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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1944

Page

2

Community Roundup of Travel, Visits, and Notices

Local brief items include visits with dinner guests from Riverside and Ainsworth, returning travelers, and military address updates for several service members. Other notes cover a rummage sale planned for April 22 on the west side of the square, a wedding line correction for Marjorie Ann Lawlor, and a family member’s illness prompting travel to La Crosse Wisconsin.

Milfore Joe A. Soukup Riverside Joce Krotz Ainsworth Bernadine Soukup Cook West Side of Square

Social calendar highlights include varied meetings and socials

New Haven Ladies Aid holds all day church meeting with a noon tot luck dinner and officer election. Sunshine group hosts an afternoon session at 2 pm in Community room. Multiple clubs meet evenings at locations on Madison and Sixth streets with notices of time changes and postponements. Community and fraternal groups schedule dinners, luncheons, pinochle, and a 125th Rebekah anniversary program.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Sister Federation of Women’s Clubs John Moninger Bstlehent Sunshine Community Club Ciara Koehler Ben Coppock S. Sixth Ave P.E.D Dave Elder Congress West Chester Ladies Social Union of Federated Church St. Mary's Circle St. James Church Ed Sullivan Pythian Past Chiefs Association Warren Stewart Pythian Circle St. Anthony Circle Harry L. Whittaker N. Marion Lexington Ladies Aid Alice Norman Hazel Gingerich Wilma Patterson West Chester W.C.T.U Ida Hough H. W. Munster Harry Turner Vera Fife

Hospital News: McGaffey Undergoes Tonsillectomy

William Lee McGaffey of 220 South Walton underwent a ton sillectomy this morning at the hospital. Mrs. Irvin Fenn of 412 East Van Buren and Mrs. Irvin Hill with daughter Mary Louise of 707 South Ninth Avenue were discharged this afternoon.

William Lee McGaffey South Walton Irvin Fenn East van Buren Irvin Hill Mary Louise South Ninth Avenue

Germans Fishing For Information

London reports from Stockholm say German coastal forces from Narvik to the Spanish frontier were ordered to stand by for an allied invasion. Berlin admits Allied air and naval superiority but claims Germany believes invasion could come at any time, with German troops from Narvik to Hencaye in standby and awaiting surprise.

London Perlin Stockholm Norway Atlantic Wall Berlin Narvick Hencaye

Floors risk slipping if wax coating kept too thick

The article warns that thick wax or varnish on floors will make surfaces slippery and unsafe, urging a thin coating to prevent accidents.

Anniversary Dinner Of Wesleyan Service Guild

Seven Wesleyan Service Guild members and 17 guests celebrated the local church group’s third anniversary with a cooperative dinner in the church social rooms. The event featured decorations, a touching history, and welcomes for new member Mrs. Don Bealer, with the next meeting set for May 23.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church I. D Quinn Quinn Fred Miller Louise Wasson

Mrs Coon Hosts Highland Club Meeting at East Washington

Mrs Coon served as hostess at the April gathering of the Highland Social Club held Saturday afternoon at her home on East Washington Street. Twelve members and four guests attended, including Mrs Mae McCreedy.

Easy evening cookies from Y W C A cookbook

Busy women share quick cookie recipes for casual evening visits. Recipes include Baked Pudge Brownies Fridge Brownies Chinese Chews and Catherine Null and Cornelia Morrison cake style batter with steps and bake times.

Y.W.C.A Pudge Gertrude Bailey

Club Meeting Ends With Auction Funds For Red Cross

Ernest Wagner and Linda, Eula Mae Coon attended the afternoon session after a business meeting. An auction raised 15 dollars for the Red Cross fund. Mrs W R Murphy joined as a new member and the next meeting is scheduled for May 11 with Mrs Sidney Coon. The afternoon concluded with refreshments hosted by Mrs Wagner assisted by her daughter, Miss Coon, and Mrs Earl Steele.

Ernest Wagner Linda Eula Mae Coon Red Cross Fund W. R. Murphy Sidney Coon Wagner Miss Coon Earl Steele

Patty Mae Snider Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Patty Mae Snider entertained friends at her home for an eighth birthday party. Her mother Mrs. Cloyce Snider and Mrs. Charles Boehmen served birthday refreshments after games. Guests included Janet Morgan, Sally Miller, Joyce Messinger, Margaret Young, Marilyn Miller, Junior Boehme, Jerilee Snider.

Patty Mae Snider Cloyce Snider Charles Boehmen Janet Morgan Sally Miller Joyce Messenger Margaret Young Marilyn Miller Junior Boehme Jerilee Snider

Booster Club Hosts Meeting at H. L. Walker Home

Mrs. Lloyd Walker and Mrs. Homer Jarrard hosted a Booster Club gathering with 17 members present and Mrs. Doyle Jarrard as a guest. New member Mrs. David Kleese was welcomed. Mrs. Callie Woodburn led the business session in Mrs. Raymond Landau’s absence.

Lloyd Walker Homer Jarrard Booster Club Doyle Jarrard David Kleese Callie Woodburn Raymond Landau Harry Donaldson Martin Whittaker Fred D. Stewart Johnnie Donaldson

West Point 4-H Club meets at Corrinne Nicola’s home

The West Point 4-H club gathered at Corrinne Nicola’s house. Members demonstrated custards as refreshments and Mary Ann Bauer spoke on Wartime desserts while Mrs McDowell led a gardening discussion. Two Farm Bureau records were presented.

West Point Corrinne Nicola Mary Ann Bauer McDowell Farm Bureau

Auxiliary Initiates Thirteen Members at VFW Auxiliary Meeting

The VFW Auxiliary at K C hall held a business meeting led by senior vice president Margaret Payne. Fern Birney and Anna Haney were elected. thirteen new members initiated including Vina Manussier and Helen Anderson. A joint Post and Auxiliary installation is planned for Tuesday evening April 25 after a cooperative supper at 6:30.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary K. C. Hall Margaret Payne Fern Birney Anna Haney Mable Lang Muscatine Vina Manussier Helen Anderson Melba Buckwalter Frances McAvoy Doris Manussier Ethel Lins Clara Te Bockhorst Orb Angela Schockey June Pehler Kathryn Longer

Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting at K P Hall

The Pythian Sisters convened at K P hall for a regular session. Plans were laid for the May meeting featuring a mother’s day party to follow the regular proceedings with Carrie Reinert and Laura Stewart leading the party committee.

Carrie Reinert Laura Stewart

Moldy Silage Waste Warned as Hazard to Livestock

Farmers warned that moldy or spoiled silage poses serious health risks to cattle and sheep and should be discarded promptly to prevent illness or death. Experts urge thorough inspection and proper disposal.

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