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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

6

Mrs Henry Hinkle Visited In L Kientz Home At Merrimac

Mrs Henry Hinkle of Brightomu spent a few days this week in the Lester Kientz home and returned home Tuesday evening. Neighbors and relatives visited Sunday at various local homes including Jay Schafers and Leonard Smith. The day also saw visits and gatherings among Criles Baldosters Schafer Sprays and Amrines with hosts for Woon sawers.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Kenry Hinkle Brightomu Lester Kientz Roy Duttweiler Donna Jay Schafers Leonard Smith Dave Max Baldosier Ben Crile Jilly Kenneth Criles Kkivelyn

Rocking Chair Brigade Supports Camp Fire Girls

The Rocking Chair Brigade welcomed thirty Camp Fire girls led by Mrs George Dowell who presented handmade Valentine boxes. The girls planned a display but chose to take their clever boxes home instead. Valentine Day is celebrated as a wonderful happy day.

Camp Fire Girls Teader George Dowell

Perfume From Arabia Described as Ancient Trade Resin

A perfume from Arabia is described as a resin obtained from certain trees in Arabia and valued for its role in ancient trade. The note highlights its significance and botanical source.

Arabia

New Year Reflections and Community Happenings

A reader recalls New Year themes and valentines while noting the final day of the fourth war bond drive. The letter mentions Mabel Morton and Thomas Dolman Dolman, plus 4-H clubs at the Y and a hospital stay for Mrs Johnson.

Board Proceedings Report February 11 1944

The Crawford County Board of Supervisors met after recess with E. S. Rudolph H. P. Wilson and Ned Morrow present. Bids for 420000 gallons of Cut Back asphalt surfaced awarded to Skelly Oil Co for 24780.00 and contract signed. A band for Clair Holmes, Clerk of Crawford Township, approved. Justice report for quarter ending December 31 1943 approved. A second contract for 420000 gallons of Cut Back asphalt surfaced awarded to Iowa Road Building Co for 6300.00 and signed.

E. S. Rudolph H. P. Wilson Ned Morrow Skelly Oil Co Kansas City Missouri Board of Supervisors H. FP. Wilson Clair Holmes Crawford Township R. W. Fillmore Iowa Road Building Co Des Moines Iowa

Pvt D Brooks Of Chicago Visits Parental Home

Pvt Don Brooks and wife from Chicago spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks in Stringtown. Don traveled from Texas en route to California while the town enjoyed a day off for a school vacation and local residents hosted guests and relatives during the visit.

D. Brooks Chicago J. J. Richy Stringtown Don Brooks Mary Ethan Brooks Don Texas California Michelberger Edna Widiser Vernon Burkey Maison Maurier Krabil Noah Widmer Karen Kay Roth Elmer Roth Vernon Burky Cletha Wid

Birthday Gatherings and Visits Across Mansa

A local Monday return follows a week at Mrs Edna Widmer home. Ardith Ann Davison and John Leonard Alliman share birth dates celebrated at Arthur Davison residence with Lester Alliman family. Sunday dinner at hex Swar home included several Chicago and local guests. Marian Linner of Washington visited for talks, and Norm Widmer attended Crawfordsville school. Arthur Davison family hosted Tuesday dinner with Warren Schlatter family.

Finer Manson Edna Widmer Mansa Lester Alliman Arthur Davison Ardith Ann Davison John Leonard Alliman Hex Swar Pyt Don Prooks Chicago George Brooks Jimmy Clara Hebel Grace Uarlan Cummings Marian Linner Washington Norm Widmer Crawfordsville Warren Schlatter

Guests with Crandms Nets in Wayland

A short notice indicates visitors attended an event at Wayland, with guests and Crandms Nets noted in attendance. Details are limited but the fragment suggests a local gathering or reception context.

Ner Wayland

Browns Host Family Dinner at Great Lakes Naval Station

Kenneth Brown, a 2/C at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, was guest of honor at a family dinner in the Clarence Brown home. The event also honored Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mullikin on their wedding anniversary. Attendees included the Seti Carris and Mullikin families, Martha Baker, and Mrs. Doyle Strown. Phyllis Ann Brown joined her mother at a prior Mullikin dinner.

Kenneth Brown Great Lakes Naval Training Station Clarence Brown Glen Mullikin Seti Carris Martha Baker Doyle Trown Phyllis Ann Brown Doyle Strown Mullikin

Family Present In Australia Mentioned With Mr Brown

A fragment notes a family presence with Mr Brown in Australia. The sentence implies multiple family members accompany or are connected to Mr Brown during the visit or event in Australia.

Mr. Brown Australia

Peanut Butter versus Butter Nutrition Comparison

The passage contrasts butter and peanut butter showing butter to be high in vitamin A and often vitamin D with little protein, while peanut butter provides substantial protein and vitamin B but minimal A or D. It notes small mineral amounts like iron calcium and phosphorus in peanut butter.

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