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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1944

Page

3

Kalona Board Proceedings Grant Aid With Court Funds

The Washington County Board of Supervisors met January 17 1944 to authorize assistance for Laura Gingerich at Mt Peasant State Hospital and the Washington County Home. The aid rests on receipt of 32386 from the referee in Cause No 5273 in the District Court as allowed by Section 828 117 of the 1939 Code.

Board OF Supervisors E. Rudolph Ned Morrow E.S. Rudolph Washington County Iowa Under & Allen Mt. Peasant State Hospital Ashington County District Court

Washington County Treasurer Report Approved for 1943

On motion by Ned Morrow and seconded by E S Rudolph the Semi-Annual Report of Marion S George Treasurer of Washington County Iowa for the period June 1 1943 to December 31 1943 was approved.

Ned Morrow E. S. Rudolph Arion S. George Washington County Iowa

Rotenburger Duffy Nuptials Set After Banns Read

Banns published in St Marys church Riverside for Velma Rotenburger and Eugene Duffy of Iowa City. The wedding will be on February 1 at St Marys church Riverside. Fortnightly club met at Mrs Harrs home with refreshments and guests listed. Mrs Marner to host Feb 10.

Riverside St. Mary’s Church Bernard Jacobsmeier Velma Rotenburger John Rotenburger Eugene Duffy Peter Duffy Iowa City Harr Earl Harr John Knittel Earl Walton R. I. Marner Edward Bushek Elmo Knittel John R. Vegey

Green pasture at its peak is largely water rich

A historical note states green pasture at peak contains about 80 percent water and is deficient in carbohydrates, highlighting its moisture content as a key quality factor.

Statement of Account by Funds in Hand 1943

Statement shows cash held June 1 1943 by funds including Current Taxes Delinquent Taxes 1941 and prior penalties interest costs by Special Assessments paying sewer etc totals rounded figures B 5 R Rudolph chairman board of supervisors recess called reconvened Attest W W Schroeder clerk board of supervisors

Board of Supervisors W. W. Schroeder Board of Supervises

Prairie Flower community notes and gatherings

Prairie Flower social column records a series of community events and visits. Residents like Martha Thrasher and families such as the Finke, Knupp, Darbyshire, and Witthoft groups are noted at church events, rallies, and visits to relatives in nearby towns including West Chester, Crawfordsville, and Iowa City. The column mentions a wedding anniversary, a fever epidemic affecting schools, and a farm move toward Olds.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Jan Ty Robert Lowe Danny Prence Lee Mr. Lee Chicago Esther Smith Lands Jechery Iowa City Clarence Alice Marie Finke Silas Finke Crawfordsville F&. Jarrard Pleasant Mary Bush Joseph Shalla Man Wayne Zeex Shirley Raymond Whisler Carl Hering Marguerite West Chester Henry Witthoff Roy Finke Rehureh Raymond Landau Henry Witthoft Roy Kinke Alice Jan.w. G Cloyce Baby Wayne Knapp Adolph Larson Olds Ll. W. Turnipseed Washington Walter Smith

East Highland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

East Highland residents report weekend visits among relatives and friends. Ramona Marshall and Marie Swailes visited their aunt Mrs. Ella Marshall in Lone Tree. Sgt Artis Heck returned from a California camp after a 10 day furlough to be with home folks.

Frank Mincer East Highland Ramona Marshall Marie Swailes Ella Marshall Lone Tree Sgt Artis Heck California Fred Lear Patricia Anne Hold Holmer Jimmy Paul Dvorsky John Weber

Social calendar events across clubs and churches

Thursday events include F E O founder day meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs J M Lloyd and a H J club gathering with afternoon meeting for Mrs Joe Knotek. Friday features Bethlehem Commandery co operative supper at Masonic temple and West Chester W C T U meeting at 2 p m. plus Rebekah Lodge at 5 p m and Presbyterian missionary society at 2 30 p m. Public library hosts Bible department at 2 30 p m.

F.E.O J. M. Lloyd H.J. Club Joe Knotek Chhefs Association En Bethlehem Commandery and Families Dla Masonic Temple West Chester W.C.T.U H. W. Munster Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Women’s Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Eadbani Allan Val Fuhr C.S Methodist Church

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets

Fifteen members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid society gathered yesterday at the home of Mrs. Nelson Woodford for a cooperative dinner and quilting. Mrs. Woodford led the afternoon meeting with devotional by Mrs. Wes Engel and Ruth chapter roll call.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Nelson Woodford Woodford Wes Engel Farm Bureau Grace Hill

Kolah Club Meets At Crawford Home

Mrs. J. S. Crawford entertained Kolah club members yesterday afternoon at her home. A good attendance enjoyed knitting fancy work and sewing with roll call answered by assigned topics. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Cloyde Knupp.

