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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1941

Page

3

Meyers Relatives Honor With Picnic Dinner

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the Gracehill Community Building in Longmont Colorado to honor Mrs. Oscar Meyers and family and Jesse B. Meyers of St. Petersburg Florida. About eighty relatives attended the cooperative dinner and social.

Everett Swift Donald Stout Chas Custer Robert Charles Atkinson R. I. Gault Robert Blick Paul Harvey W. J. Taylor A. Strohm Nancy M. Dickinson Dale Robertson John Williams Washington Grace Hill

Robertsons Honor Relatives at Party

Mr and Mrs A J Robertson entertained Meyers relatives last evening at their home honoring relatives visiting from Colorado and Florida They shared music and visiting with refreshments served Attending from a distance were J B Meyers of St Petersburg Florida Mrs Oscar Meyers and family of Longmont Colorado Mrs Alta Haverty of Denver Colorado

A. J. Robertson Meyers Colorado Florida J. B. Meyers St Petersburg Fla Oscar Meyers Longmont Colo Alta Haverty Denver

Reception Planned To Honor Pastor In Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on July 8 1942 Dr and Mrs D A Marker Mr and Mrs Fay Greene and Mr and Mrs J F E Reaney host a reception at the Methodist church parlors for Rev C H Hiller who has been reappointed pastor for another year All church members and friends are invited Also Alumni Picnic The Cotter high school alumni association faculty and the class of 1942 held a picnic supper at Columbus Chautauqua Park Monday evening Mrs Keith Robertson is president.

Columbus Junction A. Marker Fay Greene J. FE. Reaney Methodist Church C. H. Hiller Hiller Thea Cotter Columbus Chautauqua Park Keith Robertson

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement

The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will meet at 9 40 Wednesday morning at the home of Mrs S T Rickey 709 E Jefferson St The West Chester Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening July 5th at the hall Full attendance urged by order of the M E C

Presbyterian Cottage S. T. Rickey E. Jefferson St West Chester Pythian Sisters The M.E.C

Hidden Earth Markings Sighted in Peru From The Sky

Aerial photographs over Peru reveal large ground markings invisible from ground level. Authorities say the lines may be connected to an ancient race and remain under study for interpretation.

Peru

Daimler’s 1888 V-Type Engine Claim Circulated

Historical notes attribute the first V-type engine to Daimler in 1888. The claim places Daimler at the forefront of V-engine development, outlining a milestone in early automotive propulsion.

Daimier

Recipes from H.E.O. Club Members Published Today

A local H E O club feature publishes recipes from members. The page lists Peanut Butter Cookies, Sponge Cake, Red Devils Loaf, Ginger Snaps, Stay Green Pickles and more with ingredients and methods, some previously printed.

H.E.O. Club

Keagy to Give Recital With Sorden Studio

Eleanore Louise Keagy contralto will give a voice recital Friday evening in the Sorden Recital studio with piano accompaniment by Bonnie Jean Simpson and accordionist Rosetta Vodicka of Kalona. The program features Tschaikowsky works and Schubert pieces, with eight oclock start at 113 East Washington Street.

Eleanore Louise Keagy Mary Elouise Sorden Tschaikowsky

W.S.C.S. Meets at Methodist Church

The Brighton W S C S met at the M E church with Mrs Walter Fitchner as hostess. Mrs Roy Crossett, president, led the lesson. Dora Saunders was devotional leader. During fellowship hour Jeanne Hoskins sang a solo and Mrs H W Helmick gave a reading.

Brighton M. E Walter Fitchner Roy Crossett Dora Saunders Jeanne Hoskins H. W. Helmick

Pineapple Fluff

Pineapple Fluff combines pineapple tidbits marshmallows and whipped cream folded into a cold pudding base. Heat juice with eggs sugar cornstarch then stir in butter until thick and cook then cool before mixing with pineapple nuts and marshmallows. Chill before serving.

Gertrude Doig

Lodges Hold Joint Installation Night

Oddfellow and Rebekah lodges conducted a joint installation in the IOOF hall before 125 attendees led by District Deputy Grand Master John McGill and District Deputy President Mrs Nellie Zeck. Officers for Covenant Lodge No 101 and Zimri Rebekah Lodge No 58 were installed. refreshments and dancing followed. Installing officers and staff plan trips to Kalona on July 11 and Wellman on July 14.

