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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
3
Eleven members and six children attended yesterday afternoon meeting of the Snowball Social club with Mrs Adolph Guenther presiding at the business session. Light refreshments were served and the next gathering is planned with Mrs Ralph Herr on Wednesday July 14.
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met at the community building with eight members present. Mrs. Paul Harvey gave the devotional from Isaiah 3, and Mrs. Nelson Woodford presided over the business session. The group decided to meet in members homes over the summer and spent the afternoon quilting.
Mrs Dell Walker hosted the Rosemary club yesterday with three guests Mrs Rex Crandall and Beverly Creandall and Mrs Boyd Foster plus several children. Bridge at four tables awarded high to Mrs Clive Gray low to Mrs Lloyd Foster and traveling to Mrs Harry Drake. Refreshments were served and the next meeting is Tuesday June 29 at the Drake home.
Good pastures save labor in meat and milk production. Initial steps in pasture improvement include applying lime and fertilizer. It is better to improve a few acres each year rather than wait to finance all acreage at once.
Thursday dinner at the Country Club hosted by committee led by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Lorentzen with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harwood and Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. Lexington Circle afternoon meeting and Baptist Ladies Luncheon at 1 with Al Crone host, 414 West Main. Women’s Council at 2 p.m. at church. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet at 2:30 with group leaders listed.
Mr and Mrs Stewart welcomed Ensign and Mrs Freeman and Mr and Mrs Harden along with Ralph Harden of Baltimore. Five bridge tables determined high scores won by Mr and Mrs Ralph Young. Gifts went to Ensign and Mrs Freeman and Mr and Mrs Harden. Freeman departs for Hollywood Florida. Harden to be transferred.
The University of Idaho owns a registered Holstein cow named Idaho Yeeman Jane who completed a record of 530 pounds of butterfat and 15 029 pounds of milk. At two years and three months old she began her record and was milked three times daily, far above the national average.
Red Cloud Nebraska residents Mr and Mrs Glenn McFarlane and Shirley Jean Bowden were honored at a Sunset Park picnic supper. After the meal attendees visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank McFarlane for a social hour.
Albert J. Morgan of Brighton turns 85 today as a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club. Vera Jarrard Mrs Bobce Kurtz J B Randle Claire Holmes Joe Belka Arthur Beranek Lydia Horak Mrs Lydia Horak and others are listed among those receiving birthday congratulations.
Miss Susan Reshley spent last week with aunts at Mr Pleasant. O F Frey and Vernon visited Ezra Wittmer in Wayland. Dave Richard and Merrel Frey shopped in Washington Friday afternoon. Endeavor society at Richer church held a candlelight event.
Archie Kuwer is home from Milwaukee rail work and granted a navy leave. John P. Votruba visits six days with parents, stationed at Farragut Idaho. I N Weaver of Kinross shopped in town yesterday. Henry Tainter and wife of Harper shopped in Washington and she returns from Chicago. Tainter works with National Gas Plant at Harper. Carey Brewer starts at Washington County hospital as surgery nurse replacing Jean Stout who goes to Tarkio for a conference. Addresses listed for Pvt Albert J. Dusek and Pfe Robert B. McLaughlin. Rev Cowan of Maryknoll preached at St Marys church on Sunday for the missionary association.
Sunday evening service saw the new officers of the senior and junior societies installed. Mr and Mrs Sam Roth and Esther visited the Ben Roth home in Wayland Monday evening. Myrtle Freyenberger Ruth from Washington joined Elmer Freyenberger at home for the weekend. Aichen Eichelberger and Alice Reshhley students at State Teachers College Cedar Falls spent the week with their parents. Frey and Frey families plus Westen and Reschley households shared Sunday dinner at C A Rich home in Winfield.
Local residents share Sunday gatherings with neighbors and relatives. Families such as Spangler, Smith, Shraders, Mitchells, Conrad, and Krantz visit, dine, and host at homes across West Sunset and nearby towns. Ernie Baker writes from Camp Carson hospital with a family update.
Mrs. Thomas spent the evening with her grandmother. Joe Conrad reported a horse was struck by lightning Monday evening.
A lively discussion unfolds over using grand terms to replace simpler ones. Proponents say chosen words elevate expression and clarity, while opponents argue against inflated language.
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