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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1944

Page

5

Wayland News highlights local birthday and community events

Mrs Nichols celebrated her 73rd birthday with neighbors on March 25. C. L. Graber travels to Porto Rico for Mennonite relief while Mrs Graber visits sunlit Florida cousins. Local flu and disease cases rise, plus quilting, sales, and land purchases mark community activity.

Wayland Nichols Roth Ferne Holub Susan Treyer Anna Enger Barbara Boller Nettie Gerig McElhinney Grace Schowalter C. Roth Jacob Roth C. L. Graber J. L. Roth Miami Fla Porto Rico

Notice Destruction of Noxious Weeds in Washington County

The Washington County Board of Supervisors orders land owners to destroy listed weeds by June 15 1944 or sooner on roadsides adjoining properties. If not complied with, the weed commissioner will destroy them at the owner's expense.

Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors Vntoss

Mrs. Kephart Hosts Friendly Social Club Afternoon

The Friendly Social club met yesterday with hostess Mrs. Robert Kephart. Guests included Mrs. Etieine Spenser and Mrs. Wilbur Beable. President Mrs. Anna Kappenstein led a brief business meeting before social time and refreshments were served by Mrs. Spenser and Mrs. Frank Mayhew.

Robert Kephart Etieine Spenser Wilbur Beable Anna K

Thanking Friends for Support During Illness

Jennie Hennes expresses gratitude for flowers cards and letters received during illness noting deep appreciation from friends and well wishers.

Jennie Hennes

Junior Missionary Society Elects Officers at Church Meeting

The Methodist church Junior Missionary Society met in the church parlors with nine girls and eight boys. Mrs. M. E. DeLashmutt led with a story from the Christian Advocate. Officers for the new year were elected: Maynard Goff president, Marsha Bailey secretary, Carel Martin treasurer, with Mrs. Dan Brindley as assistant sponsor. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. L. R. Carbee.

Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church M. E. DeLashmutt The Christian Advocate Maynard Goff Marsha Bailey Carel Martin Dan Brindley Chile EB. S. Hebner L. R. Carbee

Legion Hears Magic Program by Young Ralph Young

Leon Beatty post of the American Legion heard a magic show by Ralph Young last night. Stanley Wallace a Navy airman in the Pacific spoke of battles he took part in as the Navy extends its hold on Jap islands. The milk bottle campaign raised 805 to buy over 120 000 cigarettes for armed forces. drive now completed with acknowledgments from recipients. Commander Charles Kennedy led the event with Jay Brewer chairing the program committee. Fred Walker of Ainsworth is in the veterans hospital.

Ralph Young Leon Beatty American Legion Stanley Wallace Pacific Navy Charles Kennedy Jay Brewer Fred Walker Ainsworth Veterans’ Hospital

Lunch Served Under Direction of Roy Steele

A brief note states lunch was served under the direction of Roy Steele. No additional context or details are available in the readable text.

Roy Steele

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