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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

4

Representatives of Six Youth Groups Speak at YW Luncheon

Six youth organizations spoke at the YWCA members luncheon in the YWCA room. Mae Davis presided and introduced the speakers. groups included Camp Fire Girls, YWCA, Youth Center, Boy Scouts, YMCA, and 4-H Club. Each outlined goals, sponsorship, finances, and programs and urged public meetings.

YWCA Mae Davis Community Chest Irene Nickerson Camp Fire Girls Earl Loveless William Sitler Harold Hazelett Boy Scouts Artemas Brown YMCA William Ganon Miss Davis Washington

Demonstrations At Hi Ores 4 H Club Meeting

Judy Skubal and Sandra Ornduff gave demonstrations at the Hi-Ores 4-H club meeting last evening. Both youth presented projects likely involving practical skills and shared insights with peers.

Judy Skubal Sandra Ornduff

Rebekah Lodge Holds Kalona Meeting Friday

Kalona Rebekah Lodge No 84 met in Odd Fellow hall with Mrs Nellie Fry in charge of the business session. The group voted five dollars to the Cancer Fund drive and planned the county Rebekah convention in Wellman on May 26. Mrs Harold Peterseim reported on the Southeastern Iowa convention in Marion. Afterward, entertainment and refreshments were provided by several members.

Kalona Kalona Rebekah Lodge No 84 Odd Fellow Hall Nellie Fry Rebekah Wellman Harold Peterseim Southeastern Iowa Rebekah Marion Marvin Yoder Fay Boone Chestney McKenzie A. A .Jackson L. A. Jones

Marie Jackson Hosts ABC Club Evening Spending Games

Marie Jackson was hostess Monday evening to the members of the ABC club. The group enjoyed games of rock during the evening and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Joe Allen, Mrs. Vernon Hartzler, and Mrs. Eugene Way.

Kalona Marie Jackson ABC Club Joe Allen Vernon Hartzler Eugene Way

Sims Hayes to Wed at Christian Church

Dorothy Sims daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira G. Sims of New London and Everett F. Hayes son of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Hayes of Washington are to be married June 4 at 2 30 in the Christian church in New London.

Dorothy Sims Ira G. Sims New London Everett F. Hayes E. P. Hayes Washington Christian Church

Mrs Will Dupuis Wins Essay Contest in Word Weavers Club

Mrs Will Dupuis won the clubs essay contest with her composition Liberty. Mrs Carl Roberts hosted the Tuesday meeting where presiding at the meeting was Mrs P L Fenn. Members read and criticized sonnets and essays. The June meeting will be a social gathering.

Will Dupuis Word Weavers Club Liberty Carl Roberts Elu P. L. Fenn

Mrs Bernice Carper Guest Party Lecturer at Swedesburg

Mrs Bernice Carper of Winfield lectured on antique glassware at the annual guest party of Chapter L T T T Monday evening in Swedesburg parish hall. A display accompanied the program with piano solo dialogue and readings by local participants. Favors of small potted plants were given and refreshments served.

Crawfordsville Bernice Carper Winfield L. T.T.T Swedesburg Marilyn Spangler Mary Erwin Larry Barquist Delores Swanson Joe Jones Wayne P Peterson

Margaret DeLashmutt Celebrated as Bride-to-Be Hostess

Margaret DeLashmutt, future bride of Jack Pauls, was honored as guest of honor at a dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Darrel Ross with co host Mrs Kenneth Peterson. Players enjoyed contract and auction bridge and canasta with high score prizes awarded to Mrs M E De Lashmutt, Mrs George Pauls, and Mrs Gifford Morrison. Low score prizes went to Hilda Durst, Mrs Maynard Brows, and Mere James Hudson. Guests admired pink and blue themed decorations and a bouquet centerpiece, and DeLashmutt received a hostess gift.

