting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dodder
Terri Kaye
Coffeyville
Kansas
H. M. Dodder
Dodder
George Kreiger
Keota
Leah Smith
Winfield
Openuntil 10 p m daily dairy ad and local notices
A compact page notes G and H Dairy open until 10 p m daily including Sundays. It also lists a two day Iowa Welfare association institute in Iowa City with attendees Mrs Payne Marshal Kath leen Bruty and Meinard Wessels. Other items report Marie Landau returning from Tucson to stay with her mother Mrs Anna Landau and Stanley Fishburn discharged from University hospital. Wayne Marston to return tonight from a Skelgas dealers convention in Des Moines. Mrs Mary Bohnelt of Stirling Illinois returned home after months with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs B Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bohnelt
Stirling, Til
B. Bell
Washington Iowa Newspaper Masthead and Staff Listing
The Journal Washington Iowa lists publishers editors and staff including Shannon Elder and Cowden with roles for managing editor business manager and news editor. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday and entry as second class matter under the 1879 act. Subscription rates show 20 cents per week by carrier in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Local residents begin summer travels and visits across states
Mr and Mrs Granville Humble and sons plan a two week vacation starting with Lake of the Ozarks then four days visiting Kentucky Arkansas Tennessee and possibly other southern states. Helen Caldwell travels from Washington to Milan Missouri with her parents. Mrs F L Van Horn returns to Winfield after visiting Homer Lowry family. Al Musil and sisters head to Chicago for Vlasta Musil and Joe Pavlik wedding. Norma Mae Payne starts at Montgomery Ward. J K Latta and wife visit Waterloo. W W Smart return from two week trip across Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Humble
Neil
Norman
Douglas
Lake of the Ozarks Scheemed
Kentucky
Arkansas
Tennessee
W. W. Smart
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Izaak Walton Meeting at K C Hall May 26
A notice lists a May 26 gathering at K C Hall in the evening with Izaak Walton. Winifree Gerdes to be a weekend guest at the Bill Romine home in North English. Davenport visitors, Mrs F E Armstrong and Mrs W Shoemaker with Dick and Mary Lou, dined with Fred Burger as Ruth Smith graduated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifree Gerdes
Bill Romine
North English
F. E. Armstrong
W. Shoemaker
Dick and
Mary Lou
Davenport
Fred Burger
Ruth Smith
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
The record lists admissions on May 22 and May 23 including Tyrone Butterbaugh and Jerry Smith, births for Mr. and Mrs Harold Stephens and Mr. and Mrs Esther Mimms, with times and home locations. Dismissals include Eldon Dyson and son and several others, followed by May 24 tonsillectomies and multiple patient names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyrone Butterbaugh
Jerry Smith
Harold Stephens
East Harrison
Esther Mimms
Route 3
Glenn Pringle
Brighton
Garden visiting day invites public to view local gardens
Garden visiting day sponsored by Fortnightly club Garden department is set for Thursday May 29 all day with no fixed tour. List of gardens to visit printed for reference includes residences on Marion Iowa Second Third Madison Washington Main and highway routes with various specialty gardens and landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Department of Fortnightly Club
Edho Dawson
Earl Simpson
R. 3. Warfel
W. L. Rukgaber
Gerald Duncan
Rock Garden
N. Marion Avenue
Neill Trotman
J. A. Huber
Garden and Summer House
Agnes Wheelan
Harry Crone
Third Street
Leo Wolfe
Third Sanctuary
Second Street
W .Madison
J. N. Irwin
Brighton
I. T. Reh
Mrs. Joan Cordova Honored at 21st Birthday Dinner
A dinner party honoring Mrs. Joan Cordova on her 21st birthday was hosted by her mother Mrs. Ralph Scott at the Pines last evening. Seventeen guests attended a steak dinner with pink rose buds and a large angel food cake. Several gifts were presented to the honoree as the evening concluded with socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Cordova
Ralph Scott
the Pines
VFW Softball Team Falls to West Liberty
Washington's VFW softball squad debuted with a 6 to 5 defeat at West Liberty. West Liberty had six hits and six Washington errors helped decide the game. Battery was Roland Cole and Mike Lee for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
West Liberty
Washington
Roland Cole
Mike Lee
Washington Battery
Davenport Woman Killed by Car in Downtown Davenport
