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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1945

Page

6

White Way Women's club organized in Columbus Junction

Newly formed White Way Women’s club lists Mida Thomas as president Leta Meyer as vice president Inez Devore secretary and treasurer A Christmas party is planned for December 12 at Mrs Opal Orris home The Presbyterian calendar reports 135 25 dollars raised toward a 2090 church budget pledge in lieu of a chicken supper

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Navy White Way Women’s Club Mida Thomas Leta Meyer Inez Devore Opal Orris Presbyterian Church Calendar Amos Owen H H. Owen Conesville Ella May Curtis Muscatine George M. Wittich

Thanksgiving Dinner at Union School by Bernice Mais

Union school marked Thanksgiving on November 21 with each pupil contributing a covered dish and Miss Stutzman providing turkey and dressing. Meredith Maas and family hosted relatives at a bountiful turkey dinner. Afterward, boys went stunting and several families attended events in Richmond hall.

Bernice Mais Washington Union School Stutzman Meredith Maas Omer Green Iawa City W. Koeninv Agnes Mark Koening Stalter Denis Blakely Richmond Hall

Detroit Veteran Seeks UAW Restoration After CIO Picketing

Robert Stone of Detroit, twice wounded in four European campaigns, pickets the CIO international office to press his claim for reinstatement to the United Automobile Workers. Stone says he was given the run-around on his job return. Union president R. J. Thomas vowed Stone will regain his position.

Robert Stone Detroit International United Automobile Workers Union Stone R. J. Thomas

Local Family Visit From Los Angeles Members

Mrs. R. Lindeman and her children Leon and Marilyn Beatty of Los Angeles are spending a few days with Mrs. Lindeman’s parents Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Griffin. Leon has been in war work and Marilyn is a high school senior.

R. &. Lindeman Leon Annd Marilyn Beatty Los Angeles Calif

Family mourns Ray Miner death shock in Cincinnati

Ray Miner died suddenly at his Cincinnati home on Friday. Funeral in Keokuk attended by Mr and Mrs C Miner Ruth Miner and Martha Ann Young. Col Earl Miner travels from Georgia for Christmas visit after speaking by phone. Ray’s sudden death followed news of his brother’s leave. George Morrison family notes surprise homecoming of sons Gifford Donald Ira, Ira studying law at Iowa City, while siblings served in US military. Microscopic fungi show antagonisms including aspergillus ustus described by Dr Joseph M Kurung, who extracted a non toxic dose from cultured extracts.

J. C. Varney Seymour Madge O'Neill Alice Orris Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Ruth Ochs Davenport Robert Hanft Milo Milanovich Pearl Harbor Honolulu Hawaiian Islands Navy Milanovich Juanita Hendrickson Blair Columbus Junction Second Street F. H. Johnston South Hill Johnston Lillie Johnston Columbus City James Columbus Ann Lukenbach Nettie Dill Charles Col Earl Miner Georgia Cincinnati Ray George Morrison Gifford Donald Ira U.S Iowa City Joseph M. Kurung New York State Hospital Ray Brook N. Y Kurung

Pins Held By A Small Magnetic Helper

A compact magnet helps pick up and hold sewing pins, preventing scatter. It allows easy removal of pins when needed and keeps the workspace tidy and efficient.

Proper Clothes Damping Steps For Smooth Ironing

The advice suggests dampening fabrics to just the right moisture level before ironing. Avoid spritzing and instead use a damp cloth or Turkish towel to control dampness and prevent spotty marks on the fabric.

County veterans agricultural advisory committee forms locally

The county extension agent notes dependable local land value information and can guide service members veterans toward land opportunities. Five or more farmers formed the county veterans agricultural advisory committee last fall to provide suggestions and advice based on practical farming experience.

Veterans’ Agricultural Advisory Committee

Do Not Tamper With Gas Burner Equipment

Caution urges not to adjust gas burner components yourself. A gas supply company service technician should perform final control valve adjustments. Emphasis on competent installation for safety.

Demons Open Little Six Schedule With Two Road Tests

Washington high school basketball starts its Little Six schedule with games at Iowa City Tuesday and Mt. Pleasant Friday after a season opener 48 to 34 win over Sigourney. Iowa City has played three games: a 32 31 loss to Muscatine a 60 18 win over West Branch and a 40 25 victory at Burlington.

Sigourney Washington High School Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Muscatine West Branch Burlington

Demons Face Hard Battle as Iowa City Hosts Little Hawks

Iowa City's Little Hawks beat Burlington early 9-2 in the first quarter as Burlington suffers a third defeat of the season. Coach A H Seidler expects a tough matchup with Mt Pleasant and hopes his full first team can oppose the Little Hawks. Mt Pleasant has opened with two games, winning 29 27 over Bloomfield, then losing 25 24 at Denmark.

Man Ixrall Iowa City Burlington A. H. Seidler Demons Little Hawks Mt. Pleasant Bloomfield Denmark

C. O. C. Class Plans Christmas Party

The December meeting of the C. O. C. Sunday school class of the West Chester Methodist church will be held at the home of Mrs. Roy Gardner Thursday afternoon.

West Chester Methodist Entrch Roy Gardner

Christmas Party Meeting Donation Drive Highlighted

December 6 meeting to be held in holiday attire with My LL Coffey as co host. Members are requested to contribute 25 cents or more to the White Cross hospitalization service instead of a Christmas gift exchange.

Ll. EK. Coffey Ciarimas White Cross

Removing Nail Polish From Fabric Risks and Methods

The article states that amyl acetate is the only safe medium to remove nail polish from fabrics especially synthetics. It advises applying it generously to the spot and using careful scraping with a kitchen knife or spotting brush to work the remover into the stain.

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