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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1945
Page
3
The program featured a vocal duet by Mrs. Charles Cannon and Mrs. Wilcox. The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and playing cards. The next regular meeting of the club will be Wednesday after noon, Jan. 17, with Mrs. Clyde Thompson.
The January meeting of the Lincoln PTA featured a double program by 6th grade pupils and mothers. The Latin American countries segment, led by Carol Forgey, included student speeches, songs, and animal pictures. The second part, under Mrs F G Bagge, showcased women speakers and piano pieces, with talks on child rearing and education. A seasonal refreshment was served. the minutes noted a high PTA membership rating and an attendance prize for the 6th grade.
Hubers disclose Helen's marriage to Ernest Ramsey with formal notice. The announcement notes Helen Hubers and Ernest Ramsey's union as an official family event. Further details about date or venue are not provided in the readable text.
Seventeen members of the Greece HTN Ladies AKL led a mostly formal all day meeting with a noon cooperative dinner. Mrs Hayes was recalled as others read verses from Hosea and the 6th Psalm. Plans were made for the next Wednesday gathering with Mrs Max Waterhouse and a sack lunch. A community social and cooperative supper was set for Friday evening at the Community building.
A crowded impermanent social page lists regular meetings at the Masonic temple at 8 p.m. visiting members welcome. Prairie Flower Missionary Society hosts a noon potluck. Senior High PTA January gathering at St. Marys Circle with multiple co hosts. Friday Friendship Club postponed. Unit meetings include luncheon and table service. Rainbow Girls installation at the Masonic temple. Daughters of Union Veterans meet with officer installations. Hospitals increasingly use drinking straws over glass tubes for disposable safety. Dessert question noted with ginger snaps spread on bread.
Pages mark a string of birthdays across communities including Mrs Enma J Anderson born 1854 in Pittsburg anniversary for Sgt Clifford L Conklin and Caroline Sheets of Hanford California, Daryl Dodder first anniversary, and Shirley Ann Flanders turning 17.
Members of the Sunshine Community club and their families dined at the Lunnings to celebrate the annual dinner. A cooperative chicken dinner was served at noon under a committee led by Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Richards, and Mrs. Lanning. Fifty attended including three guests, Mr. and Mrs. Baer and Mrs. Date Col. A short program followed with readings by Lyle Wilcox Coates and Sutherland and Coates, then song.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Crawfordsville Methodist met yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms. Due to cold weather, only 20 members attended. New president Mrs. M Hedger conducted the meeting.
An enigmatic medical advertisement touts kidney and bladder health benefits with vague claims. It mentions home remedies and urges consulting a druggist for a product promising relief and improved vitality. The text mimics old fashioned patent medicine language and marketing style.
Regular meeting of Knights of Columbus will be held at 8 15 Thursday evening Jan 11 at K C hall 2510 whe Pany will have its annual meeting at 1 30 Saturday afternoon Jan 12 in the basement of the United Presbyterian church.
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