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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1948

Page

3

9 Members Attend 4H Club Meeting

The Farmerettes 41 percent club met at the home of Rosamond Sojka for their regular meeting. Mary Knotek conducted the business meeting. Rosamond Sojka spoke on Table Etiquette and First Aid kit tips, with talks by Patty Horak on Good Habits. Secret sisters were drawn for 1948 and a February 14 meeting is planned at Letibia Sojka's home with a Valentine exchange.

Rosamond Isojka Mary Knotek Secret Sisters Rosamond Sojka Patty Horak LetiBia Sojka

Reinert Presides At Rebekah Meeting

The Rebekah Lodge convened at the I C O F hall with noble Frand Carrie Reinert presiding. Reports from auditing, treasury, and recording secretary were read and accepted. A February refreshment committee was appointed and a chili supper followed the adjournment.

Rebekah Lodge I. C. O. F. Hall Noble Frand Carrie Reinert May Ralph Zeck Paul Harvey Frank Janecek Fred Stewart Gilbert Mills Nellie Stewart Anna Springer Carrie Norman Daisy Simmering Rosalie Hosell Carrie Gray Lance Bueld Rehbekah Sheheek Eliza Broek

Brighton church announces oyster supper and choir rehearsal

All members and friends at the New Haven Baptist church in Brighton will have an oyster supper Wednesday evening at 7 90 Bring pie and table service. The Methodist Choir rehearsal will be resumed this Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church. All members urged to attend.

New Haven Baptist Church Brighton Othe Eax

Germans Fire 76 Mile Bombardment Of Paris In WWI

During World War I German forces used long range guns to bombard Paris from 76 miles, firing 265 pound shells as part of a distant artillery campaign.

Paris

Serene Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

Notices list numerous events for organizations like YWCA, Order of Rainbow Girls, Pythian Sisters, and Public Library sessions. Details include meeting times, venues such as Masonic Temple and Public Library, and activities like sewing, installations, dinners, and handcraft sessions.

Y. W Order of Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Public Library Donna Sellers Bonnie Jean Simpson Anna Dawson Goeboh John Lee Roger Sherman Order of Eastern Star

Birthday notices from Wayland to Columbus Junction

Birthday announcements celebrate Lucille Conrad turning thirteen and George Basil McBee's birth today. Roberta Blaine marks eight, with other names listed including Nora Miller and several local residents. A note praises Mr and Mrs Carl Anderson on their wedding anniversary and offers a fishing tip about trout visibility near water.

Lucille Marie Conrad William Conrad Wayland Lodey Columbus Junction Maude Koeller George Thaker Oscar Hughes Richard Hayes Harriett Logan Leonard Zickefoose C. C. Klepfer Fred Edwards

Music Pupils Present New Years Recital and Party

Mrs. Chas Mur docks piano pupils gathered for a New Year recital and after party at 2 p m. with 16 students performing a varied program including solos duets and group numbers aided by Mrs Murdock the accompanist and a second piano.

Chas Murdocks Psd Ak Ae Thompson Thompson Beverly Jarvis Knight

Wright Van Sickle Vows Spoken In Keota Ceremony

Marjorie Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Pranncis Wright of Keota and William Van Sickle son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Van Siete of Keota exchanged vows Monday afternoon in a double ring ceremony at the Federated Parsonage. The couple will reside on a farm near Keota after a wedding trip to Winds.

Marjorie Wright Hey. Paston The Keota High School Washington County van Stickle West Chester High School Keota Koeta

Birthday Surprise for Keith Hora by 12 Friends

Keith Hora, son of Mr and Mrs George Hora, enjoyed a surprise birthday party Friday afternoon with 12 children at his home. The group played Bingo and games, had photos taken, and shared ice cream prepared by Mrs Arthur Horn and Mrs Fa Heek. Attendees included Beverly Palmer, Donald Palmer, Patty Palmer, Jimmy Heek, Jerry Heek, Jo V Heek, and Janice Heek.

Keith Hora George Hora Arthur Horn Fa Heek Bevery Donald Patty Palmer Jimmy Jerry Jov Janice Heek

Unclear names in local notice listing individuals

A fragment lists individuals including Reed, Janice Hore, Dorothy Herman, Jack Foster and the KOROTHR, suggesting a partial roster or notice header with missing context. The item reads as isolated names without a clear action, date, or place.

Er Reed Janice Hore Dorothy Herman Jack Foster the Korothr

Marianne Ledger Hosts Doll Party at Home

Marianne Ledger daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Ledger held a doll party Saturday afternoon from two to four at her parents’ home. Guests include Connie Buckwalter Sylvia McChire Judy Putnam Kathy Gevock and Mary enjoying games and exchanging new dolls.

Marianne Leager A. L. Ledger Connie Buckwalter Sylvia McChire Judy Putnam Kathy Gevock Mary

Local family invites and refreshment details recounted

Ruth Miniek and family members Ruth Miniek Kathleen Muntees Sheryl Hunsaker and Phyllis rimer are noted. Three guests Barbara Miniek Mary and Janet Foriash could not be resent. Refreshment was served by her mother with help from aunt Mrs Frank Ledger.

Ruth Miniek Kathleen Muntees Sheryl Hunsaker Phyllis Rimer Barbara Miniek Mary Janet Foriash Frank Ledger

Steepest US railroad grade on Pennsylvania line at Madison

The steepest standard steam railroad grade in the United States is 5.89 percent on the Pennsylvania railroad at Madison Indiana. The climb runs about 7 000 feet and rises roughly 400 feet along the Ohio river bank. Saddle tank locomotives operate on this track.

United States Pennsylvania Railroad Madison Ind Ohio River

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