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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1949

Page

2

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.

Haskins School Phyllis Hinkle John Thompson James Coon Herald Stout Dale Stout Junior Gray Donald Dennis Frank Thompson Eva Kay Medlin Sylvia Medlin Mary Lou Coon Linda Mae Coon Barbara Yates Mary Gray Judy Gray

Hospital Admissions And Transfers Noted In Brief

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.

Dale Swartz City University Hospital Iowa City Richard Pratt Lucille Swartz Billy Crabb Brighton Harry Sowden Alice Knauss Moline,ll Keith Coffman

Television Comes To Washington First TV reception reported

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.

Washington Larry Foster Foster Foster Radio North Marion Avenue St. Louis

Piano Recital Highlights Edith M Shields Pupils at Sorden Room

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.

Sorden O'Clock Edith M. Shields Roger Booth Jack Carson Bonita Herr Catherine Pratt Linda Dee Stewart Mary Lou Slemmons Shirley Escher Carol Zelinsky Janice Laubach David Stephens Lynda Stewart Luella Rathmel Marjorie Gamon Deidre Miller Suzanne Noonan Peggy Stewart Debby Brenneman Maribelle Zehr Gladys Knupp Joyce Kleese Barbara Stephens Candra Jones Charlotte Berry Dorothy Hunt Martha Stephens Joyce Graf Patricia Berry Betty Kunik Maurine Stephens Frances Miller Mary Jane Stephens Patty Stewart

Vets to Participate In Weekend Memorial and Parade

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.

George Baker Leon Beatty American Legion Christian Church Court House

Ames youth receives Activity I award for debate

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.

Ames William Houseal I. P. Houseal E. 2Nd Washington Iowa State College

Brighton Road Truck Crash Corrects Driver Name

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.

Brighton Roa Frank Miller Harry Turner

Hogs From County Bring High Price at Chicago

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.

Chicago Pearson and Kauffman Washington County Chicago Leon

Riverside Nuptials: Dorothy Brophy Weds Edward Burke

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.

Dorothy Brophy Edward Burke Riverside St. Mary’s Church Dorothy Anne Brophy Leo Brophy Edward R. Burke Davenport Raymond J. Burke Riceville Thomas L. Wolfe St. Mary's High School Gaines Street Bride St. Mary's High Schol Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Mary Crest College Mercy Hospital Riceville High School St. Ambrose College Victor Animatograph Corporation

Eighth Graders Hold Dance at Junior High

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.

Ken Peters Wayne Marston Bruce Campbell Mary Lou Marston Rita Ahrens Lavonne Edwards Judy Arthur Dan Brindley

Post-Nuptial Shower for Mrs. F. Minden

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.

Fred Minden Glen Cuddeback Mrs. Cuddeback Eleanor Swift Kenneth Cuddeback Robert Swift Thomas Thomas Norman Lechner William Chmelor Clifford Steele Dale Dodds Merle Turnipseed Merle Dickinson Kenneth Patterson Elliott McKinstry Richard Ross Merle Sheetz Warren Marston Barbara Peiffer Roberta Shalla Margaleen Redlinger Mary Johnson Maxine Fulton Justine George Ruth Shaffer

Mrs Elmer Hunkler Dies in Eureka Illinois

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.

Clarence Boshart Washington Elmer Hunkler Eureka Ill Hunkler Ella Rapp Boshart Harold Briley Billie Bobby Fheila St. Louis Briley R. S. Vandiver Florence Ala B. C. Briley

Dinner party honors Los Angeles couple Lewis Williams

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.

John A. Stewart Richard Stewart Lewis Williams Los Angeles Lizzie Lowrey Red Oak Carson Scott Galena Ill David Scott Barbara Ann Springfield Pat Lynda Stewart Williams

Vote Sum to Cancer Fund at WC Meeting

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.

West Chester Ida Hough John Mapel Lester Laubach Charles Spinler L. P. Statler Mapel Harold Miller Ralph Orr Jack Hotle Karl Long Laubach

Jolly Jokers Club Meeting At Patty Sheetz Home

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.

Mary Jo Kleese Jolly Jokers Patty Sheetz Melvin Booth Janet Augustine Bonnie Brinning Barbara Martha Sitevens

Brighton schools names teachers for next year

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.

Brighton Darnielle L. At. McAfee Kenton Mangrid University of Iowa McAfee Thomas English Susan Showalter Ronnie Cassady Pearl Lamansky Rosalie Lamansky Cloyee Robertson Leona Clarke

Calendar Notices and Local Club Meetings Preview

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.

Christian Church YWCA Pythian Sisters American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Legion Hall Ainsworth Cbs Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Pete Koehler Will Shalla Ardelz Santha Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Hugo Lensel E. Coffey Don Paul J. W. Stewart

May 28 Birthday Remembrances and Celebrants

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.

Harry Ramseyer Gwendolyn Irene Coffman Ros Bauer Edward Sorrell la Vonna May Birdsell Gail Jean Shillig Loval Banks Herbert Campbell Mae Sojka Jackie Lee Huber Joan Ethel Russell Brighton Michael John Putman Maurice Putinman Wayne Tegstreet Ira Gastman Leonard Pohren Elsie Waltman Merritt McDaniel P. L. Etter Charles Denison Dale Robertson Patrick Henry Lillian Endicott Joe Lambert Clarence Hotle Waunita Kauffman Sarah Ellen Jones Karen Kay Shalla Frank Schneider

Missionary Society Luncheon Held At Baptist Church

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.

Baptist Missionary Society Richard Weeks Werner Lowry Homer Lowry Elsie Moore Oscar Burham Fannie Gilbert Weeks Moore Rose Gilbert Stella Genkinger

Red Horsers Have Roast at Edwards

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.

Red Horsers Club Raymond Edwards Harold Brock Sunset Park Ida Cavender Ottumwa Osceola Des Moines

St. Marys Circle Meets At Mrs Redlingers Home

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.

Hubert Redlinger H. J. Corcoran St. Mary's Leslie Payne

180 Pounds of Magazines Sent to Home in West Chester

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.

West Chester Earl Long

MeIntyre to Speak at Ainsworth Church on The Three Freedoms

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.

W. T. MeIntyre United Presbyterian Home Washington Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Meiintyre William E. Littlewood

Catherine J Michels Engaged to Marry Desmond Johnson Jr

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.

Theodore A. Michels Catherine Joan Desmond Ford Johnson, Jr Desmond F. Johnson Baton Rouge Robin D. McNeice Short Hills N. J Miss Michels Washington High School St. Katherine's School Davenport Iowa State College Sshe Charity Hospital New Orleans

Baileys Entertain at Dinner at the Pines

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.

the Pines Mrs. Henry Bailey Bailey Home

Rigenhagen Gillatt Wedding Invitations Reported

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.

Washington West Chester Appie Mae Rigenhagen Reginald E. Gillatt Los Angeles Miss Rigenhagen A. L Rigenhagen Star Idaho H. E. Williams Grinnell Williams Art van Zanty

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