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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1951

Page

2

Handcraft Ill Section Holds Cooperative Dinner

Handcraft department III of Fortnightly met at the Nurses' home Monday at 6:30 for a cooperative dinner. Twenty eight members and one guest Mae Davis attended. business met briefed by Mrs. Kenneth Peters. Miss Davis spoke on the state federation convention in Sioux City.

Esther Squire C. L. Kilgore William McGinnis Kenneth Ornduff Luculla Patton Agnes Wheelan Mae Davis Kenneth Peters Paul Horak Albert Lay Miss Davis Federated Women’s Clubs Sioux City C. A. Pratt Florida

Mrs Walter Longer Heads De Molay Mothers Circle

Mrs Walter Longer was named president of the De Molay Mothers circle for six months at a Monday night meeting in the Masonic temple. Elected with her were Mrs Harlan O Loughlin as vice president Mrs Homer Godwin secretary and Mrs Howard Benn treasurer.

Walter Longer de Molay Mothers’ Circle Masonic Temple de Molay Lester Laubach Carl Peterson Homer Brinning Merle Sheetz

Richardson Edwards Wed In Salem Presbyterian Church

Announcement of the marriage of Helen Richardson and William Edwards in Salem Presbyterian Church near Columbus City. Rev. Thomas Nelson officiated the double ring ceremony at 2:30 p m on May 20. The couple, graduates of Wyman and Cotter high schools in 1950, will live on a farm northwest of Cotter.

Columbus' Junction Helen Richardson Robert Richardson Wyman William Edwards Evan Edwards Cotter Salem Presbyterian Church Columbus City Thomas Nelson Wyman School Cotter High School

Fortnightly Mrs McAvoy Calls for Next Year Programs

Mrs Marion McAvoy chairwoman of the Fortnightly club yearbook committee issued a call to all department program chairmen for their completed programs for next year. She asks that the schedules be brought to the Library on June 1 between four and five o clock for collection.

Marion McAvoy

Social Calendar Notes Changes and Club Meetings

Wednesday no Methodist choir rehearsal. Thursday Just Us club at 2 p.m. and Pinochle at Temple. Pansy Hill and Fleur De Lis clubs meet, with luncheon and reminders to notify hostesses. Heights Social club at 2 p.m. Odd Fellow Family social at 8 p.m. Fortnightly programs due at Library. Rebekah lodge initiation at 8 p.m. June breakfast at U P church dining room. Presbyterian Women meet 2 p.m. at church. Christian Women clean-up day with sack lunch.

Just Us Club Cy Bush Rlub Rebekah Lodge Ladies of U. P. Church General Meeting Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church

Ainsworth Alumni Banquet Honors Past Classes

Ainsworth high school held its 21st alumni banquet at the Methodist church with 129 attendees including past graduates from multiple classes. Daryl Pearson announced the election results naming Burke McCreedy as next president and George Colthurst as vice president, with Mary Jo Tobin delivering the 1951 class response.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High School Methodist Church WSCS Daryl Pearson Burke McCreedy Geroge Colthurst Virgil Hering Pearson Mary Jo Tobin Leonard Trotter George Warnock Stella Gardner Clarence Richards Bill Trotter Lee Norris Lillian Simpson Bill McConnell Kenneth McConnell John Walker Scott Orris George Colthurst Bill Kenneth George Burke Mrs. Trotter Miss Simpson Johnnie Walker

Kensington Club Reflects on Memorial Customs

The Kensington club met at Mrs. Hilda Olds home for an afternoon of Decoration Day memories. Members recalled past cemetery services, schoolhouse gatherings, and processions to the cemetery amid dust and rain. Grace Stone led the meeting, and Mrs. Glen Miller was welcomed as a new member before social time and needlework.

