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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1948

Page

3

Post and Auxiliary Joint Installation At K C Hall

A combined veterans and auxiliary installation was held at the K C hall with Marsh Atkinson as installing officer. Don ald Bealer led as Post commander and Marion McAvoy became Post president while Mrs Marion McAvoy and Mrs Raymond Glasgow led Auxiliary posts with officers named for each role.

VFW K. C. Hall Marsh Atkinson Donald Bealer Raymond Glasgow Marion McAvoy Vic Russell Knott Milo Steele, Jr Everett Burham Truman Hosell J. L. Lloyd Harold Kerr David McGaffey Dwight Hayes Raymond Ell Donald Knight Maurice Fairfield Washington Ernest White Truman Hysell Bernard Weiss Helen Hesseltine Donald Vealer Don Dusenbery Atkinson Milo Steele

Mineral Water Use in Ancient Greece and Rome

Ancient Greeks and Romans reportedly used mineral waters for health and healing. The text notes how springs were valued, with baths and healing rituals centered on mineral-rich waters across cities and villas.

Clem Kron Honored At Birthday Dinner

Clem Kron was honored Sunday at a surprise birthday dinner at his home. Mrs. Clem Kron planned the event with a large angel food cake as a centerpiece. Present were the Kron family and friends including Mr and Mrs Robert Kron, Clare Kron, Frances Drake, Cecilia Kron, John Knotek, Clem Dautremont and families. The afternoon featured visiting and pictures and many birthday remembrances.

Clem Kron Robert Kron Clare Kron Frances Drake Cecilia Kron John Knotek Clem Dautremont

Ainsworth Society At Regular Meeting

The W S C S of the Ainsworth Methodist church held a regular meeting in the church parlors with 20 members present despite bad weather. Mrs S A Stephens led devotions and Mrs Will Roberts oversaw the program. Mrs John Clegg presided at the business session.

W.S.C.S Ainsworth Methodist Church S. A. Stephens Will Roberts John Clegg Riverside

Garden Department Meeting at Mrs. E Temple Home

The Garden Department met at Mrs. Ernie Temple's home with 27 members and guests. Leader Mrs. L. L. Loveless presided and announced the next general meeting at the Baptist church May 4 at 7 45 p m. The group voted to visit gardens in May and Mrs. Michels reported on the Federated convention at Craw.

Ernie Temple Pella Brewer T. A. Michels Marion Augustine Harold Klopfenstein Frank Anderson Kenneth Cuddebach Dora Minick Frances Minick Harry Turner L. L. Loveless The Baptist Church Michels Craw

Social L Calendar Reminders and Club Meetings

Notices list weekly gatherings across clubs including St James Study Club at 8 pm with Mrs Paul Horak and Washington Chapter OES special initiation meeting at Masonic Temple. Also New Haven Ladies Aid all day with potluck, officer elections, and flower exchanges hosted by Mrs Ruth Luers and Mrs Roy Wells.

Washington Masonic Temple New Haven Ladies Aid Sunshine Sisters Flower Exchange Ruth Luers Roy Wells Flower and Bulb Exchange Lloyd Neiswanger Albert Wehr

Washington Chapter invited to group meeting at Muscatine

Washington Chapter O B S attends Electa Chapter No 32 meeting Friday May 7 at 7 00 p m Masonic Temple Muscatine. Helen Smith instructor takes reservations for dinner at Hotel Muscatine by April 29 for Osville. Mrs Jay Brewer reads next year program and Mrs Orville Scott discusses May garden tasks. Preston Wolf demonstrates flower arrangements and leads Q A with helpful suggestions.

Washington O. B.S Electa Chapter No. 32 Masonic Temple Osville Jay Brewer Orville Scott Preston Wolf

Island of Crete Stands Equidistant From Three Continents

The large island Crete is described as equidistant from Europe Asia and Africa highlighting its unique geographic position. The statement notes Crete’s central location among continents.

Crete Europe Asia Africa

Summer Activities Planned at Meeting

The Y W Mixers club held its regular monthly meeting in the Y W room with about 30 members present. Vice president Bertha Ross chaired as the group opened with the Lord's prayer and discussed final plans for a bake sale set for Saturday May 1 at the Modern Appliance store, with Maxine Chamberlin as general chair.

Y. W. Mixers Club Y. W Bertha Ross Maxine Chamberlin Genera

Club plans summer conference interest at Grinnell July 4 to 11

The sale opens at 9 00 am and Naomi Sheetz travels to Des Moines Friday for a YWCA radio broadcast. Cokes sold for 19 cents to raise club funds. Members suggested summer activities and nonmembers can join Mixers club. A badminton demonstration by Bette Teale and Bertha Ross drew interest in the sports class.

Grinnell Naomi Sheetz Des Moines Bette Teale Bertha Ross

Roughage Shortage Implicated in Sheep and Cattle Bloat

A fragment notes that too little roughage may be a cause of bloat in sheep and cattle. The text implies forage deficiency contributes to digestive problems in ruminants.

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Mabel Lemley Elwood Kleese Robert Swartzendruber John Little Fred Longer Arly Mineral Water Sovereign Dealer Washington Oil Co Eign Service Ainsworth Society E. Temple St. James Paul Horak Cedar Township Raymond Whisler Legion Hall Island of Little Hatiste Baby Chenille Sprfads Mixers Club Cynthia Whitte Rayon and Ray Percase Poplin Broad Gaymode
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