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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1948
Page
2
Mr and Mrs W J Shannon and their daughter Barbara visited the Everette Jarvis home in Mt Pleasant yesterday. They met seven year old Mike Jarvis who was recently adopted by the Jarvis family.
The Jenns marked 40 years of marriage with a Riverside family gathering at their home. They wed November 25, 1908, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cedar Valley. Six children and families joined the celebration, including Mellecker, Rotenburger, Leo Jenn and others from Iowa City Wichita and Riverside.
Winifred Meyer of Keota shopped locally Saturday. I Rothschild leaves for Kansas City then Texas and on to Hawaii. Jeannette Pickens returns to Iowa City to teach after holidays with parents and at Cleo Trier home. Clarice Buck visits Wilton Junction before returning home. The Pickens drive to Peoria to visit family. Willard Campbell travels from Des Moines to join family returning home. Dr. and Mrs. Moriarty of Davenport visit W. P. Moriarty home. Davenport house sold for Kentucky move. Floyd Eldridge and sons visit then return to Evanston Illinois. sisters Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Eldridge reside locally.
Ducks possess highly developed vision with near and far focus. Their eyes enable sharp distance and close up perception, giving them a telescopic like ability to adjust focus for hunting and navigation.
Paul Goodwin, who leaves for the Army Wednesday, was honored at a family dinner Sunday at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodwin. A noon roast chicken dinner followed by visiting and photos, with a Christmas exchange drawn, completed the afternoon. Attendees included Delmar Lendit and Mildred Ann of Tipton, Clifford Goodwin and Jimmy Dean, Clarence Goodwin Jr., Charles and Marianne, Ned Archer and Bobby, Darlene Goodwin, and afternoon callers Beulah Browning and David, Maude Stewart, Lloyd Goodwin and Harold.
Carol Brewer, a Sudan missionary, spoke to 26 members of the Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Saturday at 2 PM. She described her work and illustrated with Sudanese clothing and cooking utensils. Mrs. George Kerr led Thanksgiving devotions, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Neill Trotman and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart.
Old shoulder pads are repurposed to keep sweater shoulders straight. Fasten the pads to rack ends where the garments are hung.
Maj. Gen. Bryant E. Moore, currently chief of the Army public information division, is appointed to succeed Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor as superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.
Dutchettes 4-H Club members gathered November 18 with Marlene Mayer as hostess. Roll call asked for favorite sport and Virginia Griggs demonstrated mitered corners. Next meeting planned with Vivian Luers Dee as host. Burtwin Day celebrated his 15th birthday at a family dinner in Brighton. Guests included relatives from Washington Iowa City Ainsworth and local Day family members.
Mr and Mrs Harold Jarvis hosted a pheasant dinner Friday evening inviting Mr and Mrs John Jarvis and Mr and Mrs Carl Jarvis with three sons as guests. The event highlighted the Jarvis family gathering in a forenoon to celebrate autumn game.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Marston were entertained Sunday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Clive Gray.
Sgt Williams and Mrs Williams formerly of Ft. Lewis Wash spent the weekend in Washington with army friends they served overseas with. Hosts Mr and Mrs Marsh Atkinson entertained the group including Bernard Weiss Raymond Glasgow Roy Fields Charles Plecker Harold Wolf and Wilbur Wright. Williams will be transferred to Chicago to instruct for the National Guard.
A description notes male participation in birth traditions in the Philippines and Japan where the father is said to lie in bed and simulate labor during the childbirth process.
Joan Morgan and Daryl Dunbar wed at 2 p.m. Sunday in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist church parsonage. The couple will reside in Brighton where Dunbar is employed. The bride wore royal blue crepe with silver sequin trim. corsage red roses.
Eloise V Sheetz of Oakland and J Don ald Hazen son of Loren V Hazen wed Saturday night at the United Presbyterian parsonage in a double ring ceremony performed by Dr George Kerr. The bride wore grey crepe with gold trim and red rose corsage. A dinner followed at the Pines. They will reside at 420 E Van Buren. Out of town guests included Mrs Viola Ayers and Beck y of McAllen Texas.
The top artificial lures for pike are those that dive at least a foot under water. Surface lures rarely produce catches for pike.
Officials urge checking current stock of canned foods and planning usage before new batches arrive. Emphasis on keeping supplies within one year to ensure freshness and safety.
Cathy Krewatch of Delmont attends the Farmerettes 4-H girls meeting hosted at Wan da Stout’s home. The group discussed color in the home, practiced a folk dance, and heard about the club’s plans and a trip to Chicago. A Christmas exchange is planned for the December 27 dinner.
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