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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
2
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church announces plans for an upcoming event. Members discuss fundraising, outreach efforts, and community involvement to support their missionary work.
The luncheon was moved to 12 45 PM instead of 1 PM. Women in charge urge all members to be prompt. A funeral for Mrs Lou A Stewart is set for 2 PM tomorrow at the Baptist church.
Thomas Allen Rabenold was discharged last evening. Roy Fisher of Ainsworth was admitted for surgery last night. Mr and Mrs Robert Waterhouse of 217 North Avenue C are parents of a son born at 1 50 a m weighing 7 pounds. Mrs Clarence Redlinger and her son Gary Dean of Wellman were discharged this morning.
Marion L. Timmins has a new address with U.S.C.G. Garfield Mass until August. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Crayne of Oskaloosa visited at the Frank McFarlane home. Ainsworth couple Albert and (unnamed) Nummally welcomed a seven and a half pound son born at 6 05 last evening.
Navy pre flight Seahawks announced by Lieut Comdr Larry Snyder. Opening June 26 twilight game vs Moose at Muscatine Iowa. June 28 at Washington Iowa vs Washington town team. July 5 at Burlington Iowa vs Towa Ordnance Plant. Opening lineup features Glen Osborne Omar Simonds Joe Truskowski Dal Ward Jim Langhurst Don Cler Jim Phipps Ken Angevine Gene Flick. Ward Flick Truskowski Langhurst are officers.
Major League results list yesterday and tonight games across the American and National leagues. Standings show Boston Detroit Chicago New York and Philadelphia with varying records and percentages, plus scheduled matchups for today.
Mr and Mrs George M Bishop of Marengo announce the betrothal and approaching marriage of their daughter Irene to Lawrence H Trotter son of Mr and Mrs G F Trotter of Ainsworth The wedding is set for Sunday July 5 at the Methodist church in Marengo.
A Veterans of Foreign Wars post and its auxiliary charged scrap rubber as admission for a card party. The event used the recycled material as the entry fee, reflecting a community drives practice and local salvage effort.
The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Lyle Hayes in a meeting attended by twelve members five visitors and several children. Mrs Nelson Woodford presided and the group pieced quilt blocks while devotions were led by Mrs Paul Harvey with scripture readings from John 14 and Isaiah 3.
Cards were played with Mrs. Alice Palmer and Roy Schaeffer taking high score prizes. Mrs. Roy Schaeffer and Ray Watson received low score awards. Refreshments were served by the committee: Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Longer, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Burham, and Mrs. Rose Kiesey.
An informal get acquainted coffee hour was held at Mrs. Lola Winga’s residence 614 Fast Jefferson Street. Attendees included Mrs. WH KE Cook and son Burrell, Mrs. Charles Benz, Mrs. Bob Carson, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Lillie Rath, Florence Thomas, Mrs. Catherine Taylor, Mrs. Bessie Wright, Mrs. John Winga, Mrs. Mildred Norman, Mrs. Murray Smylie, Mrs. Gladys Poindexter and three children, and Mrs. Will E. Jones.
The Washington Municipal band will perform Our National Victors on Saturday night dedicating it to a national celebration. The concert aims to honor national victors and unite the community through music in a festive program.
On Tuesday June 23 eight boys surprised Harry Bauer for his thirteenth birthday in Westchester. He received gifts while his mother Mrs. Lloyd Ball provided refreshments of weiner sandwiches ice cream cake and pop. Attending guests included Hal Hotle Richа McCall Jerry Cherry Teda Griffith Robert Ele John Duvall and Junior Rate.
The armed forces are remembered as Washington marks the final day of Get Acquainted Week. A tribute by the band offers a small gesture to these gallant men and concludes the week of events.
Mr and Mrs F J Allebach travelled to Albany Missouri after attending the funeral of Mrs H M Eicher. Relatives and friends from multiple states joined in Des Moines and Wellman areas for the service and remembrance.
The Navajo club held a family picnic at Sunset Park with 20 members present for fried chicken dinner. Decorations featured garden flowers and the committee Mrs. J Kunath and Mrs. A W Yard supervised arrangements. Some attendees left early for a band concert or defense school classes.
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