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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1942

Page

2

Mrs Klopfenstein Hosts Sunshine Community Club

Mrs. Klopfenstein hosted the Sunshine Community club afternoon gathering with fourteen members answering roll call about their worst fright. Visitors included Mrs. John Weerman and children Frieda Betty and Dink among several others.

Joe Klopfenstein Sunshine Community Club John Weerman Frieda Betty and Dink Dink Weerman Weba Mike Flynn James Matthews Harry Bishop Glen Beenblossom

Local Club Hosts Refreshing Summer Gathering

Wilma Deenblazier and others organized an afternoon with household games by Ruth Schneider music by Mildred Meyer and a Saint Peter at the Gate reading by Mrs Henry Sutherland Entertainment was led by Mrs Dale Cole and Mrs George Koehler joined as a new member The club plans its annual chicken fry next Wednesday August 26 at the Wes Meyer home hosts served refreshments with Bertha Thompson Mayhew and Harold Klopfenstein assisting The next meeting will be with Mrs Ruth Schneider.

Wilma Deenblazier Minnie Green John F. Simpson Maxine Elmore Frank Mayhew Harold Klopfenstein Ceian Ruth Schneider Mildred Meyer Saint Peter At the Gate Henry Sutherland Dale Cole George T. Koehler Wes Meyer Bertha Thompson Mayhew

Population figure for Martinique reaches quarter million

The island of Martinique with an area of 385 square miles houses about 250000 residents, according to contemporary demographic estimates.

Martinique

Hospital Notices: Dismissals and Admissions Reported

Max Bales and Eva Stevens were discharged last evening to their homes in Richland. Ernest Nelson of Route One was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient.

Max Bales Richland Eva Stevens Ernest Nelson Route One

Major League Games Today Across St Louis Chicago New York Boston

Schedule lists today’s major league matchups with St Louis at Chicago New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington and no other games.

Philadelphia 32 79 .288 Yesterday's Results

Baseball scores recap shows Brooklyn 11 over Boston 1 and St. Louis 5 over Chicago 1. Pittsburgh 9 defeated Cincinnati 2. Philadelphia and New York not scheduled. New York at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati on upcoming slate.

B. Pet New York Boston Cleveland Iz St. Louis Detroit Chicago Washington Philadelphia Cleveland National League Will. Pet Brooklyn St. Louis _ ee New York — Ae Cincinnati - Rai Fee Pittsburgh Chicago — Et We Boston Gles Oc Liege Cincinnati

I Enjoy Coffee Hour With Mrs. Lovelett

Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett hosted a morning coffee hour for neighbors with attendees including Mrs. Mary Sherlock Mrs. Guy Evans Mrs. Elmer Kephart Mrs. I E Glick Mrs. Margaret McDaniel Mrs. Herman Wallace Mrs. Homer Godwin and Mrs. Owen Cnessen. Donna Mae Lovelett’s guest was Frances Anne Godwin and they dined at a special table. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Herman Wallace.

Lloyd Lovelett Mary Sherlock Guy Evans Elmer Kephart I. E. Glick Margaret McDaniel Herman Wallace Homer Godwin Owen Cnessen Donna Mae Lovelett Frances Anne Godwin

Cars in Ethiopie

The report notes 750 motor vehicles are in use in Ethiopia, highlighting a limited transportation fleet and its implication for mobility and development.

Ethiopia

Pupil Piano Recital Features Helen Harvey Scholars

Helen Harvey presented eleven piano pupils in a home recital on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included mothers and friends as each performer showed careful preparation. Notable pieces ranged from classical selections by Haydn Beethoven Chopin and Tchaikovsky to student works and guest Marilyn Falk. Acorn Coffee a Tennessee Food for Defense banquet showcased 187 homegrown items with acorn coffee.

Helen Harvey Norma Jean Eatinger Sandy Garden Bragdon Mary Justine George Esther Wolfe Tennessee ‘Food For Defense

Barn Fire Near Ainsworth Destroys Hay and Hogs

At the Nelle Jones farm one half mile north of Rath’s service station south of Xenia the barn containing hay and hogs burned last night. Neighboring fire crews kept the fire from spreading to a nearby corn crib and silo, with several tons of hay and 20 to 80 hogs lost.

Xenia Robert Quinn Harvey Meek Mutual

September Jurors Are Drawn Today

The listing shows jurors named Joseph Sueppel Edith Tucker Helen Underwood Margaret Voorhees Emmaline Ward and Mildred Whitehead among others from wards two three and four continuing a notice page. The document instructs readers to read the classified ads for full details.

Joseph Sueppel Iowa Edith Tucker Helen Underwood Marion

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