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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1945

Page

3

Shower Courtesy For Mrs O Tobias

A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Orpha Tobias was held Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Everette Lewis. The event featured recipe sharing and life scrapbooks, with a green and white basket of gifts presented by Beverly Wilson and Albert Nicola.

Orpha Tobias Everette Lewis Tobias Beverly Wilson Albert Nicola Lyle Wilson Marion Robertson Glen Davis Martha Puavis Charles McKay Robert Gates Ed Nelson Carl Nelson Clyde Nicola Edwin Lukavsky Tom Lowry Karl Chorpening Leota Mulligan Herb Ihaffner Paul Mast Jo Henry Mast Martin Wilson

Prairie Flower Community Social Closes School Year

The last Prairie Flower school social was held Thursday evening. Organizer Patricia Griffith and the Glassburners and Knapps led a buffet dinner and program with singing contests and relay races attended by Loth young and others. Ms Griffth was thanked for her contribution to the school and social life.

Prairie Flower School Patricia Griffith Wm. Glassburner Wayne Knapp Loth Young Mies Criffith

Social Calendar Members gather for community events this week

The note lists local meetings and activities from Wednesday to Friday including St. Anthony Circle at 8 p.m. Mrs Ray Whiteheal hosts. American Legion Auxiliary events. J W Baker W R C meeting. Flower exchange pansy hill club. Rural Women's club gardening hints. Stewart P T A 3 p m. Women’s groups at churches. Little Flower Circle. Odd Fellows Rebekah social. Fortnightly club May party reservations. cooperative supper hosted by U and IT club and families.

St. Anthony Circle Ray Whiteheal American Legion Auxiliary Legion W.R.C Webcker RE Fred Milter Leur de D.m Stewart Women's Council of Christian Church Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Will Moure Bert Yard Rose Gilbert Washington Odd Fellows and Rebekathcs

Lecturer Pianist Program Entertains Fort Nightly Club Women

Mrs. L. A Welch of Peoria Illinois will present a music and language themed lecture in Fort nighty club’s May party on May 1. The program titled The Melting Pot of America traces immigration through song and piano selections, from early European arrivals to later southern and eastern European immigrants. Reservations for the seven o’clock dessert are due by April 27.

L. A Welch Peoria Incol School Welch Baltimore New York America Sli Europe W. B. Dupuis

Damascus Shrine officers installed in 1944 ceremony

Mrs Art Swift was installed worthy high priestess of Damascus White Shrine at the Masonic temple. The installation included officers led by Mrs Paul Snakenberg with Mrs Fred Reid and Mrs Roy Means among the installing team. A social hour followed.

Art Swift Damascus White Shrine Masonic Temple Paul Snakenberg Fred Reid Supreme Worthy Roy Means Key West Fla Supreme Committee Wisie Long G. W. Manassier Marie Jackson Merle Green Howard McBride Shepherds Edith Richards Lee Baird Leora Dodder Marietta Workman Verona Nordyke Princess Baird Ora Rhodebeek Della McBride Roger Sherman Allen Peterson Helen Bowers Pearl Flenner Mildred Blattner Nffie Schmixit Edna Mercer Ella Cole Worthy Guardian Claude Rhodebeck Worthy Guard Edith Sheets Golda Robertson Kathryn Winga Mildred Kennedy Pearl Kennedy Agnes Peterson Wreda Green Maude Snakenberg Estelle Schilling Anna White Emma Wolfe Christie Jear Queen's Attendants Fred Longer Relph Minick Victor Blattner Will Sheetz King's Guards Snakenberg Damascus Shrine Green Long

Club Pinochle Evening At Timmins Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Timmins hosted the Merry Ten club for a pinochle night with four tables in play. High scores earned by Mrs Bill Wulf and Charles Rademaker. low scores went to Mrs Irwin Wulf and Royal McNeese. Refreshments followed.

