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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1942

Page

3

Augustine Reunion Held at Sunset Park

The Augustine family reunion gathered 30 members at Sunset park on Sunday. A noon basket dinner preceded a brief meeting led by president Marion Augustine. Josephine Singmaster acted as secretary amid a turnover in officers for the year and the death of veteran member Michael Augustine.

Augustine Sunset Park Marion Augustine Josephine Singmaster Louise Christensen Will Luithly Fred Sheetz Will Augustine Lee Craig Wilbur McClelland Andy Augustine Michael Augustine

Family Dinner Brings T B Martin Kin Together

An impromptu co op supper at Mrs Nora Faulkner s home last evening welcomed Mr and Mrs Thos B Martin and their son Billy along with Wanda Bowden and Harvey relatives. Birthdays for Richard Harvey Tommy Harvey and Dis eenste Faulkner are noted. Out of town guests included the Martins Rubio Daering and Harvey families from Washington and Winston Missouri. A prior gathering honored Paul Deimerly who left for the army.

Thos. B. Martin Billy Wanda Bowden Nora Faulkner Harvey Richard Harvey Tommy Harvey Jariorie Faulkner Patricia Ann Daering Billy Martin Thos B. Martin Winston Missouri Buane Daering Patricia Ann Rubio Richard Ainsworth Paul Harvey Paul Deimerly Floyd Harvey Harvey Wagoner Anna Marjorie Washington Deimerly Sunset Park Army

Post nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Lewis

Mrs. William J. Lewis was guest of honor at a Pleasant Plain shower hosted by Mrs. Edward Chuck. Sixteen guests played games and searched for gifts. blue and white decor, a doctor centerpiece, and pill box place cards highlighted the event. Guests included Mrs. Floyd Hamil and Virginia Stutsman from Washington.

William J. Lewis Edward Chuck Pleasant Plain LaHoma Johnson William 3. Lewis Memphis Floyd Hamil Virginia Stutsman Washington

Annual Pulver Reunion Held at Washington Sunset Park

The 20th annual Pulver reunion drew 52 relatives to Washington Sunset Park on Thursday for a basket lunch and the election of officers for the coming year. Woodrow Crone was chosen president with Marion Sheetz as vice president and Mrs Merle Sheetz as secretary treasurer.

Pulver Washington Sunset Park Woodrow Crone Marion Sheetz Merle Sheetz Curtis Snyder Howard Mangold and Lee Fred Mangold Bernice Sheetz Will Erwin Sam Erwin David Erwin Mariene Stanley Manold Billy Armeine Erwin Wayne Mangold Harve Banks Harold Mangold Fred Speed Jim Pulver Washington Lester McDaniel Iona Ity Frank Pulver Keota

Jane Walker's bicycle ride features Bethel visit

Jane Walker of Ainsworth rode eighteen miles to visit Bethel and dine at Mae Wallace’s home before returning home. Community notes report school openings pending on August 31 and various local visitors and family updates from the Gideon and Fitzgerald households.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Jane Walker Ainsworth Mae Wallace

Hot Potato Salad Deluxe with Ham and Mayonnaise Dressing

A traditional hot potato salad recipe highlighted as a hearty, crowd pleasing dish. It features thinly sliced baked ham, onions, potatoes, and a warm mayonnaise based dressing prepared over indirect heat. The method emphasizes careful heating to avoid separation and a final toss with dill pickles before serving.

Plan Country Club August Family Dinner

Members of the Country club and their families will gather for an August dinner at 6 45 p m Thursday evening at the Country club. Mrs George D Rudiger chairs the dinner committee with Mrs Ed Sullivan arranging telephoning. Entertainment after the dinner will be by R J Patterson and Dr KEF Stutsman. Other committee members include Mr Rudiger Mr Sullivan Mrs Patterson Mrs Stutsman and Dr and Mrs M L McCreedy of Brighton.

Country Club George D. Rudiger Ed Sullivan R. J. Patterson KE. EF. Stutsman Rudiger Sullivan Patterson Stutsman M. L. McCreedy Brighton

Fitzgeralds Attend Fairfield Commencement and Family News

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald attended the commencement exercise at Fairfield Friday evening. Lois Fitzgerald finished her summer class work at Fairfield and returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Wallace drove to Burlington Sunday to visit their niece, Doris Dolph, who is recovering from an appendectomy.

Des Moines Ben Fitzgerald Fairfield Lois Fitzgerald Mac Wallace Burlington Doris Dolph

Poultry feeding guidance for pullets from Prof Platt

Prof C S Platt, poultry expert, advises feeding pullets 10 to 12 weeks old a mash for layers plus grain. He endorses a 30 percent mash to 70 percent grain mix as the most economical feeding proportion for growing birds.

C. S. Platt Poultry Husbandman

War Bonds Aid Aviation Gloves For Airmen

Flying gloves issued to American aviators cost $1.50 a pair. By buying War Savings Stamps or War Bonds, schools and clubs can fund glove purchases for airmen and support the home front effort as part of the U.S. Treasury push.

Army U.S. Treasury Department

Social Calendar Highlights Community Events This Week

W.F.W. Post and Auxiliary host annual chicken supper at 6 30 p.m. Sunset Park Woman's Missionary Society and Fat Church join evening programs. Valley Ladies Aid hosts afternoon social. Bethel church Women’s Missionary Society meets all day with cooperative dinner. Homemakers, Sunshine Club, golf luncheon at Country Club. last summer luncheon. Rural Woman's Club entertainment meeting Thursday. K P Hall Western Chester W R C regular meeting. Sunset Park United Presbyterian Sunday school picnic supper at 6 p.m. Friday Baptist church is hosting a 1 o'clock picnic at church. garden club picnic postponed indefinitely.

