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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

8

Presents Program on Events in Iowa

Mrs. D J Guengerich hosted Alpha club in Kalona with ten members and two guests. A program on Annual Events in Iowa by Mrs. M O McKenzie covered the Cornell College music Festival Drake International Student Council rodeo at Sidney Tama Pow-wow Des Moines State Fair Pella Tulip Festival and other events. Members who attended shared details and refreshments followed.

Kalona D. J. Guengerich Alpha Club Jay Eastman Department of Public Federation Iowa M. O. McKenzie Cornell College International Student Council Drake Sidney Tama Des Moines Pella ST. R. Alt H. V. Beck C. R. Decker Jim Grout E. J. Hesselschwerdt Earl

Electric Razor Weather Forecast Summary

Cold wave and clearing tonight with strong winds. Fair tomorrow.

Local club notices and a North Liberty wedding recap

Idris club met at Mrs. L E Fry to discuss Race and Rumors of Race with Nineteen members present plus guests from Ottawa and Keota. A B C club hosted by Mrs Willis Gingerich featured book games prizes and refreshments. Mabel Miller birthday gathering included twelve guests. Hartzler Southwick wedding occurred at North Liberty Methodist church parsonage with Rev R C Brent officiating.

W. H. Barnum J. R. Benell B. W. Blackman G. W. Frits M. Kepler G. E. Miller D. O. Miller David Ashby Tom Russell Norma TeBocherst Edwin Gingerich Reese Trussler Lytle Fry Eugene Way Mabel Miller Southwick Haritzler Ruth Hartzler Hegbert. Hartzler Sharon Donald Southwick L. EF. Southwick Kalona Methodist Church North Liberty R. C. Brent

Couple’s Ceremony Attendants Named for Walona Residence

Attendants included Mrs. PD VonStein and Mrs. Arthur E Brent for the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Southwick plan to reside in Walona after the event.

PD. R. VonStein Arthur E. Brent Southwick Walona

So and Sew Club Honors Crawfords At Farewell Party

Daylight Dayton Grove residents recount a farewell oyster supper for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crawford hosted by twelve So and Sew families. Neighbors shared bingo and a spelling match as Phyllis Eastin of Des Moines visited the Crawfords, with many relatives noted at various gatherings and outings around town.

Sew Club Crawfords Dayton Grove So and Sew Club Lexington Ehurch Ernest Crawford Maxine Crawford Phiyvllis Des Moines Harry A. Dusenberg Bill Ken

Beltone Hearing Device Lets Deafened Hear Clearly

Science offers a hand held hearing device approved by the American Medical Association council. It requires no external battery pack or bulky hardware and can be adjusted as hearing changes. Beltone, Dept 5871, Chicago, offers a free descriptive booklet and home demonstration.

Council On Physical Medicine American Medical Association Beltone West 19Th St Chicago Ill

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honoring Mary Gardner

Crawfordsville Jan. 18 Mrs. Ora Marlatt hosted a shower for Mary Gardner Thursday evening. The house was decorated in pink and white, and a large decorated umbrella displayed many gifts. Guests played games gave advice and menus, and Gardner guessed at gift uses, while Violet Fletcher received a hostess gift as another bride.

Crawfordsville Ora Marlatt Mary Gardner Miss Gardner Violet Fletcher

Chester W C T U January Institute With Mrs Stewart

The West Chester W C T U held its January Institute with Mrs Howard Stewart. A co operative noon dinner followed by talks on Why Belong to W C T U and Our Literature. Eleven members and two visitors attended with sessions on flower mission and religious education.

West Chester W.C.T.U Howard Stewart Edward Stewart Keith Stewart Mary Ross Ira Hough Will Ros Merle McDowell Flower Mission Elief Pike Lou Bauer

Local women celebrate birthdays and church hosts dinner

Mrs Marlatt and guests gathered for a birthday celebration with a one course luncheon. A Federated Presbyterian missionary meeting followed at the church social room with Rev. Ford and C Millson as dinner guests. Centertops featured cyclamen and crystal, programs led by Mrs McCleary and Mrs Monson.

Federated Presbyterian Church Ford C. Millson R. C. McCleary Er. C. Monson Lisle Maxwell Nursing T India

Fire Station Explosion Claims Two Lives

A fire station blast leaves two dead and ten injured as local meetings unfold. Edith Bauer discusses opportunities and responsibilities while senators Bryson Capper and Johnson are noted in conversation. A panel on liquor ads draws attention and a Lev fund offering of 4.21 is recorded.

Congress Edith Bauer Bryson, Capper and Johnson McDowell Mary Ross Collier’s Magazine Pike Lloyd Bauer Merle McDowell Lillian Stevens Detroit International Soundphoto

Gas Danger in Fall and Winter Warns Homeowners

Carbon monoxide risk rises with colder weather as heating use increases. Ensure room ventilation and be cautious at night. CO from furnaces in basements can spread throughout the home, posing dangers to occupants.

Sulfur in Penicillin Ring System Sparks Interest

A brief note discusses sulfur's presence in a novel ring structure within penicillin compounds, highlighting an unusual chemical feature and its potential implications for antibiotic chemistry.

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