Grace Stone Glen Miller

Church Board To Meet June 4 At Ainsworth

Ainsworth Methodist Church official board meets Monday June 4 at 8 o clock. Meeting includes stewards and trustees. John Elliott named chairman of the board of trustees. Lee Sands serves as secretary. Jess Tomlinson chairs the board of stewards. Robert Miksch is secretary.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Methodist Church John Elliott Lee Sands Jess Tomlinson Robert Miksch

Forty fall in failed auction sale basement collapse

An auction ends with the gavel and a doomed sale as the floor collapses beneath forty unfortunates from the Midwest. The incident follows prior sales of hospital and health policies, with a push to discuss coverage before similar collapses.

Midwest

Orville Meek Surprise Birthday Dinner Attended by 63

Mrs. Orville Meek organized a surprise birthday dinner for her husband with 63 attendees. Out of town guests included the Meek families from Thornburg Cedar Rapids Keswick and Washington plus the Droll Wulfe and McFarland families and others.

Orville Ainsworth Orville Meek Bill Meeks Thornburg Buell Meeks Cedar Rapids Bob Meeks Keswick Everette Meeks Leon Meeks Julius Wolfe Washington Elmer Wulfe Brighton William, Irwin C. J. Wulfe Jess Meek Haskins Joan McFarland Charles Droll Don Droll Marvin Marilyn Droll

Ainsworth Locals Share News From Des Moines and Beyond

Ainsworth residents Hazel Hunt returns from Des Moines to home Sunday. Lee Hunt plans to lead Des Moines men on a Canada fishing trip. Visitors at Clifford Thompson home include Mrs. Douglas Leonard and Harold Booth family. A daughter born May 27 to Ben and Mil dred Rummel. Memorial day plans noted for Leonard and G. F. Trotter households. Local social rounds include alumni banquets and recitals in Sterling and Washington events.

Hazel Hunt Des Moines Lee Hunt Lee Canada Clifford Thompson Douglas Leonard Summerville N. J Harold Booth Connie Afton C. B. Reed Washington Ben Rummel Hanover Ill Neal Sands Arlington Martha Erickson Viola Ill Maud Sands Gail Fry Buckeye, Ariz Sands Arizona Leonard Trotter Cincinnati Ohio G. F

Will and Testament of Iris Durst Probate Notice

State of Iowa Washington County No 961 to all whom it may concern notice is given that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Iris Durst deceased dated November 30 1948 has been filed opened and read a hearing is fixed for June 4 1951 at 9 00 oclock AM in the Washington Iowa courthouse before the district court or clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament clerk of the district court R R Noonan seals

Towa Washington County Iris Durst Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan Seai

Bridge Club Meets At Home of Mrs Thompson

Ainsworth Tuesday bridge club met at Mrs Clifford Thompsons home Tuesday afternoon. Guest was Mrs Glen Miller. Travel prize went to Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn, high score to Mrs G F Trotter, low to Mrs Orie OConner. Luncheon assisted by Mrs Blankenhorn. Next meeting with Mrs Clarence Richards.

Ainsworth — Theuesday Bridge Club Clifford Thompson Glen Miller Floyd Blankenhorn G. F. Trotter Orie O'Connor Low Blankenhorn Clarence Richards

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents

Local birthday greetings accompany several residents and families. Mrs. Ira Gastman Mrs. K A Mathers Dale Robertson Merritt McDaniel receive well wishes. Karen Kay Shalla turns ten and Sarah Ellen Jones turns seven. Also honored are Mrs. Leonard Pohren Dr P L Etter Charles Denison Billie Wilson and Ira Hough of West Chester.

Ira Gastman K. A. Mathers Dale Robertson Merritt McDaniel Karen Kay Shalla A. L. Shalla Sarah Ellen Jones Harry Jones Leonard Pohren P. L. Etter Charles Denison Billie Wilson Ira Hough West Chester

Stuffed Arm Lamb Chops with Apricot Prune Bread Filling

Prepare lamb chops by sandwiching apricot prune or minted bread stuffing between two chops. Bake in a slow oven for 15 minutes to 1 hour until cooked through. The result is a tender filled chop with fruity aromatic stuffing.

