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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1950

Page

2

Three Departments of Child Study Meet Thursdays

Three Child Study departments of the Washington Fortnightly club hold monthly meetings on Thursday evenings. Guests include Mrs. Sylvia Wilson and Mrs. John Yousling. They discuss Christmas party plans at the YWCA with toy donations and a party cash collection.

Washington Fortnightly Club Sylvia Wilson John Yousling Merritt McDaniel Wilson YWCA Blue Bird Group BE. G. Humm Don Shepherd John Owen Edger- Steeg Thomas Carson R. A. Stewart McDaniel Dale Booth William Miller

Cooperative Chicken Dinner Hosts Club Members

A cooperative chicken dinner was held Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George Jarrard’s home for 10 U Go, Go club members. Guests included Mrs. John LeFever and Mrs. S. N. Sotrell. After the business meeting pinochle was played at three tables. high went to Mrs. Vina Manussier and low to Mrs. Emma Campbell. Campbell will host the November 9 meeting.

George Jarrard John LeFever S. N. Sotrell Vina Manussier Emma Campbell Campbell Pat Swift Everett Curtis Richard Ernest Woodyard Karren Connie Hesseltine Washington High School Mary Swift Fern Woodyard Ed Kauffman Wilmer Kauffman Anton Kauffman Helen August Glanzman Wayland Louis Kauffman Verlie Marie Carolyn Jimmie Kenneth Kauffman Ronnie Marsh Jim Marsh Joe Shelangoski Joe Stalder East Pleasant Plain George Chalupa Earnest Ernest Baker Gus Bisele Guy Fisele Homer Earnest Mary Ann Kauffman Lester Butterbaugh August Glanzan Ivan Hesseltine Horace Hesseltine Winfield Ed Noelson Pleasant Ridge

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Gatherings

Community groups list upcoming events at churches halls schools and clubs. Meetings include Christian Women Fellowship Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Odd Fellows Rebekah social YWCA events Knights of Pythias Bible study and prairie Flower community meeting with activities such as dinners dues and service plans.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of Christian Church Odd Rebekah IOOF Red Horsers Roy Fields Baptist Women's Missionary Society Priscilla Club D. J. Ross Prairie Flower YWCA U. P. Women’s Missionary Society Mabel Gray

Jackson 4 H Club Elects Officers at Hard Times Party

The Jackson 4 H boys held a hard times party Tuesday evening at Bob and Le Roy Havel’s home. LeRoy Havel presided as president. Franklin Sojka was elected county office candidate and Gale Walker became club secretary. Tom Robb distributed record books to 16 members as games and bingo prizes occurred. Jerry Zeck won the door prize. Leaders Bill Foster and Raymond Bell attended.

Jackson Boys 4-H Bob and LeRoy Havel Franklin Sojka Gale Walker Tom Robb Jerry Zeck Havel Bill Foster Raymond Bell

Fortnightly Anniversary Dinner Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the Fortnightly club anniversary dinner are on sale at Nicola and Harmon per Mrs. William Sitler the ticket chairman. The dinner is set for November 16 with a purchase deadline of Monday November 13.

Nicola and Harmon William Sitler

Fairview Club Meets Thursday Hosts Scrapbook Session

Mrs Earl Monson hosted the Fairview Community Club Thursday afternoon. President Robert Henderson conducted the meeting. Roll call asked Why don't you vote. Mrs Ed Rees led written contests. Members worked on scrapbooks at Town City Children's Hospital. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Henderson and Mrs Lillian Maxwell assisting.

Earl Monson Fairview Community Club Robert Henderson Ed Rees Children’s Hospital Town City Henderson Lillian Maxwell

Week of Prayer Meeting Held at WC Church

The West Chester WSCS observed the Week of Prayer and Self Denial at West Chester Methodist Church with 27 attendees from 10 a m to 2 p m. Bible readings filled the noon hour. guest Mrs Fay Rowe of Wellman led the program as district spiritual life secretary. collection reached 43 dollars 75 cents.

West Chester WSCS Fay Rowe Wellman

Pythian Past Chiefs Meet Thursday Night

The Pythian Past Chief’s Association met with Mrs. Francis Crone Thursday evening. Fourteen members attended for a short business meeting. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs. George Baker high scorer and Mrs. Owen Grecian low. The travel prize went to Mrs. Gus Reinert. hostess assistance came from Mrs. Les Woods.

