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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1946

Page

3

Birthday Greetings From Friends Across Communities

Shirley Ann Sehflater is celebrated by Warren and Mrs Sehlatter of Wayland on her birthday. Jean Wood turns 18, daughter of Bart and Mrs Wood of Ainsworth. Other wishes go to Wallace Darnell Andy Kauffian of Douglas Amboy Betty Lou Custer Allbaugh Vrank Sands and John Westen. Luella Mae Blankenhorn observed her ninth birthday yesterday.

Shirley Ann Sehlatter Mrs Warren Sehlatter Wayland Jean Wood Mrs Bart Wood Ainsworth Wallace Darnell Andy Kauffian Douglas Betty Lou Custer Allbaugh Vrank Sands Amboy John Westen Luella Mae Blankenhorn D. C. Blankenhorn

Ford Reports Nine Month Losses Reach Thirty Two Million

Ford Motor Company disclosed a net loss of 32.9 million dollars for the first nine months of 1946 after possible tax rebates. Ernest R. Breech told Rouge News readers the loss equalled more than 80 dollars per vehicle produced. He noted pre tax rebates losses to 51.6 million and warned recovery would be partial due to tax considerations and wage-increase impacts.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Ernest R. Breech Ford Rouge News Breech Breeche OPA

Chester W R C Plan Christmas Boxes

The West Chester Woman's Relief Corps met with ten members at K P hall. President Mrs Nelson Woodford led officers reports as the relief committee reported 48 dollars in work clothing and sewing. They voted to send Christmas boxes to shut ins and cards to service members, with the executive committee in charge.

West Chester Woman's Relief Corps K. P. Hall Nelson Woodford Relief Committee

Ruegsegse announces daughter's December wedding

Mr and Mrs A C Ruegsegse announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Darlene to Keith Kirkpatrick son of Mrs Esther Kirkpatrick of North English. The marriage will be solemnized December 19 in Washington.

A. C. Ruegsegse Fourth Ave Marilyn Darlene Keith Kirkpatrick Esther Kirkpatrick Washington

Social calendar lists varied club meetings and events

Notices schedule Order of Rainbow Girls at 7 39 p.m. and many community gatherings including Y W C A executive board 7 30 p m at Y rooms Pythian Sisters and D A R meetings with Christmas packages and exchanges Valley Ladies Aid election of officers and multiple church and school activities across the day including a St James bazaar and Handcraft dept Christmas gift swap

Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Y.W.C Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall D.A.R B.C. Bicher T. A. Michels Kate Duncan Smith St. James P.T.A Maizie Stewart Valley Ladies Aid Society Just Us Club Val Fuhr H. H. Club Forest Walker Merry Makers Club Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society W.S.C.S Methodist Church E. B. Hammer Harmony Club Bill Crayne Ed Mayhew I and I W. A. Bealer White Shrine O.E.S St. James Bazaar

Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Asks Morning Attendees

The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church.

Presbyterian

Marriage Announced at Family Dinner in Ainsworth

Helen Janecek and Norbert Norris were married September 8 in Olathe Kansas with a double ring ceremony. The couple plans to live in Washington Iowa after the new year where Norris works as a bookkeeper.

Janacek-Norris Ainsworth Albert Janecek Norbert Norris Helen Janecek H. O. Johnson Olathe Kan West Chester

Luella Blankenhorn Honored at Birthday Party

Mrs D C Blankenhorn hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Luella who celebrated her ninth birthday yesterday The gathering featured games and refreshments The guest of honor received numerous birthday remembrances Attendees included Cheryl Cook Nancy Glider Jane Polk Beverly Mills Joyce Stout Patty Coakley Joyce Widmer Jimmie Thompson Bill Fisher Bill Sherman Donald Westen

D. C. Blankenhorn Luella Cheryl Cook Nancy Glider Jane Polk Beverly Mills Joyce Stout Patty Coakley Joyce Widmer Jimmie Thompson Bill Fisher Bill Sherman Donald Westen

Club Families Hold Thanksgiving Party

The Braden club members and families enjoyed Thanksgiving supper at Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schantz home. Afterward men visited while women held a brief business meeting planning the December 19 gathering with a White Elephant exchange and 25 cent donation. Mrs Wilfred Smith was honored with a handkerchief shower before leaving for Washington.

Braden Club Wilbur Schantz Ernest Jones Wilfred Smith Washington

Funeral services for Clarence B Hamilton held in Chicago

Funeral services for Clarence B. Hamilton of Chicago were held Saturday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home. Dr. Fred E. Miller was in charge. Casket bearers were Malcolm Montgomery, Isaac Kleese, George Masson, sr. Dr. W John Masson, C W Tucker, Charles Custer. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.

Clarence B. Hamilton Chicago L. A Jones Funeral Home Fred E. Miller Malcolm Montgomery Isaac Kleese George Masson

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