W.F.W. Post and Auxiliary and Families Sunset Park Woman's Missionary Society of U.P. Church Lloyd Foster Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel Church Hilen Wallace Country Club Rural Woman's Club Mary Shields Alice Hunter W.R.C West Chester Joe TeBockhorst D.A.R Sunset Park United Presbyterian

Family Dinner for Two Service Men at Humston Home

A co operative Sunday dinner gathered the Huston family at Lloyd Humston’s Young America home to honor Raymond Humston leaving for the navy and Pvt Glenn H Miller of Chanutefield Rantoul Ill. Attendees included Ralston Meek family and others, with photos taken after noon.

Humston Huston Lloyd Humston Young America Raymond Humston United States Navy Pvt Glenn H. Miller Chanutefield Rantoul, Ill

Birthday Greetings From Friends Reach Mrs Mauthe Falk Barth

Mrs F R Mauthe Mrs Joe Falk William Barth and Leota Fish received birthday wishes today with warm congrats from neighbors and family as a community tribute to the occasion.

F. R. Mauthe Joe Falk William Barth Leota Fishburn

Birthday Notices Spotted Across Towns

The clipping lists residents and relatives celebrating or approaching birthdays on August 25 and nearby dates. Names include Marguerite Crail in Cincinnati Fred Cold in Coppock Marcia Masson Donna Crone Jane Henry Joan Henry Darlene Custer Beverly Ann Evans Jacob Patterson John Carson Shirley Ann Fry born 1929 and Peter Jungbluth. Jungbluth to observe birthday tomorrow at Hohman Hospital Philadelphia.

Marcia Masson Victor Masson Donna Crone Ted Crone Jane and Joan Henry Talleyrand Darlene Custer Grover Custer Beverly Ann Evans Lloyd Hyans Shirley Ann Fry Peter Jungbluth Hohman Hospital Philadelphia Penn

Farewell Picnic Honors Willard M Mapel Before Army

Willard M Mapel leaves soon for army service and was guest of honor at a family farewell picnic. Brother LaMar Mapel in Alaska could not attend. Family attendees included Orr Mapel, Mary Mapel, James Murphy family, Donna and Harold Wellman, Donalanel family, Rose Mary via Plumbus Junction, Charles Mapel, Leon Mapel, and Washington Mapel.

Willard M. Mapel LaMar Gulkana Alaska Orr Mapel James Murphy Donna Harold Wellman Donalanel Donald, Jr Rose Maryees Plumbus Junction Charles Mapel Leon Mary Mapel Washington

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Schedule

An announcement notes a prayer meeting for the Presbyterian Cottage to be held at 9 34 Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church. Location is the church, time specified, no additional details provided.

Presbyterian Cottage Presbyterian Church

Kemp Families Reunion at Columbus Junction

The Kemp families reunion met at Columbus Chautauqua Park with 47 attending. Officers elected: Mae Kemp president, H. O. Kemp vice president, Mary McGrew secretary, Elva Bonpoch sen treasurer. The Greene families also met there with 48 attendees and new officers. The 1943 reunion is planned.

Columbus Junction Kemp Columbus Chautauqua Park Mae Kemp H. O. Kemp Wapello Mary McGrew Grandview Elva Bonpochsen Greene Jesse Wagner Muscatine Raymond Smith Rex Smith

Hors es Rest Field Created for Poor Se travelers

In Havant England a field has been set apart to provide rest for horses belonging to poor travelers. The initiative offers a secure place for men and their animals to halt during long journeys. It aims to ease travel burdens and support needy riders.

Havant England

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T. B. Martin Lewis Penney’s SILK Just Shavick Weights Gideon Charley Kolesick Elizabeth Longer Grandma Gideon Mae Muriel Applegate Betty Shirley Applegate Ray Sojka Rosamond Lovisa Mary Sojka Claudie Ray Niffen¢eger Charley Kolosick Frank Carson Clarence Whitlock Lawrence Whitlock Lamberts Ray Edward Lambert Wayne Lambert Bennie Joe Ronnie Wieland Riverside Floyd Wieland West of Washington Birdie Wieland Fitzgerald Henry Peters and Sons Clayton and Lowell Iowa City Homer Stephen Optometrist Plan Country Club Party For Families Valley Ladies Aid Society Leona Ham Ilton P.m Priday Women's Missionary Society of Baptist Church W. P. Moore Mae Dawson Carrie Bailey Ralston Meek Connie Janice Mae Werner Charles Welch Harvey Meek Evelyn Elizabeth Howard P. Miller Ola Risk Lloyd Humaton Marguerite Crail Cincinnati Ohio Fred Cold Coppock Jacob James Patterson John Carson Tom Carson T.T.T Crawfordsville L. of Saunder Bogle Mt. Pleasant James Oper Ferguson R. C. Ferguson Earl Ferguson Anderson Sedore Ottumwa Vastine Ft. Madison Rose Moorhead C. C. Moorhead R. J. Ferguson W. M. Mapel Junction SFE T. W. Harwood Spurgeon Beacon Polaire
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