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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

3

Two Church Circles Have July Meetings

St. James Circle met yesterday in Mrs. Morris Beengblossom home with co hosts Dallas Chamberlin and Don Custer. The group socialized and bought 20 card table covers for future social meetings. Next gathering set for August 15 with Mrs. Frank Casey and co hosts Faye Mackay Meint Koehler Delores Mottet. Wheelan home hosted St Anthony Circle and Father Corcoran with Mrs. John Wheelan. business kept brief by Mrs. Martin Whittaker. Card games and prizes followed with winners Kate Shalla Cleo Shockey Henry Te Bockhorst and Stephen Wolfer. August meeting planned with Mrs Jon Wehr.

St. James Church St. James Circle Morris Beengblossom Dallas Chamberlin Don Custer Frank Casey Faye Mackay Meint Koehler Martin Whittaker Kate Shalla Cleo Shockey Henry Te Bockhorst Stephen Wolfer Jon Wehr

Birthday announcements honor local youngsters and residents

Linda Jean Lowe from Crawfordsville marks her fifth birthday with family, as Connie Sue Crile shares a birthday on route tour. Former Washington residents Mrs. Bamford Van Dyke and Mrs. Ivan Shafter receive well wishes, followed by several others including Dorothy Greiner and Keneth James Embree. Janice Rae Watson also celebrates her sixth birthday with family.

Linda Jean Lowe Lyle Lowe Crawfordsville Connie Sue Crile Clyde Crile Washington Bamford van Dyke Fort Madison Ivan Shafter Keneth James Embree Joe Embree Janice Rae Watson Mildred Watson

Women of the Country Club Hold Evening of Golf and Bridge

The Women of the Country Club hosted a co operative dinner at the clubhouse with 35 members present. Bridge awards went to Mrs J Sexton for high score at four tables. Golf prizes went to Mary Conner for most one putt greens and Carla Guther for the most total putts on nine holes. Next Wednesday features a two ball foursome and pot luck dinner at 8 30.

W. J. Shannon Dave Elder Roy Sowash J. ©. Sexton Mary Conner Brighton Carla Guther Herbert Osincup Ted Johnson Earl Steele

Mrs Don Brindley Hosts Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs Don Brindley hosted the regular Pythian Circle gathering yesterday afternoon. They decided to skip August. Guests included Mrs Pearl Whistler Mrs Homer Mount Mrs E L Barthelow Mrs T F Barker Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs George W Stewart. Entertainment was directed by Mrs Alice Shaver and Mrs Ivan Rathmel. A member spoke on life in Washington D C and Florida items were shared. Readings were given by Mrs Whistler and the afternoon ended with visits and seasonal refreshments served by the hostess and assistants.

Don Brindley Pythian Circle Pearl Whistler Homer Mount E. L Barthelow T. F. Barker Walter Smith George W. Stewart Alice Shaver Ivan Rathmel W. R. Mount Washington, D. C Homer Hunt Florida Whistler Smith Stewart

Popped corn crispness restored by thorough reheating

If popped corn becomes tough, heating it thoroughly will restore its crispness. The process uses gentle reheating to dry any moisture and reestablish the crunch without burning.

Paper Drive in July by V F W Auxiliary

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held a July meeting at K C hall with 12 officers present. Plans were made for a July 29 paper drive and a coat hanger sale that earned 69 dollars. The group approved purchasing a hospital bed, two wheelchairs, a walker and adjustable crutches.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary K. C. Hall Dave McGaffey Capper V. F. W. Post Auxiliary

Cigarette Paper Use in the United States Report

The United States uses about 9,000 is of cigarette paper a year.

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Musical Clocks Advertised by Benjamin Willard in 1774

Boston Gazette notice by clock maker Benjamin Willard selling musical clocks. One type uses springs and another uses weights, with a distinct tune for each day of the week.

Benjamin Willard Boston Gazette

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