Davenport Iowa May 24 Mrs Jacqueline Johnston 23 of Davenport was killed instantly today after being struck by a car driven by Phillip Farrell 25 also of Davenport Farrell is held on an open charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Jacqueline Johnston
Phillip Farrell
Fort Madison votes on daylight saving time
Fort Madison Iowa voters decide whether to adopt daylight saving time after a chamber poll showed majority support. The City Council will rule at the June 2 meeting. if approved, the change would run until the last Sunday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Greek Guerrillas Attack Two British Trucks West of Alexandroupolis
Greek guerrillas confronted two British army trucks near Alexandroupolis and fatally wounded or captured six men including a captain, according to the ministry of public order. The incident occurred yesterday as reports noted by official and press sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Alexandroupolis
Ministry of Public Order
Missionary Society Meets at Schmidt Home
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. Rudie Schmidt’s home with assistance from Mrs. Ed Wiley and Mrs. C. V. Brown. Mrs. Mary Johnson led devotions. Mrs. John Dodd spoke on the history of the Home Missionary Society. Daughters of Mrs. Anna Bowman contributed ten dollars in her memory. Nineteen women and two children attended the noon luncheon and 22 members joined the afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Womens Missionary Society
Rudie Schmidt
Ed Wiley
C. V. Brown
Mary Johnson
John Dodd
Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Anna Bowman
Party Honors Two Recent Graduates At Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bower hosted a dinner party honoring Eva Stevens and Lorene Booth. The three course meal featured red and white colors, floor length gowns, and a surprise musical program. Eva Stevens won the mental teaser and led the girls to a quiz victory over the men as moving pictures from the evening were shown. Attendees included Mary Stevens Linda Teets Leonard Booth William Arnold Dave Livingston and Duane Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Bower
Eva Stevens
Lorene Booth
Bob Roe
W. O. Teets
Mrs. Bower
Mary Stevens
Linda Teets
Leonard Booth
William Arnold
Dave Livingston
Duane Bower
Clarence Logan Hosts Dinner and Bridge Party
Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan entertained 18 guests at the Pines yesterday evening. Dinner featured spring flowers on table decorations. Four bridge tables were set. Mr and Mrs Milo Sorden won high score, Mr and Mrs Ted Brown took low score, and Verle Gallagher captured the traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Logan
the Pines
Milo Sorden
Ted Brown
Verle Gallagher
Guerrilla Attack Kills Truck Driver in For Sale Acts
Guerrillas attacked supply trucks killing a driver and executing a wounded man on the spot. The raiders reportedly withdrew toward Komotini carrying a British captain and three soldiers as prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komotini
Birthday Greetings Roundup For Local Residents
Happy birthday wishes flow for Fred Radda of the north county turning 80. Cakes honor Carol Ann Gentzler Janet Elaine Graber Edward Brinton Norman Richard Havel Dolores Alliman and others as families send congratulations. Two Three Quarter Century club members Anthony Malichky and Walter Monroe Kleese await tomorrow’s celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Ann Gentzler
Manford Gentzler
Columbus Junction
Janet Elaine Graber
Dillon Graber
Wayland
Edward Brinton
Lyle Brinton
Norman Richard Havel
Dolores Alliman
L. F. Alliman
Three Quarter Century Club
Anthony Malichky
Richmond
Bohemia
Walter Monroe Kleese
Lycoming County
Penna
Anniversary honors for Loveless couple and family
Mr and Mrs Earl Loveless celebrate twelve years of marriage with anniversary wishes tomorrow. Their daughter Nancy Kay turns nine, and Jean Hesseltine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Hesseltine, will be eleven tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Loveless
Nancy Kay
Jean Hesseltine
Lee Hesseltine
Local Children to Celebrate Upcoming 3rd and 4th Birthdays
Tomorrow marks the third birthday of William Harry Boileau of Ainsworth and Sheryl Jane Vodicka of Richmond. William Dale Donaldson, son of Warren and is turning four, and Karel Kay Kolosick, daughter of Hubert Kolosick, reaches her birthday tomorrow. Frances Jean McFarland also has a birthday, needing seven candles for her cake in Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harry Boileau
Harry Boileau
Ainsworth
Sheryl Jane Vodicka
