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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
7
Mechanical work opportunities offered by Utilities Institute registrar at 2525 Sheffield Chicago 14 19338. The notice invites both veterans and civilians to learn repair and installation skills with a spare time training plan.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lauderdale of Conesville marked their golden wedding anniversary with a family party. All eight children and most grandchildren attended, along with four of the eight great grandchildren. A cooperative lunch followed by photos and an airplane ride piloted by Francis Lauderdale of Washington capped the celebration.
The Davis family expresses deep gratitude for the many kind and sympathetic acts at their recent bereavement.
Mrs Henry Sheets and Mrs Forest Lance co hosted a Luncheon yesterday for 12 members of the Linger Longer club at the Sheets home. Tables featured antique candles fall fruit centerpieces and asters in the living room. Mrs Clyde Dawson president led a business meeting followed by entertainment by Mrs Dawson and Mrs Art Dawson. November meeting planned with Mrs Harold Humston.
Y's Men hosted the Ys Menettes at a dinner in the community room of the Y. After dinner, Mrs. Rodney Kephart, graphoanalyst, explained and demonstrated handwriting analysis. The club and guests then attended a reception for Artemas Brown, the YMCA secretary, and his family.
The Sunshine Community club gathered yesterday afternoon with 14 members present. Guests included Mrs Dale Darbyshire and Mrs Howard Witting. President Mrs Charles Cannon led the session. A wiener roast for families was set for Friday evening October 10 at the Lyle Wilcox home. Mrs John McConahay spoke on African violets and a Canada trip, with Mrs Burdete Stover in charge of entertainment. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her sisters and the two guests helped.
World wide telephone overseas radio telephone service speeds up postwar recovery. More than 60 countries and territories are now within reach of telephones in the United States.
The Lauderdale family honored their grandparents with a first ride for guests of honor. The Lauderdale children include Allen of Brighton, Mrs. Robert Conaway, Hollis and Vermutt Lauderdale, Mrs. George Nichols of Conesville, Mrs. Inez Keeler of Muscatine, and Mrs. Syril Whitaker Jr. of Libertyville.
Chicago markets show hogs 6,000 head with buyers active and higher by 25 to 50 cents though trading slows at day end. Cattle 4,500 with steadier to firmer tone. top steer price about 36 cents per pound on 1,271 lb cattle, cows and calves mixed. Produce and poultry unsettled. grain table lists wheat, corn, oats and soybeans with various open, high, low and close figures.
Mrs. Elmer Mason hosted the Braden club yesterday afternoon with 11 members and three guests including Mrs. David Henry Davis Mrs. Samuel Wittmer and Mrs. Mina Paulsgrove. President Mrs. John Martin led roll call and a recently read article was discussed. refreshments with Halloween seasonal fare were served by the hostess and her daughter Margaret assisted by Mrs. Claude McCoy. The November gathering will be with Mrs. McCoy.
Mrs J A Waters and Mrs Ray Miller hosted a post nuptial shower for Mrs Ed Miller formerly Geraldine Gage at Waters home Tuesday evening. Guests created a bride’s book using magazine clippings to depict the honoree’s life. Fifteen guests attended and seasonal refreshments followed after gifts were opened assisted by Pauline Miller and Mrs Robert Birney.
Iowa National Guard officers at Camp Dodge were overlooked for a week of training pay while 1,143 enlisted men received their salaries promptly. The error affects 219 officers, with total potential payout around 43,758 dollars for the five day camp.
Perey and Fred Skubal and Jim Jones head to Nebraska to seek feeder cattle. Frank Skubal of Lone Tree covers Perey’s chores. Community members attend a miscellaneous shower for Shirley Conry and visit and share gifts at the bride to be’s event. Funeral of Warren Norton noted with sympathy offered to his family.
The committee planning the fortnightly club's anniversary dinner met Tuesday evening with Mrs. H. A. Beenbdlossom, committee chairman. The dinner will be Tuesday evening, Nov. 4, at the Methodist church. Tickets are $1.25 and will be sold at the October.
Mrs William Sitler Gamma Psi chapter president led a meeting with Mrs Don Boyer yesterday afternoon. Mrs Duane Griggs organized the program presenting an entertaining book review of Mrs Mike by Benedict and Nancy Freedman and a talk Manners in Business from Mae Gibbon. A general discussion followed and refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway hosted the Rosemary club and their husbands in Galloway Tuesday evening. Bridge was played at eight tables with Mrs George Horn winning the traveling prize. High scores for men and women went to Raymond Bell and Mrs Donald Brown, while Harry Drake and Mrs C C Rothlisberger had the low scores. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rex Crandall, Mr and Mrs William Glassburmer, Mr and Mrs Grover Letts, Marie Davis. Mrs Galloway, aided by son Dave, daughter Phyllis, and Miss Davis, hosted.
In Washington County Iowa an instrument purporting to be the last will of Anna I Enslin deceased dated January 6 1941 has been filed The hearing to prove the will is set for October 8 1947 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House The clerk R R Noonan orders all interested parties to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the last will and testament of the deceased
The anniversary committee asks club women to bring old candles to October department meetings or leave them at the Y M C A by Oct 19. Melting the candles will support a surprise project, and members are urged to participate.
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