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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1945

Page

2

Local News Briefs From Willmar and Nearby Towns

Local notices report Mrs. Robert More and children visiting relatives in Willmar, water rent details with a 10% discount by June 10, and family greetings. Curtis Peterson informs of Robert Peterson’s Okinawa death at 19, while Poultry shop Humble Produce lists hours. Graduations in Waterloo referenced and service members on furlough or duty noted. Ronald Dean Kyle born last night in Altadena with siblings Gary and Vera Darbyshire.

Jess Radda Curtis Peterson Long Beach Calif Robert L. Peteson Okinawa First Marine Division Iowa Avenue Feterson Roswell Ave William S. Kyle, Jr Altadena Ronald Dean Kyle Vera Darbyshire Gary

Restaurant strives to keep favorites on menu amid problems

The piece humorously notes that a restaurant faces many problems but aims to maintain as many popular dishes as possible. The dialogue about thirst for knowledge and a justice of the peace adds a whimsical tone to the hardship described.

Social Calendar highlights for Friday to midweek

Unit No 5 W S C S picnic postponed to June. Loy announced. Ann Judson Circle of Baptist Lauren FSC Pa hden.se.in Mrs Ray Lemley. Wednesday Ainsworth Chapter C F S initiation and social hour. Grace Hill Ladies Aid society meets at the community building. Roll call from Matthew.

W.S.C.S T. C. Davis Ann Judson Baptist Lauren FSC -Pahden Ray Lemley Ainsworth C.f.s Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Matthew

Delta Alpha Class Enjoys June Social

The June social of the Delta Alpha Sunday school class at the Methodist church was held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Jarrard’s country home. Twenty one members attended with Mrs. H. M. Dodder leading devotions on Faith, followed by a short business meeting led by class president Mrs. O. E. Schmitt.

Delta Alpha Methodist Church Walter Jarrard H. M. Dodder O. E. Schmitt O. E. Sisk Edna Witting Dodder

P. E. O. Meeting Report From Chapter 1

Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey hosted the June social at her home as Chapter 1 P. E. O. held a garden party moved indoors. Edna Orr of Chapter C X Columbus Junction, delegate to Burlingon session May 15 16, gave a report. Thirty six members and visitors enjoyed sewing, a garden stroll, and refreshments.

Marsh W. Bailey R. H. McCleery Edna Orr Columbus Junction Burlington M. M. Schell al Terrell C. W. Stewart R. L. Livingston Orr Alsip W. A. Erbe Olive Coddington Helen Levis

Father’s Day Roll Call At Rural Woman’s Club Meeting

The Rural Woman's Club June meeting was held yesterday afternoon led by Mrs. Frank Pringle in the absence of president Mrs. Mary Shields. Ten members answered roll call with reflections on fathers for Father’s Day. Mrs. Claud Rhode beck presented a patriotic program about Flag Day June 14, followed by pledge and remarks on flags from colonial times to now. Refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Grant Hurston, sr. and Mrs. Leo Marie.

Rural Woman's Club William Marie, Jr Frank Pringle Mary Shields Claud Rhodebeck Grant Hurston Leo Marie

Chicago Father Visits Jordan Family in Grundy Center

J R Blackford of Chicago, father of Mrs Perry Jordan, spent two days in Grundy Center visiting his sister Mrs John Eash whom he had not seen in 40 years. The Eash family includes a large clan with 18 children, 40 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Mrs Herbert Osincup and her daughters Donna and Nancy traveled to Chicago earlier this week to spend about two weeks with Mrs Osincup's parents and relatives.

Perry Jordan J. R. Blackford Chicago Jordan Home Grundy Center John Eash Blackford Eash Herbert Osincup Donna Nancy

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Meeting At Church

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society met at the church with eight members present. Devotions led by president Mrs. Carl Schneider opened with songs and a Titus read, next month’s study set for Acts. Plans were made for an all day church cleaning and basement painting. Howard Henn chairs the arranging committee with Ed Chalupa and Clyde Lambert. Refreshments were served by June hostess Mrs. Lambert with assistance from Mrs. Ganon and Mrs. Benn. July hosts will be Mrs. Chalupa and Mrs. Benn.

Pleasant Hill Howard Henn Ed Chalupa Clyde Lambert Lambert John Ganon Benn Chalupa

School Day Party At S Wilcox Home Hosts G H M Club

Mr and Mrs Scott Wilcox hosted a school day party for G H M club members with overalls and gingham attire and lunches in lunch pails. Prizes went to Mrs Al Crone Geraldine Crone and Mise Crone for pinochle scores and awards, with Mrs Max Cook earning the grand E. Next meeting planned with Mr and Mrs Sam Munson.

