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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

2

Presbyterian Women Guild Circles Study Stewardship Topic

Three circles of the Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild met Friday afternoon to discuss the program topic Stewardship. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs. Fred Moore with 20 members heard Devotion led by Mrs. Schiebel and a $25 collection. Circle 2 in Mrs. Bert Booth’s home also had 20 members with guest Mrs. Barnoske. Ella Gordon led devotions and Mrs. Roberts presented the program. $25 was collected and refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers. Circle 3, led by Mrs. Daw son, met at Mrs. Lemmon’s home with 14 members. devotions were led by Mrs. Wiley and prayer calendar by Mrs. Choate. $32 was collected and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Shearer and Mrs. McCutchen.

Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild Tom Gerdes Fred Moore Charles Schiebel Anna Scott William Glassburner Louise White Bert Booth Washington Frank Barnoske Logan Ella Gordon Carl Roberts Booth Walter Hornung J. E. Lemmon R. J. Dawson John Lemmon Charles Wiley Robert Choate Dade Shearer C. R. McCutchen

Rebekah Lodge Plans Hard Times Party Friday

Committees were named at the Rebekah lodge meeting for a family night social to be held next Friday at the 100 F hall. Social committee led by Mrs. Dave Schantz includes Mrs. Doyle Brown Mrs. Don Whitlow Mrs. Lucy Lines Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht and Mrs. Winnie Belter. Refreshment committee lists Mrs. Myra Smith Mrs. Maurice Libe Mrs. Whitlow and Mrs. Elwyn Gardner. Women urged to wear print dresses men overalls. Social after the meeting run by Mrs. Marion Huston and Mrs. George Jar rard.

Dave Schantz Noble Grand Doyle Brown Don Whitlow Lucy Lines Herman Wagenknecht Winnie Belter Myra Smith Maurice Libe Whitlow Elwyn Gardner Marion Huston George Jarrard

Circle 11 Methodist WSCS Hosts Meeting at the Church

Circle 11 led by Mrs. Marsh Atkinson hosted the WSCS general meeting at the Methodist church Friday evening. Devotions were led by Mrs. Tom Carson and Mrs. Gates. a playlet was presented by several members. An Emma C. Anderson study group lunch is planned Oct 27 with review of We Seek Him Together.

Circle 11 Methodist WSCS W. L. Gates Society Tom Carson Lord Leonard Tindall James Birney Jed Atkinson Dorothy Johnson Rebecca Rathmel Joe Kirkpatrick Jim Emry Emma C. Anderson Edna Klein Edger Steeg Demons Bloomfield Ft. Madison

Homemakers Club Hosts Hard Times Party

Mrs Hal Richards hosts the Homemakers club gathering on Thursday afternoon with guests including Mrs Mel Donaldson and Mrs Elwood Kleese and daughters. Entertainment was led by Mrs David Kleese and Mrs Kad Shalla with prizes awarded to Mrs Jack Trotman and Mrs Arthur Wiley. Mrs Wiley won best costume. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.

Homemakers Club Mel Donaldson Elwood Kleese Hal Richards David Kleese Kad Shalla Jack Trotman Arthur Wiley

Mrs Will E Long Celebrates 94th Birthday at Family Home

Mrs Will E Long turns 94 today at her daughter Mrs Ralph Bozmans home. A noon chicken dinner was served in her honor and a granddaughter Mrs Raymond Anderson baked the cake. Other attendees included Mr Bozman and Carol Anderson.

Will E. Long Ralph Bozman

Mrs Wooley Reviews Ten Chapters of Book

Mrs W C Wooley reviewed ten chapters of the mission study book Aim of Ava at the Federated Presbyterian Women's Missionary society meeting at the Crawfordsville church. Mrs Frank Gault led devotions with the theme Christ, the Giver of Abundant Life. Thirteen members answered roll with scripture verses and plans for the annual fundraising were discussed. Used clothing will be collected for a needy mission field in November.

Crawfordsville W. C. Wooley Ava Federated Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Frank Gault Christ

Center School House Group Meeting Report

A meeting occurred Monday evening at the Center school house. Entertained by Mr. and Mrs. W C Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. George Cunott. Pie doughnuts and coffee were served. Next month the school children will furnish the entertainment.