Funeral of Mrs John Goode

Funeral services for Mrs John Goode were held this morning at the L A Jones funeral home conducted by Rev Alfred Trenerry. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Carl Jungbluth A W Yard George Clapper and J E Lemmon.

Goode John Goode L. A. Jones Funeral Home Alfred Trenerry Elm Grove Cemetery Carl Jungbluth A. W. Yard George Clapper J. E. Lemmon

Local couples and children observe birthdays and anniversaries

Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood and Mr and Mrs KE Blatter observe wedding anniversaries today. Donna Naren Osineup marks her birthday with two candles as the fourth birthday for Dean Louis Havel. Marguerite and Marion Beason celebrate birthdays while Ainsworth girls Beverly Jane Bean and Shirley Rae Owens also have birthdays. Edith Patterson Floyd Bower Mrs Golia Miller Chriss Erlenbush and Mela Havel of Ainsworth join in. Paul Dodder serves in the army air corps in California and R C Ferguson of West Chester observes a birthday today.

F. W. Eastwood KE. J. Blatter Donna Naren Osineup Herbert Osineup Dean Louis Havel Mrs Louis Havel Ainsworth Beverly Jane Bean Norman Bean Shirley Rae Owens Glenn Owens Edith Patterson Floyd B. Bower Golia Miller Chriss Erlenbush Mela Havel Paul Dodder Army Air Corps California R. H. Walker

Local visits and family notices across the region

Mrs. Will Hayes returned to her Illinois home Saturday after several weeks visiting her daughter and family. Orval Geret suffers a badly sprained ankle. Mr. and Mrs. Gail Murdock with Kenneth and Bob visited the Kenneth Murdock family near Wilton. Mr. and Mrs. James Swailes and Mr. and Mrs. James Dvorak spent Friday in Iowa City. Mrs. Bryce Wolford transacted business there.

Will Hayes Illinois Fred Lear Orval Geret Gail Murdock Kenneth Bob Kenneth Murdock Wilton James Swailes James Dvorak Bryce Wolford Iowa City

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting At Holmes Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church met Tuesday evening at the B. J. Holmes home with eight members and visitors Mrs. Holmes Erma Thompson Marcella Blackmer and Vega Clark. Esther Hayes led devotions with Irene Rich in charge. a new project for the coming year was discussed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Quinn. Refreshments were served.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Harold Stephens B. J. Holmes I. D. Quinn

St Rita Circle Hosts Card Party at Hall

The St James church card party and country store, run by St Rita Circle, drew a crowd last evening at the K C hall. Twenty tables hosted play with high score prizes in pinochle won by Muriel Te Bockhorst and Mrs C A Fishburn, euchre by Martin Whitaker, and bridge honors to Mrs Margaret Keyser, Circle president and general chairman.

St. James Church St. Rita Circle of the Church K.C. Hall Muriel Te Bockhorst C. A. Fish

FASTEETH Powder Keeps Teeth Secure Without Slip

FASTEETH is an improved powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly in place. It is alkaline, non acidic, and does not sour or leave a gummy taste, while helping to control plate odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug store.

Card games coordinated by local ladies at village event

In charge of arranging the card games while Mrs. Lawrence Libe and Mrs. J. M. Kelly supervised the country store. Mrs. W. J. Keifer and Mrs. Isador Houseal assisted Mrs. Horak in serving light refreshments after the games.

Lawrence Libe J. M. Kelly W. J. Keifer Isador Houseal Horak

Inland shipment of tools under Jap invasion in China

During the Japanese invasion of China Chinese laborers moved about 120000 tons of machinery from 639 coastal factories to inland locations over 1000 miles from Shanghai. The effort relied largely on workers carrying the heavy goods inland.

China Shanghai

Apple Shrinkage Reduces Supply for Army Use

One hundred pounds of apples are reduced to 13 pounds of dehydrated fruit for army consumption in an efficiency process.

Rope Safety: Keep Rope From Winches and Gears

Warning to operators to prevent rope entanglement with winch gears by keeping rope clear of the mechanism. Regular checks and proper routing reduce snag risk and equipment damage.

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