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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1949

Page

3

Talk on Flag History By Mrs L Mangold

A short Flag Day talk by Mrs. Leo Mangold was given at the Pythian Sisters meeting with 29 members present. An initiation is planned for June 28, and the dining room committee for July 14 includes multiple members. The Protective Benevolent Association's 25th anniversary banquet on July 14 is chaired by Mrs. Gus Reinert with several committee members listed.

Leo Mangold Pythian Sisters S. L. Hahn Lee Little Allan Hunsaker Gus Reinert Protective Benevolent Association

Elect Mrs Kepler To Rebekah Office

Mrs Agnes Kepler was elected noble grand of the Rebekah lodge in Kalona. Officers elected include Mrs Nellie ry as vice grand Mrs Grace Strickler as secretary and Mrs Ela Way as treasurer. Thirty five guests from Weilman league attended and the traveling emblem a white Bible was presented. The Kalona lodge will carry the emblem to Washington soon. A social hour and refreshments followed hosted by local families.

Kalona Agnes Kepler Rebekah Lodge Nelliery Grace Strickler Elda Way Vera Strickler Weilman League Kalona Lodge

Bridge Club Meeting At Mrs Barnum Home

Mrs V J Barnum entertained the Ladies Bridge club and guests Monday evening. Three tables played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs T V Knerr Hazel Dean and Mrs Alva Kepler. Guest prize went to Mrs Eugene Way. Other guests included Mrs Edwin Morgan Mrs Lowell Pee Mrs John Strack and Mrs H L Grady.

V. J. Barnum Ladies Bride Club T. V Knerr Hazel Dean Alva Kepler Eugene Way Edwin Morgan Lowell Pee John Strack H. L Grady

Study Club Pot Luck On W Marie Lawn

The St James Study club held a pot luck supper on Mrs William Marie Jr lawn with two members present. Tables were decorated with spring flowers as they completed this year’s New Testament study. Mrs Bernard McCarthy led a surprise gift table and cake and coffee were served by the hostess Mrs Leonard Marie. The next meeting will be in September.

W. Marie Lawn William Marie, Jr St. James Study Club Bernard Mc~Carthy Leonard Marie

Regular home inspections reduce fire hazards

Regular inspections of furnaces, closets, attic and basement reduce fire hazards in the home by identifying worn components and clearing potential ignition sources. Householders should schedule checks to maintain safety and prevent fires.

Social calendar items for midweek community clubs

Notices list noon and evening meetings for Saddle Club West Chester Pythian Sisters CDA and more. Includes picnics at Sunset park, Union meetings, Circle groups at WSCS and Womans clubs, and family and luncheon events with locations such as Sunset park VFW hall Masone temple and U P church.

Saddle Club Sunset Park Ernest Morgans West Chester Pythian Sisters C.D.A VFW Hall Linger Longer Club William Shoalila WSCS James Birney O. EL. S Masone Temple Walnut Women's Club Ed Nelson Rebekah Club Fred Stewart Wesleyan Service Guild BE. E. Ward Prairie Flower Missionary Society John H. Wagner Woman's Council of Chistian Churches Fred Bourgeois

Hearth Fires Help Efficient Wood Heat

A housekeeper learns that a tidy fireplace must have ashes level with the andirons to form a steady charcoal bed. This bed aids ignition of new logs and maintains consistent warmth.

D A R Meeting Held with New Officers Installed

Mrs. F Letts hosted the D A R gathering chaired by regent Elizabeth Dawson. New officers were installed by chaplain Lucille Forgey with regent Mrs FE L Stewart and others taking posts. A Sunset park log cabin open schedule was set, and a Flag Day picnic is planned for June 14 at 4 50 p m with hostesses named.

D.A.R Elizabeth Dawson Floyd Letts Lucille Vorgey Miss Dawson Sunset Park R. S. Warfel Ralph Minick Eva Denny M. M. Flynn DAR Lucille Forgey FE. L. Stewart Godfrey Juzeler Sara Pollock M. J. Cruise Dawson Letts Wartfel

Rich Family Reunion Honors J. J. Rich

The Rich family reunion was held at the J. J. Rich home on Sunday to honor Mr and Mrs Richs 40th wedding anniversary dated June 1 A cooperative dinner was served at noon Attendees included Me and Mrs. Murray Reeser Sharon and Sheila of Walnut Ill Mr and Mrs Floyd Kerr Joan Jimmy Gene Judy Burlington Mo Mrs Walter Jarrard Ed ward Mr and Mrs Clarence Jarrard Relden Kathryn Connie Washington Mr and Mrs Joe W Rich Mr and Mrs Walter Rich Kenneth Wesley Crawfordsville Mr and Mrs Charlies Rich Winfield Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich Roberta Keith Mrs George Unkrich Geraldine Faye and other guests of honor Mr and Mrs Rich

Rich J. J. Rich Murray Reeser Sharon Sheila Walnut Floyd Kerr Joan Jimmy Gene Judy Burlington Walter Jarrard Edward Clarence Jarrard Relden Kathryn Connie Washington

Manchukuo Era Under Japanese Control Described

The text notes that Manchuria was fully under Japanese military control after its 1931 overrun, forming the puppet state Manchukuo. It states Korea remained under Japanese rule since 1910, and that the region functioned as a vast source of food and strategic minerals for Japan.

Japan Manchuria Manchuku Korea Nippon

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L. Mangold Les Woods Hubert Lohrer Omer Conklin Charles Crone Paul Monroe John Morrett Clarence Shaffer Gerald Moothart Hunsaker Mangold Will Richards Lester Leeper Woods Wohrer Conklin Monroe Shaffer Oral Mayo Owen Grecian Keota’s School of Instruction Pythians Grecian Warren Stewart Kepler Rebekah Randall’s Sinclair Best Wash Bridge Club Mrs. Barnum Sturditwist Klein Klothing Ko Women’s Council of Christian Churches Etteine Spindler Harold Beenblossom Transportation Friendship Club Harry Dye U. P Ladies Aid Society Methodist W. S. C. S Sunset Park No E. E. Stuts T. C. Davis Hen Ry Berdy Jesse Jom Duncan F. Letts Penney 'S America Snowdon New White Penney's Cynthia Belle Isle
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