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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

3

Rural Homemakers Meet at Mrs Kepper Home

Rural Homemakers met at Mrs Eva Kepper's home in Crawfordsville for January with nine members and one guest. They discussed radio programs, sewed pet rags for the veterans hospital, and enjoyed refreshments. New officers for the coming year were elected: president Mrs T H Fluston, vice president Mrs Grace Williams, secretary treasurer Mrs Olive Mitchell. The February meeting will be at Mrs Vernon White.

Crawfordsville Eva Kepper Veterans Hospital Ida Wooley Social Hour Club Huston T. H. Fluston Grace Williams Olive Mitchell Ardis Blanckenhorn Vernon White

Betty Sample-Lt R E Eckels Wed in Alaska Nuptials

Betty Jeanne Sample of Pasadena California and Lieutenant Robert Eckels son of Mr and Mrs Merle Eckels of West Chester were married at Fort Richardson Alaska in January. Chaplain Raymond H Firth read the ceremony. The couple and attendants are named. They plan to reside on a farm in West Chester after Eckels is discharged.

Betty Sample R. E. Eckels Alaska Betty Jeanne Sample Pasadena Calif Robert E. Eckels Merle Eckels West Chester Fort Richardson Roy Baker Dave Sample Pasadena Junior College Los Angeles General Hospital W Eckels Washington High School Iowa Ordnance Plant Burlington Army Eckels Anchorage Lieutenant Eckels

Junior Miss Dinner For Jean Wright On 13th Birthday

Jean Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Wright was guest of honor at a Junior Miss birthday dinner Tuesday evening for her thirteenth birthday. Ten teenage girls arrived at six and sat at three tables served by her mother grandmother Mrs Ethel Ferguson and sister Jove Wright. After dinner canting by records and birthday gift unwrapping followed with songs. Guests included Slakey Blattner Marlene Edwards Betty Lozan Virginia Messerger Frances Miller Jane Neill Joan Patterson Joan Siegel Jane Tanner JoAnn Wilson. Shirley Stewart missed due to illness.

Jean Wright Howard Wright Ethel Ferguson Jove Wright Slakey Blattner Marlene Edwards Betty Lozan Virginia Messerger Frances Miller Jane Neill Joan Patterson Joan Siegel Jane Tanner JoAnn Wilson Shirley Stewart

Davis celebrate golden wedding anniversary in Crawfordsville

Mr and Mrs Davis of Crawfordsville observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Tuesday January 2 from 1 to 5 PM at the Davis home. Friends are invited to attend and share in the celebration hosted by the couple.

Mrs. Davis F&. R. Davis Crawfordsville Davis

Gasoline Composition: Hydrogen and Carbon Core Elements

Gasoline comprises two basic chemical elements, hydrogen and carbon. The statement explains the fundamental makeup of gasoline by its elemental constituents.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

Notidbs list Society events for the week with times and hosts. Details cover Handcraft, Friendly Social, Pythian Past Chiefs, St Rita Circle, PEO Chapter 1, Eastern Stars, Wesleyan Service Guild, Garden dept, Rebekah lodge, Missionary society, Pleasant school meeting, Nineteenth Century club, Junior Missionary group, Fortnighting club, WRC, Legion, Rainbow Girls, and Daughters of Union Veterans with hosts and locations.

Louis Larsen S.lowa Ave Clyde Crile Pythian Past Chiefs Association Oral Mayo St. Rita Circle William Kurtz P.E.O J. M. Lloyd Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Wesleyan Service Guild Glendale Coties Turnisher West Chester W.C Robert Stephens Bethlehem Commandery D. Davis Rebekah Lodge Keota Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterian Church P. i Ivan Rehmel Pleasant Ok Ghak Marsh Bailey Junior Missionary Society of Co2 Ohuapen Execu Wick W.R.C Legion Hal

Mrs. J Campbell Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs J Campbell entertained the Just Us club at her home 421 East Second Street with 15 guests including Mrs Raymond Rittenhouse and son Bobby from St Louis. Club president Mrs N Doda led a brief business session followed by birthday gifts mystery friends prizes and games with refreshments served.

J. H. Campbell Just Us Club East Second Raymond Rittenhouse Bobby St. Louis Jack McFaeden J. N. Doda John Shebeck Mame Brock W. C. McPadden al Crone L. S. Harding Crone Val Fuhr John Lea Eri. H. Messer John Caldwell SW. Easter

Proper surface preparation for painting

The text warns that incomplete cleaning before painting leads to poor adhesion and visible dirt in the finish. After removing old paint via sanding scraping or burning off, a final thorough dusting with a soft brush is advised as a sensible and profitable practice.

Tired Kidneys Sleepless Nights Ad

When kidney function disorders allow poisons into the blood, symptoms include backache pains swelling and sleepless nights. Frequent scanty burning urine signals kidney or bladder trouble. Don’t wait ask your druggist for Doan’s pills long used by millions to flush out waste and soothe pain.

Dean

Riverside Couple Wed In Greensboro Ceremony

Staff Sergeant Burton Fox and Helen Basinger wed in Greensboro on January 4 with PD Turner performing. The bride wore a light blue dress and orchids. Best man was Ray Heffner. matron of honor Ethel Heftner. After March 1 the couple will live on a riverdale farm near Riverside. Fox will report to Fort Bragg on January 21 awaiting discharge.

Riverside Burton Fox Sherman G. Fox Helen Basinger Greensboro N. C St. Fox PD. Turner Ethel Heftner Ray Heffner M. C. Basinger Bilk’s Department Oy Riverside High School Fox Fort Bragg Alex Mehaffey

Apple Picker Demonstrates Safe Ladder Use On Job

A veteran apple picker sets his ladder properly and balances it before work. The routine shows cautious technique, mirroring safe ground habits and steady, practiced movements during harvest.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Kepper Raymond H. Firth Guy Orsing Samuel Rue Norfolk Jean 2Cs Idaho U.S. No Ibs Sunnyfield Marvel Pke Mr. Ferner HLINZ Little Boy Blue OLG Woodsury’s Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall Mrs. J. Campbell Set Mrs. B. Fox Benjamin Franklin Richard Benteco Texas Department of Dry Goods Pillsbury’s Cascade Inn Zenith Morton White Sale Goochs EMBRO
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