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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1942

Page

3

Dunbar Relatives Hold 27th Reunion at Sunset Park

The Dunbar relatives marked their 27th annual reunion Sunday at Sunset Park with 64 attendees despite heat and gas concern. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Anderson of Davenport and older-generation members Mrs. G. O. Dunbar of Washington and Mrs. J. E. Dunbar of Brighton.

Dunbar Sunset Park C. E. Anderson Davenport G. O. Dunbar Washington J. EB. Dunn Brighton J. Dunbar Frieda Kelsey Orence Fisher Leola Ho Wm. D. Kyle Try and Georgia Jean Dunbar Jessie Shirley Geeker Genevieve Ronald Wendell Baker

Honor Eldin Bauer At Birthday Dinner

Eldin Bauer was the honored guest at a surprise birthday party at his home on Monday evening. Relatives joined him with baskets of food, homemade ice cream and cake. Guests included his parents Mr and Mrs Lou Bauer sister Fay Turnipseed and family brother Clark Bauer and wife Eldin and wife Junior and Sandra Lou.

Westchester Eldin Bauer Lou Bauer Fay Turnipseed Wits Wm. Robertson Clark Bauer Eldin Junior Sandra Lou

New Oven Trick Eases Hub Bard Squash Peeling

A quick method says heat the squash in the oven to warm it through then cool and puree. The technique promises easier peeling and less knife work, saving time and preventing finger nicks.

Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs Dittmer’s Afternoon

Mrs Henry Dittmer hosted eight Homemakers club members with visitors including Mrs Lloyd Allman Mrs Chris Dittmer and others. Vice president Mrs Ray Redlinger led the business meeting with a roll call on a chosen topic. Plans were laid for a forthcoming club picnic and committees were named for the picnic fat and grease.

Henry Dittmer Homemakers Club Lloyd Allman Chris Dittmer Roy Carter Raymond and Bob Carter Ruth Ann George Sarah Trotman Ray Redlinger

Heitzman Family Welcomes Riverside Girl

Mr and Mrs R H Heitzman of Riverside announce the arrival of a daughter born at Moline hospital to Mr and Mrs B J Unferth of Moline The mother will be remembered as Helen Heitzman of Riverside Mrs Heitzman visited the hospital Friday with granddaughter Mary Lynn Unferth who will stay about ten days with the grandparents Also noted Bernard and Frances O Connor visited their sister Mrs John Roscoe in Shenandoah and Leo C Critz returned Monday.

Riverside R. H. Heitzman Moline Hospital B. J. Unferth Moline Helen Heitzman Frances O'Conner John Roscoe Shenandoah

Mrs William Lewis Honored At Postnuptial Tea

Mrs William J Lewis was guest of honor as Carolyn Hamilton hosted fifteen guests at a tea at 221 East Main Street. Music included performances by Mrs Lowell Dodds, Jim Bogle, and Margarette McCleery, with gifts and blue and white decor. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Horace Johnson of Richland and Mrs J G Lewis.

William Lewis William J. Lewis Carolyn Hamilton East Main Street Lowell Dodds Wellman Spross Sanderson Grieg R. H. MccCleery Jim Bogle Long Beach Calif Margarette McCleery H. H. McCleery CC. W. McLaughlin Horace Johnson Richland J. G. Lewis Dodds

China manufacture traced to ancient Egypt and Davenport visit

The article notes china making began over 4 000 years ago in Egypt. It mentions Davenport resident who spent the weekend at Mr and Mrs Clair Swift and family former Riverside residents who moved to Davenport last October. Mrs David Golden and her son Glenn Alcorn Jr returned to Corpus Christi Texas after visiting May Alcorn in Davenport.

China Egypt Davenport David Golden Glenn Alcorn, Jr May Alcorn Corpus Christi Texas

Scrap metal drive nets 135000 pounds in English River Iowa

Frank Czok and 12 workers with four trucks operate in Iowa township centered on Riverside gathering scrap metal for the government. They collected 135000 pounds in English River after Kalona’s pile, plus 2000 pounds of scrap rubber, with 59890 pounds donated and $6 per ton paid for the rest.

Frank Czok Prighton Iowa Township Riverside English River Township Kalona Lime Creek Iowa English River

Riots Threat Prompted Marines to Quell NYC Polls

In 1867 United States marines were deployed to New York City to quell gang violence at election polls. Imported from another city, the force aimed to prevent riots and maintain order during a tense electoral period.

United States New York City

Akron's First Flight in 1931 Marked by Akron Ceremony

Akron's steamer Akron achieved its first official light on September 23, 1931, in Akron Ohio, marking a notable local milestone in early aviation and river navigation.

Akron Ohio

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F. A. Dunbar Eunion President Verne Dill Helen Ruth Donald Raymond ‘Hammen Joyce Ray R. L. Dunbar Robert Marion Arthur Car Floyd Dunbar Jack Fern Jones H. M. Greendycke F. A. Dunbar Elmer Wade Leland Donna Mae Dale Dunbar Denny Keota Shirl Augustine Ainsworth Fred Hawkins Carl Columbus Junction Claire Dunbar JoAnne Mary Lou Clarice John Airfield D. R. Turnipseed Marilyn Stewart Honor Eldin Bauer FB. HR. Whitehead R. O. Dyer Esther Cairo Nebraska Raymond Whitehead J. W. Dunbar Treas H. M. Groendycke Leola Hotle G. Q. Dunbar Lelia Dunbar Hawkins Marguerite Hering Amos Stout Don Wylie Neill Trotman Arthur Wile Carter Sara Trotman Leo C. Critz New, Fall Freeman Freeman Cooper Michaels Stern Silvertone Gabardine Alpagora Coats Fortune Shoes Shkosh B'Gosh Star Brand Ber Washington Couny ALL Men's Seersucker Batiste Crepe Rockford Penne Women's & Girls Cynthia al Incorporated
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