Margaret DeLashmutt Jack Pauls Darrel Ross Kenneth Peterson M. E. de- Lashmutt George Pauls Gifford Morrison Hilda Durst Maynard Brows Mere James Hudson Iowa City Ata He Bside-To-Be Miss DeLashmutt

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Thursday events include a child study group at 6 30 p m with potluck hosted by Mrs. Robert Wiley meat and coffee provided A sit and meeting by the Red Horsers at 8 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Don Bealer Baptist Women Missionary Society gathers at 7 p m at the church Women’s Council of Christian Church meets at 7 30 p m 19th Century Club hosts a 1 0 p m luncheon with Mrs M M Hebner at Edgewater Monday Knights of Pythias meets at 8 30 p m in KP hall

Robert Wiley Red Horsers Don Bealer Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Women's Council of Christian Church 19Th Century Club M. M. Hebner Edgewater

Ladies Enjoy Breakfast at Winga's May Event

Mrs. Louise White hosted a breakfast for a group of ladies at Winga's on a May morning. Spring flowers decorated the tables and after the meal the guests gathered socially at Mrs. White's home. Attendees included Mrs. W. B. Dupuis Mrs. W. B. Crooks Mrs. R. J. Dawson Mrs. Fred L. Moore Mrs. Ruth Badenoch Grace Lutes Mrs. Bessie Wead Mrs. W. J. Grossheim Mrs. W. L. Rukgaber Ida Cavender and Mrs. Pearl Whistler.

Louise White Winga W. B. Dupuis W. B. Crooks R. J. Dawson Fred L. Moore Ruth Badenoch Grace Lutes Bessie Wead W. J. Grossheim W.L. Rukgaber Ida Cavender Pearl Whistler

Ladies Golf Association Breakfast Meeting Held

Twenty members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge Association met Wednesday morning for breakfast and golf. Mrs. Dan Brindley won low putt and Mrs. FE Stutsman won low gross. Golf will be at four o'clock next Wednesday and a dinner at seven. Reservations due by Monday.

Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Dan Brindley FE. E. Stutsman

Close Alpha Club Year Ends With Luncheon

The Alpha club met in Iowa City at the Memorial Union on Monday for a closing season luncheon with former members present. Newly elected president Mrs. Jay Eastman led a business meeting and retiring president Mrs. J. R. Swartzendruber reviewed the season. Musical numbers were offered by Mrs. R. G. Schreffler and Mrs. N. A. Neuman of Town City along with several Iowa City guests.

Kalona Alpha Club Iowa City Memorial Union Jay Eastman J. R. Swartzendruber R. G. Schreffler N. A. Neuman Town City John A. Yoder Bb. F. Allen Joe Wolfe Loval Dierhoff S. Cc. Ware

Mrs Holden Exhibits Paintings For Homemakers Club

Mrs Harvey Holden displayed textile paintings at the Homemakers Club on Wednesday afternoon. Hostess Mrs Edward Shalla welcomed 12 members and three guests, with refreshments served by Mrs William Shalla Mrs Adolph Shalla and Mrs David Kleese.

Harvey Holden Homemakers Club Wednesdas Edward Shalla Hal Richards William Shalla Adolph Shalla David Kleese

Birthday greetings and anniversaries across families

List of birthday wishes for Mrs. Oscar Lane Mrs. L F Harding Donald Custer Jim White Mrs Ernie Herr of Richland Mrs Harold Nicola West Chester Jean Hesseltine Karel Kiy Kolosick from Phoenix six more celebrate cake tops William Harry Boileau Sheryl Jane Vodicka seventh birthday William Dale Donaldson tenth anniversary Frances Jean McFarland Nancy Kay wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Earl Loveless 1914 12th and Mr and Mrs Tom Davis wedding anniversary dates. Also a kitchen tip USE FOR EXTRA EGG YOLKS describes boiling yolks for salads sandwich fillings and garnishes.

