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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1942

Page

3

Death of Ger mde Ball White marks community mourning

Mrs. A Anderson mourns the death of her sister Ger mde Ball White who died in her sleep after a long illness. Born 1868, she was part of the Ball sisters famed in the community and survived by daughter Adelaide and son Arnold. Her funeral was led by local ministers, with cremation planned in Chicago per her wishes.

A. Anderson Ger Mde Ball White Harrison Ball Mary Ann Shrig Ball H. M B Hicher Frances McKee Allison Westminster Presbyterian Church U.W Chicago Ball

Homemakers Club Dines With Mrs Les Stone Hostess

Mrs. Lester Stone hosted the Homemakers Club yesterday afternoon, with ten members, two children, and several guests. A brief meeting led to plans for a hamburger fry at Sunset Park, the next gathering to be July 29 with Mrs. Elmer Bontrager.

Lester Stone Homemakers Club Don Wylie Sunset Park Harley Davidson Coakley Ray Redlinger Stone Elmer Bontrager

Republican Women Set June Meeting in Washington

The June gathering of the Women's Republican club of Washington is announced with details on date and venue. Members expect a program featuring local leaders and policy discussions.

The Women's Republican Club of Washing

Social Calendar Notice of Meetings and Changes

Social Calendar announces deadlines and meeting notes for local groups. Pythian Past Chief association moved to Friday evening at Mrs. Frank A Wilson 603 E Washington. Church women urged to attend church meeting at the Forte Church. Baptist Women host luncheon at 12 45 with dish to pass. Presbyterian Ladies Aid splits into four groups meeting at homes and church locations.

Pythian P.m Frank A Wilson Washington Women’s Council of Church of Forte Oe Ae Baptist Women's Missionary Society Arthur Yard Iva Bales W. P. Moriarty Presbyterian Ladies Aid Martha Collar J. E. Moore Letitia Edith Shields M. W. Bailey

Women's Republican unit meets at Mrs Kyle home

Mrs William Beggs presided as the county Women’s Republican organization met at Mrs W 8 Kyle’s home. The program covered precincts to national setup with a genome by Marian Martin and a letter from Gov George Wilson. Plans for summer meetings were discussed and a call to raise funds for stamps and bonds was issued.

William Beggs Women's Republican Organization George Wilson D. D. Davis Marian Martin John Stewart Louise Newcomb

Hospitality links program during Get Acquainted week

The Bethel church Women’s Missionary Society held a June meeting with 26 attendees including Mrs. Donald Brown as hostess for 17 members six children and visiting guests from Ferndale Michigan Mrs. G W Wallace Mrs. Ray Niffenegger and Mary Gale Letts Mrs. Harry Dye society president led the gathering with devotional on Stewardship of Hospitality Nettie Davis shared the national topic and Mrs Anna Brown the foreign topic A social hour followed with refreshments provided by the hostess and co hostesses alongside Miss Letts Phyllis Brown and Betty Ann Robeson.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Bethel Church Donald Brown G. W. Wallace Ferndale, Mich Ray Niffenegger Mary Gale Letts Harry Dye M. A. Robeson Godfrey Juzeler Nettie Davis Anna Brown Mrs. Grove Letts Miss Letts Phyllis Brown Betty Ann Robeson

Honor Starks at Farewell Reception in Richland

A farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Stark was held in the O.E.S. chapter hall in Richland. About 150 people attended a lovely party featuring readings and a program to mark their departure.

Honor Starks

Birthday Celebrations and Community Farewell at M.E. Church

Ten year old Tommy Hoover and eight teen year old Caroleen Sartor mark birthdays along with several others listed as celebrating today. Rev and Mrs Stark leave Eldon Batavia after a cooperative supper and church dinner in their honor, prompting community sorrow and best wishes for their new home in Batavia.

Tommy Hoover Leo Hoover Java Stark M.E. Church Eldon Batavia M. E Rev Mrs. Stark

Family gathering honors matriarch birthday far and wide

Hadley home southwest of town hosted a long standing family event since their mother’s death. June 17 marked the mother’s birthday and 45 people attended with representation from several counties. The farthest guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Allen from Colorado Springs, Cole. A cooperative dinner followed.

Hadley Eral John Allen Colorado Springs Cole

Four Generations At Family Reunion

In Richland on June 23 a family reunion gathered four generations at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fulton west of Washington. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Bette Palmer and the youngest were Joan and Teddy Fulton. The Allan family event continued with the Allen descendants holding their annual reunion at the Von residence.

Richland Hal Figgins Dc. A. Neville Harold Fulton West Washington Bette Palmer Joan Teddy Fulton Mary Allen The Von

Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble

An era warning urges attention to backache and leg pains as possible signs of kidney issues. It explains kidneys remove acids and waste, and lists symptoms like swelling and headaches. The advertisement promotes Doan’s Pills for relief.

Nature Dean Doan

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