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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1944

Page

3

Pleasant Hill Aid Society Hosts June Red Cross Sewing Session

Mrs Will Miler hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society June meeting with twenty members fourteen children and three guests present. Red Cross sewing occupied the afternoon while Mrs John Ganon led the business portion and Mrs Pat Swift read scripture and led the Lord's Prayer. Refreshments were served by Mrs Miler and helpers Mary Ellen Beliel and others. Mrs Swift to host July gathering.

Will Miler Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Dorothy Beliel Mary Ellen George Weston Red Cross John Ganon Pat Swift Weston Clyde Lambert Mary Ellen Beliel Swift

Mrs. John Caldwell Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Members and three visitors Edith Weldin Mrs Pearl Parcell and Mrs Van Ness of Centerville enjoyed the Just Us club gathering hosted by Mrs John Caldwell. A brief business meeting preceded games and visiting with refreshments served by the hostess and assisted by her mother Mrs van Ness and Mrs John Shebeck. Bouquets from the Caldwell garden decorated the home.

Us Club Edith Weldin Pearl Parcell van Ness Centerville John Caldwell John Shebeck Caldwell Garden

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place

Do your false teeth slip or wobble while you eat, laugh or talk. Sprinkle FASTEETH on the plates to hold teeth firmly and comfortably. It is an alkaline powder with no gummy taste or souring effect. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Quilt Work Session

Thirteen members of Grace Hill church Ladies Aid met in the Community building for an afternoon quilt project. Mrs Frank Anderson led devotional with Isaiah. roll call elicited an Ezra incident. Mrs Nelson Woodford presided over a brief business meeting. Ruth Foster’s letter invited canning demonstrations. next meeting will be in two weeks with roll call answered by Nehemiah incident.

Ladies Aid Society of Grace Hill Church Frank Anderson Ed Libe Nelson Woodford Ruth Foster County Home Nehemiah

Bethel Missionary Society Luncheon Hosts Guests

Fifteen members and three visitors of Bethel Missionary society met yesterday with Rev. and Mrs. W. Z. Allen at their Cotter home. A cooperative one o clock luncheon featured fried chicken and yellow and blue table décor, with summer bouquets. Mrs. Harry Dye presided, and topics from the missionary magazine were read by several members.

Bethel Missionary Society W. Z. Allen Harry Dye Allen Missionary Magazine Anna Brown

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

The social calendar lists I S regular meeting at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple and a 6 30 p.m. country club gathering at the clubhouse. Rebekah and Mothers and Daughters events fill the day with sewing meals and birthday breakfasts. Multiple unit meetings and picnics are scheduled across local parks with coordinators named. Rain barrels to be opened.

I.S Masonic Temple Country Club Rebekah Club Myrtle Morgan Red Cross

Merry Maid Club Holds Supper and Theater Party

The Merry Maid club gathered for a cooperative supper at Sunset Park followed by a theater party last evening. Attendees included Mrs. Myron Salladay, Mrs. Clarence Lee, Mrs. Alvin Horak, Mrs. Marion McAvoy, Libby Musil, Mrs. Lawrence Libe, Mrs. Max Lee, Genevieve Baker, and Ruth Houseal. Mrs. William Crawford will host the next meeting.

Merry Maid Club Sunset Park Myron Salladay Clarence Lee Alvin Horak Marion McAvoy Libby Musil Lawrence Libe Max Lee Genevieve Baker Ruth Houseal William Crawford

Elaine Greene Elected as Society President Elect

The Clara Barker missionary group of the Methodist church met in June with Helen Wilcox presiding in the president’s absence. Ruth Miller led the meeting, piano solos were performed by Jane Turner and Ruth Miller, a flute solo by Patricia Weldin followed. Officers for the next quarter were elected: Elaine Greene president, Helen Wilcox vice president, Patricia Longwell secretary treasurer. A cooperative dinner followed served by the hostess, her mother and Mrs. Frank Longwell.

Clara Barker The Methodist Church Helen Wilcox Ruth Miller Jane Turner Patricia Weldin Elaine Greene Patricia Longwell Frank Longwell

Marriage of Helen Pearson to Pvt Richard Paine

Mr and Mrs Jesse Pearson of Ainsworth announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Pvt Richard Paine nephew of Amy Paine of Letts. The ceremony was held at 8 PM Friday June 2 in Leadville Colorado Methodist Church with Rev A L Kongable officiating. Attendants were Pvt and Mrs Hugh Kotowske of Dubuque and guests Pvt Kenneth Evers Carroll and Pvt James Fitzgibbons Sioux City. The Paine couple reside at 184 East Twelfth Street Leadville.

