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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1946

Page

3

Y W Invites Public To Attend Program

The YWCA invites residents to a Washington county program tomorrow evening in the Community room at 8. Ethel McCreedy will introduce the event with Beverly Brown playing piano solos Francine Shaw giving a musical reading and Helen Stone as vocal soloist Mrs A E Baldrige will discuss a brass article project born as a hobby Social hour will follow hosted by the hospitality committee Newcomers to be honored include Mrs Max Goodwin from North Africa Mrs Robert Varney from Ireland and Mrs Charles Berdo from England Readers are asked to phone Mrs C P Weldin if others are here unknown.

Ethel McCreedy Beverly Brown Francine Shaw Helen Stone A. E. Baldrige Washington Max Goodwin North Africa Robert Varney Ireland Charles Berdo England C. P. Weldin

Homemakers Club Donates to Cancer Fund at Redlinger Home

Mrs. Hubert Redlinger hosted a Homemakers club meeting with 12 members and two guests Mrs. Stanley Foster and Mrs. Rey Redlinger. President Mrs. Jack Trotman led the business session which approved a five dollar donation to the cancer fund and a care box for a needy person in Norway.

Hubert Redlinger Homemakers Club Stanley Foster Rey Redlinger Jack Trotman Cancer Fund Norway

Mrs. Warren Hosts Sunshine Community Club

The Sunshine Community club met yesterday with hostess Mrs. Sam Warren. President Mrs. Jesse Stout led the meeting as members answered roll with a favorite book. Mrs. Charles Cannon delivered the secretary’s report and Mrs. Wolfe shared Dr. Grice’s Egypt experiences. Poems were read by Mrs. Koehler and Mrs. Wilcox. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Warren and daughter Rilla with help from Mrs. Sehnieder and Mrs. Montgomery.

Sunshine Community Club Sam Warren Jesse Stout Charles Cannon E. E. Grice Egypt Charles H. Wolfe Pete Koehler Ly Wilcox Warren Rilla Carl Sehneidder Malcolm Montgomery

Mr and Mrs J W Wilson Visit Washington Ainsworth

Mr and Mrs J W Wilson from Long Beach California are in Washington Ainsworth to spend a short time with friends and relatives.

J. W. Wilson Long Beach Calif Washington Ainsworth WY 2Iman

Social calendar notices for church and community groups

Notices list events for a church and community groups including Bible class pot luck supper at John Little's, child study meeting, Young adults roller skating, Baptist luncheon, PTA officer elections, W C T U and Ladies Aid meetings, Woman's Council, YWCA program, Inbetweeners U P church gathering, and a 19th Century club luncheon with visits from Elizabeth Dawson Wilson and family to East Washington street.

John Little John Owen Methodist Church Baptist Women’s Missionary Society West Chester W.C.T.U Fred Bauer Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Marsh Bailey H. P. Wilson Frank Pearson Ren

Glass Sparkle Tip With Lemon Juice Brush

To make crystal sparkle, dip a small brush in lemon juice and scrub the glass. The acidic juice helps remove residue and brighten the surface for a clearer shine.

Birthday greetings for local residents mark special days

The notice lists several birthdays and anniversaries including Duane Forinash and Helen Creech celebrating birthdays, D C Davies and spouse observing their 22nd wedding anniversary, Mercedes Carter in San Francisco, Virginia Donaldson turning 18, Junior Nicholson turning 20, and well wishes from Ernest Meyer, Raym and Dean Sheetz, and Mrs. Henry Witthoft.

Duane Clell Forinash Duane Forinash Helen Elizabeth Creech Jack Creech Mercedes Carter Fred Neiswanger San Francisco Ernest Meyer Raym Dean Sheétz Valley Henry Witthoft Hilton

Victory Garden Fertilizer Tips and Family Note

Victory Garden fertilizer guidance suggests broadcasting 2 or 3 pounds per 100 square feet or side dressing at 1 pound per 100 feet of row, with liquid applications favored for vegetables. Recommend frequent light feeds every 10 days, and a personal note mentions Linda Rae Chance, daughter of Meredith Chance of De Kalb, Illinois.

Victory Garden

Fertilizer Mix Guidelines for Garden Transplanting

The notice explains mixing about three tablespoons of fertilizer per gallon of water and using one gallon per about eight feet of row. It states cabbage tomato and otter plants will benefit. apply a cupful of solution to each plant at transplanting and again a month later, a band of fertilizer around each plant.

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Bethel Missionary Society Luncheon Held at Cotter

Mrs W Z Allen hosted the Bethel Missionary Society meeting at her Cotter home yesterday. Seventeen members and three visitors attended the cooperative luncheon. Grace Shaw led the lesson with help from Mrs Allen Mrs Dye Mrs Ann Brown Myrtle Fearson and Mrs Alvin Shaw. Vice President Mrs Donald Brown chaired a brief business session in the president's absence.

W. Z. Allen Bethel Missionary Society Cotter Ray Lambert Harry Dye Grace Shaw Allen Dye Ann Brown Myrtle Fearson Alvin Shaw Donald Brown

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