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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1952

Page

3

Local Knights of Columbus delegates attend Des Moines convention

Bernard McCarty and Leo Marie Past Grand Knight attended the state Knights of Columbus convention in Des Moines. Matt Hart of Davenport was elected state deputy for the coming year. J. M. Kelly and Richard Pacha also attended. Mrs Anna Segill entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City yesterday for surgery and is in room 360.

Bernard McCarty Leo Marie Knights of Columbus Des Moines Matt Hart Davenport J. M. Kelly Washington Richard Pacha East Pleasant Plain Anna Segill Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings And Parties

A dense weekly schedule lists Fortnightly and VW joint meetings at Sunset Park with supper plans, YWCA mixers and officer elections, Navajo and Priscilla clubs with hosted lunches, homemakers and Pythian Sisters events, prayer services, study groups, and a large Open House honoring Mrs. Mae Fleming turning 80.

Christian Church Board Ardelz Santha Winga Cathleen Godfrey Sunset Park YWCA Ella Duncan E. Wash Priscilla Club George Foster Homemakers Club David Kleese West Chester Pythian Sisters Grace Hill Ladies Aid Sunshine Community Club Dale Richards Rebekah Joof Hall Bethel Missionary Society Grove Letts Just Us Club Cy Bush West Chester Fenerated Church Edgar Stewart Country Club Ralph Klees Mae Fleming

Silicones Bring Easy Dusting And Shine To Homes

The article touts silicone compounds as versatile for home use, highlighting a non oily silicone furniture polish that makes surfaces smooth and dust slide off, leaving a mirror like finish. It notes applications from waterproofing fabrics to cleaning glasses and weatherproofing, with the polish available in 10 ounce bottles at groceries and stores.

Izaak Waltonians Hear Chapter Project Reports

Izaak Walton league members in Washington county met at St. James social hall. Ray Whitehead, president, reported on the national convention. Harold Jarvis discussed the Kids Day Fish Derby set for June 10 at the reservoir west of town. Dale Puller named publicity director. The Lake Darling concession stand is operating and opens all day. George Peebler named manager. Boats and motors will be available for rent. Karl Frederick will be life guard and in charge of the Evening Journal beach area.

Izaak Walton Dale Puller Paul Horak Lake Darling Thom Day George Peebler Brighton Karl Frederick Evening Journal Washington Iowa Ane Wildlife School Ivaak Walton League Vinton Ray Whitehead Melvin Soukup Grove Letts John Lemiion

Ben Bruns presents film and cast of notes in Rifit Valley

Ben Bruns showcased the Robert Maytag film Hunting Bie Game in the Rifit Valley of Africa. Refreshments were served by Max Donaldson and his committee after the screening. Eye tests on night driving show three states test night vision for licenses, while wood ink removal tips advise waxing doors and desks and prompt soap and water cleanup.

Ben Bruns Robert Maytag Rifit Valley Africa Max Donaldson

Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Plans June Meeting and Activities

The May meeting at Carol Lane’s home reviewed upcoming events and assigned delegates to Ames convention Colleen and Corene Phelps. Plans covered Waming Youth exchange Rally day and junior demonstration team members Patty Sheetz and Ruth Augustine. Linda Melkinstry joined as a new member. Visitors included British Minister of Works David Eccles.

Jolly Jokers 4-H Carol Lane Elu Ames Colleen Corene Phelps Waming Patty Sheetz Ruth Augu Tine Colleen Phelps Linda Melkinstry

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