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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1946

Page

3

Bethel Missionary Society Meets For Regular Afternoon

Grace Shaw hosted a Bethel Missionary Society meeting with 13 members and two guests. Mrs Floyd Letts led devotional, Rev W Z Allen reviewed Anne of the King of Siam. Mrs Mary Applegate presided at a short business session. Next gathering set with Mrs C J Wore.

Grace Shaw Bethel Missionary Society Floyd Letts W. Z. Allen Anne of the King of Siam Mary Applegate Miss Shaw Boyd Foster C. J. Wore

Cedar Chips Honor Dads at Meeting

Cedar Chips 4 H club met at Lexington school house on Monday with Dad tributes read in roll calls. Harold Horak spoke on his Cedar Chip delegate trip to the Iowa State short course in Ames and Bill Litwiller described an Officers Training school in Mt. Pleasant. Glen and Billy Rowe demonstrated knots while Harold noted dairy cattle judging and swine breeds at the course. Chair Duane Tadlock noted chapter roll and signs reading A 4 H member lives here were approved. 4 H nationwide membership figures were cited.

Dad Cedar Chips Lexington School Harold Horak Iowa State College Ames Bill Litwiller Mt. Pleasant Glen Billy Rowe Duane Tadlock Harold Bill Iowa United States Stransky Bowser

Social Calendar highlights local club events and meetings

The notice lists Pansy Hill club dinner at 1 p.m. with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson, plus Eastern Stars Masons March of Dimes card party at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic temple. Various groups plan card parties, dinners, and meetings through Friday and the coming week at churches, lodges, and YWCA rooms.

Pansy Hill Club and Families Charles Wilson Eastern Stars and Masons March of Dimes Masonic Temple

Baptist Choir Honors Bratten Murdock in Pre Nuptial Party

The Baptist church choir and music committee hosted a pre nuptial party for Elsie Bratten organist and Charles Murdock choir director amid church decor and games. Rev Alfred Trenerry led a devotional as Rhea Buck sang two solos and a Nayadley duet entertained the gathering.

the Baptist Church Elsie Bratten Charles Murdock Alfred Trenerry Rhea Buck Barbara Cheryl] Nayadley Heaven Carol Forgey Marietta Workman Charles Dawson A. W. Yard John Little John Beenblossom Rudy Schmidt Mae McClure S. W. Kaster

Biggest Island Australia Called World’s Largest Island Continent

Australia, often described as the world’s largest island, is noted for its immense size and common reference as a continent due to its vast landmass and distinct geographic identity.

Australia Island Continent

Birthday wishes and anniversaries noted in community notices

Dickie Chorpenning turns ten as birthday greetings pour in from Wellman. Wedding anniversary congratulations go to Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Wiegman on their 58th. Other anniversaries include Mr. and Mrs. Otto Frey of Noble married in 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson of Ottumwa, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rinner of Tacoma Washington married in 1942. Betty Jean Fluffstutler and Harold Lee Smith celebrate birthdays. Mary Olive Swift marks her 14th birthday, with well wishes from school friends.

Henry C. Wiegman Otto Frey Noble Alfred Johnson Ottunwa Marvin Rinner Tavo Aa. Wash N. E. Romine Keota Betty Jean Fluffstutler William Huffstutler Harold Lee Smith Milton Smith Mary Olive Swift Pat Swift

Valley residents named in local notice

Listed individuals Baumgartner Bernard Bean Will Richards Margaret Mason Maynard Mincer Lewis Rath Eleanor Tucker Max Cuddy Clifford Blecha appear in a community notice naming residents connected to a local matter. The brief item cites several names without further context or actions.

Public Affairs Luncheon With Mrs Berdo and Members

Fortnightly club Public Affairs section held its regular luncheon yesterday at Mrs Boyd Berdo's home with 16 members and guest Mrs Alex Lytle. Mrs David McLaughlin led the news talk. Maude McCreedy presided. Papers on Cartel by Anan Dawson and Free Enterprise by Mrs T V Knerr were presented followed by discussion.

Department of Public Affairs Boyd Berdo J. Wright Alex Lytle David McLaughlin Maude McCreedy Anan Dawson T. V Knerr

Salad Base Combines Prunes and Cottage Cheese

The excerpt notes that a mix of prunes and cottage cheese has long been a universally liked salad base. It highlights the combination as a historically valued nutritious pairing.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Plans February Meetings

Five members attended an all day Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society meeting at the Community building with a sack lunch. Mrs Leonard Trimming led devotionals from Proverbs 7 1 10 and the group discussed future meetings including a February 6 Homemakers cooperative event and a community supper.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Titus Dutch Creek Franklin Townships

Sunshine Community Club Meeting Hosts Mrs Sutherland

Mrs Henry Sutherland hosted the January Sunshine Community club gathering yesterday afternoon with 14 members present along with three children and a visiting guest Mrs John Simmering.

Henry Sutherland Sunshine Community Club John Simmering

Homemaking Club Meeting Notes and Plans

Mrs George T Koehler chaired the meeting with roll call on China Makes Me Think Of. Members voted to donate a dime to the March of Dimes. A Homemaking Ideas program by Mrs Carl Sehneider followed. Mrs Burdette Stover shared a 6000 mile western trip travelogue. Oyster supper plans were discussed with hostess Mrs Mal.

George T. Koehler Carl Sehneider Burdette Stover Mal

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Bethel Missionary Society Meeting Amos Hostetler Kalona Ami Families Emma C. Anderson Elizabeth Klein T. KF. Barker R. U H. Hampsher Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall United Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Seth D. J. Patterson St. Paul’s Women's Guild Fred Neuhart United Presbyterian Charch Women’s Relief Corps Legion Hall H. McCleery Isetty Grecian Y.W.C.A FEO Das Baptist Choir Bratten-Murdock RADIO Eriks Lovers Dickie Chorpenning Mrs. Russell Chorpenning Wellman Lawrence Howell Sim’s Shoe Store Public Affairs B. Berdo Leonard Trinming Advocate Nelson Woodiorn H. Sutherland Stokers Cy Bush East Washington Bert Colm Montgomery, Mrs. Schneid Mrs. Koehler Freshie Klein Clothing Klein Klein Klothing Company MFN & Boys Washington, Iowa
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