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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1945

Page

3

Club Plans Dinner to Include Families

The January hostess Mrs. Lloyd Pester presided as officers were elected for the new year with Mrs. Rex Crandall as president, Mrs. Joe Knotek vice president, and Mrs. Lloyd Marek secretary-treasurer. A family dinner is set for next month at the Walter Jarrrard home. Mrs. Richard Bordwell read poems and Mrs. Kay Bell led group singing and contests.

Fieur de Lis Club Lloyd Pester Rex Crandall Joe Knotek Lloyd Marek Walter Jarrard Richard Bordwell Kay Bell Boyd Foster

Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs. Virgil Lantz Home

Twelve members and three children attended the Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs. Virgil Lantz home. Mrs. Arthur Wiley led the session in Mrs. Neill Trotman’s absence. Plans were made for a cooperative supper at the schoolhouse to bid farewell to departing families and welcome newcomers.

Homemakers Club Virgil Lantz Arthur Wiley Neill Trotman

Just Us Club Holds Afternoon Meeting at Beggs Home

Mrs. William Beggs hosted the Just Us Club yesterday with 13 members and two guests Mrs. Charles Wilson and Mrs. Walter Lencer. President Mrs. A F Harding conducted the meeting with roll call quotes, birthday tributes for Mrs. Jesse Campbell, and entertainment led by Mrs. Val Firlir and Mrs. Al Crone.

Just Us Club Mrs. William Beggs William Besse Just Us Club Charles Wilson Walter Lencer A. F. Harding Jesse Campbell Reyes Val Firlir al Crone

Season meals served by hostess and assistants

The excerpt notes dining with the season being served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Karding and Mrs. F. H. Messer, indicating a formal or social serving arrangement.

Ing Karding F. H. Messer

Happy Hustlers 4H Club Meeting in Ainsworth

The Happy Hustlers 4H Club met at the assistant leader Mrs Coleman home with seven members present. The meeting opened with the pledge and was conducted by the club president who announced plans for a bazaar. The group sang played games and refreshments were served by JoAnne Drolle. The next meeting is scheduled for February at the Recreation Center.

Happy Hustlers 4 H Club Ainsworth Coleman JoAnne Drol

Local Birthdays and Anniversaries Noted Across Town

Births and anniversaries observed include David Pearson serving in Spokane Washington, Garda Ann McKune marking her first birthday, and the third wedding anniversary of Harold Wehr PhD and Mary Lynn Heilman. Hazel Statler Rapp and David Thompson celebrate birthdays. Mr and Mrs Grant McKune welcome Garda Ann in Richmond Virginia. the Wehr couple celebrate while on leave from the Pensacola naval air training base with Washington relatives.

Hazel Statler Rapp David Thompson National Tea Grant McKune Richmond, Va Garda Ann Harold Wehr Mike

Social calendar items from a community chapter

Thursday events include Child Study Dept meeting with changes of venue, Pythian Past Chiefs annual dinner at 6 30 p m in aGVP hall, Egypt Community social at the schoolhouse with sandwiches and coffee, and Friendship Club dinner at Alvin Shaw home. Baptist Women Luncheon at 1 p m with co hosts, Presbyterian Ladies groups meet by location, and Valley Ladies Aid all day meeting with sack lunch at noon.

Paul Horak Pythian Past Chiefs Association Egypt Friendship Club and Families Alvin Shaw Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Cy Bush Ola Jacobs Lois ‘Lurnipseed Presbyterian Ladies Aid Group Frank Crone Val Fuhr E. C. Carris Women's Council of Church Valley Ladies Aid Society Arthur Mayer

Birthday greetings for Brighton club members

Mrs Clara Turnipseed age 86 and Mrs Eldo C Rupp age 82 of Brighton, members of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, accept birthday congratulations today.

Clara Turnipseed Eldo C. Rupp Brighton Journal Turnipseed Rupp

Second birth day for Koeller and siblings

Today marks the second birth day of George Michael Koeller son of Mr and Mrs George T Koehler. His daddy is in service in the European theater. Observing 11th birthdays today are Clarice Buck daughter of Mr and Mrs James Buck and Howard Eugene Darnel son of Mr and Mrs Howard Darnel.

George Michael Koeller George T. Koehler Clarice Buck James Buck Howard Eugene Darnel Howard Darnel

Kolah Club Hostess Leads Afternoon Meeting

Mrs. Logan Ahrens hosted eight Kolah club members for a business meeting led by club president Mrs. Ahrens. Plans for a club dinner on February 21 at the Neill Trotman home were approved. Members spoke on assigned topics including religion and Russia rationing, snakes, and nature. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Clayde Knupp.

Logan Ahrens Ahrens Neill Trotman N. . MM. Speidel Russia Bessie Clayde Knupp

Birthday wishes for Pauline Evans and friends in Ainsworth

Birthday greetings are extended to Mrs Pauline Evans Helen Schoonover Mrs Louise Kilgore Boileau of Ainsworth Donald Swailes and Samuel Mur with many happy returns of the day in a local notice.

Pauline Evans Helen Schoonover Louise Kilgore Boileau Ainsworth Donald Swailes Samuel Mur

Circle Sponsors Card Party at Hall

The Lite MPlower Circle of St. James church sponsored a benefit card party last evening at K P Hall with 17 tables in play. Mrs Ed Sullivan won high score in bridge and Mrs Dale Dennison won high score in pinochle.

Lite Mplower St. James Church K. P. Hall Ed Sullivan Dale Dennison Pinochle Lester

Knights Hold Monthly Meeting at K P Hall

K P lodge to convene Wednesday evening at K P hall with work in the rank of page. All Knights urged to attend. Be A Con Her 4LC 29312.

K.P. Lodge K.P. Hall

IKkern High Score Play in Euchre Raises Circle Funds

Valentine refreshments were served by a committee of Circle members as IKkern hosted a euchre event with a high score play, boosting the group’s fundraising efforts.

Ikkern

Fas Teeth Freshens Dentures With New Powder Sprinkling

An adpromotes Fasteeth denture powder to secure upper and lower plates for a firmer fit. It claims no gummy taste, no souring, and neutralizes denture odor. Available at drug stores for comfortable wear.

Anniversary Dinner For Harold Wehrs

Mrs. Helen Heilman of 214 East Washington hosts a 6 30 p m dinner tonight for her son in law and daughter Harold Wehr and Mrs Wehr of Pensacola Florida to mark their third wedding anniversary Guests include Mr and Mrs Albert Weir Mrs Garold Wehr and son Larry

Helen Heilman East Washington Street Harold Wehr Pho Wehr Pensacola Fla Albert Weir Garold Wehr Larry

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