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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1941

Page

3

W C T U Institute to be held at Mrs Hawthorne home

The local W C T U Institute meets at Mrs A Hawthorne 421 East Main Street Thursday morning July 17 at nine o clock Devotional leader Mrs George Brinton speaks on The perfect way of life Business and reports precede noontide prayer by Mrs Ben Coppock followed by a covered dish luncheon Clara Tate reads in the afternoon program Health Mrs Pearl Whistler discusses What Christian Citizens Think of Citizenship It is up to the Adults discussed by Ella Gordon

W.C.T.U. Institute A. Hawthorne East Main Street George Brinton Ben Coppock Clara Tate Pearl Whistler Ella Gordon

Sugar Dominates Public Revenue on Philippine Island

Sugar accounts for about half of the island's public revenue, highlighting its critical economic role for the Philippines. The note underscores the sector's impact on local finances and policy considerations.

Philippine Island

Eleanor Maas Hosts Jacksonite 4-H Club Meeting

The Jacksonite and Northern Star 4-H clubs met at Dorothy and Tia Mae Daniel’s home to plan the July 17 gathering with Eleanor Maas. The next meeting at the Maas home will be Thursday at 1 pm, and members should wear uniforms. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Daniel and her daughters.

Jacksonite Northern Star Dorothy Tia Mae Daniel Eleanor Maas Maas Homie Daniel

Camphor Said to Keep Mice Out of Wardrobes

Advice claims placing camphor in trunks and drawers repels mice, a simple home remedy noted for rodent control. The guidance emphasizes camphor's scent as a deterrent for pests entering stored belongings.

Social Calendar Listings for Wesleyan Guild to Pythian Officers

Community groups and clubs announce weekly meetings and events. Wesleyan Service Guild gathers at the Glen Dunbar home with 7 15 start. W F W auxiliary holds regular meeting. Pythian Sisters host potluck at Paul Harvey home. Rosemary Club at 7 pm. Sunshine Community Club meets with Mrs Henry Lunning. Gracehill Ladies Aid at Community Building. American Legion Auxiliary installation at Legion rooms. Lexington and Pilotburg Ladies Aid activities. Walnut Woman's Club meeting with Mrs Earl Burroughs. Women golfers of Country Club at Wellman. Independent Club afternoon meeting with Mrs Frances McConnell. W C T U Institute at 9 am. Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid gathering. Pythian Past Chief's Association at 8 pm with Mrs George Baker.

Wesleyan Service Guild Rea Kay Weidner Glen Dunbar Central Park W.F.W Pythian Paul Harvey Rosemary Club Donald Brown Sunshine Community Club Henry Lunning Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Afernoon American Legion Auxiliary Legion Lexington Ladies Aid Pilotburg Ladies Aid Walnut Woman's Club Earl Burroughs Roll Call Wes Wellman Country Club Frances McConnell W.C.T.U. Institute J. A. Hawthorne Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Comety Tanner Pythian Past Chief's Association George Baker S. Marion Ave

Birthday Announcements for Ainsworth Area Residents

Mrs Lorence Marek and her son Larry Keith celebrate birthdays today in Ainsworth. Also seniors and youths including Mrs Walter H Johnson Louis Schroeder Jack Ronald Moore Joan Margaret Glasgow Billy Cox and others mark birthdays. Frank McKay reaches 72 and Clinton Boshart enjoys his 12th birthday. Clinton is son of Clarence and Mrs. Boshart.

Walter H. Johnson Louis Schroeder Ainsworth Jack Ronald Moore Stanley Moore Joan Margaret Glasgow Elwood Glasgow Billy Cox Joe Lohberger Will Schulty Charlie McKay Richard Minick Gus Strum Vera Hysell Frank McKay Clinton Boshart Clinton Clarence Boshart

Dancing Party at E. Miller Home East of Washington

Evelyn Miller hosted a Friday evening gathering at her home east of Washington with a treasure hunt and lawn games. A fortune teller offered revelations while music and dancing filled the night. Guests included Marjorie Faulkner Dorothea Snyder Norene McFarland Margaret Hennon Maxine Logan Frances Porter John Porter Verle Crist Jack Trotman Marion Miller Norval Norris Ellis Finke and Norbert Norris.

Evelyn Miller Washington Marjorie Faulkner Dorothea Snyder Norene McFarland Margaret Hennon Maxine Logan Frances Porter John Porter Verle Crist Jack Trotman Marion Miller Norval Norris Ellis Finke Norbert Norris

West Point Girls Discuss Club Fair

Rosalie Smith hosted the West Point 4 H club gathering with ten members and their leader present. Roberta Luers led a brief business meeting while Grace Monro demonstrated collecting and mounting butterflies and moths and Ruth Duvall identified birds at a bird bath. The lesson on Collars and Belts was led by the leader. The next meeting is planned with Maxine Crawford on July 31.