Center School House W. C. Robertson George Cunott

Social Calendar Sends Weekend and Weekday Club Plans

The social calendar lists a Saturday Good Will potluck at 6:30 from Mr. and Mrs. Art Ruegsegger and a busy week of meetings and activities. DeMolay, Knights of Pythias, YWCA mixers, Garden II, and various club sessions fill the week at Masonic Temple, KP hall, YW rooms, and local churches with notes on times, venues, and potluck details.

Art Ruegsegger DeMolay Masonic Temple Eirsle Knights of Pythias KP Hall Camp Fire Room Hall Washington County American Legion Auxiliary Methodist Riverside West Chester Wrc Damascus Shrine Temple P.m YWCA Ardelz Santha Garden II George Johnson Jack Anderson Pythian Sisters

Christmas Tree Distribution Totaling 28 Million in U S

The report states that about 28,000,000 Christmas trees are distributed across the United States. It highlights broad nationwide participation and substantial per-household usage during the holiday season.

United States

Dutchettes Elect Edna Renoux President

Dutchettes 4-H club officers elected Edna Renoux president with Sharon Griggs as vice president Ann Shelman secretary-treasurer Marlene Mayer reporter and Pat Soethout historian. Four new members joined as the group met with Ann Shelman and prepared orange juice date and nut muffins for tasting.

Dutchettes 4-H Club Edna Renoux Sharon Griggs Ann Shelman Marlene Mayer Pat Soethout Dutch Creek Fliers

Birthday Wishes and Anniversaries Keep Rolling In

Birthday greetings are sent to Mrs H C Hotle Mary E French Ardelle Pieper Leo TeBockhorst Lena Stewart Mrs Homer Porter West Chester and others. Mr and Mrs Earl Rediinger celebrate 25 years married after 1925. Youngsters Margene Davison Richard Curtis Snyder Ruth Ellen Wagner Thelma Hesseltine and more mark their special days today.

H. C. Hotle Mary E. French Ardelle Pieper Leo TeBockhorst Lena Stewart Homer Porter West Chester Alex Gevock Wanda Bartz Earl Rediinger Little Margene Davison Richard Curtis Snyder Curtis Snyder Ruth Ellen Wagner Omar Wagner Thelma Hesseltine

Baby Susan Kiesey welcomed by Westminster friends

Westminster report notes the arrival of Susan Elaine Kiesey at around eleven this morning. She weighs over seven pounds and is seen as a prize for her two brothers. Parents Ted Kiesey and grandmother Kiesey expressing great happiness at the birth.

Westminster Westminster Group Ted Kiesey Susan Elaine Kiesey Daddy Kiesey Grandma Kiesey

Rats spread diseases from dead chickens to healthy flocks

Rats have been known to transfer fowl typhoid and other infections from dead birds to living flocks, posing a risk to poultry herds and farm health.

Local visitors attend Iowa homecoming and gatherings

A parade of locals traveled for the Iowa City homecoming game and weekend visits. Residents plus out of town guests included Mrs. R J Nicola and Patricia Weldin for the event, with trips to Burlington Davenport and St Petersburg noted among families and friends.

R. J. Nicola Iowa City Patricia Weldin Phil Weldin

Round Grove Pupils At Television Party

Connie and Eddie Skubal entertained their Round Grove schoolmates and teacher Juanita Carey with a television party from 4 to 5 Friday afternoon. Mrs. Percy Skubal served refreshments as several children's programs provided entertainment. The Merle Colton family drove to Lowden, Iowa to visit Mr. and Mrs.

Round Grove Connie Eddie Skubal Round Grove School Juanita Carey Tracy Colton Percy Skubal Lowden Merle Colton Iowa

Community Chest Drive Kickoff At YWCA

YWCA gears up for the big chest drive opening next week with a kick-off dinner at the YM community room Monday evening at 6 36. mixers will serve and blue jeans attire is encouraged for a Halloween party and chili supper at 6 30 Tuesday.

YWCA VW Room

Neighborhood Notes and Local Happenings

Fred Berry suffered the loss of one thumb and injury to another while removing a moving belt from a corn chiller. Arnet Mathers and wife visited Mason City Illinois relatives from Saturday to Monday. Dean Zach and family hosted Mr and Mrs Lee Nicholson Mr and Mrs Arnold Nicholson and others on Sunday. A new poultry house rises at Ralph Hixson residence and Clifford Bells install a new bathroom. The community laments drought lowering water wells as October weather shifts from blue skies to rain.

Fred Berry Howard Mr. Berry Arnet Mathers Mason City Dean Zachs Lee Nicholson Arnold Nicholson Don Nicholson Dean Ralph Hixson Clifford Bell

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