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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

3

Honor Nadine Payne at Birthday Party

Mrs. Oakley Payne entertained ten girls at a Lincoln school birthday party yesterday afternoon for Nadine Payne's eleventh birthday. The honoree received gifts and refreshments featured a pink and green angel food cake. guests included Gretchen Geneva Patricia Longwell Sheila Ross Mary Caldwell Mary Alice Simmering Leota Brown Ruth Jane Askea Colleen Barbara Godwin Gertrude Layne.

Mary Alice Simmering Leota Brown Ruth Jane Askea Colleen Barbara Godwin Gertrude Layne

W R C Plans for Grand Army Dinner

The Grand Army dinner will be served at noon Saturday by the Woman's Relief Corps at the G A R hall. It is a pot luck event with members asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. Meat potatoes rolls coffee and dessert will be furnished. The regular corps meeting will follow at 2:30 in mile hall.

Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall North Side W.R.C

Mrs H Campbell Hosts Snowball Club Meeting

The Snowball Social club met yesterday with eleven members in attendance at Mrs. Harry Campbell home. Guest Mrs Harlan O Loughlin joined and Mrs Tom West became a new member. Mrs Carl Jarrard led the lesson on tariffs and taxes while Mrs Hail Richards and Mrs O Loughlin aided in refreshments.

Thee Harry Campbell Harlan O'Loughlin Tom West Carl Jarrard Hail Richards O'Loughlin

Dinner for Whilathea class at United Presbyterian

Twenty six members and guests attended a pot luck dinner yesterday at the United Presbyterian church. The event featured a Master Lily centerpiece with Faster theme and included a short business meeting led by Mrs N F Lease who was re elected as class teacher. Mrs George Kerr opened with prayer and officers were Mrs Walter Kyte president and Stel Donaldson secretary treasurer. The evening ended with private Chinese checkers and anagrams.

United Presbyterian Church H. Co. Finney Nora Ebner Leta Glenn N. FE. Lease George Kerr Lease Walter Kyte Stel- Donaldson

S and C Club Meeting With Six Members and Eight Guests

The S and C club met with Mrs Charles Schnoehelen and six members and eight guests present. Prize winners were Mrs T How ard Fisher, Mrs T nella Drod, Mrs Earnest Bowman and Mrs Leo Jean. The hostess served luncheon at the close of the afternoon.

S & C Cith Charles Schnoehelen Silient May Ine Banco Cressing Games T Howard Fisher T Nella

Mrs J E Lemmon Hosts D A R Meeting

Mrs J E Lemmon hosted sixteen D A R members yesterday afternoon. C C Davis reviewed Hearts Courageous about colonial times. Orville Elder spoke on the state convention in Sioux City. A thanks card for deceased member Olive Campbell was read and a library book was donated in her memory. Nondas Richardson led business. Blanche Robertson moved to Gene seo Illinois. a new member joined. Miss Richardson read an invitation for May 27 with state regent OO S Von Kreg as guest speaker.

J. E. Lemmon Daughters of the American Revolution C. C. Davis Miss Campbell Nondas Richardson Blanche Robertson Geneseo Ill Miss Richardson Fairfield D.A.R OO. S. von Kreg

Pythian Sisters Meet in K P Hall

Pythian Sisters gathered at the K P Hall with one membership application on file. Four visits to the sick were reported. The pot luck supper committee for April 8 was named as Mrs. Richard Johnson, Mrs. Paul Harvey, and Mrs. Owen Grecian. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harvey Waggoner and Mrs. Roy Teets.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Richard Johnson Paul Harvey Owen Grecian Harvey Waggoner Roy Teets

Birthday Newsnote From Ainsworth and Surroundings

Local birthday notices celebrate J M Lord born 1857 in Louisa County and Roger Romine Ralph Romine of Keota. Adrey Keller marks first birthday. several others share anniversary or birthday on the date. Frank Kephartz pair marks 51st wedding anniversary. Tom Stewart’s birthday noted. The club schedules a meeting with Mrs Robert Nicola on April 10.