Stanley Vodicka
Richmond
William Dale Donaldson
Warren Donaldson
Karel Kay Kolosick
Hubert Kolosick
Frances Jean McFarland
Harold McFarland
Moline
Birthday greetings due for local residents listed
Eligible to receive birthday congratulations tomorrow are Mrs. Oscar Lane, Marjorie Loeft ler of Hardscrabble, Arlo Burham, Mrs. L. F. Harding, Donald Custer, Jim White, and Mrs. Ernie Herr of Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lane
Marjorie Loeftler
Hardscrabble
Arlo Burham
L. F. Harding
Donald Custer
Jim White
Ernie Herr
Richland
Birthday Party Held For Clifford Steele
Mrs. Clifford Steele hosted a birthday party for her husband at their home at 609 North Marion Avenue. It marked his 22nd anniversary with guests including Roy and Steele family members, Leighton Steele and family from Mt. Pleasant, Cleo Shockey, Al Horak and their daughter Crystal Ann, and Bonnie Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Steele
North
Marion Avenue
Roy Steele
Jimmy
Leighton Steele
Mt. Pleasant
Bonnie Lee
Cleo Shockey
al Horak
Crystal
Ann
Mrs Bauer Hosts West Chester WCTU Meeting
The West Chester WCTU met at Mrs Lou Bauer's home with eight present. Mrs Ira Hough led devotions and spoke on Witnessing for Jesus while the group discussed temperance and missions. Mrs Bessie Bauer answered questions on the Light Time Union and a new member joined the roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Lou Bauer
Ira Hough
Jesus
Bessie Bauer
Mary Ross
Will Ross
Social Calendar of Meetings and Gatherings Today
Notices for the column list a 10 am deadline. Mothers club and DeMolay meet at 7:30 pm at Masonic and Masoni temples. Womans Missionary society and Pythian Sisters host events with co operative suppers and pot lucks. Garden and Garden Dept events, Priscilla club, and various society meetings at community buildings, libraries, and homes with transportation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Club
Order of DeMollay
Masonic Temple
DeMolay Boys
Masonie Temple
Y. W
Pythian Sisters and Families
K. P. Hall
Damascus Shrine
Cloyce Stewart
Priscilla Club
George Foster
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
W. L. Rukgaber
Pethel Missionary Society
Nellie Juzeler
Navajo Club
Kunath
Mrs. Bolar Hosts Women’s Council Meeting
The Women’s Council of the Christian Church met with Mrs. Dora Bolar as host. About forty women attended the general session led by vice president Mrs. Leslie Beenblossom. Group 2 conducted devotional work, readings and talks on India and missionaries, with a skit and readings by several members. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Leo Sturgeon president, Mrs. Beenblossom vice president, Mrs. Crayne secretary, Mrs. Bessie Tucker treasurer, and Mrs. Pence world card secretary. Group 3 led Bible quizzes and Group 1 served refreshments. There would be no June meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Council of the Christian Church
Dora Bolar
Leslie Beenblossom
Albert Spangler
God
Jennie Lauderan
Mae Davis
India
William Crayne
Beenblossom
Wade Pence
Carrie Boileau
Ed Mayhew
T. C. Polk
Leo Sturgeon
Crayne
Bessie Tucker
Pence
World Carl
Richard Skipton
John Jarvis
Roy Randall
Buel Fortney
Wilmer Lauderman
Clarence Randall
Don Knight
Tatapoochon Girls Plan for Summer
The Tatapoochon Camp Fire group met at Mrs. George Dowell's home with 12 girls present. They discussed attending Cedar Rapids camp, a Maypole fete, and a three day cooking school this summer. The girls helped sell poppies and Mrs. Dowell distributed brooms for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatapoochon
the Guardian
George Dowell
Pella
Cedar Rapids
Camp Fire
Dowell
Faculty Club Holds May Breakfast Event
The Washington Faculty club wrapped up the year with an eight o'clock breakfast at The Pines. Fifty nine members and spouses attended. summer flowers adorned tables and mini potted plants served as place favors. The program featured a schooldays parody and songs. Boyd White presided as president. officers for next year were elected: Paul Thayer president Elsie Glassburner vice president Virginia Pettit secretary treasurer. Eileen Jeffrey received an American Beauty rose for ten years in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Pines
June Jenks
A. E. Atchison
Phyllis Croder
Edith Boileau
Ben Robbins, Jr
Carolyn Neal
Minnie Mae Shiebley
Robbins
Mr. White
Eileen Jeffrey
Birthday Dinner Honors Axel Anderson at Brewer Home