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Hearing Aid

Peoria inventor H A Lyons, himself hard of hearing, claims a compact secret hearing aid that makes voices radio and clock ticking sound natural. He invites inquiries to 4000 South Washington Street Peoria Illinois for full information.

H. A. Lyons Peoria Illinois Lyons South Washington Street

Local residents travel and visit in Des Moines and beyond

Mrs Dora Steck and Mrs Stella Latchem returned from Des Moines after a week away. H C Finney attended General Assembly sessions in Des Moines. The Gibsons of Des Moines visited Dr and Mrs Fred Reid. Ray Gidley and wife returned from a two week Wyoming vacation. Memorial day visits and family gatherings occur across local households as relatives travel for events and hospital stays.

Dora Steck Stella Latchem Des Moines H. C. Finney General Assembly United Presbyterian Church George Gibson Fred Reid Ray Gidley Wyoming P. H. Frank Waterloo Wilbur Miller Inlaw Earl Simmering B. F. Bostwick Jr Rochester Minn Colonial Hospital University Hospital Iowa City Bostwick J. M. Finn Harvey Davis Della Humphreys Winfield Calvin Humphreys Marcella Wenger Presbyterian Church Maude Koehler Chillicothe Clarence Mammen Freide Young Vickie Montezuma Dickie Meeks Everette Meeks Dick Beenblossom Robert McFarland George Simpson Burlington

Social events in Crawfordsville clubs and parishes

Mrs. Merle Twinam hosted a Wednesday Study club with Mrs. Orrin Harrell leading a discussion on The Door to Nutritious Living and showing cookbooks. Chapter L TTT and guests met in Swedesburg parish hall with a flower theme and a hostess committee. Methodist Children’s Group at the Crawfordsville church basement opened with hymns and reviewed Vacation Bible School lessons.

Merle Twinam Orrin Harrell Chapter L TTT Swedesburyg Phillip Crawford Vincent Lindeen Blaine DeYarman John White Methodist Christian Service Crawfordsville Methodist Church Cleo Fletcher Raymond Robertson

Hospital Admissions Briefs Include Several Patients

At the hospital Monday evening Janet August ine Washington surgical today Margaret Ann Pratt Washington medical Tonsillectomies today Leon Bash Wellman Julia Carolyn Kallous Washington Nancy Conley Washington

Janet Augustine Washington Surgical Margaret Ann Pratt Leon Bash Wellman Julia Carolyn Kallous Nancy Conley

Uriah L Miller Dies Resident of Kalona

Uriah L Miller 64 died Monday at University hospital Iowa City after a short illness. He lived northwest of Kalona and was born in 1886 in Johnson County. Funeral at Lower Deer Creek Mennonite church with Rev Swartzendruber and Rev Fisher. Body at Yoder funeral home. Survivors include two brothers Anne of Lone Tree and three sisters.

Kalona Uriah L. Miller University Hospital Iowa City Johnson County Lower Deer Creek Minorite Church John Y. Swartzendruber D. J. Fisher Yoder Mr. Miller John B Catherine Yoder Miller Broth A. Miller Colorado Springs Colo Anne Lone Tree Ds. D. Miller Sr D. D. Miller Jr Wellman Menno Swartz Limon Thers

Franks Featured In A Plentiful Party Menu

The article lists franks in multiple dishes including sliced franks with spaghetti and a casserole of franks and green beans with grated cheese and Worcestershire.

Frankfurter

Professional directory snippet listing contacts

W. Livingston, Robert Day attorneys with office at 204 W Main. Wendell L. Shaffer dentist with phone 556, located across street youth from Hotel Washington. Contact numbers 147 or 964.

W. Livingston Robert Day W. Main Wendell L. Shaffer Hotel Washington

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