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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1943

Page

4

Ration Dates Schedule for County Board Notices

The rationing board lists Class A inspection deadline September 30 and Class B third period July to October plus Class C third inspection by August 31. Fuel and commodity coupons cover gasoline A No. 7 through Sept. 21, fuel oil No. 5 through Sept. 30, No. 1 new through Jan. 3 1944, coffee relaxations from July 29, sugar blue and red stamps validity through late summer into autumn, and shoe coupon No. 18 through Oct. 31 with family exchanges allowed.

Birthday List Highlights Local Residents Celebrating

A birthday roundup notes several residents celebrating anniversaries and birthdays. Mrs. W. M. Beal CO. E. Babb Mrs. J. B. Randle and Kathryn Perrin of Wellman mark birthdays. Ginger May Watson turns six. Max Coffman, Fay Rowe, Mrs. Roy Page, Ferreol Welch and Billy Murphy also recognized.

W. M. Beal CO. E. Babb J. B. Randle Kathryn Perrin Wellman Ginger May Watson Cloyce Watson Max Coffman Fay Rowe Welman Roy Page Piletburg Ferreol Welch Pueblo Colorado Billy Murphy

Merry Maid Club Social at Sunset Park Potluck

The Merry Maid club held a potluck supper at Sunset Park last evening followed by social time. Members present included Alice Wulf Alice Richardson Mrs Marion McAvoy Mrs Myron Salladay Libbie Musil Mrs Wayne Kendrick and Mrs Earl Fisher. Guests were Mrs Glen Mataucha Maxine Marshall Viasta Musil Ruth Houseal and Jackie Salladay. The next meeting is set for August 24 at the Musil home.

Merry Maid Club Sunset Park Alice Wulf Alice Richardson Marion McAvoy Myron Salladay Libbie Musil Wayne Kendrick Earl Fisher Glen Mataucha Maxine Marshall Viasta Musil Ruth Houseal Jackie Salladay Musil

Two-Ball Foursome At Country Club

A potluck dinner for Country Club members and families in the club house Wednesday evening invites all to bring their own table service. A two-ball foursome is scheduled for five o'clock with all members welcome.

Country Club

Community Announcements Include Demonstration and Reunions

Ruth Foster will present a drying and brining demonstration at the New Haven church at 2 PM Tuesday August 10. An ice cream social at James Combs home Wednesday evening welcomes old members. Presbyterian prayer meeting at the church Wednesday 9 30 AM. The Hotle Shockley reunion is at Sunset Park on August 12. Palmer Chandler reunion Sunday August 15 at Stephen and Elizabeth Chandler Sunier Old Dubuque Road Iowa City with a 1 PM basket dinner.

Ruth Foster New Haven James Combs Home Sunset Park Palmer-Chandler Stephen and Elizabeth Chandler

Social calendar highlights local clubs and meetings

Tuesday listings include Ann Judson Circle Baptist Church Wilbison Mildred Jackson Booster Club Mrs Don Wylie Mrs Arthur Duensing weather plan if unfavourable VFW KC hall Lexington Circle C D A Rose Mary Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Sunshine Community Club nursery rhymes Good Will Club Civilian Defense Rural Women’s Club postponed Prairie Flower Missionary society events detailed with hosts and times.

Ann Judson Baptist Ghuech FisUs Wilbison MPR Mildred Jackson Don Wylie Arthur Duensing Duensing Fourth Ward City Hall Rural Women’s Club Frairie Flower Missionary Soc- Mts JS

Three-Quarter Century Dinner Set at Washington Country Club

The annual Three-Quarter Century club dinner will be held Saturday August 21 at the Washington Country Club with Rev Fred E Miller pastor of the Methodist church as speaker It is the 58th annual meeting and members must be 75 or older with about 200 names on the list The Evening Journal sponsors the event and invites all who have reached 75 to join free of charge Dinner is served at noon and hours remain open for social time

Washington Country Club Fred E. Miller The Methodist Church Evening Journal Sth Washington County

Sunset Calvary Baptist Women Invite Members to Meeting

Sunset area church notes invite from H. H. club and Loyal Women's class. Afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Howard McArlin and Mrs Warner at 1203 N Marion with independent club at 1 30 pm led by Mrs Lauder Kennedy. Dessert luncheon.

Sunset Calvary Baptist H. H. Club Howard MecArlin Loyal Women Baptist S.S Pam Warner N. Marion Independent Club Lauder Kennedy

Hospital Discharges And Surgeries Listed In Weekly Notice

Mrs Frances McKim of Nevada Iowa was discharged to her brother Jim Zecks home. Clarence Samuelson of Richland was discharged this morning. Mrs Milo Patterson of Wellman had an emergency appendectomy last night. Mrs Christopher Grant of Lagrange underwent a major operation this morning. Max Tucker of 203 East 7th Street had a tonsillectomy this morning.

Frances McKim Nevada Iowa Jim Zeck Milo Patterson, Wellman Christopher Grant Lockridge Max Tucker East 7Th St

Birthday thanks from Fort Story soldiers

I thank all who remembered me on my birthday with cards letters and gifts. Mail to a Soldier is like flowers to the sick says Max W Schlatter of Battery of 2nd C A Fort Story Virginia.

Max W. Schlatter 2Nd C. A Fort Story, Va

Mending Tips Use Darning Ball and Paper Baste

A darning ball slipped into the toe or heel of a stocking holds the material firmly when mending. Paper basted under the place to be mended aids in mending other fabrics.

Shower Courtesy for Hilda Brown

A September bride elect, Hilda Brown, daughter of Charles Brown, will wed Wilson J. Putnam of Iowa City. A surprise miscellaneous shower honored Miss Brown and Betty Hamil of Omaha with games, prizes, and a gift table of flowers at the Klepfer home.

Hilda Brown Charles Brown Wilson J. Putnam Iowa City Miss Brown Helen Doris Klepfer Winifred Gerdes Klepfer Betty Hamil Omaha

How to Exchange Garden Products

List your needs and garden surpluses with the OCD and receive help making proper contacts. Telephone 380.

Mexico Raises Over 2.5 Million Tons of Corn Last Year

Mexico produced more than 2,500,000 tons of corn in the previous year, reflecting strong agricultural output across the country and supporting domestic supply for food and industry.

Mexico

Card of Thanks for loss of husband and father

Words cannot express our appreciation for the kindnesses calls flowers and cards in the loss of our dear husband and father Mrs Frank Stransky and children

Frank Stransky

Chew Tag Worries Replaceable Dog License Tags

Reported problem with plastic dog license tags containing soybeans. Dogs chew tags from collars, causing misidentification and difficulty tracking pets. Local officials warn owners to verify IDs and consider alternatives to prevent loss of registration.

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