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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1942
Page
3
The West Point 4-H club met Monday afternoon at West Chester with Appy Mae Rigenhagen. President Marion Mc Dowell led pledges and songs while members shared ideas for Happiness at home. Demonstration team Virginia Eckels and Bertha Flatline presented emergency first aid methods.
Sheetz Reunion gathers Sunday August 16 at Sunset 1501. Dunbar Reunion slated Sunday August 23 at Sunset Park. Hesselfine Family Reunion set Sunday August 16 at Sunset Park 15114.
Mrs. Lewis Coon of Ainsworth and Daryl Clifford Morrison led a list of residents with birthdays today. Also celebrating were Mrs. Lawson Crone, George Allen Chambers, Kathryn Nicola, Lee Wallace, Alvin Vegegy, and Preston Wolf as Read the Want Ads.
The C L club and families gathered Friday evening on the Elmer Thomas lawn for their annual picnic supper. Present were club members and visitors Mr and Mrs Ted Coffman and family. After a cooperative meal neighbors visited and plans for the next meeting with Mrs Joe Podaril were announced, roll call will be a favorite poem.
Washington Fortnightly club members are asked to attend the Henry County flower show in Mt. Pleasant at City Hall on Friday August 14. The Mt. Pleasant Improvement League sent the invitation to officials urging extension to all club members. Exhibits will be on display in the afternoon and evening with several club members expected to attend.
Notice lists Catholic Daughters meeting at K C hall and a Country club pot luck dinner. Families invited to a grove picnic near Leet and McDowell homes. Rural Women’s club program with roll call. Rebekah club gathering at 7:30 p.m. Walnut Women’s club coop picnic supper at Sunset Park. Prairie Flower Missionary Society meets in Benson. D A R Log Cabin open Friday 2 to 5 p.m. Friendship club 2 p.m. Unit No 10 W S C S of M E church afternoon. Women’s Council of Church of Christ meets 2 p.m. at church.
Mrs. Myron Burroughs hosted a cooperative picnic at Sunset Park honoring Albert Dusek and Paul Dimerly as they prepare to enter the United States Army. About 40 neighbors attended, including the honorees' families and friends such as Mrs. Paul Dimerly, Bel Johnson, Warren Carris, Paul Harvey, Harold Klopfenstein, Harold Swick, and several other local residents.
Mrs. Pearl Votruba hosted 13 Ann Judson Circle members and three visitors at the Baptist church group gathering. The program opened with a song, a devotional reading of the 23rd Psalm, and prayers followed by reports on timely events. The group closed with a prayer from Mrs. Votruba emphasizing faith and prayer.
Descendants of Elizabeth Taylor and Levi Benoni Romine met at Wilson park Keota for their annual reunion with 60 relatives and one guest. Fried chicken dinner followed by a brief business meeting and program. 1948 officers elected include N E Romine president C E Beaty vice president Mahala Beaty treasurer Iris Durst secretary.
Thirteen members and five visitors attended yesterday afternoon’s gathering at Mrs. Leonard Marie’s home hosted by club president Mrs. Martin Whittaker. Wahoo games were played at four tables and a two course luncheon followed with help from Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Stumpf. A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Statler concluded the event. Next meeting features a guest day party with Mrs. Bert Dill on Sept. 8.
The Fairview Community club held its annual picnic at the Crawfordsville park with cooperative supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Blankenhorn and daughter, Russell Miller and Vera Reschley. The next meeting is set for August 27 with Mrs. Will Edgar.
The Past Noble Grand Circle was entertained last evening by Mrs. Floyd Murdock with fifteen members and one guest attending a pinochle session after a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served afterward by Mrs. Edith Weidner.
The Merry Maids club met last evening with 10 members and two visitors Florence Fisher and Judy Kendrick. Mrs Kendrick presided as vice president. gifts were sent to Mildred Musil in Chicago. Plans for a Sunset Park picnic on Sept 18 were made and the evening included games and refreshments by Fisher and Crone. The next gathering, Sept 1, will be a hobo party hosted by Mrs Myron Salladay.
A large gathering featured Liam Romine Virginia Robinson Lewis Dusenbery Marian Cover and many family members including Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Beaty Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins Claire Dusenbery Phillip Paul Bessie Tucker Earl Dill Willis Beaty Lee Dusenbery Leona Mary Askea Esther Ann Richard James N. E. Romine H. E. Dusenbery Ralph Romine Roger Morris Romine Lawrence Romine Barbara Glennys W. V. Durst Keota Donall Romine Donna Keith John D Durst Nancy Johnette John David Opal Bickford Wellman Ivan Shaffer Mason City Ottumwa West Chester Rose Hill GC W Taylor Murray Robert E. Johnson R. C. South Bend Ind.
Local items report a Citizens Defuse meeting with Ivan Norton explaining bombs and gas identification. YWCA and YMCA boards plan closer cooperation, with Terry Olin as secretary. Hospital staff changes noted, and Mrs Applegate busy while son serves. Various society updates include Marion Thompson at Benteco market, Readers Digest picks, and Dr Herman Erlanger joining Harvard surgeons in Australia for war-related mental health work.
Grace Hill residents report a voluntary cleanup of the cemetery on Saturday with mowing and scything around fence rows. The Hayes brothers promise to return to rake and burn brush when dry. Social updates note outings, family visits, and Gracehill Ladies Aid activities at Ed Libe’s home with Red Cross work and refreshments. An abundance of grain and vegetables is mentioned alongside kraut prep from surplus cabbage.
Mr. H. A. Engel sustained a serious right hand injury while sawing wood alone last Tuesday. The saw cut across the back of his hand, injuring ligaments to the fingers, but doctors expect healing. Eugene returned home that evening to help with chores. Mrs. Alta Haverty and daughter Shirley Ann of Denver visited the Williams family and planned a Sunday visit to the Robertson relatives.
Regency decor favors clear colors such as white cream pale lavender and light blues with walls finished plain from base to cornice. Wood paneling is avoided though light delicate moldings may be painted to blend with walls and swag stencil borders are used for drape borders.
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