Pupils Visit Journal Plant for Print Day Tour
Seventeen Has kins School pupils visited the Journal Plant with teacher Phyllis Hinkle. They toured printing rooms and received souvenir Linotype slugs bearing their names.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1949
Page
2
Seventeen Has kins School pupils visited the Journal Plant with teacher Phyllis Hinkle. They toured printing rooms and received souvenir Linotype slugs bearing their names.
Admitted yesterday were Dale Swartz of city for surgical care and later transferred to University Hospital in Iowa City. Also listed are Richard Pratt at 1199 E 3rd for surgical, Lucille Swartz of city, Billy Crabb of Brighton, Mrs Harry Sowden of city, Mrs Alice Knauss and daughter of Moline Illinois, and Keith Coffman of South English. Today tonsillectomies scheduled.
Washington residents witnessed what is believed to be the first television reception here. Larry Foster, owner of a North Marion avenue shop, stated his set picked up a St. Louis program with advertising, music, and news. He noted regular reception is limited to about 50 miles and requires special equipment. nearby stations expected by next fall.
Edith M Shields leads a Friday piano recital at Sorden's recital room with capacity crowd of parents and friends. Featured students include Roger Booth Jack Carson Bonita Herr Catherine Pratt Linda Dee Stewart Mary Lou Slemmons Shirley Escher and many others. a two piano piece by Mrs Shields with Miss Gamon and another with Miss Slemmons rounds out the program.
George Baker commander of Leon Beatty post of the American Legion urges Legionnaires and veterans to attend a Memorial service at the Christian church Sunday morning. They will gather at the courthouse Monday at ten for a parade, wearing uniforms if possible.
William Houseal son of I P Houseal of 702 E 2nd Washington was given an Activity I award for participation in debating activities on the Iowa State college campus Thursday.
The report corrects an earlier Friday notice stating Frank Miller drove the truck. Harold Turner was at the wheel when a wheel came off causing the vehicle to spin but resulting in little damage.
Pearson and Kauffman of Washington county sold 90 hogs at Chicago Stock Yards Monday. The hogs averaged 257 pounds and brought 19.75 per cwt, among the top sales for that weight. Lighter loads also sold up to 20.25 per cwt. Chicago averages topped other Midwestern markets. Free bus transportation from the Yards to the city is mentioned.
Dorothy Anne Brophy daughter of Riverside residents and Edward R. Burke of Davenport married at St Marys church Riverside this morning. Rev Thomas L Wolfe officiated with music by St Marys high school choir. They will reside in Davenport after a short trip.
Forty two eighth grade students attended a Friday evening dance at the junior high from 7 30 to 10 p m. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Ken Peters and Mr and Mrs Wayne Marston Co chairmen were Bruce Campbell and Mary Lou Marston Rita Ahrens selected the records and the committees handled hospitality refreshments ticket sales and finance Music came from a juke box.
Mrs. Fred Minden was honored at a post-nuptial shower on Thursday at 8 o clock in the Glen Cuddeback home. Co hosts were Mrs. Cuddeback and Elea nor Swift. Guests made a scrapbook and opened gifts by numbers found in balloons with a pink and white theme. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and several named guests.
Mrs Elmer Hunkler of Eureka Illinois died after severe burns from an accident. Her sister is Mrs Clarence Boshart of Washington and she was formerly Ella Rapp. The death occurred Wednesday evening and she had lived here for some time. Memorial day visitors include Mr and Mrs Harold Briley and children from St Louis and Mrs Briley's mother Mrs R S Vandiver of Florence Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart hosted a Friday dinner at the Richard Stewart home honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williams of Los Angeles. A great aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Lowrey of Red Oak, attended along with out of town guests Carson Scott of Galena Illinois and David Scott and Barbara Ann of Springfield Missouri. Seventeen attended as Pat and Lynda Stewart played piano and the hosts gave a gift to the Williams.
West Chester Pythian Sisters met at the K P hall and voted $5 to the Cancer fund. A card shower was planned for Mrs Ida Hough injured in a fall. A card party was announced for June 38 with committees listed.
Mary Jo Kleese visited the Jolly Jokers 4-H club meeting held Thursday at Patty Sheetz home. Ten members and leader Mrs. Melvin Booth attended. Janet Augustine, the president, led the session. Bonnie Brinning was elected camp delegate. Martha Sitevens and Barbara Sitevens will entertain the club on June 9.
