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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
2
Pleasant Hill Christian church near Washington announces homecoming on October 19 with Bible school at 10:00, worship at 11:90, basket dinner at 12:30, and an afternoon program at 2:00 featuring Rev. T. C. Polk and Rev. Mr. Frye. The day includes a 111th birthday celebration for the church.
Lee Sueppel marks his 18th anniversary in the filling station business noting he is pleased with the public's acceptance and support. The piece highlights his long tenure and community reception.
The Sueppels, rooted in Riverside, run trucking ventures and sell products while planning continued service in Washington. They built a new Riverside home in 1940 and are longtime city and community members with four children, two of whom have married.
Roy Furman of Oxford appeared before Judge Franch Bech ly in district court and entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He posted a $1,000 bond and his trial is scheduled for the November term.
Chicago public relations firm asserts a national unity ticket of Sen. Robert Taft and Walter Reuther. Taft dismisses the plan. Reuther calls it a plot against him within the UAW. Spokesmen describe the scheme as a publicity move by Addes and Thomas factions.
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 16 Judge Philip B Gilliam national authority on juvenile delinquency prevention said predictions show by 1965 half of American marriages would end in divorce. He spoke at the Community Chest kick off dinner warning that home breakdown would create a terrible problem for social agencies.
The Farm Bureau reports strong growth with 1,271 county members in 1947, 985 old members and 286 new ones. Washington township leads with 215 members, followed by Seventy-six, Lime Creek, and Franklin. Treasurer Herb Campbell notes receipts of 14 769 and disbursements of 10 007, balance 4 700, plus bank and war bonds. Secretary Melvin Booth lists ten board meetings with 72 percent attendance. President Gamon attended all meetings.
Keokuk Iowa and Hamilton Illinois police probe the disappearance of a motorist after a car was found abandoned on the Mississippi River bridge linking the cities. The vehicle was registered to Fern Schumaker, with a package for George Schumaker found inside. An unidentified bus driver saw a man on the bridge edge earlier but did not report it at the time.
Gary Murphy of Ainsworth and Ross Curtis of Ames were admitted as medical patients yesterday and today. Mrs Norval Hill of Conesville was discharged today. Judge Gilliam presides over Denver's family relations and juvenile court.
The Y s Men and Y s Menettes groups met Tuesday at the Gallagher and Scott homes. Mrs Verle Gallagher entertained eight women at a salad supper. High scores went to Mrs Ted Brown and Milo Sorden, with Mrs Milo Sorden and Clarence Logan as low. Artemas Brown and Lloyd Scott added new members. later both groups played bridge at five tables with John Yousling and Logan Heilman posting high and low scores.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met at the community building with sixteen members present. Members worked on quilting and cleaning the kitchen cupboards while some helped. A sack lunch was served to attendees.
The church group met at noon with a salad prepared by Mrs. Dan Boone and coffee by Mrs. Leonard Brinning. Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein led the devotional, and Mrs. Nelson Woodford presided over the business, planning the father and son banquet for Wednesday Oct 29 at New Haven church. Grace Hill to serve Nov 17 dinner for the Washington County Ministerial association. a $10 pledge for the Alaskan mission. Next meeting in two weeks with a cooperative noon dinner.
An animal fair entertained guests at Craig Waddell's birthday party yesterday afternoon. Craig is the son of Mr and Mrs Howard B Waddell and was observing his fourth birth.
The birthday celebration for the honoree occurred in the Waddell home games room with an animal fair decor. Group games followed before the honoree opened gifts as Nan Barclay presented a large birthday cake at the refreshment table. Guests included Mary Young Jil Yousling Nancy Barclay Larry Duncan Billy Duncan Jigger McDaniel Pat Lynch Peggy Lynch Ray Miller Robbie McFarlane Denny Jurging Larry Woods Donald Weston Merrit McDaniel photographed the gathering.
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