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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1947
Page
4
A column blends weather notes from Florida with a critique of government growth postwar. It laments labor pressure, taxes, and political timidity while urging soil conservation and a pragmatic turn to farming methods. It cites birth records and hospital stats for Fairfield and Jefferson counties, and cites observers like Tom Kelly on soil health.
A young man named Weir displayed remarkable fearlessness by deliberately attempting to touch a live electrical wire. The incident highlights the boldness and recklessness of youth around hazardous electrical elements.
A New York couple, ill and lodging hungry, found shelter in a Philadelphia hotel. The manager offered his own room without asking for reward, inspiring William Waldorf Astor to later fund a major hotel. George Boldt rose as a famed hotelier after the Waldorf Astoria era. A parable about manners closes with a father and son exchange on respect.
Friendly Circle with 13 members met Thursday afternoon led by president Mrs Davidson. Plans were laid for March with Mrs Charles Greiner and Lyle Romine and Mrs Harold Kiopfenstein on the entertainment committee. The mystery sisters received birthday gifts and a Valentine buffet luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Merle Sheetz.
Nine members gathered at the home of Mrs. Howard Anderson in Crawfordsville despite near zero temperatures. They shared a four-glass family meal featuring beef and vegetable pie with potato topping, relish plate, cornbread, chocolate brownies, and fruit compote, served English style with a floral centerpiece, followed by a short business meeting. Present were Mrs. Helen Thomas, Mrs. Ella Hamilton, Mrs. Bertha Geuit, Mrs. Mae Hedgers, Mrs. Rada Robertson, Mrs. Bertha Schaeffer, Mrs. Havel Barnhart, Mrs Kathryn Suter, and hostess Versa Anderson.
The Ugo club met at Mrs J H Campbell s home with 14 members and two visitors. President Mrs Vai Fuhr conducted a brief business session as members played four tables of pinocchio with Mrs E H Whitehead winning high score. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs John Shebeck. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Val Fuhr.
Farmers advised cows require a six to eight week dry period after heavy milking to rebuild bodies. They should receive ample roughage and extra grain to restore flesh before freshening. The report includes a quotation about weather and Mr. Piper.
To be in by 10 a m. Trieau Past Matrons club and families 6 30 p m cooperative dinner Masonic temple Rebekah lodge 7 30 p m Initiation will be held. St James P T A potluck supper 5 30 p m at K C Hall Bring two dishes. Rolls coffee provided. Monday evening literature 8 0 p m Hostess Ruth Foster Co hostesses Eileen Jeffery Helen Caldwell Chapter V Tri T meet Monday 8 00 with Mrs Richard McCleery De Molay 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple Bible Department 2 20 p m Public Library White Shrine Bridge party 2 p m Masonic Temple Tuesday American Home Section 2 2 50 p m Mrs T E White Wednesday Grace Hill ladies aid at Community building sack lunch at noon roll call 15th and 16th chapters of Revelations Lincoln P T A 3 00 p m at school house Founders Day meeting executive committee 2 p m hates Gieke Foom Mrs W Skaster Good Will Club 2 p m Mrs Charles Nicola Thursday Pilotburg Ladies Aid afternoon Mrs Carl T Anderson Roll call Poem our history about Lincoln Washington or Thomas Edison
The Highland Social Club met with Mrs. John Quinn on Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members, four children and one visitor attended. Mrs. Paul Beard was welcomed as a new member and committees were appointed by President Mrs. Ben Harrison including flower roll call membership social and more. The gathering focused on social time and reminiscing.
Deafened readers are invited to try a new all in one hearing instrument described as extremely small light and powerful. The Rochester Hearing Aid Co promoting home demonstrations with free literature and low cost options at 118 1st Ave SW Rochester Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Mitchell observe their 53rd wedding anniversary. James Hey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bey, turns 23. John Logue Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Wilson, has five candles on his cake. James Logan is 17. Jetty Jane Morgan, daughter of Mrs. Mace Morgan, is 17. Two sets of twins celebrate birthdays Billy and Robby Breitenbach, 21, and Cheryl Ann and Carole Jean Rees, 15. Ileen Bower is 21. Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Anderyson celebrate 35 years. Others include Edward Beranek, Riverside. Ethel Wagner. Lee Barham. Mrs John Wagner. Dean Schaeffer, Wellston. Mrs. Loren served by Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Datsch. Next meeting with Mrs. W. R. Murphy.
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