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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1949

Page

3

Lincoln PTA Screened Two Films and Held Meeting

The Lincoln PTA met Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock and screened Health and Happiness and Goodbye Mr Germ. Eileen Jeffrey led a discussion while piano duets and selections entertained. The group planned a paper drive and noted a Founders birthday party for PTA.

Mr. Germ Lincoln PTA Tuberculosis Association Eileen Jeffrey Ames Nancy Linda Loveless Old Virginia Karen Foster Nancy Gastman Virginia Lee Walter Messer Paul Thayer George Kerr Mildred Doster Marion Snordgrass

How Rabbit Runs In Running

The text notes that in running the rabbit uses a gait where the two hind feet land before the front feet, describing a typical hopping motion with hind feet striking first. This observation highlights a distinct sequence in the animal’s footfall during locomotion.

Auxiliary Birthday Party to Be Feb 9

At the American Legion auxiliary meeting Mrs. Palmer Schilling announced a birthday luncheon and tea towel shower for the kitchen to be held Feb. 9 at the Legion hall. The group voted to continue monthly meetings on the second Tuesday evening.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Club Palmer Schilling Legion Hall Schilling Knoxville Veter A. F E. Baldrige Archie Buwer Mt. Pleasant State Hospital Clinton Legion Rooms Des Moines

OES Officers Tea Hosted by Mrs Foster Bagge

Mrs Foster Bagge and Mrs Victor Blattner entertained OES officers at a tea in the Bagge home. The tea table used OES colors with candles and flowers. Mrs Don Orr poured. A high school sextette including Marguerite Utterback and Mary Rita McLaughlin sang several selections. A gift was given to Mrs George Dare, past worthy ma.

Foster Bagge Victor Blattner OES Bagge Don Orr Marguerite Utterback Mary Rita McLaughlin Arlene Knapp Frances Miller Marilyn Cook Barbara Dare George Dare Worthy

Two Guests Attend Snowball Social Club Meeting

Mrs Dale Herdlicka and Mrs Russell Plecker attended the Snowball Social club gathering Wednesday at 1 30 pm hosted by Mrs Fred Kleinschmidt. Sixteen members present. Elaine Knupp and Phyllis Plecker introduced as new babies. President Mrs Clayde Knapp led the business session. Mrs Ray Whisler announced Farm Bureau items. Mrs Roberts read a letter from Mrs Williams of Wales. she had visited the community last year. Entertainment by Mrs Oscar Sheetz and Mrs Everette Plecker. Refreshments served by the hostess and assistants. Annual dinner set for January 26 with Mr and Mrs Roberts.

Dale Herdlicka Russell Plecker Fred Kleinschmidt Elaine Knupp Phyllis Plecker Clayde Knapp Ray Whisler Farm Bureau Robert Roberts Williams Wales

Long Beach Engagement Announces Doris Klepfer Plans April Wedding

Doris Klepfer of Long Beach California daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Klepfer announces engagement to James K Wilder also of Long Beach An importer of China The wedding is set for April 2 in Long Beach Klepfer a Washington high school and Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls graduate has worked in Long Beach welfare for three years and is studying at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

Doris Klepfer Long Beach Calif Clarence Klepfer James K. Wilder Klepfer Washington High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls University of Southern California Los Angeles Wilder China

Watch The For Safe Ads officers Gift Recognition

Officers and Mrs Dare presented a gift to each officer in recognition of service to the chapter this past year.

Tron Dare

Saddle Club Holds Cooperative Dinner in Legion Hall

Mr and Mrs Hilton Dursten and Mr and Mrs Raymond Bonar led the committee for the Washington Saddle Club cooperative dinner held in the Legion hall Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. Twenty members attended. After the dinner Clifford Thompson president conducted the business meeting and water games followed. This was the first meeting of the new year.

Hilton Dursten Raymond Bonar Washington Saddle Club Co Legion Hall Clifford Thompson

Social Calendar Notices From The Journal

Community notices list upcoming meetings and events across groups including Masonic Temple Red Horser club St Josephs circle and Women’s Council of Christian Church gatherings. Also mentions a future article on space missiles and rapid space travel.

CBS Masonic Temple Red Horser Club Supper Pines St. Joseph's Circle George Horn Women's Council of Christian Church Virgil Earl

Winegarden anniversary celebrated by family in Wellman area

Mr and Mrs David Winegarden observe their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday noon gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Puvail. Guests from Deep River Morrison Washington Cedar Falls and North English joined the celebration including several Winegarden relatives and spouses.

Walter Puvail David Winegarden Phillip Winegarden Jean Leland Winegarden Deep River Dick Winegarden Elsie Norman Russell Winegar Den Donna Billy Zena Allen John Wellman Carl Blumenstein Joel Gowing Patty Evelyn Morrison Kazie Winegarden John W. Winegarden Washington KB. B. Warner North English Wayne Holmes Cedar Falls

Poll finds one third of housewives favor more nutrition buys

An extensive poll问 asks housewives what they would spend extra food money on. About one third responded they would buy more vegetables fruits and dairy products.

Bomb in Cairo Injures Dozens Sparks Court Damage

A time bomb hidden in a briefcase planted by a Muslim Brotherhood member exploded in downtown Cairo killing two and wounding 22. The blast damaged the court of appeals building and police HQ area on Bad El Khalk Square. An office boy moved the briefcase to the street, leading to the suspect's arrest.

Cairo Court of Appeals Bureau of Investigation Bad el Khalk

Trouble Makers Bowery Boys Fight Murder Mystery at Fox

The Bowery Boys hunt a murderer in a missing professor case in Trouble Makers at the Fox theatre. Lea Gorcey Huntz Hall Gabriel Dell Frankie Darro lead a strong cast with Lionel Stander John Ridgely Helen Parrish and others. Jan Grippo produced Reginald Le Borg e directed Gerald Schnitzer wrote the story with Edmond Seward and Tim Ryan.

Bowery Boys Fox Theatre Lea Gorcey Huntz Hall Gabriel Dell Frankie Darro Lionel Stander John Ridgely Helen Parrish Fritz Feld Billy Benedict David Gorcey Benny Bartlett Bernard Gorcey Jan Grippo Reginald LeBorge Gerald Schnitzer Edmond Seward Tim Ryan

One-Eighth H. P. Motor Powers Farm Work

An advertisement touts a one-eighth horsepower electric motor claiming it can perform as much work on a farm as a single hardworking laborer. The note emphasizes efficiency and labor-saving potential for rural chores.

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