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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1946

Page

3

Lincoln and Stewart P T A Meetings Held in January

January meetings of the Lincoln and Stewart elementary school parent teacher associations were held in the schools’ community rooms. Lincoln's session, led by President Mrs Gene Gorham, featured musical numbers, a Washington Parade film, and an attendance prize for Mrs C H Wood’s first grade. Stewart’s evening meeting drew about 60 attendees with a Christmas-tree decorated supper and a program including solo and choral performances and a Washington projector demonstration.

Lincoln Gene Gorham America Boyt White E. D. Morrison, Jr George Kerr Ralph Young Carol Forgey Helen Levis Washington C. H Wood W. Howell Robert Choate Lloyd Anderson Stewart Helen Caldwell Winifree Long Miss Caldwell Abs Glen van Auken Feggy Knauss Maxine Crone Jimmy Brown Jimmy Sherman Charles Kallaus Catherine Orcutt Jerry Williams Patty Cotton Mozart

Backache and Leg Pains May Signal Kidney Issues

Warning that backache and leg pains can indicate kidney trouble. Describes kidneys as waste filters and notes symptoms like swelling and nocturnal urination. Recommends Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic used for decades.

Nature Dean Doan

Mrs Wiley Hosts Homemakers Club Meeting and Quilt Work

Mrs. Arthur Wiley hosted nine Homemakers Club members and Tonya Trotméen for an afternoon of quilting for the Victory clothing drive. Officers elected for the year included Mrs. Jack Trotman as president and Mrs. Wiley as vice president.

Homemakers Club Tonya Trotméen Arthur Wiley Victory Elu Jack Trotman Wiley Sam Minson Daie Woodburn

D. A. R. Observe St Distaffs Day in Washington Chapter

Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met Tuesday evening with Jeanette Kyle honoring St Distaffs Day. Virginia McCall accompanied on piano accordion for songs America and The Star Spangled Banner, then the salute and ceremony continued.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Jeanette Kyle St. Distaffs Virginia McCall

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities and Meetings

Numerous society events fill the day from 8 p.m. joint installation at 1.0.C.F. hall to late afternoon W.S.C.S. unit meetings. PTA Fathers Night, Prairie Flower Mission, and Rainbow Girls call gatherings, with DeMolay and Masons at the temple. Delegates chosen for Continental Congress. Christmas box sent to Kate Duncan Smith School in Alabama. Washington's Birthday plans discussed. 19 members sew for St Distant's Day project.

C.F. Hall E.S Masonic Temple P.T.A Prairie Flower Missionary Society Arthur Wiley Clayton Bear J. Cc. Reeves United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Friendship Club Grace Frea Shaw W.S.C J. F. Knotek N. W. Thompson Carrie Dill Mae Smuth Washington St Accie Clapper W. Main St M. Mahin Fred Bey 7Th Ave P. E. Babcock E. Jefferson St Will E. Jones E. Washington S A. W. Clow E. Madison St Ucahalna Ruthbridges S. Iowa Ave Clara Tate Kate Duncan Smith School Grant Ala Jessie J. Stewart Washington Continental Congress Miss Stewart Gertrude Bowman Hugh Hall Miss Tate Miss Kyle RR. E. Shannon David Crockett Jeannie Apps Jonathon Chapman Ohio Paul Buryou North Woods Daniel Boone J. O. Eider Valley Forge Daughters of the American Revolution St. Distant’s Washington County Hospital Eva Denny

World War II arms shift since Pearl Harbor

By July 1944 G I Joes used weapons scarcely the same as those in use at Pearl Harbor. The article traces the rapid modernization of U S arms and equipment during the war, noting the introduction of new rifles, automatic weapons, and support gear as fronts shifted and production surged.

G.I. Joes Pearl Harbor

Bridge Club Meets With Mrs Richards in Ainsworth

The Tuesday Bridge club met at Mrs Edith Richards home for a one o'clock luncheon. Two tables played bridge with Eva Blankenhorn winning high prize and Bather Trotter taking the traveling prize. Next meeting set for two weeks with Mrs tren iliGlmpson.

Ainsworth Edith Richards Eva Blankenhorn Bather Trotter treniliGlmpson

Ann Judson Circle Meets For Program on The Flame of Love

Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church met with Mrs Marianne Workman Tuesday evening with Mrs Mae McClure assisting. Carol Forgey led the program on The Flame of Love illustrated by two Mission Fields stories and a review of The Moved Quarters by Florence C Means. Guests Bessie and Betty Schmidt sang a duet and refreshments were served.

Ann Judson Cirele the Baptist Church Marietta Workman Mae McClure Carol Forgey Mission Fields Florence C. Means Bessie Betty Schmidt

Club Meets With Mrs Wagenknecht

The County Line club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Anna Wagenknecht. Seven members attended as they visited the hostess and refreshment service was assisted by Mrs Henry Wagenknecht. Next meeting set for February 12 with Mrs Will Zager and roll call calling an outstanding characteristic of each member.

County Line Club Anna Wagenknecht Henry Wagenknecht Will Zager

Fortnightly Public Affairs Luncheon Sees 17 Members

The Public Affairs department of the Fortnightly club held a luncheon yesterday at Mrs. E D Morrison Sr home with 17 members present. Mrs. David McLaughlin led table talk on news items while Maud McCreedy was absent and D D Davis conducted the Linet business meeting.

Public Affairs Department Fortnight's E. D. Morrison C. W. McLaughlin David McLaughlin Maud McCreedy D. D. Davis

Catholic Daughters Meet at K. C. Hall

At the Catholic Daughters of America meeting last evening at K. C. Hall, Catherine Switzer and regent presided. Correspondence was read and discussed.

K. C. Hall Catholic Daughters of America Catherine Switzer

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Lincoln and Stewart Laby Donald Kuntz Nancy Burham Carter Kuntz Kolosick Burham Brown Berry Schmidt Brock Washington, D.C Earl A. Loveless Mrs. Wiley Rapp's Shoe Store South Side Square Order of DeMolay Public Library Order of Rainbow Girls Boyd White Homer Stephen Iowa Cedar Township Robert Stephens Pittsburgh Duplate Duplite Sorrell Auto Parts West Madison Bridge Club Mrs. Richards Suzanne Degnan North Shore Chicago The Methodist Church D. Mentchlin N. M. Speidel Europe St. Vincent’s Davenpore Charles Mehicone St. Men Miss Swift Maris Birka Myrtle O' Connor Bunes Bert Thomassen’s Jael Wheaties Okg Folgers Dairyland Camay Wienies Bologna Link Sausage Sunskist Joe Hedli Raisins Pascal Celery Winesap Apples California Dixiana Carton B. Pkey Downy Blake Sen West Side
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