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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

6

Daughters of Union Veterans honor soldiers and history

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War organized Phoebe Allen Tent 31 in 1925 with charter members listed. The group supports Memorial Day efforts, presents flags to schools and churches, and honors veterans with cards and gifts. Current officers include Eva Blake as president and a slate of vice presidents, chaplain, treasurer, and council members.

Daughters of Union Veterans G. A. R. Hall Anna Case Belle Rice Bessie McLaughlin Maurine McLaughlin Lucille Dupuis Clara Parkinson Edith Chilcote Willa Weldin Eva Blake Nellie Tripp Helen Fulton Edith Shields Letitia Shields Carolyn Hamilton Nettie McLaughlin Ola McCleery Eva Harvey Jessie Long Mame Myrtle Speer Sevilla Boice Helen Wilson Hilda Gray Emma Purvis Phoebe Allen Washington County Woodlawn L. F. Sigafoose Iowa G.A.R. Hall Lula McClure Pearl Whistler Nellie Crull Emma Warfel Mame McConaughy Helen Foster Hettie Lemley Lorena Wilcox Lillian Gobble Emma Vincent Gertrude Maxwell Mary Shields Nellie Wiley Blanche Foster Alta Wiley Mima Young

Three Entertain Club Hosts Luncheon in West Chester

Mrs. F. M. Lindenmeyer and co hosts welcomed twelve guests at the Stout home for a one o clock luncheon. The group included Mrs. C Harry Davis of Washington and members of the American Maid club. The Stout residence featured garden bouquets and a floral centerpiece.

F. M. Lindenmeyer Lafe Stout, Jr Troy Foriash West Chester Stout C. Harry Davis Washington

Washington Chapter of Eastern Star Receives Charter 1891

Washington Chapter No. 98 Eastern Star marked its fiftieth anniversary in 1941 and lists officers for 1942 led by Effie Schmitt as worthy matron and Victor Blattner as worthy patron. The 35 original charter members have all died or moved away. Miss Alice Rownd, longest-serving member, died in 1942 after receiving her 50th anniversary certificate.

Washington Order of the Eastern Star Iowa Alice Rownd Rownd Effie Schmitt Pearl Flenner Victor Blattner Paul Snakenberg Belle Rice Irene Bickford Mildred Blattner Helen Foster Lulu Long Rosella Means Marshall Marjorie Schell Margaret Hotle Adah Ystella Schilling Ruth Golda Robertson Esther Ruby Rooks Martha Marie Welch Electa Ella Cole Warder Bruce Taylor

Reading and enjoying entertainment by Mrs Forinash

A fragment mentions enjoying entertainment provided by Mrs Forinash. The note references leisure activity and a social setting without additional context or details.

Seventeenth Report of Trustees Hearing Notice

Notice of hearing in District Court Washington County Iowa on July 14 1942 at 9 a m to approve the seventeenth report of Trustees C G Schmoeller George F Morrison and C R McCutchen for Commercial Savings Bank Washington Iowa including fees salaries and expenses and disbursements unless objections are filed.

District Court of Iowa Washington County C. G. Schmoeller George F. Morrison C. R. McCrachen Commercial Savings Bank Washington Court House G. Schmoeller C. M. McCutchen

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announced

The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will meet at 9 30 Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church Leader Mrs L Barthelow notes the schedule for the gathering

Presbyterian Cottage The Presbyterian Church L. Barthelow

Many Cigarettes Sold in U S Market and Eastern Star Eligibility

The United States hosts over 300 cigarette varieties. The local chapter has 283 members. Eligibility for the Order of Eastern Star includes mothers wives sisters daughters and widows of Master Masons and Master Masons themselves.

United States Sentinel Order of Eastern Star

Smithy and Paula Plan London Escape After Assault News

Paula and Smithy decide to seek a holiday and potentially move to London after a newspaper reports an assault under a Fulverton viaduct. He explains the incident was a misinterpreted fear, not a homicidal act, and they improvise a cautious relocation while managing a chaotic railway journey with unruly children and a guiding parson.

Paula Polesby Margesson Brighton Road Smith Brown Alcock Fulverton Thomas Atwill Marshall Street Cottage Hospital Atwill Darling Smithy London Saxham Santley Junction Santley James Bilton King Features Syndicate

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