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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
2
Mrs. Ivan Marston hosted a birthday themed come as you are breakfast for the Sew-Ette Club on a Wednesday morning with Mrs. Gene Chalupa helping. Guests included several children and two members paid fines for dangling their clothes. Coffee doughnuts and cookies were served. the next meeting is set for Wednesday June 20 at Mrs. Chalupa’s home.
Mrs. Charles Harvey hosted the Good Will club at Hettie Lemley’s home with twelve members and one guest present. The president led business, a joint letter from vacationing members was read, and a July 4 picnic at Mrs. Harvey’s country home was planned. Refreshments followed with assistance from Mrs. Lemley Emma Neuhart and Julia Sisk.
An old druggist notice promotes a remedy labeled VOHLETES FOOT GERM HOW TO KILL IT IN ONE HOUR. It promises rapid germ killing with undiluted alcohol base and penetrating action. Sold at George L. McDaniel Drugs with a money back offer if not pleased.
The West Chester Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting at the Temple with 36 members. Minutes were read and approved, Knights initiation occurred, a $7.96 bill presented, and charity totals noted. A flag day observance followed with Gladys Ladehoff presenting the flag as Frances Bauer and Bernice Staner sang a duet. An orchestra of several members played tunes.
A brief note states that Switzerland has no oil resources and very little coal remaining. It highlights the country’s limited fossil fuel assets and implies reliance on import energy.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting in the Legion Hall with poppy sale reports. Prizes awarded to Darlene Hindahl for first, Sheryl Hunsaker for second, Elaine Sturgess and Carol Leet for third. Seventeen unit members and thirty three campfire girls participated. Nominating committee report also given.
The newspaper clarifies a photo caption, stating Mr and Mrs Duane Disney were shown as Mr and Mrs Harold Disney.
Mr and Mrs Otto Koivisto of Washington DC announce the birth of a son on June 12 Mrs Koivisto is the daughter of Mrs Steda Vacha of Washington DC Mrs Vacha plans to leave for Washington DC tomorrow Jimmie Duane Daering marks his first birthday today
Marilyn Cook Betty Logan and Pat Weldin received the Grand Cross of Colors at the Rainbow Grand Assembly in Davenport held at the Masonic Temple. Weldin could not attend due to summer school. Shirley Blattner led degree work as Grand Natures for 1950-51 with local attendees including the Blattners Bey and Orr families.
Mr and Mrs J M Finney returned yesterday from Des Moines where they visited cousins Rev and Mrs White of Hot Springs NM in Iowa Methodist hospital Rev White fell ill in Allerton while traveling to Pennsylvania The Finneys also visited their niece and family Mr and Mrs J R Becket of Des Moines
Halibut Brittany Style instructs poached fish with a faggot of parsley bay leaf and thyme. The dish uses fortified margarine mushrooms onions and a lemony sauce poured over flaky fish and toasted French bread. Serves 5 to 6 with optional white wine.
Social calendar items include O E S initiation at 8 p m with visitors welcome and Rebekah Lodge at 3 00 p m at S O O F Hall. West Chester events at 2 p m with flowers for sick and shut ins and Mrs Arthur Peters. Women’s Service Guild circles meet at 2 p m price 40 cents for luncheon at Methodist church. Bethlehem Commandry at 5 p m Masonic Temple. Monday Rainbow Girls 7 80 p m at Masonic Temple. White Shrine Bridge at 2 p m.
Former members of the First Iowa Cavalry 113th cavalry regiment and squadrons 125th squadron are invited to the first annual Red Horses summer outing at Edmondson Park in Oskaloosa on Sunday June 1 starting at 11 am. The event aims to give former unit members a summer gathering at a central Iowa location.
Couples should bring a covered dish bread and butter and their own dishes and silverware. Single men should bring potato chips pickle olives and similar items to share.
West Chester June 13 The WSCS met at the Methodist church after noon. President Mrs. Clark Bauer opened with prayer. The treasurer reported a balance of 554.82 and a year budget totaling 1130.00 including missions and church improvements. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Dusenbery and highlights from Ottumwa were presented by several members.
Over the past year, catalysts based on platinum and palladium have advanced new production methods. Platforming emerges as a refining process that yields high octane gasoline with the aid of platinum catalysts.
Nagging backache and fatigue linked to slow kidney function. Doctors stress kidney health and urge avoiding neglect of symptoms. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 60 years, claim to ease discomfort by aiding kidney cleansing.
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