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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1947

Page

5

Booster Club Presents Meeting and Picnic Plans

Mrs. George Jarrard and Mrs. San Neill co hosted the Booster club meeting at Mrs. Jarrard's home with eight members, two children and several visitors. A paper on dog safety and flowers was presented. anniversaries and birthdays were noted. next meeting is the annual families picnic with Washington Assembly events and a July 7 dinner dance at Irvin House and Bloomfield Country club. Rainbow Girls may bring escorts. Marie Blattner serves as grand representative.

George Jarrard San. Neill Booster Club Dale Woodburn Callie Woodburn Jeanette John Shebeck Lloyd Walker Mae Smith Bert Dill Ruth Halls Doyle Jarrard Mary Ellen -Andau Raymond Landau Tion Concernin Dill Washington Mary Cook Iowa Irvin Bloomfield Country Club Marie Blattner Washington Assembly

Rainbow Girls Dinner Dance Invitation Issued

Bloomfield Assembly of the Order of Rainbow has sent an invitation to a forthcoming dinner dance elevating social activities for members and their guests.

Bloomfield Assembly Order of Rainbow

VFW Auxiliary Plans Picnic at Sunset Park

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary schedule a picnic supper for seven o clock Tuesday evening July 22 at Sunset Park. The auxiliary met at K C hall with Mrs Afilo Steele Jr presiding and delegated reports from the Burlington encampment. They voted to donate 5 to the National Home at Haig Rapids Mich and 2 50 for a fracture bed for the Des Moines Veterans Hospital.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary Sunset Park K. C. Hall Afilo Steele Jr Burlington Raymond Glastow Marsh Atkinson Steele Haign Rapids Mich Veterans Hospital Des

Poppy Drive Order Details Noted In Fall Effort

The note references Mrs. Milo Steele and a Missouri or local chapter arranging the buddy poppies distribution this fall. It highlights an organized effort and assigned duties within the group.

Ask D. A. R. Members To Secure Programs

The Washington chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has printed its year books. Chapter members are asked to visit the Public Library to obtain a booklet containing hosts, essays, programs and committees. The year book committee includes Mrs. J. E. Lemmon Mrs. Frank C. Crone and Mrs. Walter A. Smith.

Washinton Daughters of the American Revolution J. E. Lemmon Frank C. Crone Walter A. Smith

Noted Song Writer Walter Donaldson Dies in California

Santa Monica Calif July. Songwriter Walter Donaldson, 54, author of more than a hundred hits including Mammy and My Blue Heaven, died at his home yesterday from a liver ailment after a yearlong illness. He never took a music lesson but became a leading figure in American popular song.

Santa Monica Cal Walter Donaldson Donaldson

Social Calendar Notices for Community Groups

Notices list events for St Marys Circle Kolah club Little Flower Circle Independent club O E B S pinochle Sunset Park picnic Country club dinner St Anthony Circle West Chester Federated church Pythian Past Chiefs St Joseph Circle Rebekah lodge Busy 4 H club West Chester W C T U with meeting times locations and reminders for members and mailing penny a day fund.

Kolah Club Clarence Goff Little Flower Circle Leo Nardy Independent Club Joe Wolfe O. EB. S Sunset Park Country Club St. Anthony Circle Rebekah Lodge I. O Ff. Hall Mel Va Dorothy Secnickner West Chester Will Ross

Birthday notices for several local residents

A series of birthday acknowledgments lists Jean Ann Senn of Lockridge John David Durst Shelby Jean Sumner Gary Lane Morgan Marvin Ray Christner Mary Catherine Knoten and others observing July 16th birthdays. The item also notes W S Hemmle's career and survivors including Wanda Mansfield and two daughters.

John David Durst John D. Durst Route One Wellman Shelby Jean Sumner Milton Sumner Wellmi Gary Lane Morgan Lane Morgan Kentucky New York City Hollywood Jean Harlow Suzy Wanda Mansfield bVen Sheila

Good Furniture Polish Mixture for Wood Finishes

A furniture polish combines two thirds boiled linseed oil with one third turpentine to treat varnished or oiled furniture. The recipe aims to protect and enhance wood surfaces and provide a smooth finish.

Town Rider Notes Paper Rates and Publishing Details

Washington evenings paper lists staff roles led by Shannon and Co. with editors managers and advertising head. Subscription prices shown for in town and out of town zones, with annual and semiannual terms and payment in advance.

the Evening Journal Washington Rider Shannon & Co Phishers Washec Iowa

Local Names Linked to Ainworth Case Mystery

The record lists Wes V Wred Sehvrowler of Ain worth Mrs C A Speer of St John's Mich Jackie Murphy and Omer Rath of East Highland as named individuals in a community notice. No further context provided.

Wes V Wred Sehvrowler Ainworth C. A. Speer St John’s, Mich Jackie Murphy Omer Rath East Highland

Hazel Stalder Mrs Howard Wagner of Eureka

Hazel Stalder and Mrs Howard Wagner of Eureka are named in a brief social notice alongside Frances Harvey in this clipping, listing attendees or connections to a local event.

Hazel Stalder Mrs Howard Wagner Eureka Frances Harvey

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