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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

2

Van Oels of Ames Visit Ernest Koch

Mrs Edna Crile reports Wally Van Oels of Ames visiting Ernest Koch in Brighton along with Verle Koch family. Cooperative dinner and bridge followed with attendees from Wayland Ottumwa Davenport and beyond as part of Brighton social notices.

Edna Crile Brighton Wally van Oel Ames Mrs van Oel Ernest Koch Verle Koch Victor Stacy Wayland Bruce Lipscomb M. L. McCreedy Lester Willey Washington Willey Macomb Ill Wally van del Edgar Wise Willis ‘Horton Raymond Stacy Leland Horton

YWCA Officers Training to Improve Club Leadership

The YWCA Officers Training school at the YMCA community room Thursday at 2 30 p m helps members and officers contribute to meetings. Prof H E B Kelso of Town City, an expert on parliamentary procedure, explains simple rules. One hundred ten ladies attended the first session. they are invited again.

Ywca Officers Training School YMCA H. EB. Kelso Town City

Shenefelt Wins to Lead Washington Women’s Golf Tourney

Helen Shenefelt defeated Elizabeth Shannon 3 up 2 to go, securing a spot in the upper bracket semi finals at the Washington golf and country club. She leads toward a new ladies city golf champion with Dorthea Brindley as rival in the next round.

Washington Golf and Country Club Helen Shenefelt Elizabeth Shannon Mrs. Shenefelt Mrs. Shannon Vareen Wil Dorthea Brindley Helen Breese Connie Day

Livingston Poised for Center Role With Cyclone Football

Ames Iowa prep star Bob Livingston seeks a center spot on the Iowa State varsity as a first year player. Despite weighing less than rivals by about 50 pounds he impressed coaches in spring drills earning a fall invitation. He hails from RFD 3 and graduated in 1946 with two football letters along with one each in basketball and track. Livingston captained his high school team and played with the 7th Division Ramblers who won the All Korean title and Far Eastern Command championship in 1947. First home game is Sept 17 against Dubuque with home matches against Kansas State October 15 Missouri October 22 and Nebraska November 12.

Ames Bob Livingston Washington High Livingston Cyclone David P. Livingston RFD Ramblers Cyclones Dubuque Abe Stubers Kansas State Missouri Nebraska

A Countryman Between Two Low Eruptions Franklin

A fragment notes a saying about a countryman caught between opposing forces like a fish between two cats, attributed to Franklin. The item hints at a proverbial quip without specific event details.

Franklin

Milk guidelines urge daily pint for seniors

Officials advise middle aged and elderly individuals to include at least a pint of milk in their daily diet to improve nutrition and strengthen bones against fractures.

Pasteurization Process Raises Milk Shelf Life

Milk is heated to at least 145 degrees F for 30 minutes then cooled rapidly to 20 to 40 degrees F. This process suppresses souring by killing some organisms, extending milk’s shelf life.

Major League Standings and Tonight’s Games

Boston faces Chicago while New York hosts St Louis in night games. Brooklyn meets Cincinnati and Philadelphia hosts Pittsburgh. Yesterday no games. Tonight St Louis at New York two games, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Philadelphia night, Chicago at Washington night.

Boston Chicago New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Washington United Press Pet. Li New York Bi Chicago A

Elmore and Lynn Weds in Ainsworth United Presbyterian

Helen Lucile Elmore daughter of Mrs J R Alli son marries Harold Lynn son of Mr and Mrs John Lynn near Brighton Sunday afternoon at 2 in the United Presbyterian parsonage Ainsworth Rev William Littlewood officiates Mrs Lynn works at H and H Grocery in Brighton and Lynn farms with his father. They will reside on his father's farm.

Brighton Helen Lucile Elmore J. R. Allison Harold Lynn John Lynn United Presbyterian Parsonage Ainsworth William Littlewood Lynn H and H Grocery

Brighton Couple Wed In East Pleasant Plain Ceremony

Loretta Cecilia Fritz daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Fritz south of Brighton wed Melvin F Schneider son of Mr and Mrs Peter Schneider of Riverside at St Joseph church East Pleasant Plain. Rev Paul C Wetzstein presided with Rev Paul Budreau attending. Guests 190 attended a noon dinner in the parish hall after a morning nuptial mass. The couple plan a move to Laramie Wyoming where Schneider attends the University of Wyoming.

