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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

2

Re-Elect Mrs Clyde Dawson As President Of Sunshine Club

Sunshine Community Club re elected Mrs Clyde Dawson president at a yesterday meeting. Other officers named include Mrs Burdette Stover as vice president Mrs Sam Warren as secretary treasurer Mrs Lyle Wilcox as assistant secretary treasurer Mrs Edger Steeg as reporter and Mrs Don as reporting nominating committee member with Mrs Charles Wolfe present.

Clyde Dawson Sunshine Community Club Charles Wolfe John Burdette Stover Sam Warren Lyle Wilcox Edger- Steeg Don

New Member Welcomed to Local Club Ambience

Mrs Lyle Romine was welcomed as a new member of the club. Guests included Mrs George Zeck and her son Gene. Ten members answered roll call with Irish jokes. Mrs John Koehler shared homemaking ideas and Mrs Warren offered news items. Entertainment was by Mrs Carl Sehneider with Mrs Wilcox singing Bless This House and Mrs Zeck accompanying on piano.

Lyle Romine George Zeck Gene John Koehler Warren Carl Sehneider Wilcox Zeck

Husbands Scold If Wives Look Old in Washington

Advert shows Ostrex Tonic Tablets promising to restore vitality for women worn from brooding iron deficiency. It claims wives will look younger and please husbands, offering a 50 cent introductory size at drug stores including McDaniel's in Washington.

Ail Drug Washington McDaniel’s Thornton & Minor McDaniel Drug

Zeck Aided Wolfe in Serving Refreshments

Mrs Zeck assisted Mrs Wolfe in distributing refreshments at a social gathering. The exchange highlighted courteous hosting and community participation.

Mrs. Zeck Mrs. Wolfe

VFW Breakfast Club Elects Mrs E Palmer

Mrs Ethel Palmer was elected president of the VFW auxiliary Breakfast club at a Thursday morning meeting in the home of Mrs James Buck. Mrs Truman Hysell was elected treasurer as fifteen members attended the breakfast.

Ethel Palmer VFW James Buck Truman Hysell

Luers Celebrate 49th Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Luers observed their 49th wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at their home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Luers, Vivian Luers, Lloyd Luers Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Luers of Sigourney, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith.

H. D. Luers Lloyd Luers Vivian Luers Lloyd Luers Jr Harold Luers Sigourney Donald Smith

YW Committee Plans Mt. Pleasant Trip for Meal and Play

Nadine Payne announces a Mt. Pleasant trip for Thursday March 23. Iowa Wesleyan College players will stage The Late Christopher Bean by Sidney Howard. Dinner at the Harlan House precedes the show. Tickets cost $2. contact by March 16 to reserve and arrange transport.

Mt. Pleasant Nadine Payne YWCA Christpher Bean Sidney Howard Iowa Wesleyan College Players Harlan House Miss Payne

Washington Ainsworth Club Luncheon in Long Beach California

The Washington Ainsworth club held a March 1 luncheon at Brittany Kitchen in Long Beach with 26 members and two guests. New president Mrs Bessie Albright presided, noting the 12 year club history and sending cards to Stanley Miller and Florence Porter. A farewell gift went to Mrs Linnie Sands who will move to Washington.

Washington - Ainsworth Club Long Beach Calif Brittany Kitchen Bessie Albright Stanley Miller Florence Porter Ainsworth Linnie Sands Washington George McConaughey Allen Hays Los Angeles Robert West Davenport Iowa Gladys. Evans Orange Mary Marr Walter Loughead Julius Conger C. M. Strain R. M. Mitchell San Pedro Nethergall Mitchell Eva Allen Carl Coombs Blanche Liggett Jennie Neal Susie Johnson Blanche Smith

Two Guests Attended Rosemary Club Meeting

Mrs. Claud Rhodebeck and Mrs. Harold Timmins visited the Rosemary club gathering at Mrs. S. W. Augustine’s home on Wednesday afternoon. Bridge played on three tables with Mrs. Rhodebeck as high scorer. Second high went to Mrs. John Cherry, with Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger and Mrs. Farr Galloway near the low scores. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Rosemary Club S. W. Augustine Claud Rhodebeck Harold Timmins Rhodebeeck John Cherry Charles Rothlisberger Low Farr Galloway

Birthday Wishes for Pleasant Hill Residents

Birthday congratulations are noted for George L. McDaniel and multiple Pleasant Hill residents including Mrs Harold Wehr Lewis Baker John Kurtz Mrs Clifford Jones Rudie Rehmidt Mrs Barbara Schlatter Alvin Jones Mary Katherine Friese Jane Redeker and others. Max Craig Richenberger will blow out seven candles Karolyn Mary Pry mek of Ainsworth will have five candles Edward Isaac White ten candles and Pauline Crone twelve candles on their cakes.

George L. McDaniel Harold Wehr Donald Simmerirs Lewis Baker John Kurtz Clifford Jones Rudie Rehmidt Barbara Schlatter Alvin Jones Mary Katherine Friese Jane Redeker Pleasant Hill Max Craig Richenberger Karolyn Mary Prymek Ainsworth Edward Isaac White Pauline Crone Don Crone

Snowball Social Club Votes Five Dollars to Red Cross

The Snowball Social Club voted a five dollar donation to the Red Cross at a meeting held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Oscar Sheetz. President Mrs. Don Cave presided as plans for a March family night party were discussed and the ladies rehearsed their play for the program. Refreshments with St. Patrick's Day theme were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Glen Knapp and Mrs. Walter Statler.

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Honor Mrs. K Arthur And Son At Shower

Mrs Kenneth Arthur and her son Ivan were honored at a baby shower Friday evening at the home of Mrs Harold Jones. Hostesses included Mrs Stanley Arthur Mrs Bill Hawkins and Mrs Jones. Guests listed include Mrs Earnest Meyers Dorothy Thomas Mrs Gerald Smith Mrs Bill Duncan Mrs Bill Owens and several others.

K. Arthur and Son Kenneth Arthur Ivan Harold Jones Stanley Arthur Bill Hawkins Jones Arthur Earnest Meyers Dorothy Thomas Gerald Smith Bill Duncan Bill Owens Harryard Hayden Davis R@®ell Jones Jesse Quigley Glen Quigley Milo Arthur Silas Finke, Jr Clyde Gardner Merlin Finke

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