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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1950

Page

4

Reverend Kinnavey Speaks at CDA Mother Daughter Dinner

Rev. R. J. Kinnavey, Catholic Daughter of America chaplain, spoke on The Shrines in the Home at the CDA mother daughter potluck supper in St. James Social Hall. Sixty four members and daughters attended. event featured autumn decor, corsages, solos by Mrs. Francis Mangold, and a 30 year CDA report.

R. J. Kinnavey CDA St. James Social Hall St. James Father Kinnagey Paul Horak Catherine Swift Court McDermott Francis Mangold Richmondt Irving Berlin Leonard Marie A. J. Ryan Lloyd Marek Miss Swift Mangold Gloria Keyser Margaret Keyser Monica McCarthy Bernard McCarthy al Ledger Horak Frank Casey Felix Dougall Bob Birney Hubert Redlinger F. Adrian John Wheelan Charles Ragan Swift Joseph Hines Harry Sowden

Community Circle and Club Schedules for Thursday

A busy Thursday lists Methodist WSCS Circle meetings at 8:00 p.m. in church parlors and other groups meeting at 7:00 p.m. for a potluck program at St James hall. Various circles and clubs gather in churches and Masonic Temple with transportation, refreshments, and charity work planned.

Methodist Wscs Masonic Temple Knights of Columbus and Families St. James Hall Christian Women's Fellowship of Christian Church Group IV Ed Chahal Washington District

Families First shown to 100 at Lincoln PTA meeting

About 100 members of the Lincoln PTA attended a screening of Families First at the school on Wednesday evening. John Lee led a post film discussion on four child needs: security affection new experiences and recognition.

Lincoln Pta John Lee Harold Jarvis Keith Vetter Marion Snodgrass Tom Duncan Phyllis Willey Leland White Herb Osincup Paul Thayer Joe Easter Fred Bell Max Lee Harold Thomassen Ray Anderson Don Boyer Robert Speed Lyle Brinton Dale Booth

White Way Club Hosts Annual Wiener Roast

The White Way club held its annual wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Evans on Tuesday evening. A cooperative supper was served and guests spent the evening socializing.

White Way Club George Evans

Busy Bees Roast and Officers Elected

The Busy Bees 4 H club met with Doris and Dorothy Guy for a wiener roast on Tuesday evening. A business meeting followed with Melva Schnicker elected president, Doris Guy vice president, Shirley Potratz secretary-treasurer, Wynne Potratz reporter, and Wanda Guy historian. Inez and Shirley Hesseltine joined, totaling 12 members. Wanda and Jo Ellen Guy will host the next meeting.

Busy Bees Doris Dorothy Guy Melva Schnicker Doris Guy Shirley Potratz Wynne Potratz Wanda Guy Inez Shirley Hesseltine Wanda Jo- Ellen Guy

Mrs Palmer Babcock Guest at Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Palmer Babcock attended a Good Will club session held at Mrs George Foster's home on Wednesday afternoon. Eleven members shared what they enjoyed most at the fair, with Mrs Fred Neu hart presiding and plans made for a 6 30 p m potluck on Oct 21 at Art Ruegsegger home. Mrs Babcock helped serve refreshments and Mrs Ernest Garrett was named hostess for the next meeting.

Babcock Foster Ernest Garrett

Mrs Ralph Schoonover Honored at Shower on Anniversary

Mrs. Ralph Schoonover was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Norman Schoonover. Co-hostess was Charlotte Earle. Baby-themed games awarded prizes to Mrs. William Reif Mrs. Lloyd Duensing and Mrs. Robert Custer. Gifts centered on a large stork. Tea refreshments featured candelabra and baby shoe cakes.

Ralph Schoonover Norman Schoonover Charlotte Earle William Reif Lloyd Duensing Robert Custer

Cooperative Supper Honors John Owens

Mr. and Mrs. John Owen marked their 10th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a cooperative supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Day. Seventeen guests enjoyed dinner, a canned goods basket gift, and bridge at four tables with high prizes won by Mr. and Mrs. Edger Steeg. Travel prize went to Melvin Hill with out of town guests Roy Minnis of Iowa City and Robert Buck of Ainsworth attending.

John Owen Robert Day

Methodist WSCS Bazaar Plans Noted For November

The WSCS executive board at the church announced a Methodist bazaar for November 30. Chairwoman Mrs. T A Flenner urged circle leaders to begin projects Friday. The event theme centers on Christmas gift ideas with food booths and varied crafts. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. W L Gates.

Executive Board T. A. Flenner W. L. Gates

Holden Engagement for Lila Holden to Stewart Shotwell

Mr and Mrs Glenn Holden of Richmond Virginia announce the engagement of their daughter Lila Harriet Holden to Stewart Lee Shotwell son of Mr and Mrs C I Shotwell of Fads Church Virginia The wedding is set for Highland Park Christian Church in Richmond on November 25 Miss Holden is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia school of nursing Mr Shotwell attended Randolph Macon College and is enrolled at Richmond Professional Institute

Glenn Holden Richmond Virginia Washington Lila Harriet Stewart Lee Shotwell C. I. Shotwell Fads Church Highland Park Christian Church Miss Holden Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing Shotwell Randolph Macon College Ashland Richmond Professional Institute

Battersons announce engagement of Margaret Dougall to Wayne Sweet

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Batterson reveal the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Margaret Mary Dougall to Wayne Joseph Sweet. The couple plans to wed in November.

