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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1945

Page

5

Navy War Wives Club Meet Hosted By Mrs Renoux

Mrs Herry Renoux hosted the Navy War Wives club last evening. Games of pinochie ended with Mrs Wilbur Mot ley winning high and Mrs Ivan Marston low. Refreshments with a Valentine motif followed. assisted by Mrs Lyle Brinton. Two members attended: Mrs Oren Wallace Jr of Hillinge California and Mrs Triv Jones whose husband is on leave.

Herry Renoux Navy War Wives Club Wilbur Motley Ivan Marston Lyle Brinton Oren Wallace, Jr Hillinge California Triv Jones

D U V to observe Lincoln's Birthday event

Daughters of Union Veterans plan their Lincoln's Birthday party Monday evening at Legion hall. The program features a cooperative dinner at Hoanao clock and a patriotic session with guest readers from allied groups. Members may bring two dishes and two guests. table service provided.

Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Fall Hoanao Clock Patriotic Party Focal

Youre Not Too Old To Feel Young Tromone Ad Claim

An old advertising blurb promotes Tromone a medical formula claiming to restore youth vitality for middle aged men by combining vitamins hormones and rest Follow directions on label Tromone for sale by Geo L McDaniel Druggist and drug stores everywhere

Geo. L. McDaniel

Birthday Anniversaries and Celebrants Listed

Local notes list wedding anniversaries for Will and Patricia Mitchell 1894 and Carl and an Anderson 1912. Birthdays include Cheryl Ann and Carole Jean Rees, Betty Morgan, Mae Morgan, James Dey, Edward Beranek, James Logan, Lee Barham, Mrs John Wagner, Kleen Bower, Dean Schaeffer, and John Logue Wilson. Former residents Bill and Bob Breitenbach also celebrate, with Ethel Wagner and brother John noted for upcoming date.

Will Mitchell Carl T. Anderson Cheryl Ann Carole Jean Rees Edward R. Rees Crawfordsville Betty Morgan Mae Morgan James Dey Fred Rey Edward H. Beranek Riverside James Logan Lee Barham John Wagner Kleen Bower Dean Schaeffer Allen Schaeffer Wellston Loren Sutherland

Notice of Probate of Wile Statis of Iowa

Notice to all interested persons that an instrument purporting to be the last will of L. C. Bell, deceased, dated October 30, 1940, has been filed and opened. A hearing is set for February 13, 1945 at 9:00 AM in the Washington County District Court in Washington Iowa to prove and probate the will.

Washington County L. C. Bell Washington Iowa District Court

Mrs. M. F. Hawkins Hosts Lincoln Street Club

Ainsworth February meeting saw eight members and two guests join Mrs. M. F. Hawkins, with Mrs. Blaine Hawkins and Barbara as visitors. Roll call noted mail deliveries. next gathering planned with Mrs. Alex McCreedy. Edith Richards won high in the Tuesday Bridge group hosted by Mrs. Eather Trotter and aided by Dorothy Harley.

Ainsworth VM. F. Hawkins Lincoln Street Club Blaine Hawkins Barbara Alex McCreedly Edith Richards Eather Trotter Dorothiy Harley

Pythian Sisters Plan Card Party at K P Hall

The Pythian Sisters held a meeting at K P hall where Mrs. Everett A. Stewart was installed as most excellent chief. Plans were made for a Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters card party on Feb 2 with committees led by Mrs. Stewart Serna Marshall Blanche Grecian Bessie Harvey Chirme Reinert and Rose Matuethie for the mar ket sandwich part by Goldie Mayo and Rose Matuethie. The Feb 27 pot luck supper will be run by Hattie Crone Blanche Grecian and Vera Deimlerly with refreshments by Mrs. Harvey Waggoner and Mrs. Nom Faulkner.

Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall Everett A. Stewart Stewart Knights of Pythias and Mrs. Stewart Serna Marshall Kitchen Blanche Grecian Bessie Harvey Chirme Reinert Maret Goldie Mayo Rose Matuethie Hattie Crone Vera Deim

Will and Testament Filed in District Court Washington Iowa

By order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court dated February 6 1945 in Washington Iowa the will is filed under district court seal.

R. R. Noonan District Court Washington Iowa Seals R. Noonan

Pulp Transforms To Bombs Paper In Wartime Use

Paper pulp once used for fringed lamb chop holders is repurposed for war needs including bombs balloons bandages and Vmail blanks.

Des Moines OPA to Sell Ration Free Shoes in Two Week Sale

Des Moines announcer Walter Dr. Kline says up to 4 500 000 pairs of men's and women's shoes will be sold ration free from February 39 to March 4. Shoes must be at least 25 percent below regular prices but youths and boys shoes are excluded. The plan aims to move odd lots to ease dealer stocks while preserving demand.

Des Moines Womei Coun Walter Dr. Kline OPA Amaren S Kline

Plans to Stimulate Cheap Clothing Making

The Office of Price Administration announced steps under the UPA program to hold prices and spur low-cost clothing production. Fall and winter outerwear ceilings will drop about 8 percent due to a cost plus markup regulation, lowering gross margins from 20 to 144 percent while industry finances still compare favorably with peacetime levels.

UPA Office of Price Administration OPA

OPA Revises Pricing for 1945 Fall and Winter Outerwear

Effective March 1 1945 the revised manufacturers regulation changes pricing methods for leather coats jackets ski suits hunting fishing outerwear and wool garments for men women boys and girls. Implemented garments will reach retail in late spring with more balanced lower priced items expected as OPA officials stated.

Hospitals Obtain Reserves of Rationed Foods in Des Moines

Hospitals and other care establishments may receive reserves of rationed foods equal to their January February allotment per food. Walter D. Kline of the Des Moines GEA district announced the Office of Price Administration recognizes local supply issues require advance purchases. This provision continues a policy set in 1938 to stock for feeding patients during shortages.

Des Moines Walter D. Kline GEA OPA Kline

Card of Thanks for Sympathy During Illness and Death

We express gratitude for the kindness and sympathy shown during the brief illness and passing of our loved one. Your support, prayers, and thoughtful acts brought comfort to the family in this difficult time.

Theater Party Hosts Invite Y Mains And Monettes

Members of the Y's Men's and Y's Monettes were entertained at a State theater party last evening. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Verle Gallagher and others, followed by refreshments at the Washington cafe.

Y's State Theater Washington Cafe Verle Gallagher Ted Brown Roger Sherman Merle Turner Lee Holland

Bell Family Notices Shape Local Memorial Page

Beloved husband and father acknowledged in a sequence of family notices listing Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Bell Mrs. Paul Bell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gillaspie Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Leeper alongside the deceased spouse.

Clark Bell Daryl Bell Paul Bell Raymond Gillaspie Harvey Leeper

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