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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1946

Page

4

Handcraft Group March Meeting Led by Daisie McConnell

The Fortnightly club Hand craft department meeting at Fortnightly club yesterday included 17 members and two visitors Mildred Stewart and Mrs. Bessie Wead. Daisie McConnell presided and announced the next general Fortnightly club meeting on March 14. A nominating committee was named with L A Bunce E L Rouse and John Rittenhouse. program committee includes Briley Anwyl William Sheetz Maizie Stewart. papers on Mexico and its arts and the origins of pottery were presented alongside artwork displays from Mexico and other countries. The next meeting will be with Mrs Paul Thomassen.

Mildred ,Stewart Bessie Wead Daisie McConnell Miss McConnell L. A. Bunce E. L. Rouse John Rittenhouse B. C. Briley D. N. Anwyl William

Warren Couple Plans Golden Wedding Open House

Mr and Mrs Sam Warren of a southeast of Washington farm will observe their golden wedding anniversary on March 10. They have lived on the same farm for 50 years and will host an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p m with friends calling at the Warren home and their ten children expected to attend a family dinner as part of the celebration.

Sam Warren Washington Warrens Warren

Washington County Registered Nurses Meet At Home

Sixteen members of the Washington County Registered Nurses association met at the Nurses home for an evening meeting led by president Eileen Jeffrey. The Washington County Health Unit nurses organized the program featuring educational pictures of Venezuela and South America. Refreshments were served during the social hour.

Washington County Registered Nurses Association Nurses Home Eileen Jeffrey Washington County Health Unit Venezuela South America County Health Unit

Described Use of Desk Blotter by Door for Wet Rubbers and Galoshes

A suggestion to keep a large desk blotter inside the door to hold rubbers and galoshes for dripping. This prevents puddles in a corner or tracks to the closet.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Women's Groups

Notices list regular meetings and events for Ainsworth OES Lincoln PTA Pilotburg Ladies Aid and more from Monday through Thursday. Included are rescheduled meetings noting World Day of Prayer service and a postponed United Presbyterian Ladies Aid and W.S.C.S. unit gatherings.

Ainsworth O.E.S Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Hebrews Lincoln P.T.A Stewart P.T.A Pilotburg Ladies Aid Frank Stransky Masonic Temple United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society W.S.C.S Nazarene Church Friendship Club Mark Campbell

Birthday Observances Highlight Local Notables

Norman J. Schilling celebrated his 87th birthday as a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Other birthday observances include Virgil Wittmer Earl Crossett Daniel Hershberger Zelather Taylor and Ensign Bill Chilcote serving in the navy. Additional greetings went to Richard Johnson Howard Crozier Bobby Wells Mae Gideon Lucille Havel Floyd Blankenhorn Palmer Schilling Dorothy Mune Schaeffer Wayne Lemley Barbara Benz and Oskaloosa born daughter of Rex Benz. William Lukavsky and Irene White also marked birthdays.

Norman J. Schilling Three Quarter Century Club Virgil Wittmer Earl Crossett Grinnell Daniel Everette Hershberger Zelather Taylor Washington Ensign Bill Chilcote Navy Richard Johnson Howard Crozier Bobby Wells O. E. Schmitt David Tipton Mae Gideon Bethel Lucille Havel Floyd Blankenhorn Crawfordsville Palmer Schilling Dorothy Mune Schaeffer Wayne Lemley

Special Master Masons Meeting at Ainsworth

Attention Master Masons announce a special meeting at Ainsworth on Thursday March 7. Mr. Thornton will speak and refreshments will be provided. O R Thoma sec 1613.

Ainsworth Thornton O. R. Thoma

Sunday Night Green Theme Supper Menu for St Patrick Day

A cozy Sunday supper around a fire features frankfurters wrapped in bacon with potato salad and celery stuffed with cream cheese and olives. The menu includes hot tea or cocoa, home canning pears, spiced cake, cloverleaf rolls, and flexible serving ideas for a simple, intimate gathering.

