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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

8

Ladies Aid Society at Presbyterian Church Active

The Ladies Aid Society led by President Mrs. Fred Neiswanger remains active guiding church support and fundraising. Under past presidents the group expanded to four units and completed major redecorating of the church including basement rooms auditorium lights carpet and painting funded by the society. Officers for the year include first vice president Mrs. Carl Roberts second vice president Mrs. Orville Elder third vice president Mrs. Leland Carris recording secretary Mrs. B. C. Briley and treasurer Mrs. Stella Briley.

Ladies Aid Society of The Presbyterian Church Hag Fred Neiswanger Ladies Social Ladies Aid Fred Reid Carl Roberts Orville Elder Leland Carris B. C. Briley Stella

St James P T A Organizes Community Group Here

The St James P T A organized in 1924 with Mrs S J Boyd as longtime president and Mrs Leonard Bally as vice president. Officers for the coming year are Mrs Hubert Kedlinger president and others. meetings are monthly with programs by students, health talks, and a prize for class with most mothers present. The group cooperates with the health unit and holds clinics.

St. James P.T.A S. J Boyd Leonard Bally Dan Boyd Hubert Redlinger Frank Kos Ted Johnson

Dentists of County Form Organization Under Dr Irwin

Washington County Dental Society outlines a aims to benefit public and practitioners. Officers include President Dr J N Irwin and Secretary Treasurer Dr W J Masson. Members support school health programs and community betterment through regular third Wednesday meetings.

Irwin Dentists of Washington Washington County Dental Society M. J. Cruise J. N. Irwin Brighton J. R. Swartzendrutter Kalona W. J. Masson

Edmond V. Lewis and Mildred Thacher Wed in June Licenses

A marriage license was issued to Lewis O. V. Edmund of Mairfield and Mildred J. Thacher of Katona. It marks 15 licenses issued in June and 30 for the year to date.

Lewis O. V. Edmund Mairfield Mildred J. Thatcher Katona

Knights of Columbus Council Faces War Time Strain in Washington

Six council members including Joe Caputo and Mark Koening serve in the armed forces. Elections are set for July while Hubert Walker and Ed Muck run local affairs. The group traces to 1919 with a growing membership and a move to larger quarters in the Dougherty building. Deep down scientists say cosmic rays are detected 1,600 feet underground.

Washington Council of the Knights of Columbus Joe Caputo Mark Koening Order Hubert Walker Ed Muck Washington Council W. H. Butterfield Washington Atttorney Roland Knight H. J. Corcoran St. James Catholic Church

4 H Clubs Sponsor Rural Rubber Drive

Webster City Iowa hampton county 4-H boys and girls will aid in the county scrap rubber campaign and every farm will be contacted for contributions. Combined meetings of boys and girls clubs will organize committees in each township and territories. The farm drive will be completed by June 29.

Webster City Hamilton County

Explosions Mystify Ottumwa Residents

Ottumwa residents woke to a morning of mysterious explosions heard citywide. The loud disturbances were strongest along the north edge while nearby rock quarries were checked for possible dynamite use with no results. windows rattled in several homes.

Ottumwa

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