Jesse Pearson Ainsworth Helen Richard Paine Amy Paine Letts Methodist Leadville Colo A. L. Kongable Winfield Iowa Hugh Kotowske Dubuque Kenneth Evers Carroll, Iowa James Fitzgibbons Sioux City Mrs. Paine East Twelfth Street

U I Club Social at Mrs Bealer Home

Mrs W A Bealer hosted the U and I club with visitors Mrs Donald Bealer and daughter Donna. The afternoon was spent socially and refreshments were served by Mrs Bealer and Mrs Ben Holt. The next meeting is planned for July 56 with Mrs Mac paw son.

W. A. Bealer U and I Club Donald Bealer Donna Mac Paw

Local couple observes first wedding anniversary

Lt and Mrs Lloyd Scott celebrate their first anniversary while he serves as a Thunderbolt pilot overseas. Donald Lee Raymond, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Raymond, marks his first birthday. Birthday wishes go to Carl Amrine near Brighton Audrey Peet Cedar Falls Mrs Homer Stephen Marion L Stransky Pilotburg Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa.

Lloyd Scott Thunderbolt Donald Lee Raymond Lester Raymond Carl Amrine Brighton Audrey Peet Cedar Falls Homer Stephen Marion L. Stransky Pilotburg Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa

Efficiency rise cuts bomber crew needs in 1944

The note states that in January 1944 the required workers per month to build a typical four motor heavy bomber dropped to seven per 100 workers, a decrease from earlier 1940 production levels. The shift reflects wartime efficiency gains and streamlined manufacturing processes.

D A R Plan for Flag Day Supper and Rummage Sale

Officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution met for a June session with Eva Denny and regent Mrs. Paul Snakenberg presiding. Plans outlined include a Flag Day supper at the Log Cabin on June 14 and a rummage sale on June 16 led by Jessie Stewart and Sara Marie Davis.

Daughters of the American Revolution Eva Denny C. W. Stewart Paul Snakenberg Jessie Stewart Sara Marie Davis A. Anderson Cyrus Burka Hugh Hall Sara Pollock Jeanette Kyle

Harmony club presents tableaux at June meeting

Mrs. Boyd Stephens hosted the Harmony club's June gathering with 18 members and guests. The program featured tableaux and performances led by Mrs. Ralph Kleese and others, plus readings from The Robe and a serial chapter.

Boyd Stephens Harmony Club Malcom Montgomery George Masson Lester Luckenbill Cherry Iola Luckenbill Myrla Stephens Francis McConnell Ralph Kleese Douglas J. L. McGraw Betsy Ross Don McLaughlin Boyd Stephen Mother Mahree Kleese John Wheelan Lucille Gray Cloyce Stewart W. H. McConnell Mother Goose Elmer Hayes Rose No Man's Land George Dare Manford Wilcox Jemima Waul Mayer James Swift Tom Harvey Bill Crayne

Toast to modern mothers closes with group song

Mrs James Brooks leads a toast to modern mothers as the series ends with the group singing Home Sweet Home. At afternoon’s end hostess assistance with refreshments comes from Miss Stephens and Barbara Dare.

Eall James Brooks Miss Stephens Barbara Dare

Cannel Coal Origins and Regions Highlighted

Cannel coal is a grade of bituminous coal from materials different from ordinary coal. It is mined mainly in Kentucky Indiana Missouri Pennsylvania and Utah and is noted for its high volatile matter content.

Kentucky Indiana Missouri Pennsylvania Utah

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Aid Society Ric-Rac-Ricky Hidalgo Royalty Hope Rothschild’s Grace Hill Ladies Aid Bethel Society Tayursday Kridgay Mothers and Daughters United Presbyterian Church Silas Ross Friendship Club Lydia Gideon John Ralph Junkin Merle Turner T. B. Brown Darrel Ross 4Th Ave Loyal Women’s Class Baptist Enuren W. Yard Mary Starr Mary Johnson Harold Putnam Merry Maid Elaine Greene Society Helen Pearson U & I Club Bealer Mrs. Bealer Mrs Ben Holt Fox Alan Carney Wally Brown Burma Erford Gage D.A.R Miss Davis Anderson J. O. Sexton Washington John Owen McDaniel's Harriet Coulter Stan Kiesey Bob Noonan Harold Putnam County Treas Urer Bill Howell Washington County Voters Ning Arthur Wiley Dixie Dugan Doctor Smith Miss Dugan MR. Dugan By Mevoy Striebel Sniff UMMM Ee Eee Ay Dalene Joe Palooka Jerrythis Joey Mike Jacobs Ham Fisher Jerry Joe TY Joe
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