J. M. Lord of Ainsworth Louisa County Roger Romine Ralph Romine Keota Adrey Keller Delmar Keller

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club and Church Meetings

Notices list postponed events and upcoming gatherings from Linger Longer and Pilotburg groups to West Chester M E Church meetings, Missionary circles, Royal Neighbors, Eastern Star, and Camp Fire Girls. Readers are reminded of changes due to Achievement Day and posted times for luncheons, potlucks, and general meetings across several communities.

West Chester Fathers’ and Sons’ Banaquet West Chester M. E Leigh Soule Washington Presbyterian Congregational Missionary Society of Associate Presbyterian Church Mary Atchison Royal Neighbors Ruth Nichol U. P. Church Edward Holm Joly Troopers Club Paul Bell Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Ighong Club C.C.C West Chester Methodist Church Ervin Whitehead James Griggs Eastern Star Masonic Temple North Side Orville Sider Susie Johnson St. Paul’s Ladies Aid Society John Zieglowsky W. Hbastwood Friendly Circle Club Raymond Qraf Independent Club Don Maxwell

Mrs. C. Mayhew Is Club Hostess

The Friendly Social club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Carrie Mayhew eleven members and a guest Mrs John Pratt present. The group socialized and planned future charity work while Mrs Anna Kloppenstein assisted in serving refreshments. The May meeting will be announced later.

Friendly Carrie Mayhew John Pratt Anna Klopfenstein

Movie on Vitamins Shown to Nurses

Fifteen members of the Washington county society of Registered nurses met last evening in the Nurses home. Pictures were shown on Vitamins by a representative of the Squibb company. A short business meeting was conducted by the president, Thelma Luther.

Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Squibbs Company Thelma Luther

Union Employees to Meet at K C Hall Wednesday Evening

Union employees of the Town Southern Utility company will meet Wednesday evening at 7 45 at the K C hall. Ladies Aid society will hold a food sale Saturday April 5 at Washington Cleaners. Lenten service at Methodist church Wednesday evening at 7 30. Meditation theme Passion Week.

Town Southern Utility Company K. C. Hall Valley Ladies 'Aid Society Washington Cleaners

Carbohydrate Foods Dominate American Diet

Carbohydrate foods account for 50 to 60 percent of the American diet, highlighting their central role in daily meals and nutrition trends.

Iris Cutkomp and Daryl Bitting Wed in Kahoka Mo

Iris Cutkomp and Daryl Bitting were married March 29 in Kahoka Missouri at the Methodist church parsonage officiated by Rev. J. M. Monroe. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Carol Bell of Columbus Junction. Both are Columbus Junction High School graduates.

Columbus Junction Tris Cutkomp Sam Cutkomp Columbus City Daryl Bitting Pearl Bitting Crawfordsville Kahoka Methodist Church J. M. Monroe Carol Bell Bitting Columbus Junction High School

Intercepting a Letter Through Post Office Wire Notice

A person can stop a mailed letter in life or death cases by visiting the post office, filling a form, paying for a wire to the destination, and receiving a notice that directs them to local headquarters to collect the letter. The process hinges on timely action and official confirmation.

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Nadine Payne Ile Hall H. Campbell S & C Club John Rohrer D. L. Rohrer Donnie Joe Rich Remps Hampsher Betty Redlinger Wayne Cline Dan Cline Donald Amtine Car} Amtine Donald Frank Kephartz Tom Stewart the Journal Leo Jean Paul Knebel Jerome Droll Joseph Soukup Bernadine Marcella Luella Droll Robert Nicola Camistair Rothschild's Peacock Kickernick Skimpskamp Briefs Emma CC. Anderson J. S. Hebner Mary Genkinger Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Rebekah Lodge Kalona Rebekah Lodge O.E.S PE Betaeen Masonicc Temple Council Ecoleseein Y.M.C.A C. Mayhew Iris Cutkomp Irene Hoakison Frank Hoakison Creston Delbert Corey Wesley Corey Washington State Theatre Spurgeon Will Master Mother Coats & Suits New Mats
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