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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
3
Members of the Y W C A executive board met at the Y W C A rooms with Mrs Harriet Coulter presiding. The committee reported winter activities including a gym class 7 30 to 9 30 on Tuesday and Friday evenings directed by Frank Nelson featuring tumbling and team sports.
The program committee outlines plans for the Christmas tree party to be held the week before Christmas and invites gifts or money at YW rooms. The first winter book review is set for December 14 at 7:45 pm at YWGA with Mrs. T A Michels reviewing Coleorton by Edith Hope.
All homemakers of Oregon township are invited to meet with Ruth Poster at the Ainesworth high school building at 12 o'clock Friday noon December 8. There will be a dinner at noon and each attendee should bring her fish or favorite home canned food for the dinner plus table service. The meeting will include suggestions on how to dress up common vegetables for variety.
A 19th century concept tested wind powered sails on railway cars to provide propulsion. The experiment explored using sail rigs on rolling stock as an alternative energy aid for rail transport.
A dense social calendar lists Rebekah Odd Fellows Pythian Sisters Daughters of American Revolution and many church and civic groups meeting through Tuesday and Wednesday in Pecos and nearby areas. Activities include officer elections potlucks Christmas exchanges fundraisers and dinners with multiple hostesses and venues noted.
The second wedding anniversary of Lt and Mrs Rex Hazen is noted. Lt Hazen, with the paratroopers, was recently located in Holland. Mr and Mrs Claude Bain celebrate another wedding anniversary. Elizabeth Elaine Romine turns two, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Romine of Keota. Barbara Jean Wallace turns four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Orin Wallace Jr. Lt Edsall Brown at Camp Stoneman California has a birthday today. Warm wishes are extended to Ada Hollingsworth Frank Bailey Robert Eugene Waggoner Clem Chalupa Phil Antonoff C W Davis.
The Daughters of Union Veterans held a Legion hall party to celebrate the national D U V founded Dec 12 1883 in Massillon Ohio. A cooperative supper 7 pm followed by carols a Christmas story and a business meeting with 18 members electing officers for the new year.
The 4-H Farmerettes gathered Saturday at Mary Catherine Knotek’s home with nine members present. Fran ces Sojka read the previous minutes while members discussed Christmas gift ideas and expense accounts. Letty Sojka explained filling out expense books for the new year, and the group recited the 4-H pledge before refreshments.
Sunset Circle members visited Mrs Griff Davies at her home Wednesday afternoon. Boxes were packed for the boys in service. Plans were made for the next meeting with Mrs Maude Eisele December 21 with a 25 cent Christmas exchange. Mrs Mary and Mrs Pauline Davies assisted the hostess.
A sobering fact states that every minute in the United States a home or business is consumed by fire. The message underscores the constant risk and the need for stronger prevention and rapid response measures nationwide.
The Rothschilds Ike and Emma celebrate forty years in Washington with their Mercer and Chilcote dry goods store on South Iowa Avenue. They are remembered for community spirit, ready to wear shift, and a big golden wedding anniversary banquet for staff. Bernardine Fore wed Clare Wells in Del Rey Beach Florida on Nov 29. she is daughter of J. D. Fore of Santa Monica.
The passage mentions Mrs. D. J. Bichelberger and the Bichelbergers living here for years before moving to California. It notes the bride as talented and references December women’s magazines debating popcorn decorating and tips for costume jewelry, waxed clothes lines, brushes, and dusting methods.
Wipe spills from cosmetics or inks promptly to protect enamel. Clean yellow stains on faucets immediately. Avoid hard scrubbing that can wear enamel and cause lasting damage. Use mild cleaners and soft cloths to preserve finishes.
Twelve members of the Fortnightly Literature department met with Mrs. Ralph Shannon. Mrs. A. W. Clow presided, introducing guest Mrs. Pred E. Miller and new member Dade Shearer. A $2 donation supported Christmas boxes for wounded soldiers and Sehick hospital. A penny collection of $1.20 funded the VW.'s Christmas party for children. Mrs. Hull reviewed Cherished and Shared of Old by Susan Gaskell.
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting at 6 30 Wednesday at the church. Men's club of Church of Christ holds a dinner at 6 45 Wednesday evening at the church.
Community sale notice lists residents Mrs T B Brown 410 3rd Ave No 6 Mrs Weldin 717 S 4th Ave DD Griggs 615 W Monroe and Unit No 2 with families. Supper at the church with ring table service at 6 30 pm. Christmas program at 7 0 pm Unit No W 1 potluck family dinner hosted by Mrs Henry Berdo 70 miles northeast.
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