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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1945

Page

5

Parish Society Elects Officers After Sunday Mass

Members of the Holy Name Society at St. Mary's church elected officers for the coming year after the 7:30 mass. John Gase was named president, Louis Heitzman vice president, Edward Rotenburger secretary, and James Doutremont treasurer. Francis Zimmerman was recently honorably discharged after over nine months in England France and Germany. He will reside in Riverside. An all day S and C club meeting at Mrs. Bert Cray's Riverside home included a cooperative Christmas dinner, gift exchange, carols, and games. Prize winners were Mrs. Phyllis Novy Mrs. Ernest Bowman Mrs. Edward Kucera and Mrs. Glenn Cray. Visitors included Mrs. Novy Cray Carol Fisher and Laurel Kucera.

Bers Holy Name Society St. Mary's John Gase Louis Heitzman Edward Rotenburger James Doutremont Francis Zimmerman England France Germany Riverside S & C Club Bert Cray Phyllis Novy Ernest Bowman Edward Kucera Glenn Cray Carol Fisher Laurel Kucera Robert Nicola Howard Fisher Milt Wollrab Harry Jirsa Fred Kucera Orval Meeks Cray Elizabeth Florang Riversoe George Wickiter Iowa City Joan Schnoebelen Cedar Rapids Geneva Sehnoebelen

Visit to Moline by Daughter-in-law and Family

A visit to Moline Illinois is planned in the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Cupp and family as the daughter-in-law travels to spend time with relatives.

Moline, Ill Willis Cupp

Klopfer Ends Riverside Dairy After Fifteen Years

Riverside notes report Ralph Klopfer has discontinued his farm and dairy business after about fifteen years. His son Robert Kloopfer is joining the US service, while Klopfer remains bedbound. Also listed: Leo Birka’s Army discharge of forty seven months overseas, Victoria Lodge officers elected for the coming year, Mrs. Frank Safourek to Omaha with Lt. Col. Norbert J. Safourek, Riverside teams to host Lone Tree in basketball action.

Riverside Ralph Klopfer Robert Kloopfer United States Service Kloopfer Leo Birka Army England France Germany Italy Switzerland Joseph Birka Victoria Lodge No Bert Navy Clair Flynn J. O. Younkin A. H. Younkin C. F. Fitzsimmons Frank Safourek Omaha Nebraska Norbert J. Safourek Riverside High School Lone Tree High School Riverside School

Local teams set for season opener exhibition clash

Basketball fans anticipate a strong exhibition as these teams meet for the first time this season. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Younkin are spending the week with Mrs. Younkin’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Evans, in Tiffin Iowa.

Glenn Younkin

Ainsworth News Highlights Local Openings and Visits

Agnes Droll opens a restaurant in the former Chinak building owned by Ald. Frown. Julius Wulf buys the Hattie Pratt home for the Proll family. Lt J T Willits and family visit, after his discharge from the U S Navy. Kensington Club hosts annual Xmas dinner with two long tables, Christmas trees, red place cards, and desserts including brick ice cream and pecan cake.

Okinawa Kensington Club Emmett James Grace Stone

Christmas gifts distributed and club meeting notes

Christmas gifts were distributed from a decorated tree at the business meeting where eighteen guests answered releals. A gift was voted for two club members. Next meeting is in four weeks with Mrs. Butterworth.

Widmers Farewell Supper Before Washington Move

Mrs Ezra Widmer reports a farewell supper for Mr and Mrs John J Widmer as they prepare to move to Washington. Attendees include Atley Wolf Lone Tree Wi Widmer family Mt Pleasant Hulme family and many neighbors plus singing and social time at Maple Grove schoolhouse in Wayland on December 14.

Ezra Widmer Wayland John J. Widmer Washington Maple Grove Atley Wolf Lone Tree Wi. Widmer Winfield Mary Keith J. G. Piper Mt. Pleasant Olive Boller Howard Hulme Sam Hulme John Dill Hulme Martin Gerig Ian Christner Herbert Burton Ray Ernest Ed Richard Dave i Riiehard Roger Robert Zihilman Frank Nebel John Zihlman

Dinner host marks 40th anniversary with turkey dinner

Mrs Sinn received help from Walker Evans Allred Herty Mc Guire Rich Koebel Kauffman Buck Allen Rich and Forrest Rich. Mr Sinn ill. Amasa Miller hosted his children and grandchildren for a turkey dinner to celebrate 40 years of marriage. Relatives included Mahlon Miller from Morton Rev Orie Miller and family from Bellevue and Ruth Miller Greiser with son Howard who joined them in Peoria Illinois.

Sinn Walker Evans Art Allred Chris Herty Max McGuire Phil Rich Walter Koebel Andy Kauffman Leslie Buck Allen Rich Forrest Rich Amasa Miller Mahlon Miller Morton, Ill Orie Miller Bellvue Ruth Miller Greiser Howard Peoria Ill Greiser Montgomery Ward

Plan Work In Your House Plans Accent Convenience

Guidance on organizing home projects from small shelving to full home construction. Emphasizes planning methods, workflow, and efficient execution for residential improvements. Practical steps to match tasks with resources and timelines.

Fertile Eggs Warn of Spoilage in Warm Months

A short advisory notes that fertile eggs spoil quickly in high heat unless kept cold, warning they become unfit for food during summer conditions.

Dressed to Kill on the Farm

Farm workers are urged to wear proper safe clothing for every job around machinery. The slogan dressed fit to kill emphasizes the need for loose torn clothes to be avoided around equipment.

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