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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1942
Page
8
A short wartime note from Mrs. C FEF Kelly expresses love and faith for her soldier son and all servicemen. She prays for God to save him and for the war to end, hoping for peace and unity at home after victory. The message honors courage, kindness, and endurance shared during years of conflict.
The June family social was announced for June 12. Committee in charge is Helen Brown Florence Augustine and Libbie Musil. Six new members were initiated into the lodge. District convention planned at Wellman on June 18. Participants meet June 15 for practice. Refreshments served by Mrs. John Erlenbush and committee.
The Monday night home nursing class directed by Mrs. Victor Masson finished their final meeting and examination at the YWCA. Graduates include Mrs. Russell Knott Ethel Paul Mrs. Mary Fisher Mrs. Cleo Shockey Edna Mercer Mrs. Val Fuhr Mrs. Mabel Gordon Mrs. C E Schmitt Mrs. Leonora Minick Mrs. Bessie Wead Mrs. Dorothy Peck Mrs. Hazel Brock and Mrs. Lillian Fargo. Following the exam the class gifted Mrs. Masson with glassware.
Mr and Mrs Spencer Thompson and John Anderson thank everyone for comforting sympathy and help after their sorrow. They acknowledge the beautiful service and floral offerings and express deep gratitude for kindness.
Abbott and Costello celebrate their twelfth year together in a lively comedy Rio Rita at the State Theatre opening Sunday. Kathryn Grayson and John Carroll provide romance and song with Eros Volusia making a screen debut in samba rhythm.
The White Way club met with Olive and Edith Munro. Attendees included Mrs. Keith Stewart Mrs. Doyle Smith Margaret Smith Mrs. Lester Laubach and daughter Mrs. James Stancer Mrs. Jacobs of Baltimore and Mrs. Dewey Probst and daughter. Members contributed new ideas on summer apparel during roll call. Quiet games followed and refreshments were served. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Lee Craig on June 23.
Evelyn Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett D Woodruff of Columbus Junction and Arthur Buckman son of Mr and Mrs Fred Buckman of Muscatine were married at Canton Missouri on Thursday June 4 The Rev H E Farmer Methodist pastor officiated at the parsonage Mona Dean attended The bride graduated Columbus high school in 1946 and will work in the Iowa Illinois Telephone office Buckman works at Columbus creamery and will report for war service at month end
The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met at the church yesterday afternoon with thirteen members present. Mrs Elizabeth Beamer opened with prayer and led a lesson on Light using altar fire scenes and passages about light. The group discussed family worship as the altar of light in homes today.
Mrs. Ed Wiley entertained 17 guests at a potluck luncheon yesterday afternoon at one o clock. The Wiley home was decorated with roses from Mrs. Wiley’s garden. Mrs. Linda Coppock led devotions before outdoor games and the next meeting location will be announced later.
Louisiana has 4,794 miles of navigable waterways, highlighting the scale of its inland and coastal system. The figure underscores the state’s reliance on boats and ships for commerce and transport.
Dixie Carter the daughter of Mrs. Fran B. Carter marries Albert Bende Ackerman of Boulder Colorado in Reno Nevada on May 15. The couple resides at Kensington Court Apt Santa Monica California. Dixie earns a BFA in music from the University of Colorado this month and studies voice with Lillian Sloane in Hollywood.
A dinner gathering at the George Stewart home honored inductees Tom Stuart and Bob Hammer who depart for the army next week. The W G Stewart and Hammer families hosted with Clinton and Roberta Stewart present. the evening was spent socially after the meal.
An unpublished photo shows Dutch Harbor on Unalaska Island, the U S Navy base attacked by Japanese planes in the Aleutians. Rear Admiral Freeman says the strike was not a surprise and the station was ready. Captain Groves commands the Marine detachment amid minimal damage.
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