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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1942

Page

3

Mrs Crone Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs Al Crone entertained fourteen Just Us club members and two visitors Mrs John Sampson and Mrs A W Yard yesterday afternoon. Club president Mrs John Caldwell led a brief business session followed by contests organized by Mrs John Dodd and Mrs Val Fuhr with prizes to Mrs Glenn Hayes Mrs Lulu McClure and Mrs Howard Messer. Birthday celebrations honored Mrs Parl Simpson and Mrs Crone as refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Sampson and Mrs Fuhr.

Just Us Club John Sampson A. W. Yard al Crone John Caldwell John Dodd Val Fuhr Glenn Hayes Lulu McClure Howard Messer Parl Simpson

U and I Club Hostess Activities At Meeting

Mrs. I B Hoxworth hosted a U and I Club gathering with two visitors Mrs Victoria Schulty of Chicago and Mrs Ben Holt. After a brief business session guests participated in guessing contests won by Mrs Ernest Garrett and Mrs Will Bealer. Evelyn Hoxworth assisted with refreshments. next meeting set with Mrs Mert King on Sept 2.

T. B. Hoxworth U and IT Club Victoria Schulty Chicago Ben Holt Ernest Garrett Will Bealer Evelyn

Enriched bread sparks debate on nutritional value

Ames Iowa researchers Marjorie Beneke and Anna Olsen challenge the claim that enriched bread is new nourishment. They note enrichment adds vitamins B-1 niacin iron and potentially B-2 D calcium and phosphorus to meet standards, with no taste change beyond a creamier color.

Ames Iowa Marjorie Beneke Anna M. Olsen Iowa State College Th Farm Science Reporter

Women plan ten day trip to Michigan summer home

Ruth Dupuis departs for Beloit Wisconsin to meet Joan Swift and travel to the Swift family summer home in Traverse City Michigan for a ten day visit.

Ruth Dupuis Beloit Wis Joan Swift Travers City Mich Swifts

Social Calendar Notices for Pilotburg and Nearby Groups

Social calendar items list events for Pilotburg and West Chester groups including Ladies Aid, country club family night, Rebekah meeting, WRC social, Woman's Missionary Society picnic, and Pythian Sisters with a potluck supper at Sunset Park. Details include times, locations, and host names for coordination.

Pilotburg

Mrs. Logan Ahrens Hosts Friendly Neighbors Club

The Friendly Neighbors club met yesterday afternoon with host Mrs. Logan Ahrens. Most members attended except one. Afternoon visitors included Mrs. Martin Kren Mrs. Callie Woodburn Jeannette Woodburn Mrs. Delbert Daniel Mrs. Donald Stout and daughter Margaret Wilna Norman and Deloris Alliman. President Mrs. Ahrens led a brief business session with members outlining vacation plans. Oral Norman organized entertainment and the group played yahoo. Refreshments were served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Nor.

Friendly Neighbors Club Logan Ahrens Martin Kren Callie Woodburn Jeannette Woodburn Delbert Daniel Donald Stout Margaret Wilna Norman Deloris Alli Ahrens Oral Norman Yahoo Norman

Fortnightly Club Year Book Distribution At Library

Fortnightly club year books are ready for distribution at the Public Library. Members of the year book committee include Mrs. Clarence C Jacobs Mrs. William C Sitler Mrs. Donald Paul Irene Yard and Mrs. Glenn McCall. The blue gold metallic covered year book follows last year’s design with a different surface. Club meetings begin in September with Handcraft department section 1 on Tuesday September 1 hosted by Mrs. John Rittenhouse. Public Affairs section 2 meets September 2 at 1 pm with Mrs. John Stewart and the Bible and American Home departments host the first special program on September 29.

Clarence C Jacobs William C. Sitler Donald Paul Irene Yard Glenn McCall John Rittenhouse John Stewart Bible

Vincent Reunion at Sunset Park Held Wednesday

The Vincent reunion is announced to take place at Sunset Park on Wednesday, August 13, with details forthcoming.

Vincent Sunset Park

Doreas Meeting Held at Mennonite Church Wayland

The July meeting of the Doreas was hosted at the Mennonite church on July 30. Hostesses were Mrs. Edw. B. Witting Mrs. W. J. Spicher Mrs. Ted Tschantz and Mrs. C. W. Schlatter. Devotional was led by Mrs. Charley Lute and program by Mrs. Grace Eicher. Members spoke on missionary work and migrants with a paper by Mrs. Geneva Eicher. The society approved sending 19 dollars to the Migrant Relief fund and held a question box before a social hour with refreshments served by the hostesses.