Brighton Loretta Cecilia Fritz Michael Fef Fritz South of Brighton Melvin F. Schneider Peter E. Schneider Riverside St. Joseph Church East Pleasant Plain Paul C. Wetzstein Paul Budreau Ruth Maxine Fritz Brighton High School St. Mary's High School Marine Corps Laramie, Wyoming Mr. Schneider University of Wyoming

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Sees Members Share School Memory

Sixteen members responded to roll call with a school day memory at the Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society meeting Thursday afternoon. Hostesses were not listed.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society

Local Club Attends Devotions and Social for October

Mrs. Carl Oldfield and Mrs. Olin Bishop led devotions with Isaiah readings while Mrs. Marion Stransky presided at the business meeting. Members signed a card for honorary member Mrs. Charlie Rickey at University Hospital Iowa City. An entertainment sketch by the group featured a school day with Mrs. Schwartz as teacher and refreshments provided by hostesses.

Carl Oldfield Olin Bishop Dean Schwartz Isaiah Marion Stransky Charlie Rickey University Hospital Iowa City Schwartz Dow Bishop Edith Herr Harold Schultz Carl T. Anderson

Birthday Dinner Honors Witthoft and Knupp Daughters

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wylie hosted a family dinner Sunday to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Arthur Witthoft and Mrs. Richard Knupp. Guests included Harold and Donna Wylie, Mr. Witthoft, Mr. Knupp, and W. A Chileate.

Donald Wylie Arthur Witthoft Richard Knupp Harold and Donna Wylie Mr. Witthoft Mr. Knupp W. A Chileate

Brighton Couple Wed In Methodist Church Ceremony

Shirley Ecklund daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Ecklund of Fairfield and Lester Farrier son of Mr and Mrs Marion Farrier near Brighton were married at 2 30 pm Sunday in Brighton Methodist Church Rev E E Voss officiated with Alice Statler at the piano and Robert Reklund singing Because bride wore green satin with carnations maid of honor Maureen Farrier and best man Ray Farrier. Reception for over 30 followed in the church dining room. The bridegroom’s wife is a Brighton Lumber Company employee and they will reside above the Porter restaurant.

Brighton Brighton Methodist Church Shirley Ecklund Alvin Ecklund Fairfield Lester Farrier Marion Farrier Near Brighton E. E. Voss Alice Statler Robert Reklund Ft. Madison Miss Statler Maureen Farrier Ray Farrier Farrier Airfield High School Brighton Lumber Company Ecklund

Joyce E Masonholder Marries in Davenport

Joyce E Masonholder daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Masonholder Davenport and Wilbert W Wulf son of Herman Wulf Walcott were married at 3 30 p m Saturday in St Mark s Lutheran church Davenport Rev William R Eller officiated The bridal party included maid of honor Mary Lea Peterson and bridesmaids Janice Patsy Masonholder The couple will reside in Walcott after a wedding trip to the west coast The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a seed pearl head dress They held an evening reception at the bride s parents home The groom is a farmer from Walcott The couple plan to live in Cedar Rapids after a Chicago trip

Columbus Junction Joyce E. Masonholder Lloyd Masonholder Davenport Wilbert W. Wulf Herman Wulf Walcott St. Mark's Lutheran Church Davenport William R. Eller Mary Lea Peterson Janice Patsy Masonholder Doris Lou Donna Lee Masonholder West Coast Davenport High School Wulf

Afternoon Literature Meets With Fortnightly Group

Mrs. E. E. Stutsman hosted 18 members of the Afternoon Literature department of Fortnightly Monday afternoon. Anne Dawson presided and named Mrs. R. E. Shannon to oversee towel sales. Mrs. Cc O. Davis introduced Mrs. Pearl Whistler who reviewed Bach's Report to Protestants detailing 15 years of research and religious contacts. October meeting set with Mrs. T. A. Michels.

E. E. Stutsman Anne. Dawson R. E. Shannon Cc. O. Davis Pearl Whistler Bach

Evelyn Louise McKee Weds Carroll Mulford

Evelyn Louise McKee daughter of Mrs J Kelly McKee and the late Mr McKee Conesville married Carroll F Mulford son of Mrs La Verne Mulford Little York Wisconsin in the Evangelical Reformed church Conesville The Rev Emanuel Jasmann Marengo officiated the double ring ceremony Nuptial music was provided by Mrs M J Cockshoot Nevada with soloist Mrs Thelma Kintzle Muscatine.

Columbus Junction Evelyn Louise McKee J. Kelly McKee Mr. McKee Conesville Carroll F. Mulford la Verne Mulford Little York At & P Emanuel Jasmann Marengo M. J. Cockshoot Nevada

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