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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1948

Page

3

Wilma Cluff and M Miller Wed in Swedesburg Ceremony

Wilma Cluff daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva G Cluff of Mt Pleasant married Milton Miller son of Mr and Mrs Arthur A Miller of Crawfordsville in a candle light wedding at the Evangelical Lutheran church Swedesburg Rev Carl Benander officiated The bridal party wore matching tones and corsages as a four tier cake reception followed in Panah hall Olds couple planning a short wedding trip and will live on a farm near Olds after returning.

Wilma Clufft Alva G. Cluff Mt. Pleasant Milton Miller Arthur A. Miller Crawfordsville Evangelical Lutheran Church Swedesburg Carl Benander Panah Hall H. B. Bohler Burlington Don Myers Mary McBeth Everett Boal Stanley Mathews Dane Gipple Eugene Baker Wanda Helphrey Olds

Chapter V T T T meets at Mrs Cruise’s for planning events

Members of Chapter V of T T T met with Mrs M J Cruise last night at 8 o'clock. Mrs Melvin Hill was co hostes. Verle Gallagher presided over the business meeting attended by 21 members. Plans were made for a food sale Oct 23 at Sordens. A rummage sale is planned for early in November. It was reported that the chapter had purchased glasses for two needy school children. The chapter pledged $20 to the Community Chest fund. Refreshments were served in the hostesses.

M. J. Cruise Melvin Hill Verle Gallagher Sordens Community Chest Fund

Birthday notices and historic club member salute

R L Badger of the Three Quarter Century club leads today’s birthday list. Other celebrants include Iva Bales Carl Kallaus Ed Shalla Clarance Rathmel and Carl Edward Blatter seven years old. Clyde Dawson Jora Johnson also celebrate October 12 with Bruce Cowden delivering treats. Dean Pohren marks his first birthday.

R. L. Badger Three Quarter Century Club Iva Bales Carl Kallaus Ed Shalla Clarance Rathmel Carl Edward Blatter Clyde Dawson Jora Johnson

West Chester calendar highlights many local club meetings

A dense list of West Chester events shows Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows lodge and numerous circles from various churches and organizations meeting at 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at venues including Masonic Temple and VFW hall. Activities include dinners, lectures, mixers, needlework, and fundraisers with hostesses named and times stated.

West Chester Poe Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall W.S.C.S Lyle Wilson Don Ladie

Book Review Evening By Shannon's Way Doctor Chronology

Twenty one members and guests heard Mrs. Clifford Thorne review Shannon's Way by Cronin. The story centers on a young doctor during World War I’s flu epidemic, prioritizing medical research over personal life. Miss Welch led the meeting and presented the club constitution and bylaws. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

J. C. Carris W. J. Grossheim Clifford Thorne Cronin Miss Welch

Egg shell color has no effect on egg food value

The article asserts shell color does not influence egg quality or nutrition. It notes color is a cosmetic trait with no impact on taste texture or protein content, reinforcing consumer understanding and farm practices.

City P. T. A. Council Meets Last Evening

The city P T A council met at 7:30 in the Public library with 10 members present. Mrs Pau Horak presided as president. They pledged 325 to the Community Chest and discussed plans for the district conference in Oskaloog on Oct 20. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Lunch reservations should be made with Mrs Horak by Saturday. The council hopes many will attend.

P.T.A Pau Horak Oskaloog Horak

Two Dinners Honor Jim Cook's Birthday

Jimmie Cook celebrated his sixth birthday with two family dinners. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs Joe Krotz of Ainsworth hosted a Sunday chicken dinner with John Krotz family Delores and Delbert Krotz and the Cooks. Saturday noon Sam DeLong hosted another party with Jimmie present. A six candle cake topped the feast with attendees including Lottie Schulty, the McChurch family of Moline, and Jimmie's parents.

Jimmie Cook Milford Cook Joe Krotz Ainsworth John Krotz Delores Delbert Krotz Sam DeLong Jimmie Lottie Schulty Mrs. McChurch Moline Ill

Mr and Mrs Larsen Host Community Supper at 6:36

Mr and Mrs Louis Larsen and co hosts welcomed members of the Mr and Mrs Class of the United Presbyterian church to a cooperative supper last night at six thirty six in the Larsen home. Thirty eight persons attended with Halloween decorations and quarter table seating.