Albert Batterson Margaret Mary Dougall Wayne Joseph Sweet

Sixty Y-Teeners At Open House Tuesday

Sixty Y-Teens attended the YWCA open house after school Tuesday. Mrs. Paul Shearer spoke as YWCA president and Eva Blattner presided. Girls brought candy bars for an overseas Christmas project. Y-Teen officers and committee chairmen were recognized. LaVonne Edwards named candidate for vice president of the southeast area conference.

YWCA Paul Shearer Eva Blattner Sylvia Wilson Ben Bruns LaVonne Edwards Burlington

Circle Meeting Hosted by Carol and Lucille Forgey

Carol and Lucille Forgey hosted the Ann Judson circle of the Baptist church at their home Tuesday evening. Devotion leader Mrs. Keith Williams spoke on The Importance of the Church in the Community. Mrs. Paul Thayer led a round table on Toward a Christian Community and sang a solo. Six guests attended.

Carol Lucille Forgey Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist Church Keith Williams Paul Thayer Thayer John Little Cora Hopping Clara Faulkner

American Home Sec Meets With Mrs Shaw

American Home section 1 met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Alvin Shaw northeast of the city. Devotions led by Mrs Waller Bauer used Luke 10 27. The program on Sharing our Hospitality was led by Mrs L P Truxan. Twenty three members and three guests attended Mrs James Brooks Grace Shaw and Mrs Nellie Niemantis were present. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mabel Gray Mrs Steve Stewart and Mrs Niemantis.

Alvin Shaw Waller Bauer L. P. Truxan James Brooks Grace Shaw Nellie Niemantis

Public Affairs 1 Luncheon in Fortnightly Group

Fortnightly Public Affairs 1 members met at Winga’s cafe with Mrs. Ernest Lemmon and Mrs. Boyd Berdo hosting. After lunch they visited Mrs. Lemmon’s home where Mrs. Hesselschwerdt and Mrs. Kneer presented a program on Reorganization of Government Hoover Commission Discussion.

Winga’s Ernest Lemmon Boyd Berdo Lemmon E. J. Hesselschwerdt T. V. Kneer Hoover Commission Hesselschwerdt Kneer Commission

Mrs Amelia Cook Honored with Multiple Parties in Perrysburg

Mrs Amelia Cook of Perrysburg Ohio was hosted by Dr and Mrs Fred Reid as a house guest for a week and given several parties. Attendees included Mrs Lena Tripp Howard McCleery Dora Steck Stella Lathem and Mrs Joe McElhinney Jr among others. Activities ranged from luncheons at Winga’s cafe and Amana colonies to dinners in Iowa City and a Fairfield Elks club family night. Mrs Cook and Mrs Reid are PSBWHP Shrine members and Mrs Reid drove her to Town City for a plane departure yesterday.

Amelia Cook Perrysburg Ohio Fred Reid Lena Tripp Winga Jeannette McElhinney Iowa City Cook Reids Howard MccCleery Dora Steck Stella Latehem George Tripp Joe McElhinney Jr Latchem Steck Amana Mrs. McCleery Mrs. Cook Mrs. Reid Elks Club Fairfield Reid Town City Frank Bailey J. L. Howard Mr. Howard John Holmes Chris Hartley Howard Fred Orris Kyle Orris Ora Marlatt Paul D. Howell Orris Dell Farrier Patty Mike Salem Little River Bonaparte Levi Blanchard Des Moines Doris Doris Ewald Clay Blanchard John Richards Walter Jarrards Joe Rich Wayne Berkshire Janet Joan Richard Lease Gary Howard Kratter John Mitchell Herbert Rich and Son Stanley Swartzendruber Harold Miller Pella Marilyn Central College Walter Rich The Amos

Janet Fletcher Birthday Dinner Highlight Home Celebrations

A Crawfordsville area note reports Janet Fletcher was feted at a Friday chicken dinner at the Frank Fletcher home with family and guests including Del Farrier, Patty and Mike, and Marjorie Raymond. The item also lists numerous other local visits and gatherings across the weekend.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Janet Fletcher Frank Fletcher del Farrier Patty Mike Marjorie Raymond Jack Howard Arlene Huber Ray Rathmell Nichols C. Rathmell Tra Rathmell Washington Martha Winscott Springfield Stanley Beck Ottumwa Beck Iowa City John McNeil Pearl McNeil Edna Rodgers Old Granville Love Home Johnny Cowgill Spokane Wash Emery

Cedar used by Chinook for many crafts and tools

The Chinook people used Western red cedar for numerous purposes including canoes, fishnets, women's clothing, totem poles, and incense. The historical note emphasizes cedar as a vital material from the region’s past.

Hormone Tests Aim to Halt Broodiness and Trigger Lactation

Successful tests use sex hormones to interrupt broodiness in hens and to start lactation in heifers and cows, signaling potential dairy and poultry breeding applications.

Dollar Bill Green Ink Sparks Counterfeit Concerns

A printing firm introduced a shade named dollar bill green that gained popularity among counterfeiters. The unusual ink led to public worry and prompted authorities to review its use and safeguards.

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