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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

3

Mrs Kerr Hosts Merry Maid Club Shower

Mrs Harold Kerr entertained the Merry Maid club with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Meint Koehler the former Mary Black. Pinochle games awarded high score to Mrs Myron Salladay and low score to guest Anna Waggoner. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Libby Musil. Next meeting set for May 23 with Mrs Alvin Horak.

Harold Kerr Merry Maid Club Meint Koehler Mary Black Myron Salladay Anna Waggoner Libby Musil Alvin Horak

Mrs H M Shaver Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs H M Shaver hosted the Pythian Circle yesterday afternoon with guests Mrs R E Brown Mrs T F Barker Mrs Pearl Whistler and Mrs R S Warfel. Contests and visiting provided entertainment while refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Warfel and Mrs Stan Kiesey.

H. M. Shaver Pythian Circle R. E. Brown T. F. Barker Pearl Whistler R. S. Warfel Warfel Stan Kiesey

Early planted corn has better chance for good crop

Under average conditions the early planted corn has a better opportunity of making a good crop than corn planted later.

Social calendar events listed for local clubs and churches

Thursday Child Study department 8 p.m. Mrs. George Kerr. Friday Ladies Aid society of Presbyterian church meetings afternoon groups led by Della Humphrey and others. Women’s Council opening at church. Missionary society Baptist church 1 p.m. Bring fish sandwiches. Family night Methodist church 7 30 p.m. Nineteenth Century club 10 a.m. luncheon. Music department 6:30 p.m. cooperative supper. Order of Rainbow Girls 7:30 p.m. Masonic temple. Laughters of Union Veterans Legion hall 2:30 p.m. Literature department afternoon division hosted by Mrs. R. E. Brown.

Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church Della Humphrey Harry Dye C. S. Lemmon Women's Council of Church of Sst TSG Cacsiacs Women’s Missionary Society of Baptist Church Vina Manussier Ola Jacobs Pearl Votruba Methodist Church H. McCleery Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Laughters of Union Veterans Eror Ene Acd Legion Hall R. E. Brown

Birthday List Highlights Teens and Local Families

Shirley Ann McDole and Jan et Martin celebrate 16th birthdays today. Also on the list are Clifford Beaty John Richard Coffman Mrs Lucile Daniel Mrs Roy Schaffer H W Mineart and Frank Breitenbach. Steven E Boyer, one, smiles at a single candle. his navy father serves as pharmacist mate second class in the south Pacific.

Shirley Ann McDole Clifford Beaty John Richard Coffman Lucile Daniel Roy Schaffer H. W. Mineart Frank Breitenbach Steven E. Boyer Don Boyer Steven Navy South Pacific Islands

Compliment Friends At Spring Luncheon

A spring luncheon hosted by Mrs. Howard McCleery honored Mrs. Haddon James of Silver City New Mexico and Mrs. Wayne Simmerman now in Washington. Forsythia and hyacinth decorations set a pink lavender white theme while five tables of contract pinochle determined high score winner Mrs. Earl Simmerman and Mrs. James ion score. Hostess gifts celebrated the two guests of honor.

Howard McCleery Bridge Club Haddon James Silver City N. Mex Wayne Simmerman Washington Earl Simmerman James Ion Score

G-Eleven Members Attend Theater Party

The G-Eleven group held a 6:30 dinner at North Side cafe with a single long table then attended a Fox Theater show. Attendees included Mrs. Rita Custer Mrs. Ellen Perdock Mrs Mauretta Yoder Eileen Hamimen Bether Goodlander Frances Porter Marge Faulkner Marge Carlson Doris Robison Phyllis Crayne Mary Kay Redlinger. One member Mrs Ella Burham has moved to Arizona.

G-Eleven North Side Fox Theater Rita Custer Ellen Perdock Mauretta Yoder Eileen Hamimen Bether Goodlander Frances Porter Marge Faulkner Marge Carlson Doris Robison Phyllis Crayne Mary Kay Redlinger Ella Burham Arizona

Pupil Music Recital at St James School

Pupils at St James school staged a music recital at K C hall with Sisters of Charity in charge. Soloists included Viola Gevock Raquel Perez Louise Barnes and others. A playlet The Magic Spell featured many students with Biddy Johnson at piano.

