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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1942

Page

8

Mrs Craig Hosts White Way Club Meeting

The White Way Club met with Mrs Lee Craig near West Chester Tuesday afternoon with fifteen members and one guest present. The president conducted the business meeting and roll call was answered by presenting a “Theg for a Summer Vacation.” A thank you note from Mrs Will Munro for a plant sent by the club was read. Gifts were given to Mrs Booth Mrs Milo DeLone Mrs W O Ralston and Mrs Marion Wells. Contests provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs Ralston Mrs Pauline Stewart and Mrs Merle Eckels. A one course luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by the group.

White Way Club Lee Craig West Chester Will Munro Club Booth Milo DeLone W. O. Ralston Marion Wells Sunshine Ralston Pauline Stewart Merle Eckels

Birthday dinner surprises honor mother in WESTCHESTER

Mrs. C. C. Niffenegger celebrated Flag Day as her birthday with dinner guests at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Keith Stewart Peggy and Richard The surprise included Mrs J H Miller sister Helen Miller of Iowa City and the Niffenegger family Gail Also a farewell social for Rev George Pennington and family moving to Monroe Iowa was held at the Methodist church with program social hour and refreshments Luncheon hosts entertained members of the American Made club including Mrs Harry Davis of Washington and a prize contest was won by Mrs I E Coffey Rain delayed travel but guests reached home safely after a pleasant day

Westchester C. C. Niffenegger Methodist Church George Pennington Monroe Iowa Pennington Lafe Stout F M. Lindenmeyer Troy Foriash Harry Davis Washington Foriash I. E. Coffey

Just Us Club Hosts Get Acquainted Week Program

The Just Us club met at Mrs J H Campbell's home for a Get Acquainted week event. Fourteen members attended with visitors Mrs Clifford Campbell and Mrs Walter Lance. The program featured music by Mary Martin and the Campbell sisters, accordion solos, patriotic songs, and bingo. Granddaughters assisted in refreshments with Victory ice cream. Next hostess will be Mrs John Caldwell with Mayme Proeck and R D Van Doren on the committee.

Just Us Club J. H. Campbell Clifford Campbell Walter Lance John Caldwell Mayme Brock Glenn Playes S. W. Easter John Dodd Will Sickles Mra Campbell Mary Martin Heart of Texas Campbell Joan Janice Judy America Maranda Martin W Broek Shirly Ann Albright Iowa City Flanders Field Mayme Proeck R. D. van Doren

Urges Payment of Mortgage on House

DES MOINES The government urges homeowners to pay off their mortgage promptly and avoid default. The advisory stresses maintaining home ownership and meeting monthly installments amid economic uncertainty.

Des Moines

Council Bluffs Fears Disease After Flood

Council Bluffs officials fear disease after flooding left stagnant water in basements. Mayor McCall traveled to Des Moines to assign WPA workers to cleanup tasks and prevent typhoid and dysentery amid flood aftermath. State health officials assign Ben Williamson to aid the district public health engineer. The federal housing administration waives the 1 percent prepayment penalty during the war and encourages higher regular installments.

Council Bluffs W. McCall Des Moines WPA State Board of Health Ben Williamson R. J. Schlieckelman Council Federal Housing Administration Iowa Fha FHA

Pilot Training Course Opens at Pella Iowa

A civilian pilot training program revised with war and navy input begins July 1 in Pella Iowa. Open to men 18 to 36 who pass tests, the six course program spans five to six weeks per stage with classroom and flight instruction at centralized ground-flight centers.

Pella Iowa War and Navy Departments George Hansen Pella Airways Hansen Kansas City Civil Aeronautics Administration Navy CAA Naval Air Stations Army Reserve Corps Ing & Weeks Central College Aviation School Towa

Course quotas set to soon be fixed starting July first

The quotas for the course commencing July 1 will soon be fixed. The notice cautions students to review the updated limits and plan enrollment accordingly.

Store Employees March in Bond Parade in Des Moines

In Des Moines 3000 store employees will march at 934 am next Wednesday as retailers launch the Stamp and Bond Sales program. The Retailers for Victory drive aims to boost bond sales with a day long program of entertainment and parade participation by city and West Des Moines retailers.

Bond Des Moines Sin Retailers War Activies Committee West Des Main

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