Rosalie Smith West Point Roberta Luers Grace Monro Ruth Duvall Maxine Crawford

Guests spend day visiting at country club event

The guest list at the country club includes Mr. and Mrs. C. FE. Beaty, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. John Zwicki of Keota, and others. Several members were noted as absent or delayed, including Mr. Badger and Mr. Strain.

Journal Country Club C. FE. Beaty R. H. Clark John Zwicki Keota J. A. Porter Madison J. Orr J. EB. Gardner James K. Zeck A. E. Kephart R. D. Page C. Harry Davis L. B. Nagley R. L. Badger Badger W. L. Strain Strain J. B. Lockwood Rls Badger Rosa Barnett C. KE. Beaty Nora Bennett Sarah E. Benson Frank H. Bradford J. M. Bratten Anson H. Brinton Brighton Josephine Brown Annie Case Charles Corette Albert Dayton A. B. Dill T. L. Dodds Martha Faris FE. B. Franklin Latitia French J. B. Gardner Robert Gault J. R. George Ezra W. Goodwin Hayesville Ida Gordon Martha Gordon Millie Hancher W. J. Hill Ida V. Hough West Chester Griffith Humphreys Charlies W. Jackson

Honor Birthdays of Three Members With Family Picnic

A Sunset park picnic honored the birthdays of twin sisters Mrs. Walter Harvey and Mrs. B J Holmes who celebrate July 15 and Harvey’s grandson Kenneth Maxwell six. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Harvey Mr and Mrs B J Holmes and other relatives.

Sunset Park Walter Harvey B. J. Holmes Harvey Kenneth Maxwell Floyd Maxwell Don McClure Phil D. W. McClure W. A. Patterson Willard Kenneth

J Owens Dies in Sisters Home in Columbus Junction

John Owens a 63 year old Welsh settler and farmer died at his sister Mrs James Edwards home after a five month illness. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, funeral at Zion Congregational Church with burial at Cambrian cemetery. A parallel note mentions Karl Latta of Paton dying at home with services in Paton and burial at Columbus Junction.

Martha Rutter Columbus Junction John Owens Columbus City James Edwards Wales Joseph Mary Owens Thomas E. Jones David L. Owens Thomas J. Owens San Gabriel Calif Zion Congregational Church Robert N. Chord David C. Davies Crawfordville Cambrian Cemetery Karl Latta Paton Latta Frank Sarah Cowles Latta Grandview Rowena Overholt Patton Isabele Latta Cleveland Ohio S. M. Overholt Rose von Dresky Muscatine Marie Overholt Ted Overholt

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Set for Wednesday

The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will gather Wednesday at 9 30 AM at the home of Mrs I T Rehmel located at 605 South Marion Avenue 12712 The event invites attendees to join in a morning of prayer and fellowship in a home setting.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting I. T. Rehmel S. Marion Ave

Peaches Native Origin Stirs China Heritage Talk

A brief note discusses peaches as native to China and considered part of traditional Chinese horticultural heritage. The item notes origin debates and cultural associations with peach cultivation in Chinese history.

Eighth Dinner Highlights Longstanding Three-Quarter-Century Club

The Three-Quarter-Century Club held its eighth annual dinner at the Country club with 100 members over 75 years old attending as guests of the Evening Journal. New members were welcomed, and charter members were acknowledged. the event included a two course dinner, registration, and an after-dinner program with remarks by Ralph Shannon. The club, organized in 1932, lists 205 members and 22 new additions this year, with many charter members still active.

Country Club Journal Office CC. of O. Ke Schmitt Chamber of Commerce Club Evening Journal Journal Mary Schneebeck New Sharon William Kensler Harry Turner W. A. Whiting George Kerr Hays Glenn Hayes Y.M.C.A Y.W.C.A Jean Atchison Audrey Hotle Bob Marble Howard Little Dick Marshall Eugene Jreeian John Gamble Arlo Burham Lyle Box Washington County Orville Elder Ralph Shannon Literary Society Spelling Bee Hhas Methodist Church L. F. Sigafoose Mary Jones Frederick Jeannette Strain Crawfordsville Sonest Park Ralph Pratt State Theater Mary Allen L. B. Babcock Rose Barnett Mary Bowers J. M. Bratten Anson Brinton Brighton Patricia Sitter David T. Collet Wellman R. H. Clark Charles Corette A. J. Dawson A. B. Dill T. L. Dodds Charles Durian, Sr David Durst T. J. Easter Bettendorf Jennie Fleming Ainsworth B. Franklin W. M. Galloway

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