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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1942

Page

3

July Committee in Charge of Supper at Country Club

At the country club last evening, 28 men and women attended a mixed foursome golf and supper hosted by the July committee. J A Picken earned the top men’s points to win the golf ball, while Mrs Nels B Westermark won for the women. Committee members Mrs W J Shannon, Mrs J M Picken, Mrs Frank B Miller, and Mrs Westermark ran the golf and cooperative supper with Mrs C R Wilson assisting.

J. A. Picken Nels B. Westermark W. J. Shannon J. 4. Picken Frank B. Miller Westermark C. R. Wilson

Montgomerys Host Family Dinner for Out of Town Guests

A family dinner at the Harry Montgomery home honored Mr and Mrs William Stewart and daughter Carolyn of Hanford California. Other out of town guests included Mrs William Sloat of Wichita Kansas Mrs Hazel Stewart Alberson and Esther Weightman of Madison Wisconsin. Twelve guests enjoyed a three course meal and social time.

Harry Montgomery William Stewart Carolyn Hanford Calif William Sloat Wichita Kan Hazel Stewart Alberson Esther Weightman Madison, Wise

Birthday Club Supper and Games in Sunset Park

Helen Klepfer, whose birthday was Monday, was guest of honor at a picnic supper in Sunset Park hosted by members of the Roths birthday club. After the meal ten guests moved to Joe Falk’s home for bingo, with defense stamps given as the honoree’s gifts.

Helen Klepfer Sunset Park Rothschild’s Birthday Club Joe Falk

West Point 4-H Girls Meet With Leader

The West Point 4-H club met at Mrs. Merle Eckels in Virginia with Marion McDowell presiding. Members pledged, named a home hazard and fixes, and discussed next month’s achievement show. Roberta Luers spoke on the Ames State convention, Eckels photographed the group, and some girls walked a mile and a half in West Chester.

West Point Merle Eckels Virginia Marion McDowell Roberta Luers Ames

Guidance on handling fractions for meat purchases

Do not bring less than one pound to the meat dealer. A pound and a fraction is acceptable, but keep the fractional part until it reaches one pound or more.

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Social Calendar Notes for Saturday

Woman's Relief Corps gathers at 2 30 p m at the G A R hall for a Saturday social event in the local relief activities.

Woman's Relief Corps G.A.R. Hall

Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Residents

Dozens of residents celebrate birthdays today including Mrs. John Winga Leo Mangold Gloria Rae Temple and Hannah Luithly. Also noted are Mrs. William Sitler Mrs. Frank Gobble Elsie Musil the Musil twins age twelve Dorothy Jean Roth Dorothy Jean Roth David Larson Flynn and Michael Flynn.

Leo Mangold Gloria Rae Temple Ed Grayson Hannah Luithly William Sitler Frank Gobble Fila Elsie Musil Musil David Larson Flynn Leonard Flynn Michael Dorothy Jean Roth Francis Roth

Davison and Romine Family Reunions Announced

Davison family reunion set for Sunday at Sunset Park with a picnic lunch at noon. Romine family reunion scheduled for Sunday August 9 at the park in Keota with a noon picnic and a sugar donation request.

Davison Sunset Park Romine Keota

Des Moines Soldier Enlists After World War II Service

Claron Ja mes Mather age 48 of Laurens Iowa enlisted in the army in Des Moines after passing his physical. A private with an honorable discharge from Camp Dodge June 15 1919 he served over nine months overseas. Mather, a paint salesman, first enlisted about 25 years ago and lived in Pocahontas at that time.

Des Moines Claron James Mather Laurens Camp Dodge Mather Pocahontas

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