Oddfellow Rebekah Hodges I.O John McGill Nellie Zeck Covenant Lodge No. 101 Noble Grand Clive Gray Burke McCreedy Myral Smith Milo W. Steele Delbert Holmes O. R. Mayo Wayne Marston Stanton Kiesey Vernond Witting Dave Sechantz Inside Guardian Everett Burhami Outside Guardian Theo Kiesey Virgil DeMarco Zimri Rebekah Lodge No Leone Kos Edna Wagenknecht Dorothy Marston Goldie Mayo Vera Brobst Emma Campbell Effie Murdock Vice Grand Carrie Gray Mildred LeFever Marjorie Sorrell Georgia Koenigsmark Marie Wagenknecht Florence Ziexlowsky Grace Stewart O. E. Sisk Farl Nicola Fred Kephart Lloyd Easter Rudy Wagenknecht L. R. Baker Ed Sorrell Kalona Wellman

Average car speeds on U S highways 41.6 mph report

The Automobile Club of Southern California reports that the average speed of passenger cars on United States public highways is 41.6 miles per hour.

United States The Automobile Club of California

First Circulating Library Founded by Franklin in Philadelphia

The first circulating library was established in Philadelphia in 1731 by Benjamin Franklin. The move created a public lending system that influenced later libraries and reading habits across the city.

Benjamin Franklin Philadelhia

Social calendar highlights week of community groups

Calendar lists events for Pythian Sisters Baptist church circle and many clubs at Sunset Park and local venues. Activities include pot luck suppers, picnics, roll calls, recipes, and social gatherings through Friday with women’s societies and missionary groups hosting meetings and teas.

Washington Women Speak at Meeting of Glad Hand Group

AINSWORTH July 7 Effie Porter led the program as the Glad Hand Missionary society gathered at church parlors. Anna Scott and Mrs Armstrong of Washington gave talks as surprise features. Mrs Nell Clegg and Mrs Glynne Megdelsen managed the social hour. Betty Burt hosted a needlework evening for friends. Happy Hour club met with 11 members and was entertained by Dorothy Pearson and Billy Athe son. Kensington club hosted 14 members for needle work and luncheon. Mrs Miller to entertain in two weeks.

Baptist Church Sunset Park M.E. Church Woman's Society of Christian Service M. E Glen Schwartz Friendship Club Myrtle Pearson Harmony Club Ruth Nichol Ainsworth Effie Porter Glad Hand Missionary Society Anna Scott Armstrong Washington Nell Clegg Glynne Megdelsen Betty Burt Happy Hour Club Harry Burmeister Dorothy Pearson Billy Atheson Kensington Ethel Davis Miller

Sunset Circle Holds June Meeting at Mrs Ferguson Home

In Crawfordsville twelve members and four guests attended Sunset Circle's June gathering at Mrs Earl Ferguson's home. The business session was led by the president, outlining agenda items for the group.

Sunset Circle Ferguson Crawfordsville Earl Ferguson

Ice Cream Social Planned for July 17 in Crawfordsville Park

A community meeting approved an ice cream social to be held July 17 at Crawfordsville Park. After the business meeting, attendees enjoyed two social times with one course refreshments served by the hostess aided by Mrs. Spangler and Mary Cherryholm.

Crawfordsville Spangler Mary Cherryholmes

Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Booth of Pilot Grove celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary today. David Chilcote, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chilecote, is 10 years old today. Keith Leo Albaugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Albaugh, is two years old today. Wayne Arnold, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Arnold, turns 23. Teddy Springman, son of Mrs. Edith Beatty, is 15. Mrs. Albaugh invited several children to 803 East Madison for play and refreshments. Mrs. Glenn Watson, Wilbur Chalupa of Highland Center and Mrs. Glad Wayt of Crawfordsville have birthdays today.

Harold Booth Pilot Grove David Chilcote Frank Chilecote Glenn Watson Wilbur Chalupa Highland Center Glad Wayt Crawfordsville Keith Leo Albaugh Leo Albaugh Wayne Arnold Ernest Arnold Teddy Springman Edith Beatty

Antimacassars Named for Macassar Hair Oil

A historical note explains antimacassars as protective coverings for chairs derived from macassar hair oil once common in the nineteenth century. The term reflects the practice of using hair oil to prevent oil stains on upholstery.

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Robertsons Washington Dairy Angel Ruth Ginkens Georgina White Marjorie Lucille Meyer Eleanore L. Keagy W.S.C.S Aides Meerssh Lachion Rothschla Abigail Hamilton Pittsburgh Ann Judson Walter Statler Good Will Club S. P. Finch Marion Ave D. C. Griggs West Chester Woman Walnut Woman's Club Earl Hurroughs O.E.S Masonic Temple Rere Country Club Prairie Flower Missionary Soc- Bees Scott Rural Woman's Club Red Cross Rebekah Club Pilotburg Ladies Aid Will Brown Joe Cortum Crayton Pennsylvania Ano Duncan Fed. Tex Tre Rooney Exch Port Orford Cedar Ab SD Montgomery WARD Gruen Westphal the Jeweler
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