Oscar Lane L. F. Harding Donald Custer Jim White Ernie Herr Richland Harold Nicola West Chester Jean Hesseltine Karel Kiy Kolosick Phoenix Ariz William Harry Boileau Sheryl Jane Vodicka William Dale Donaldson Oday Frances Jean McFarland Earl Loveless Nancy Kay Tom Davis

New Organ Bought By Wayland Church

Wayland Mennonite church purchased a new Comsonnata organ. The Friendly Helper's Sunday school class met Tuesday evening with Virginia Meyers. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including Bethel college president Milo Kauffman speaking at Bethel church, and family visits to Des Moines and Washington, D. C. A new son born to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Freyberger is reported.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Wayland Mennonite Church Friendly Helper Virginia Meyers Clarence Miller Portland Ore Warren Bergh Ezra Wenger Virginia Indianola Edgar Hutt Ezra Sam Wenger Chicago Milo Kauffman Bethel College Hesston Kansas Bethel Church Walter Henss Newton Florida Lester Henss Richard Steele Des Moines J. Lyle Zehr Maribelle State Undertakers Convention C. EK. Hensley Dale Washington, D. C Hutt Nellie Brooks Edna Nebraska Donnie Myers The Washington Journal Edmund Freyenberger

Band Benefit Auction At West Chester School Friday

West Chester plans a band benefit auction Friday May 26 at 7 30 pm in the school house. Don Burger will auction and Calvin Wolf will clerk with doors opening at 6 pm and hot supper served. A free movie follows the sale with many donated items including a power lawn mower radio flashlight ham seed corn dressed chickens and a purebred Durham bull calf among others.

West Chester West Chester Schol House Don Burger Calvin Wolf Band Wniforms

Honor Duane Pentecost on Seventh Birthday

Duane Pentecost was honored on his seventh birthday at a party hosted by his mother Mrs Floyd Pentecost in Crawfordsville. Twelve friends attended as Marlene Jones Joyce Smith David Henderson Paul Henderson Billy Nichols Boyd Stephens Mary Jo Davies Ralph Bertha Melba and Kay Roberts joined the celebration with games cake and ice cream.

Crawfordsville Duane Pentecost Floyd Pentecost Duane Marlene Jones Joyce Smith David and Paul Henderson Billy Nichols Boyd Stephens Mary Jo Davies Ralph Bertha Melba Kay Roberts

Round Grove School Ends Term With Awards and Picnic

Round Grove closes the term with a noon weiner roast and grove picnic. Students receive reading awards for Joanne Coon and others include Linda Coon Johnnie Skubal Connie Skubal and Joe Skubal who had perfect attendance. A tractor accident involving Bill Podaril caused minor damage but no injuries. Sunday dinner guests visited the Ralph Boyd home with families from West Branch and local residents.

John Skubal Round Grove Grove Carolyn Coon Beverly Coon Tracy Colton Eddie Skubal Joanne Coon Raymond Coon Joanne Linda Coon Johnnie Connie Skubal Joe Skubal

Illinois Visitors In Vernon Fletcher Home

The Vernon Fletcher home in Crawfordsville hosts a family gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Menefee and Judy Starner joining Mr. and Mrs. Dave Fishburn and Mrs. Jessie Fishburn at Burlington for a river crossing and cabin visit. Guests include the Henss family from St Petersburg Florida and the Fletchers at Joline Illinois with an Alumni banquet attended in Ainsworth. The piece notes pest garden concerns as worms threaten plants and gardeners prepare protective measures as warm weather returns.

Crawfordsville Henry Menefee Judy Starner Dave Fishburn Jessie Fishburn Burlington C.S. Wardan Thay Walter Henss William Henss St. Petersburg Florida Wayland Clarence Fletcher Joline Ili Vernon Fletcher

Yard of Miss Liberty Undergoes Cleaning

The Statue of Liberty yard on Bedloe Island is being cleaned after Congress approved 500 000 dollars for the project. Old buildings will be razed and a new pier installed while drainage and water systems are replaced. A heating system enters the statue base as rubble is removed in the ongoing work tied to the birthday context and Bartholdi’s fittings.

New York Harbor Congress Bedloe Island Frederic Auguste Bartholdi France United States

Community and Livestock Sales Calendar Summary

Weekly livestock sale listings in Iowa towns Kalona Columbus Junction and Ollie with sale barn timings. Additional notes show a June 5 household goods closing and a Crawfordsville event by Mrs. Henry Dittmer and John D. Jones with start times.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie North Marion Henry Dittmer Crawfordsville Havre John D. Jones

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