Scott Wilcox G. H. M. Club al Crone Geraldine Crone W. L. Rukgaber Max Cook Mise Crone Pearl Parcell Sam Munson

Ironing Slip Covers for a Fresh Look

Instructions to keep a new look for slip covers by ironing on the wrong side. Baste pleats along the lower edge before washing to ease ironing. After ironing, remove basting and steam press to eliminate basting marks.

Guest Day Tea at Chapter L T T T

Chapter L of TTT held a guest party at the school building with forty members and guests. A brief program featured Margery Cherryholmes Marilyn Miller and others followed by a tea served by Mrs Florence White.

Crawfordsville TTT Margery Cherryholmes Marilyn Miller Doris Cherryholmes Florence White Joan Maxwell Mamie Orris Myrtle Brown

St Rita Circle Dines at K C Hall Dinner

St Rita Circle held a cooperative dinner yesterday at K C Hall with good attendance. Visitors Father Corcoran and Mrs Marie Woods attended. Mrs Norbert Hammes and Mrs Edward Roberts led the event, which featured a floral table and a later meeting on next year’s Circle activities followed by a social hour.

St. Rita K. C. Hall Father Corcoran Marie Woods Norbert Hammes Edward Roberts

Soap Jelly From Soap Slivers

A quick home craft notes saving soap slivers to create soap jelly, detailing steps to grate or melt scraps and reform into usable bars with a jellylike texture. The tip encourages recycling leftovers into a new cleansing product.

Candles Light Birthday for Donald Lee Raymond

A birthday cake for Donald Lee Raymond marks a family celebration as he is praised by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Raymond. The note highlights two candles on the cake today.

Donald Lee Raymond Mrs Lester Raymond

Shower Courtesy For Westbrooks

Mr and Mrs Walter Rich and Mr and Mrs John McNeill hosted a miscellaneous shower in the Rich home on Friday evening for the newlyweds Frederick and Westbrook. Guests gathered for games, then refreshments and a bouquet centerpiece. The Westbrooks served at the refreshments and opened gifts.

Walter Rich John McNeill Crawfordsville Rich Frederick Westbrook Mrs. Westbrook

Women Catholic Order of Foresters Meet At Chalupa Home

The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters gathered at Mrs. Raymond Chalupa’s home with Mrs. Orval Myers as co host. High chief ranger Mrs. Lamont Kelley led the business portion and the group enjoyed banco at four tables. Emily Kolosick won the high score and Rosemary Jirsa the low.

Catholic Order of Foresters Raymond Chalupa Orval Myers Lamont Kelley Emily Kolosick Rosemary Jirsa

Local residents listed for Day Cake Today event

Readable fragment names include Carl Amine of Brighton route two Audrey Peet of Cedar Falls Mrs Homer Stephen Marion Stransky Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa.

Carl Amine Brighton Route Two Audrey Peet Cedar Falls Homer Stephen Marion Stransky Herman Luers James Fisher Wilbur Chalupa

Mrs. Scott Hosts June Merry Makers Meeting

Mrs. Orva Scott was hostess Wednesday for the June meeting of the Merry Makers. Guests included Mrs. Richard Scott and daughter Linda, Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein and daughter Cecila, plus ten members. Next meeting will be with Mrs. H J Myers. Refreshments were served with help from Richard Scott and Klopfenstein.

Mrs. Scott Orva Scott Merry Makers Club Richard Scott Linda Harold Klopfenstein Cecila H. J. Myers Klopfenstein

Missionary League Meets at Immanuel Lutheran Church

The Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church met nine members at the parsonage for devotions led by Rev. H. Wendlana. The group discussed Vacation Bible School and final plans for the annual birthday dinner on Sunday June 17 at Sunset Park. Penny banks were opened and proceeds added to the congregation building fund.

Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church H. Wendlana Karl Schmidt Sunset Park

H E O Club Meeting With Mrs Arnold

The H E O Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Wayne Arnold in attendance. Six members and three visitors including Mrs Fred Zieglowski Mrs David Augustin and Earl Zieglowsky attended. President Mrs Earl Live appointed Mrs Arnold and Mrs Maurice Libe to the flower committee. Plans set for a Sunset Park picnic at 1 PM. The afternoon concluded with social time and refreshments served by the hostesses.

H.E Wayne Arnold Fred Zieglowski David Augustin Earl Zieglowsky Earl Live Arnold Maurice Libe Sunset Park Augustine Libe

Silent Auction Aids Friendly Circle Club Treasury

Mrs John Sherman hosted the June Friendly Circle meeting with 15 members and three children present. A silent auction netted the club treasury over eight dollars and refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Lyle Romine. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bert Booth with Mrs Charles Greiner and Mrs Sherman in charge of entertainment.

John Sherman Friendly Circle Club Lyle Romine Bert Booth Charles Greiner Sherman

Business meeting closes with refreshments served

After the business meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Walter Oetjen, marking a courteous close to the gathering.

Walter Oetjen

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