Wayland Mennonite Church Edw. B. Witting W. J. Spicher Ted Tschantz C. W. Schlatter Charley Lute Grace Eicher Irvin Bauman A. J. Wyse Geneva Eicher Migrant Relief Fund C. K. Lchantz

Aid Society Plans Ice Cream Supper at Community Building

Grace Hill Ladies Aid met with 12 members two visitors and several children. Marie Hyde led devotions from the 91st Psalm and the group recited the Lord's Prayer. Plans were made for an ice cream social August 18 at the community building for members and families.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Ed Libe Marie Hyde Nelson Woodford Henry Bowes Graham Aid Society

Birthday Tributes Across Town Mark Special Dates

Nora Bennett of Keota celebrates a birthday and joins the Journal's Three Quarter Century club born in 1864 near Marion. Other celebrants include Charles Mayo Theo Logan and L B Hazen. Ruth Donaldson Havre is 11, Sammy Gregory Jr and Donald Stout also celebrate. Beulah Stewart marked a birthday anniversary and Charlotte Ware is two. Mr and Mrs Albert Orcutt observe their 138th wedding anniversary and Mrs Orcutt shares the birthday.

Nora Bennett Keota Bennett The Journal Marion Town Sammy Gregory, Jr Donald Stout Albert Orcutt Mrs. Orcutt

Rock Island Visit Highlights Family Reunion Plan

Mrs. Charles Zahon of Rock Island visited her brother and sisters yesterday. Mr. Zahon will come tomorrow before they return home. William H. serdock transfers from Camp Perry Ohio to Camp Lunston Kansas in Company A Maintenance Battalion 9th Armored Division.

Charles Zahon Rock Island Mr. Zahon William H. Serdock Camp Perry Ohio Kansas 9Th Armored Div Camp Lunston Kan

Munson-Johnson Wedding in Moline

Mrs. Orpha Morgan Johnson of Moline and Samuel A. Munson of Washington wed yesterday at ten in Moline. Dr. Eastwood officiated at Twenty eighth street and Twenty third avenue. Guests included Esther Morgan, Wilfred Culley, and many relatives. The couple, who met when their car stalled during a July tornado, plans a two week trip and will reside on the groom's farm near Washington.

Orpha Morgan Johnson Moline Ill Myrtle Morgan Washington Samuel A. Munson F. W. Eastwood Twenty Eighth Street Twenty-third Avenue Munson Esther Morgan Fairfield Wilfred J. Culley Silvis Ted Morgan Bud Boyce John H. Marek Wellman

Boy Scouts Camp At Iowa City for Week

Crawfordsville reports Boy Scouts camped in Iowa City for a week with several scouts already there. Scoutmaster Rev Lester Bill planned to join Thursday and many relatives and visitors are noted among the attendees and their families.

Boy Scouts Iowa City Mary Manners Crawfordsville Junior Despain Dwight Owens Richar Holmes Charles Twinam Lester Bill

Local Family Reunions Planned Across August Dates

The Shockley-Hotle reunion is set for Thursday August 13 at Sunset Park 14513. The Steele reunion occurs Sunday August 9 at Sunset Park 1443. The Crawford Ralston Stevens on annual reunion takes place Sunday August 16 at the W E Augustine home south of Dublin. A noon basket dinner is planned with families asked to bring their own sugar.

Steele Sunset Park Crawford-Ralston-Stevenson W. E. Augustine Dublin

Betty Moore Elected to Teach Oakland Rural School

Betty Moore has been elected to teach at the Oakland rural school north of Columbus Junction. The community notes include the Fowler family reunion at Grandview park on Aug 11, and various local visits and church society gatherings.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Betty Moore Oakland Rural School Here Fowler Grandview Park

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Mrs. Crone I. B. Hoxworth Pythian Sistera Plientie Mrs. Logan Ahrens Public Shirley Annie Rooney William Gargan Guy Kibbee Dickie Moore Doreas Charles Mayo Theo Logan L. B. Hazen Ruth Marilyn Donaldson Forest Donaldson Havre Beulah Stewart Mrs. Cloyce Stewart Charlotte Ann Ware S. C. Ware Kalona Pilt Margaret Schmidt Evelyn Horne Williamsburg Fletcher 8. C. Fletcher Frank Hull Betty Lowe Oakdale Sanitarium Kenneth Kilpatrick Ernest Clifford Burlington E. L. Clark Lyle Lowe Oakland Frank Gipple Wits Verne Gipple Ladies’ Aid Society Spring Run Evangelical Church George Miller Lowa City Lee Colton John J. Arnold Nigeria British West Africa Leslie B. Deedrick Arnold Lincoln, Neb Deedrick Western Union College LeMars Evangelical ~ Reformed Church Marguerite Moran Warnie Moran Geralding Reed Gerry Reed Camp Abe Lincoln Wayne Singleton Conesville Benteco Texas Elbertas Bushel Lhasa Campbell's Vegetable P&g TY Bread Merrhebane Eads Sandwiches Ryle WELCH Lake Shore Mecole Taras Saommer Aris Crisco Palmolive LAMB Swift’s Premium Swift Swift's Premium Martin
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