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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1952

Page

5

Crawfordsville WSCS Meeting Highlights February Events

The Crawfordsville WSCS met February 3 with 12 members, five children and two visitors. Topics included Let Courage Rise with Danger and Love Never Faileth. Plans covered missions pledge, parsonage work, kitchen supplies, and the Richard Stephens sale. The Study Club hosted guest day with speaker Mrs Jesse Barre on Abraham Lincoln.

Jack Howard Crawfordsville WSCS Methodist Church Walter Rich Myrale Smith Russell Williams Max Mitchell Karl Walker Walter Roch Burlington Federated Church Priscilla Circle Levi Blanchard Ainsworth Clarence Lowe Richard Stephens Donald Blankenhorn A.C. Leiehty W. G. Henss Allen Schaetter Kathryn Williams Tal Kenneth Cherryholmes Marguerite Hultquist Crawfordsville School Phyllis Anderson Margery Cherryholmes Betty Howell Ivy Halls Herbert Rich Galway Bay Mary Jones Jesse Barre Mediapolis Abraham Lincoln Barry Lincoln W. T. Smith Sadie McCullough Wyman Robert Lauer Pleasant

Several Keota Couples Observe Anniversary on Feb 10

Seventy Six Township notes the Anniversary club gathering at the community building on Sunday February 10. Couples listed include Dunbar, Green, Bell, Flynn, Romoser, Ollinger, Funston, Carris, and Benson who shared stories from their weddings. Bonnie and Anita Bell performed songs. Karen Adams also celebrated.

Dale Moody Tert) Dunbar Floyd Green Melvin Bell Mike Flynn Theodor Romoser Albert Ollinger Clayton Funston

Birthday Dinner Trip and Community Notes Mention Local Activities

Four year old celebrated with parents in Washington at a birthday dinner with Mrs May Smith and Mrs Carrie Dill. Local families hosted and visited in Harper Wellman Keota Washington Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, with church and club events noted. Leap year jokes mix with moving news and spring hopes.

Paul Adams Washington May Smith Carrie Dill Charlie Moyer South English Joe Myers Keota Dale Moodstone Oren Romine Ronny Blanche Romine Bury Henderson Wellman Adams Mike Adams Viola Earl Adams Richard Clarahan Harper Leo Adams Bud Trier Walter Bower Jake Anderson Andersons Gale Hotchkiss Harriet Conklin

Winter delays spring as travelers depart Ottumwa for Denver

Mrs. Roy Funston and her sister Cora Verrin of Chicago left Ottumwa by train Friday for Denver to visit Mrs Funston’s daughter and family, while noting winter’s lingering hold.

Roy Funston Cora Verrin Ron Chicago Ottumwa Denver Colorado Mrs. Qunstons

Experts Recommend Storing Flammable Liquids in Steel Cans

Experts advise using galvanized steel gasoline and oil cans with tight covers to prevent fumes from escaping and to reduce risk of explosion.

Rain Barrel Waterproofing with Linseed Oil

Apply boiled linseed oil each spring to seal rain barrels. Use enough oil to soak into the wood and prevent rot. Let the barrel dry before use.

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