St. James School K.C. Hall Sisters of Charity B.V.M Viola Gevock Raquel Perez Louise Barnes Mary Lucile Heck Lucile Kanzen Joan Trovioski Biddy Johnson Girls Glee Club Cornelia Keyser Carl Walker Dorothy Kos Helen Baker Wayne Barnes Patricia Dupuis Robert Friese Doris Ann Gevoek Dick George Arlo Kern Richard Marie Joe Richardson James Robert Schulty Eddie Sueppel Robert Truax Martha Whittaker Lucile Franzen Joan Troviosky Liddy Johnson

Teachers Earnings Share Low in Survey Report

A survey finds 254000 teachers, about 30 of every 100, earning under 1200 dollars a year or 23 dollars weekly. The figures highlight widespread low pay among educators.

Junior High P T A Installs Officers

The Junior High P T A held its final meeting of the school year in Room 11 at the high school. Mrs. Karl Mohr was installed as president with Mrs. Cloyce Stewart as vice president and Mrs. C P Weldin as secretary treasurer. Eighth grade girls showcased sewing projects while seventh grade home economics girls served tea and cakes during social hour.

Charles Doran Sam Simmering Cloyce Stewart C. Phil Weldin Jane Turner Bachmann Nancy Patterson Association Doran Karl Mohr

Feeding Lambs For Efficiency In Lamb Weaning

Farmers extend feeder lamb time by about 20 days and adjust rations by more hay and less grain. This method yields the same meat output while saving roughly 40 pounds of grain per 100 pounds of live lamb weight.

Rapid Acceleration On Slippery Roads Warned

Drivers are warned against rapid acceleration on slick surfaces as wheel spin can cause sliding into a curb another vehicle or off the road. The guidance highlights loss of control when traction is low and emphasizes gentle throttle and steady steering.

Mrs. Jones Hosts Nav ajo Club Luncheon

Mrs. Jones hosted a two course luncheon at one o'clock for thirteen Nav ajo club members and guests including Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. R. L. Duncan, Mrs. O. F. Boller and Mrs. W. C. Hedges. Yellow centerpieces and appointments set a bright tone. A short business meeting elected club officers for the year with Mrs. Jones as president, Mrs. W. S. Duncan as vice president, and Mrs. Howard McBride as secretary treasurer. Mrs. F. L. Broadgate will host the May meeting.

Navajo Club Charles Palmer R. L. Duncan O. F. Boller W. C. Hedges Will E. Jones Jones W. S. Duncan Howard McBride F. L. Broadgate

Homemakers Club Holds April Meeting with Bulb Exchange

Twelve members attended the Homemakers Club April meeting led by Mrs. Jack Trotman despite bad roads and bad weather. After the business session, a flower and bulb exchange was led by Mrs. Amos Stout with two young guests, Donnie Joe Redlinger and Tanya Ann Trotman.

Homemakers Club Jack Trotman Donnie Joe Redlinger Tanya Ann Trotman Amos Stout

Canadian Minerals Canada Dominates Global Nickel Output

Canadian Minerals Canada accounts for 85 percent of the United Nations' combined nickel production, 20 percent of zinc and mercury, 15 percent of lead, 12.5 percent of copper, and 75 percent of asbestos, signaling a strong metal supply position.

Canadian Minerals Canada United Nations

Ancient ropes reveal flax and papyrus craft

Pieces of rope dating back about 3500 years were found in Egyptian tombs. They show rope made from flax papyrus and rawhide remained strong and flexible.

May Meeting Plans With Mrs Callie Wood Burn

Mrs Hubert Redlinger hosts the gathering with assistance from Mrs Neill Trotman. The May meeting will be held with Mrs Callie Wood Burn and Jeanette.

Neill Trotman Callie Woodburn Jeanette

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Kerr Chevrolet Ford Plymouth Sorrell West Madison Gorus George Kerr Ninteenth Century Club Boyd Berdo Lloyd Evans St. James P.T.A Sor Freeman Freeman Comfort Cooper Socks Gabardine Michaels Stern Silvertone Fortune Shoes Star Brand Mrs. Jones Club Lunceon Hubert Redlinger Eileen Rapp's Shoe Store
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