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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

3

Lincoln P T A House Meeting Highlights Arts and Duties

The Lincoln P T A met with about 60 members and guests in the school community room. Rev. F Miller spoke on teachers’ contributions and parental support, after which Mrs Surface led the business session and committee reports followed by a social hour.

Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Oakley Fayne Tolia Johnston Patty Stewart Janet Crone Sally Miller Mary Welch Joan Bi Fred E. Miller L. M. Robertson Clarence Goff Paul Wolfe Clarence Logan J. W. Fields R. J. Tanner

Missionary League Meets at Immanuel Church

The Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church met yesterday in church rooms. Fifteen attended including visitors despite a blizzard. Pastor Wendland led devotions aligned with Lent, reading Isaiah about Christ's suffering and death, followed by an informal talk and brief business meeting. Mrs Werdland hosted.

Women's Missionary League Immanuel Lutheran Church Wendland Werdland

Coal Powers Over Half of U S Electricity Generation

The report notes coal accounts for about 55 percent of the United States electricity supply, highlighting coal’s dominant role in national power production and energy mix.

Social calendar items for local fraternal groups

O E S holds regular meeting at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple with visiting members welcome. Friday events include Friendship club sewing and election of officers. W S C S units meet Friday afternoon with listed hosts and addresses. U P Ladies Aid breakfast and kitchen cleanup at church with dish to pass. Loyal Woman's class at 2 15 p m at Mrs Cy Push v T T meets at 8 p m at Mrs Richard A Stewart for a food sale. DeMolay gathering at p m in the Masonic temple.

W.S.C.S Charles R. Wilson S. Marion Ave Robert Reaney Paul Mayer Wyatt Marbourig C. B. Reed W. 3Rd St V.t.t Richard A. Stewart Masonic Temple

Simple meals of large servings of a few good foods

A concise health note argues that simple meals with sizable portions of a few nutritious foods can be as healthful as elaborate multi course dinners. It emphasizes choosing whole foods and balanced portions over complex menus for lasting well being.

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Residents

Sam Sehulty celebrated his birthday yesterday. Bill Shannon of the Journal led birthday treats for coworkers. Charles F. Fox marks his 76th birthday today as a Three Quarter Century club member. Barbara Schlatter and Mrs. J. R. Kauffman observe birthdays with family. George L. McDaniel and several others send best wishes. Rudie Sehmidt and Mrs. Wehr from Pensacola also noted. Edward Isaac White celebrates his fourth birthday and Karolyn Mary Prymek her second.

Charles F. Fox Journal Edward Isaac White Harold G. White Karolyn Mary Prymek Ainsworth

Pauline Crone Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Stewart School

Pauline Crone, a pupil at Stewart school, marks her sixth birthday today as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Don Crone.

Pauline Crone Stewart School Don Crone

Problems of Lasting Peace Fourth Installment

Thursday release presents the fourth installment of The Problems of Lasting Peace by Herbert Hoover and Hugh Gibson. The revised up to date edition updates the important book for this series.

Herbert Hoover Hugh Gibson United States Poland Belgium Brazil

Four Steps to a Postwar Peace by Four Powers

An outline for peace after total war proposes four steps led by the United States Britain Russia and China. Immediate disarmament evacuation of occupied territories and restoration of diplomacy follow surrender with a provisional peace and long view planning during a transition period. A world trustee system would replace managers to preserve peace and guide economic recovery.

United Nations United States Britain Russia China

Anniversary Party For Mr and Mrs Krause

Mr and Mrs John Krause of Ainsworth observed their 45th wedding anniversary with a surprise party hosted by their son Arthur and daughter Mrs Richard L Stephens of Crawfordsville. Guests included Richard L Stephens and sons, Arthur Krause and sons, Mina Paulsgrove and Mrs Carson.

John Krause Ainsworth Arthur Richard L. Stephens Crawfordsville Richard Allen and Boyd Arthur Krause Robert John Tommy Mina Paulsgrove Carson

Dr Boice Addresses Nurses on Wagner Bill Meeting

The Registered Nurses Society of Washington County met at the Nurses Home last evening with sixteen members and a guest present. Dr C A Boice spoke on the Wagner bill before the society conducted its regular business led by president Mrs Ed Squire. The group voted to give 15 dollars for an advertisement on Wagner Dill.

Registered Nurses Society of Washington County Nurses Home C. A. Boice Ed Squire Society

Burma Surgery Talk Leads to Refreshments

J. Bielefeldt spoke on Burma surgery while refreshments were served by Mrs Sevire, Mrs Luella Patton, and Hattie McConnell.

J. Bielefeldt Burma Sevire Luella Patton Hattie McConnell

First Nail Factory Erected in Pennsylvania in 1790

The first nail factory in America was built in 1790 in what is now Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, marking a milestone in early American industry.

America Phoenixville Chester County Pennsylvania

Franklin Center Republicans Hold Precinct Caucus

The Republicans of Franklin Center precinct meet at Center School at eight o clock on March 13 to select three delegates to the county convention and to transact other business as needed. R Harold Fulton Committeeman Verna Fulton Committeewoman.

Franklin Center Center School

Mechanical Energy Coal Supplies Major Share

The report states coal provides 55 percent of all mechanical energy used in the United States, indicating coal’s dominance in national energy consumption and industry.

Mechanical Energy U. S

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Rev. F. Miller Lincoln F. ©. Surface G. W. Manassier Payne Sam Simmering Lincoln P.T.A Loard Surface J. M. Lloyd Richard Stewart Helen Levis Tee Pioneer Drug Store Missionary League Coal Doris Dodson Paul Sacks Martha Manning Franklin GROUP Lhelman’s O.E.S Ecuk Lydia Juzeler Ers Sam Sehulty Bill Shannon the Journal Barbara Schlatter J. R. Kauffman George L. McDaniel Rhonald Simmering Lewis Baker John Kurtz Clifford Jones Rudie Sehmidt Harold ‘“Wehr Pensacola Fla Germany Europe Asia Western Hemisphere Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc King Features Syndicate, Inc Krause Boice Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Iowa Franklin Cen Caucus Ness R. Harold Fulton Verna Fulton Super Louisa Gold Butter POST Campbell’s Tomato Soup Clorox Pascal Celery California Sunkist Texas Thomassen’s Market
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