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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1942

Page

3

Flower Show Judges 200 Entries as Mrs Jarvis Demonstrates Arrangements

Mrs. Jarvis of Oskaloosa judged 200 entries at the annual flower show sponsored by the Garden department. She spoke on flower arrangements and outlined styles from natural to modern, offering tips on bouquet shapes and color mood.

Fred Jarvis Oskaloosa Garden Department Lester Orr Irene Yard B. F. Bostwick, Jr R. EB. Shannon Lauder Kennedy J. O. Sexton Harry Turner A. R. Krause Garden Club Memorial Road Sunset Park Music Department Frank B Miller Ments W. Bailey D. J. Patterson J. E Wright Henry Rerdo H. H McCleery Howard MccCleery Nicola and Harmon C. W. McLaughain Paul Horak Jarvis Beverly Brown Dorothy Tanner Marjorie Kuwer

U and I Club Meeting Highlights Flower Exchange

The U and I club met at Mrs Mae Dawson with nine members and former member Mrs Dill Boileau. Mrs I B Hoxworth led a brief business session followed by social time and a flower exchange.

U and I Club Dill Boileau Mae Dawson I. B. Hoxworth Ernest Garrett Garrett

Social Calendar Weekday Events At Local Organizations

Thursday events include a country club pot luck at 9 Deme 2 at the club house with Alma Holland guest speaker. A Methodist missionary society co operative dinner at 6 15 p m then a public India talk. Friday features O E S initiation at 8 p m and a Baptist luncheon with guests Mrs Whey and Mrs Bielberger. Saturday holds W R C meeting at 2 30 with Sunset Park venue noted.

Country Club Alma H. Holland Missionary Society of Meth B.C. Wills Ainsworth O.E.S Masonic Temple O.E.S Loyal Woman’s Class of Baptist Church Ba Whey Willy Biehelberger Woman's Missionary Society U. P Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Offi Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society of Presbyterian Church Sunset Park

Honor Mrs Atwood At Farewell Party

Mrs Fle Atwood was honored with a surprise farewell party at her Westchester home on Tuesday evening before she leaves for Colorado. Friends gathered for reminiscences, a gift was presented, and cookies with orange punch were served. Attending were Mrs Pearl Frederic Esther Booth Mrs Floyd Kennan Harriett Logat Mrs Homer Porter Mrs Orval Coakley Mrs Lloyd Bauer Mrs Ray Bauer Mrs P J Hoover Mrs Fred Coakley Mrs Homer Hotle Mrs Jack Cherry Mrs E H Whitehead Mrs Sam Statler Mrs Platt Hicks and Mrs Eildon Bauer.

Westchester Fle Atwood Hormor Colorado Atwood Judy Pearl

Harmony club Flower show and children’s day program

The Harmony club held its June meeting with 13 members 11 children and four visitors. Plans were made for a combined ice cream supper and annual picnic at Sunset Park in August. The children's program featured Virginia Dare Rosalind Mayer Gwendolyn Mayer Barbara Dare and Mary Rita McLaughlin. Refreshments were served by Mrs Lloyd Swift Mrs John Wheelan and Mrs Bill Crayne.

Harmony Club James Swift Carl Rothlisberger C. J Wausau Wis J. E. Adams Ainsworth Lloyd Swift Roberta Wheelan Paul Mayer Sunset Park Virginia Dare Rosalind Gwendolyn Mayer Barbara Mary Rita McLaughlin John Wheelan Bill Crayne

London bishop enjoys energetic sports golf and racket games

At 75 the bishop of London remains an enthusiastic player of squash, hockey, tennis, and golf, balancing duties with vigorous athletic activity.

London

Linger Longer Club Meets at Fulton Home

Mrs Harold Fulton and Mrs Margaret Keyser hosted the Linger Longer club at the Fulton home yesterday at two. Ten members and three children attended as vice president Mrs Harold Fulton led in the meeting in president Mrs Will Shalla’s absence. Mrs Harold Humston gave a canning lesson followed by social time and refreshments.

Harold Fulton Margaret Keyser Fulton Will Shalla Harold Humston

Mr and Mrs Albert Wehr Plan Open House

Mr and Mrs Albert Wehr of Haskins will observe their silver wedding anniversary Sunday June 7. The Wehrs will host an open house Sunday afternoon from two to four o'clock inviting friends to their home.

Albert Wehr Haskins Wehrs

Wiener Roast Honoring Whites

A wiener roast was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy White on Monday evening for Myron White on a ten day furlough. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Adrian and family, the Ray Adrian family, Mr. and Mrs. Rotzinger, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rinberger and son Bobby, and Mr. and Mrs. Myron White. Mrs. Myron White is living at the Roy White home until her husband is located in the army service.

Roy White Myron White George Adrian Raymond Adrian Carolanne Rotzinger Jack Rinberger Bobby Duane

Merry Makers Club Disbands Meetings

The Merry Makers club decided to discontinue meetings for the duration. Mrs. Hazel Smith hosted the social afternoon with ten members and four visitors including Mrs. Richard Young Mrs. Everett Fleming Mrs. Donald Fleming and Mrs. Ethel Romine. Club president Mrs. Adolph Larson led a brief business session. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Young and Mrs. Don Fleming.

Merry Makers Club Hazel Smith Richard Young Everett Fleming Donald Fleming Ethel Romine Adolph Larson Young Don Fleming

Valley Ladies Aid Plans Housecleaning Meeting at Church

The Valley Ladies Aid held an all day meeting with eleven members and one guest. Mrs. Homer Mayer led a brief afternoon session while Rev. Carl Klein gave the devotional. An ice cream social was planned for Monday evening June 8 at the church with Mrs. Tillie Henry and Mrs. Ruth Sheets in charge. The next gathering is set for June 17 as a housecleaning meeting requiring full attendance.

The Valley Ladies Aid Society J. E. Deal Homer Mayer Ruth Sheets Ruth Luers Carl Klein Tillie Henry

Jacksonites Meet With Laura Stout

The Jacksonite 4-H club gathered Monday afternoon at Laura Jean Stout's home. Members discussed community service ideas and answered what they could do to help the community.

Jacksonite Laura Jean Stout

Breakfast Honors Mr and Mrs Sorden on Eleventh Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Milo Sorden celebrate their eleventh wedding anniversary with a breakfast at their home. Studio members, arriving at 6:00, took refreshments for a hot day, causing Mrs Sorden to accuse Milo of leaving the door unlocked. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Yousling, Mr and Mrs Max Lee, Davy Fetters, and Clara Gilbert.

Milo Sorden Sorden John Yousling Max Lee Davy Fetters Clara Gilbert

Ratly Day Plans Voted At Local Meeting Delegation Named

Eight members participated as Ila Mae Daniel was chosen to be sent as delegate to the convention at Ames. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

Ila Mae Daniel Ames

Sacramento Migratory Bird Refuge Authorized in California

The Federal Migratory Bird Conservation Commission authorizes a new refuge in the Sacramento valley. The Bureau of Biological Survey is instructed to acquire 11,406 acres by purchase or lease and establish the Sacramento Migratory Bird Refuge as part of the Western refuge chain.

Sacramento Valley California Federal Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Bureau of Biological Survey Sacramento Migratory Bird Refuge

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