Superintendent CBE Dar nielle is re-elected to lead Brighton schools for the coming year. L At McAfee returns as principal. New hires include Mrs Kenton Mangrid, Iowa University graduate, as commercial and English teacher. Re-elected high school staff include Mrs McAfee Thomas English and Mrs Susan Showal ter. Elementary staff re-elected are Ronnie Cassady Pearl Lamin sky Rosalie Lamansky and Mrs Cloyee Robertson. New elementary teacher is Mrs Leona Clarke.
Community events list a Sunday deadline for notices by 10 a m. D A V memorial services at Christian church 10 30 a m Tuesday YWCA mixers 7 30 p m VW room activities Pythian Sisters Legion auxiliary tea at 2 30 p m Legion hall Wednesday CBS initiation at Masonic Temple Sunshine club 2 06 p m Linger Longer postponement Will meet with Mrs Will Shalla Ardelz Santha No 27 8 00 p m K P hall Presbyterian Prayer at 9 30 a m and ladies golf breakfast 8 30 a m Country club reservations by Monday evening with several hosts.
The notices list Harry Ramseyer and daughter Gwendolyn marking May 28 birthdays along with Irene Coffman and several others including Mrs Ros Bauer Edward Sorrell La Vonna May Birdsell Gail Shillig Loval Banks Mrs Herbert Campbell Mae Sojka. Other names include Jackie Lee Huber Joan Ethel Russell Michael John Putman and Mrs Wayne Tegstreet with May 28 as a birthday. Additional May 9 birthdays noted for Dale Robertson Patrick Henry Waunita Kauffman Karen Shalla and others.
Sixteen members attended the Friday luncheon of the Baptist Missionary Society at 12 45 in the home of Mrs Richard Weeks. Co hosts were Mrs Werner Lowry and Mrs Homer Lowry. Mrs Elsie Moore led devotions and a playlet Bread Upon the Waters was presented by Mrs Oscar Burham with help from Fannie Gilbert and others. Twenty two calls were reported and the meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs E H Messer.
The Red Horsers club held a weiner roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Edwards Friday evening with sixteen members and five children present Harold Brock presided over a short business meeting. Cards and visiting followed. The next meeting is a picnic at Sunset Park on June 24. Ida Cavender returned from visiting relatives in Ottumwa Osceola and Des Moines. Mrs Edgar Wyse of Brighton visited Washington today.
Mrs Hubert Redlinger hosted St Marys circle meeting at her home with 18 members and Rev H J Corcoran in attendance. Mrs Leslie Payne led a brief session followed by social visiting and refreshments provided by Mrs Redlinger with co hosts Mrs Ralph Peiffer and Mrs Wilbur Richards. The June committee includes Mrs Leo Sueppel Mrs Lyle Schulty and Louise Ryan.
Mrs Earl Long reported at the West Chester Woman's Relief corps meeting at K P hall that 180 pounds of magazines were sent to the Marshalltown Soldiers home. 22 members attended as Mrs Ledter Laubach presided and a past president pin was given to Mrs Frank Kleese. Plans for the department convention were made and ritual work practiced. A future practice and a food basket fund drive were announced to aid the corps.
Dr W T MeIntyre manager of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington will speak Sunday morning at Ainsworth United Presbyterian church on The Three Freedoms. He will fill the pulpit in Dr William E Littlewood’s absence as they observe their 54th wedding anniversary.
Catherine Joan Michels daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore A Michels is engaged to Desmond Ford Johnson Jr son of Desmond F Johnson of Baton Rouge Louisiana and Mrs Robin D McNeice of Short Hills New Jersey The couple plans a wedding next June both hold notable educations and careers with Catherine a Mount Auburn Hospital dietitian and Desmond a Harvard student and former Army Air Corps member.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey entertained 16 guests at a 730 oclock dinner at the Pines Friday evening The host couple then hosted guests at their home for further social time and conversation.
Invitations have been sent in Washington and West Chester for the wedding of Appie Mae Rigenhagen and Reginald E. Gillatt both residents of Los Angeles. Miss Rigenhagen is the daughter of A. L. Rigenhagen and wife of Star Idaho former Washington residents. Memorial day plans include a Grinnell visit by H. E. Williams and Mrs Williams to see her parents Art Van Zanty.
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