D A R Hostess Meeting Led by Mrs Mauthe

Washington chapter D A R met with 15 members including hostess Mrs Fred Mauthe. Regent Jessie Stewart led the business session to resolve convention reservations and voted $70 to the National War Fund for a Veterans hospital. A sophomore sextet sang and Mrs Crone gave a talk on Early American writers during refreshments.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Fred Mauthe Jessie Stewart National War Fund Sheila Ross Esther Gerdes Marie Davis Neda Faye Aston Katherin Little Dorothy Walker Frank Crone

St James P T A Holds Meeting at School

The St James Parent Teacher Association met yesterday afternoon at the school. President Mrs Alex Gevock led the session with minutes by Mrs Hubert Redlinger in place of absent secretary Mrs John Mattes. Guest Edna Hall of Los Angeles attended. Plans were set for participation in the City P T A Council white elephant sale on March 21. Attendance prize went to the music room. April committee includes Mrs Wilbur Richardson chairwoman and several others. Refreshments closed the meeting served by committee members.

St. James Francis Bruty William Bruty Leo Marie Bernard Wolfe Charles Swift Ralph Peiffer Lester Kern Margaret Keyser Hubert Walker Frank Redeker Carl Ward Martin Whittaker

Elizabeth Mennen and Paul L Boyd Wed in Burlington

Elizabeth Frances Mennen daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Mennen of Burlington married Paul Louis Boyd son of Mr and Mrs L J Boyd of Chicago yesterday in Burlington. Rev P Pryor officiated at St Patrick s rectory with Helen Mennen as bridesmaid and Joseph Cochran as best man. The couple and families hosted a dinner and reception at the Mennen home with out of town guests from Washington Chicago and Burlington. They will reside in Burlington after a brief wedding trip.

Elizabeth Frances Mennen Frank J. Mennen Burlington Paul Louis Boyd L. J. Boyd Chicago P. Pryor St. Patrick’s Rectory Helen Mennen Joseph Cochran Washington Johanna Hill Roses Miss Mennen

Honemakers Share Ammonia Uses for Housekeeping Tasks

Honemakers outline practical ammonia applications to ease common housekeeping chores. Tips cover surface cleaning, deodorizing, stain treatment, and refreshing fabrics with safe, step by step guidance.

Committees Named For March Dinner Of Pythian Sisters

At the regular Pythian Sisters meeting in K P hall Mrs E A Stewart was elected Grand Lodge representative. Others named include Mrs Ernest Miller and Mrs Owen Grecian as alternates. Dinner planning for March 8 at K P hall was announced with committees for entertainment kitchen dining room and more. Initiation practice set for 2 PM Monday and March 19 guests include Brighton members.

Pythian Sisters K.P. Hall E. A. Stewart Grand Lodge Ernest Miller Owen Grecian Vina Manassier Francis Crone Clarence Schaffer K.P Hall Knights of Pythias Pythian G. A. Keinert Manussier Oral Mayo Warren Stewart Walter Anderson E. E. Ward Faul Harvey George Baker Paul Deimerly Schaeffer Greceian Nola Faulkner Ralph Minick A. W. Yard Brighton Francois Crone Tena Brinning Charles Murdock Tillie Sigafoose

Trick for quick shampoo reset on unexpected invitations

Quick tip describes resetting hair between shampoos by styling as usual but skipping extra steps. It focuses on a practical grooming approach for last minute social occasions and suggests minimal change to routine to restart appearance.

Women Observe Prayer Day Friday in Lent Union Service

The World Day of Prayer union service will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock in the arene church. Observed locally since 1953, the service is led by women church groups from multiple denominations with Mrs Ralph Gray as general chairman.

Aie Arene Unite Council of Church Women Ralph Gray Union Servic Washinton Methodist Presbyterian United Presbyterian Asociate Presbyterian Baptis Evangelical

Lemon Juice Remedy Claims Fast Rheumatic Pain Relief

An advertisement promoting Ru-Ex Compound claims rapid relief from rheumatic and arthritis pain. It prescribes mixing a two week supply with water and lemon juice and taking two tablespoons twice daily. The claim includes an absolute money back guarantee and availability at McDaniel Drug Store and other druggists.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Handcraft Group William Matucha Annel Baptist Church Friendly Circle Club Frank Kleese Harold Klopfenstein Leonard Novak H.J. Club Dwane Shalla W. W. Wilson P.T.A Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society C.C.C West Chester Methodist Church Jim Griggs Mollie Tierney Barbara Jo Benz Rex Benz Oskaloosa William Lukavsky Irene White Haelman East Side Cquare Nature Carter D.A.R St. James P.T.A Joan Scott Furniture CO Coast To Coast Washington, Iowa Elizabeth Mennen Paul L. Boyd Rigenhagen Orchard J. M. Nickerson E. St Harper's Bazaar McDaniel Drug Store Rothmoor Rothschild’s
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