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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1949

Page

2

Birthday Party for Mrs Ed Garrett Honored by Family

Lois Garrett hosted a birthday party Wednesday evening honoring her mother Mrs Fa Garrett. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Messenger parents of Mrs Garrett, Mr and Mrs Paul Martin, Mr and Mrs Dorance Arduser Marlin Dickie Rita Marvin Glandon of Webster and Mr Garrett and Douglas. The cake was baked by Mrs Arduser and served with ice cream.

Lois Garrett Fa Garrett Charles Messenger Garrett Paul Martin Dorance Arduser Marlin Dickie Rita Marvin Glandon Webster Mr Garrett Douglas

Crawfordsville Band Mothers Elect New Officers

Mrs Dale Bales was elected president of the Crawfordsville Band Mothers at the school house meeting. Named vice president Mrs Earnest Jones, secretary Mrs John McNeil, and treasurer Mrs James Wilson. Retiring president Mrs Clair Holmes conducted the meeting. The year’s project to raise money for school band uniforms is completed and the uniforms will be in use next school year.

Crawfordsville Dale Bales Earnest Jones John McNeil James Wilson Clair Holmes

Fattening Hog Feeds Cut 50 Pounds With 4.6 Bushels

A hog weighing 225 pounds gains 50 pounds using 4.6 bushels of corn or its equivalent. At corn priced at $1.25 per bushel this feed costs about $5.75.

Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Lohberger Celebrated at Home

To observe the 50th anniversary Mr and Mrs Joseph Lohberger of 515 North Avenue C will hold Easter Sunday events at their home including a noon family dinner and an open house from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10. They wed April 19 1899 at St James church. They have four daughters and four grandchildren with one great grandchild. Relatives and friends are invited.

Joseph U. Lohberger North Avenue C Lohberger St James Church Bernard Jacobsmier Daniel Keeler Matilda Bacon Lawrence Kehoe Rock Island, Ill Maretha Lohberger Los Angeles

Calendar of social events and club meetings

A community notices calendar lists events for Monday through Saturday including Presbyterian Missionary Society potluck, Knight of Pythias, Legioninair Bible class, Rainbow Girls, Masononic Temple supper, YWCA mixers, garden and handcraft meetings, booster club, Pythian Sisters, WSCS programs, Bethlehem Commandery, Rebekah lodge, and Fortnightly club. Also notes potato varieties and the origin of the jeep name from its army designation GP vehicle.

Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society Basil McBee Knight of Pythias Legionnair Friendly Bible Class Baptist Church YWCA Ils MCA Dawson, White Elephant Roy Sowash After Bonnet Booster Club Martin Whittaker Ainsworth Legion Auxiliary Coffee Legion Pythian Sisters VEW WSCS Circle I Alma Hearne Holland Society Wesleyan Service Guild Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodze C.F Exe Utive Junior Missionary Society U. P. Church Churcn Carol Brewer Army

Fred Longer Gift at OES Meeting

Fred Longer was presented a gift of appreciation for serving as Rainbow Dad at the OFS meeting. The event occurred Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple, preceding the meeting.

Fred Longer OFS Masonic Temple

Easter Potluck Dinner Named By Lodge Leaders

A potluck supper was organized with Mr. and Mrs. 8. W. Easter in charge. Dinner tables featured Easter decor. Mrs. Don Orr, worthy matron, presided as 40 members attended. Plans for initiation on April 21 were made.

W. Easter Don Orr

Trinity Aid Meets With Mrs. G. Yoder

Mrs Glenn Yoder hosted the Trinity Lutheran Ladies aid meeting Thursday afternoon Rev George A Koch opened with scripture and prayer Our Teen-Agers article from Lutheran Women was read by Reverend Koch Mrs Joe Simmering presided Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs W M Tweeten Mrs Floyd Murdock and Eva Bauer The May hostess will be Mrs Axel Anderson.

Glenn Yoder Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid George A. Koch Koch Joe Simmering W. M. Tweeten Floyd Murdock Eva Bauer Axel Anderson

Highland Social Club Votes Sum to Fund Five Dollars

Members of the Highland Social Club voted to fund the Cancer Fund at their Thursday meeting held in Mrs. W. R. Murphy home. Seventeen members attended along with guests from Washington, Ainsworth, and Iowa City. Entertainment was by Mrs. Paul Beard with refreshments by the hostess and helpers. Mrs. Elmer Steele to host May 12.

Cancer Fund Highland Social Club W. R. Murphy Wiliam Murphy Ernest Satladay Washington Ernest Wagner Florence Busby Orin Carr Leo Carson John Frame Ainsworth Mary Deatsh Iowa City Paul Beard Eula Mae Coon Floyd Martin Elmer Steele

United effort to boost wholesome meat supply and reduce losses

Livestock producers and meat packers share a goal to supply America with wholesome meat. The article notes the U S Inspected and Passed stamp as a housewife guarantee and discusses losses from diseased animals, feed, and inefficiencies. It urges cooperation, veterinary help, and improved knowledge to grow healthy livestock and expand markets.

America U. S

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