Axel Anderson celebrated his 80th birthday with a cooperative dinner at the Brewers’ new home hosted by his son-in-law and daughter Jay and [name]. Guests included A C Larson, George Peterson and children Karna and Mark, Myrtle Genkinger and children, Walter Anderson and Bob, Dean Cox, Dale Woodburn and Dick Anderson, Oscar Carlson, and William Prewer, with a cablegram from granddaughter Carol Brewer in Sudan Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Anderson
Jay Brewer
Anderson
Carol Brewer
Sudan
Africa
A. C. Larson
Olds
George Peterson
Karna
Mark
Rocksland
Myrtle Genkinger
Larry
Jacek
Ronnie
Ainsworth
Walter Anderson
Bob
Dean Cox
Dale Woodburn
Dick Anderson
Oscar Carlson
Washington
William Prewer
Pittsburgh
St Joseph Circle Meets at Dougalls Under New Leader
St James Catholic church circle met Thursday evening with 16 members led by Mrs MacDougall. Guests included Kate Swift and Rev H J Corcoran. Plans for the year were discussed and the gathering featured bridge and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
St. James Catholic Church
MacDougall
Kate Swift
H. J. Corcoran
Lucy Dempsey
West Chester gets new Pythian Sisters temple No. 132
Grand Chief Icle Pugh of Milford Iowa institutes West Chester Temple of the Pythian Sisters No. 132. Meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays. Officers elected include Irene Anderson Carrie Testroet Gladys Ladehoff Maxine Moore Betty Eckels Alma Brinning Retha Haush Laura Orr. Washington staff aid initiatory work. Grand Chiefs speak. committee serves refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icle Pugh
Milford
Iowa
West Chester
Sioux City
Leah Blatch
Maquoketa
Pythian Tidings
Irene Anderson
Carrie Testroet
Gladys Ladehoff
Maxine Moore
Betty Eckels
Mildred Statler
Wmistess
Alma Brinning
Mary Statler
Mary Ella Klopfenstein
Florence Woodford
Bernice Stancer
Frances Bauer
Eloise Statter
Saved Stout
Grace Bauer
Clara Baker Thelma van Trump
Irene Hotle
Dorothy Thrapp
Testroet
Irene Andersen
West Point 4-H Girls Meet at Anderson Home
Fifteen West Point 4 H Club members met with Jeri and Judi Anderson at the Anderson home. They recited the 4 H pledge and answered health exam questions. Plans were made for a May 29 better groomed girl contest at Donna Reif’s home and all members will take health exams and join rally day in Washington. Esther and Mary Ann Bauer will attend the Burlington camp. Donna Reif demonstrated hem finishes and Patty McDowell showed seam finishes. The group brought printed feed sacks and cut basket aprons. Refreshments were served. Ruth Foster attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Jeri
Judi Anderson
Donna Reif
Washington
Esther Bauer
Mary Ann Bauer
Burlington
Local Card Party Winners Named With High Scores
Mrs. Gerald Duncan led with high score while co-hostesses Mrs. Felix Dougall, Mrs. Joe Dougall and Mrs. George Hora assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Duncan
Felix Dougall
Joe Dougall
George Hora
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Bob Weber
Muscatine
Missouri
Wolf’s Flower Shop
G. & H. Dairy
Marie Landau
Anna Landau
Miss Landau
Tucson
Stanley Fishburn
University Hospital
Iowa City
Wayne Marston
Des Moines
Nicola & Harmon
Rand-McNally Road Atlas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Helen Caldwell
Milan
F. L. van Horn
Homer Lowry
G & H Dairy
William Matucha
Crawfordsville
Fred Kupka
al Musil
Libbie
Elsie
Ella Musil
Chicago
Vlasta Musil
Joe Pavlik
Norma Mae Payne
Montgomery Ward
Mrs
J. K. Latta
Waterloo
Mr. Latta
Izaak Walton
K. C. Hall
Emry Bwikett
Wellman
Donald Heck
Eldon Dyson
LaVerne Allen
Donald Statler
Gerald George
Marion Farrier, Jr
Linda Sue
South Ave
Lloyd Griggs
Lester Lewis
West 3Rd
Joe Wieland
Riverside
Cecil Earls Replogie, Jr
Mary Marlene Benn
Join Benn
Denna Patterson
Marion
Delores Wallace
North Second
Nancy Osineup
East
Jefferson
Leonard Flynn
Maurice Henry and
Daug
Beverly Jean
Johny Owens
Sally Elizabeth
South Lowa
Gillette
Belmont
State Theater
Harrie Coulter
BE. Madison
A. W. Clow
E. Madison
Ruth and Edna Bridges
Washington Dairy
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
E. Washington St
Marsh Bailey
F. Washington St
Maizie Stewart
C. C. Wilson
H. A. Beentlossom
Minnie Green
Main St
R. H. McCleery
E. Main St
Harry Sowden
E. Main
Main
FT. Madison
Missionary Society
Schmidt Home
Clarence Logans
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Fred Radda
Charles R. Atkinson
Donald Lee Paul
Richard Wanerus
Amanda Schulty
Will Miller
Dewald Endicott
Mrs. Bauer
Tro Chester
W.C.T.U
Woman's Missionary Society
U. P. Church
Ethel and Maudie Creedy
Mrs. Bolar
Women’s Council
Tatapoochon Girls
Faculty Club
Brewer Home
Celebartes A. Anderson
Dougalls
Temple of Pythian Sisters
BUICK
Stewart & Crone
Buick & Pontiac Sales & Service
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