Pythian Past Chief's Association Francis Crone George Baker Owen Grecian Gus Reinert Les Woods

Fleur de Lis Salad Luncheon Highlights Antiques Display

The Fleur de Lis club of Mrs. Verle Gallagher hosted a salad luncheon with seven salads served to members. Co-hostess Mrs. R. J. Dawson assisted. Members displayed antiques for roll call. Guest speaker Mrs. Howard McCleery spoke on antiques and glassware, receiving a token of appreciation from leader Mrs. P. F. Whistler.

Fleur de Lis Club Verle Gallagher R. J. Dawson Gallagher Howard McCleery P. F. Whistler

Honor Peggy Dougall At Pre Nuptial Shower

Peggy Dougall was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Howard Hayes with co host Mrs. Wayne Stransky. Neighbors and friends enjoyed games and contests with prizes won by Mrs. Clarence Messenger and Mrs. Ted Anderson.

Peggy Dougall Howard Hayes Wayne Stransky Clarence Messenger Ted Anderson Miss Dougall Joe Sweet

Anton Kauffman Returns From Switzerland Trip

Pleasant Ridge reports Anton Kauffman back from a two month journey leaving August 21 by train to Chicago and New York then sailing on the S S Washington to visit relatives in Switzerland. He enjoyed mountain climbs and helped out while abroad.

Ernest Woodyard Pleasant Ridge Anton Kauffman Mr Pleasant Chicago New York S. S. Washington Switzerland Iowa Kauffman Joseph Tony Joe Roth Wayland Wilmer Kauffman Ea Kauffman

Community Notes From Pleasant Ridge Area

The column describes local scenes with a new roof on a church, haying at another site, and a picturesque countryside. It notes a cemetery in full bloom, three mountain snowfalls, and ongoing work for all ages. Family visits, birthdays, plays, and community events fill the week, with numerous Kauffman relatives and neighbors listed among visitors.

A Dog’s Life in the United States Expands

The article notes dogs are increasing in number from mutts to purebreds and their average life span is rising, now estimated at well over four years.

United States Riley

Killing Poison Ivy and Oak by Spraying

A home remedy advises spraying poison ivy and oak with a solution of one half to one pound of ammonium (amamate) in one gallon of water. The mixture is corrosive to metal, and the sprayer should be washed out thoroughly immediately after spraying.

Australia’s Odd Creatures Inspire Folk Yarns

Australia has long fed strange tales from bunyips to ten foot rabbits. Descriptions vary from seal like to horse like to crocodile or bullock, with legends tying to ancient Diprotecton fossils.

Australia

Des Moines Officers Fail to Bag Jungle Cat Mystery

Deputies in Polk and Warren counties scour woods for a reported black panther or large animal after youths Hildreth and Halterman claim sightings. Despite two posses searching near Goodwin Lake and along county lines, only a calf carcass is found and no animal is confirmed.

Des Moines Polk Walren Paul Hildreth Robert Halrman Hildreth Halterman Goodwin Lake

Storm Rips Pacific Coast with High Winds and Losses

A violent gale of up to 64 mph battered the Pacific coast from Santa Barbara to the Oregon border, causing widespread damage and at least two deaths. High winds drove fishing vessels ashore and forced two freighters to collide in San Francisco as warnings spread along the coast.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Pacific Northwest California Santa Barbara Oregon

Storm Disrupts West Coast Cities As Winds Haunt Roads

Across Washington Oregon and California high winds toppled power lines and telephones, felled trees, and flooded streets. Reports say a new storm brewing 800 miles west of Vancouver is expected to bring more rain and strong winds tonight.

Washington Ore- 200 California Weather Bureau Vancouver Wash

Local Professional Listings Include Attorneys and Optometrists

Abstract Dept. in office 204 W Main Phone 147 or 964. George F Morrison and G G Morrison lawyers near J C Penney Co. Optometrists Lemmon Lemmon Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Visual Training Phone 45. Dr P L Etter Osteopathic Physician Rectal diseases Journal Blog Phone 10.

W. Livingston Robert Day W. Main George F. Morrison G. Gifford Morrison J. C. Penney Co Lemmon John W. Lemmon P. L. Etter Osteopathic

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