Louis Larsen United Presbyteriaan Larsen Francis McConnell Ralph Kleese

Descendants Hold First Bishop Family Reunion

The first reunion of G. W. Bishop descendants was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bishop with about 30 attending a noon pot luck dinner. Fall flowers adorned tables and guests included Glen and Harley Linder of Lodge City Minnesota. Letters came from M. R. Fergeson Powell Fullerton Idaho Falls Idaho Lynn Bishop Atlanta Illinois and Wayne Hethcoote Corning. A second reunion is planned for next August.

G. W. Bishop Harry Bishop Glen Harley Linder Lodge City Minn M. R. Fergeson Powell Fullerton Idaho Falls Idaho Lynn Bishop Atlanta Ill L. G. Nagle Davenport Wayne Hethccote Corning

Honor 2 Birthdays At Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones of Crawfordsville entertained at a 7 00 dinner Sunday evening honoring their son Eddie s birthday It was also the birthday of Ed Custer the father of Mrs Jones The honorees received many ecards and gifts Eddie was thrilled when the Story Lady of WHO wished him a happy birthday on her Saturday morning broadcast Others attending included Mr and Mrs William Allbaugh Bobbie Mr and Mrs John D Jones Mr and Mrs James Custer and Cynthia Jones

Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Eddie Ed Custer Jones William Allbaugh and Bobbie John D. Jones James Custer Cynthia Jones

Rose M. Reid to Attend Ceremonial at Rock Island Shrine

Rose M. Reid invited as guest of honor for Friend's night October 18 and the fall ceremonial October 27 at the Masonic Temple in Rock Island. She is listed as P.S.W.H.P. and will preside over entertainment. A spelling bee was held.

Damascus Shrine No. 10 P.m Spain Masonic Temple Rock Island Rose M. Reid P.S.W.H.P

4 H Roast Launches County Enrollment Drive

About 200 youths, leaders, and parents gathered Monday at the John Knotek farm in Jackson township to kick off the county 4 H enrollment campaign with a wiener roast, bonfire, group songs, films by Leo Sturgeon, and an inspirational talk by Ruth Foster. Lola Ruth Farris was introduced as a surprise feature.

John Knotek Jackson Township Jackson Township Club Joe Knotek Donald Robison Melvin Booth United States Ruth Foster Lola Ruth Farris

New 4-H Uniforms Debut Slated For Girls Clubs

The new greyed blue-green Shan Tung uniform is planned for all 4-H girls by next summer. Enrollment cards were distributed to club leaders and an intensive member campaign runs from now until October 380.

Shantung

Tiger of the Sea Killer Whale Description

A historic account describes a killer whale dubbed the Tiger of the Sea. It is said to fear neither man nor beast and will attack anything that swims. The male fin is a six foot high scimitar shape, resembling a serpent neck.

Sorority Plans Founders Day Dinner For Oct 18

Nu Phi Mu members met with Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed at 7 39 p m. President Lillie Dutweiler presided. Virginia Kane led Charm program with the question How do Small Kindness Add a Greater Charm to One's Character The Founders day dinner was set for Monday Oct 18 at the Kermit Payne home at 6 30 p m with husbands and friends invited A hayride is planned for entertainment.

Nu Phi Mu Sorority Lloyd Turnipseed Lillie Duttweiler Virginia Kane Kermit Payne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilma Cluff M. Miller Marguerite Hultquist Robert Gipple Orval Miller Mrs. Miller Darlene Cluff Kathleen McCormick Miss Cluff Miss McCormick Mr. Miller Floyd Cluff Leland Ison State Bank Cruise Bruce Cowden Gang Dean Pohren Missiccinni River Lopal Spurdeon THE Re Store Prairie Flower Missionary Society Frank Leep Fred Lindenmeyer Alaska Red Horses Club Charles Plecker Department of Public Affairs W. H. Lloyd J. N. Irwin Phil Weldin VFW Hall Rosemary Club Don Brown Little Flower Circle Ray Minick Rebekah Club Robert Reaney O.E.S Grossheim Pom Presbyterian Church Women's Council of Christian Church Dorothy Putman St. Joseph's Circle Eid Heck Harry Schimmelpfennig Methodist Church Roy Fields S. Ave. D Department of Literature William Grassburner A. E. Atchison Mary Welch Feg AE Penney City P. T.A. Council Jim Cook Larsens Jom Duncan Washington Sorority Mrs Klein Community Chest Red Feather Washington Community Chest Campaign
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