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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1939

Page

3

Pleasant Hill Aid Meets at Mrs. Roy Keghart Home

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid held a meeting at Mrs. Roy Kephart's home with thirteen members and six guests. New members Mrs. Harold Disney and Mrs. Roy Foss were admitted. The group voted to subscribe to the Centennial fountain in Washington. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Everette Lewis in July.

Pleasant Hill Aid Roy Keghart Roy Keplart Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society R. L. Hanan Arlene Maxine Lambert Cora Ruth Swift Phyllis Disney Clyde Lambert Harold Disney Roy Foss Washington Sam Sigafoose Earl Kephart Bertha Everette Lewis

Mrs Larson Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting

Mrs Adolph Larson entertained thirteen club members and three guests yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Hilles Taylor, Mrs Jay Brewer sister of Mrs Larson, and Mrs Bernard Eyestone daughter of Mrs Larson. The afternoon was spent visiting.

Adolph Larson Merry Makers Club Hilles Taylor Jay Brewer Larson Bernard Eyestone

Williams Formula touted by Fond du Lac resident

A Fond du Lac man testifies that Williams Formula relieved painful gas belching and constipation after meals. The ad claims the herbal liquid medicine detoxifies irritated kidneys and colon, improves blood iron, and offers quick, full-strength relief at Phillips & Hebner Drug Store.

Charles K. Thrall Fond du Lac Wis Williams Phillips & Hebner Drug Store

Community club notes hint July meeting led by Mrs Leeper

The report notes a social gathering with a hostess and refreshments provided by Mrs Brewer and Mrs Eyestone. The next meeting is scheduled for July 12 with Mrs Frank Leeper in charge.

Riverside Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Mellecker’s Home

Riverside garden club members met at the country home of Mrs. Magdalen Mellecker two miles north of Riverside. Estelle Cruz read a paper by Mrs. Addie Hardy on care and cultivation of roses. Plans were made for this week’s flower show at Riverside Methodist church basement. Members toured Mrs. Mellecker’s garden and admired its varieties. Mrs. Hilda Olds to host next meeting.

Riverside Riverside Garden Club Magdalen Mellecker Addie Hardy Estelle Cruz Riverside Methodist Church Melecker Hilda Olds

Garden Helps You Have Found Useful Roll Call Program

On June 16 a program will be carried out featuring a roll call. The paper notes Audubon Society in relation to the farmer and mentions Mrs. Kate Ingram in connection with the event.

Audubon Society Kate Ingram

Club Hosts All Day Quilting at Mrs Bradford Home

The Trenary Social club gathered for an all day meeting Tuesday at Mrs Minnie Bradford home. Fourteen members attended along with guests including Mrs Mert King Mrs Ralph Williams Mrs Fred Wagner Wanda Kephart Mrs Allen Bradford and two children Clyde and Lavelle. The group completed quilting a flower garden quilt in progress and enjoyed a fried chicken dinner provided by Mrs Bradford and her daughter in law Mrs Vinnus Bradford with help from Mrs Sade Benson and Mrs Fred.

Trenary Social Club Minnie Bradford Mert King Ralph Williams Fred Wagner Wanda Kephart Allen Bradford Clyde Lavelle Sade Benson Fred

Jolly Jokers 4-H Girls Prepare for Rally Day Friday

The Jolly Jokers 4-H club met at Ruth Applegate s home with eight members. They planned Rally Day activities and practiced songs. Refreshments were provided by Rosalie Combs and Mabel Hayes with help from Jean Applegate.

Jolly Jokers Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Ruth Applegate Jean Applegate Charlotte Deborah Longer Rosalie Combs Miss Combs J. W. Chandler Mabel Hayes

Warner Meeting Set for July With Mrs Hattie Wagner

A note indicates the next Warner meeting will be held in July and will involve Mrs Hattie Wagner attending. The brief lacks a specific date or location.

Bottles Furnished for Garden Shows by Washington Dairy

A Washington dairy supplied bottles for the Garden department's flower show on Tuesday, not the Sanitary dairy as claimed in yesterday's Journal report.

Washington Dairy Garden Department Sanitary Dairy

Memorial Service at I O O F Hall Friday Night

A memorial service is set for 8 p m Friday at the I O O F hall. The notice lists a location and time with no additional details.

I. O. O. F. Hall

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