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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

3

Grace Hill Women Prepare Christmas Eve Play

Grace Hill Ladies Aid held an all day meeting at the Community building with two guests Frances Harvey and Mrs Dwight Hayes. The group voted a five dollar donation to the Orphan's home at Council Bluffs and spent time quilting. A Christmas party is planned for Monday December 22 with 25 cent donations and a gift for a secret friend. A short practice for the Christmas Eve play was held at Grace Hill church. Most table salt is pumped from brine wells, but rock salt is mined.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Frances Harvey Dwight Hayes H. A. Engel Orphan’s Council Bluffs Aid Society Ladies Aid Grace Hill

Social calendar and club meetings listed for the week

Notices for OES regular meeting Masonic temple and election of officers. Rebekah club gathering at Mrs Milo Steele. Christmas gift exchange with officer elections and card exchange. Loyal Woman's class at Baptist church with 25 cent gift exchange. Methodist units with multiple hosts and 10 cent exchanges. United Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 2:30 p.m. HFO nutrition lesson. Junior Fortnightly Christmas party Monday evening.

O.E.S P.m Masonic Temple Rebekah Club Milo Steele Baptist Church John Dodd Lydia Juzeler Methodist Church B. F. Bostwick Main St William Jeers W. B. Dupuis BE. Main St P. L. Etter Howard Snyder South 2Nd Roy Means S. 4Th Ave Ira Rathmel W.W. Washington St J. W. Nebergall N. 4Th Ave Walter S. Brown Scott Wilcox Clayde Knupp United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society H.F.O. Club Donald Applegate

Birthday greetings and notices in Swedesburg area

Charles O Dayton and son Raymond celebrate birthdays. Jerry Dean Boatwright has his first birthday. Other local birthday observances include Sorrell Popp Brin ning Wingu Bockhorst Good win Bill Snider. Modern Woodmen of America holds важное meeting Thursday December 13 at 7 30 pm at Woodman hall. Swedesburg Missionary Society serves a smorgasbord Friday 5 to 8 pm at the church. Brazil supplies much Honduras mahogany used in local furniture.

Modern Woodmen of America Woodman Hall

Christmas Programs At Lincoln Stewart P T A Meet

Fourth grade pupils led a pre Christmas program at Stewart School with 66 attendees. Mrs. Max Cook presided. plans were announced for Christmas treats and the next meeting on January 14. Topics included character building, church activities for children, and community programs.

Parent Teacher Association Stewart School Max Cook Patricia Kallous Margaret Brown Bethlehem James Davidson Bob Krause Helen Harrison The World Today A. R. Krause R. C. Keagy B. F. Bostwick, Jr Cloyce C. Stewart Albert Orcutt F.C. Surface Walter R. Brown J. R. Neill Miss Powell C. Phil Weldin Red Cross

Post-nuptial Shower Honors Mrs. Bishop

Mrs. Don Bishop formerly Betty Leet was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Fale Cole in the home of Mrs. Harry Bishop. Eighteen guests enjoyed games and contests as gifts were presented by Dickie Lee Cole and Lloyd Simmons. Refreshments followed in a bride’s motif.

Don Bishop Betty Leet Fale Cole Harry Bishop Dickie Lee Cole Lloyd Simmons

Doreas Society Meets at Mrs Landau Home

The Doreas society of St. Pauls church met at Mrs Anna Landau's home. President Mrs Lloyd Humston led a short business session. Members and guests donated gifts for Hoyleton Orphans Home supported by local Evangelical and Reformed churches. Refreshments were served by hostess and daughter Marie.

Doreas Society St. Paul’s Church Anna Landau Lloyd Humston Orphan's Home Hoyleton Ill Marie

Highest Navigable Lake Titicaca Elevation Highlight

The article notes Lake Titicaca in the Andes as the highest navigable lake in the world, located at about 12,500 feet above sea level. It emphasizes its elevated setting and maritime potential.

Lake Titicaca Andes

Hospital Dismissals and Admissions Report

Charles Bartz of Washington was discharged from the hospital last evening. Mrs Alfred Davis and her son Robert Edward were discharged this morning to their home in Crawfordsville. Mrs Fred Neff of Wayland was discharged this morning. Mrs H H McCleery was discharged this morning to 215 East Main Street after a tonsillectomy. Mrs Steve Radjenovich and son Steven Perl were discharged this afternoon to the home of Mrs Radjenovichs mother Mrs Iva Bales in Milwaukee. Mrs I Rothschild was admitted yesterday afternoon for X ray and treatment of fractures in both wrists.

Charles Bartz Washington Alfred Davis Robert Edward Cawfordsville Fred Neff Wayland H. H. McCleery East Main Street Steve Radjenovich Steven Perl Radjenovich

Iowa Truck Law Demands 3 Percent Grade at 30 MPH

Iowa enforces a rule that all trucks must negotiate a 3 percent grade at 30 miles per hour. The provision aims to ensure safe uphill travel for heavy vehicles on inclines.

Iowa

Britain Increases Food Self Sufficiency During War

Britain now produces 56 percent of its food up from 45 percent at the war’s start, highlighting a shift toward greater domestic supply and reduced reliance on imports amid wartime pressures.

Britain

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