Timmins Harold Bill Wulf Charles Rademaker Irwin Wulf Royal McNeese

Liver Liow Liver Outranks Oysters in Iron Content

The text notes that liver is the only meat that exceeds oysters in iron content, highlighting iron-rich foods and dietary comparisons.

Birthday notices scatter across Rochelle and beyond

The clipping lists multiple birthdays and anniversaries including Duane Cleil Forinaai and Helen Elizabeth Creech observing birthdays, Linda Rae Chance and Mercedes Carter also noted, with other names such as Ernest Meyer and Virginia Donaldson. It also records a 21st wedding anniversary for Rev. and Mrs. Dr. C. Davies and mentions various relatives in Rochelle and San Francisco.

Duane Cleil Forinaai Duane Korinash Helen Elizabeth Creech With Creech Dr. C. Davies Crawfordsville Mercedes Carter Fred Netswancer San Francisco Calif

In sun back ruffle bib and low neck styles

Fashion note highlights chambray and seersucker outfits with sun back ruffles and bib details priced from seven dollars ninety eight cents.

Lawn Mowing for Winter Turf Care

Grasses should be cut until cold weather, leaving at least three inches. Taller growth risks matting under snow and turf injury during winter.

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tromone Ad Promo

A promotional ad touts Tromone a medical formula combining vitamins and hormones for middle aged men promising to restore youthfulness vigor and zest. The ad urges following the label directions and lists Geo L. McDaniel Druggist and druggists nationwide as sellers.

Geo L. McDaniel

Dessert party hosted by Mrs L M Bieber a Pris cilla club affair

Mrs L M Bieber hosted a dessert party at 1104 South Town Avenue for 24 guests including 14 Pris cilla club women. The décor featured lilacs and tulips with cottage flowers on tables. Attendees enjoyed contests and visiting over hand work.

L. M. Bieber South Town Avenue Priscilla Club

Window Cleaning Technique with Newspaper Twist

After washing windows, dry and shine them using a crumpled newspaper for a streak free finish. The method relies on the newspaper's ink and texture to lift moisture and leave glass clear without lint.

West Chester WCTU Meeting Highlights Youth Democracy Talk

Mrs. Will Ross hosted the Chester W C T U group as Claudia Poore led devotions from Psalm 82 and shared a poem. J L Calkins spoke on the youth of the community and school achievements, while Esther Paith Bauer presented a skit Look for Adventure. the president offered news items and prayer to close.

W.C.T.U. of West Chester Will Ross Claudia Poore H. W. Munster J. L. Calkins Esther Ada Paith Bauer H. W. Munester

Localized Digitalis Plant Grows in Northern California

Digitalis, a key heart medicine once imported from Europe, can now be produced from plants naturalized in the coastal regions of northern California. This shift supports domestic supply for medical use.

U. S Europe California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. O. Tobias Prairie Flower U and IT Club and Families IL. B. Hoxworth Ira Mitchell L. A. Welch Ida McDaniel Effie Schmidt Mary McConaughy Rose Reid Julia Sisk Elva Carson Christie Bear Alice Manassier Vic Blattner Elouise Sorden Gladys Lloyd Grace Sigafoose Lulu Longflowers Edith Hemmings Mae Roth Maude Schmoeder Cecil Simpson Edna Tucker Mae Yard Della Clark Wayland Eva Sodergren Keota Anna Valenta Brighton Mary McConaughey Ainsworth Columbus Junction Supreme White Shrine United States Canada Scotland Supreme Shrine Miss Long Will Hemmings O. E. Sisk Linda Rae Chance Mrs. Meredics Chance Rochelle, IL Ernest Meyer Raymond Dean Sheety Henry Wit Heit Hilton Coon Tlaskins Junior Nicholson George Nicholson Tecay Virginia Donaldson Bur- Cab Donaldson Rt On Sae Aelmaus East Side Square Wes Uae Trentwood Mrs. Ross Chester W.C.T.U Vollair Mes Penneytown U.S Oxford Jim Penney
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