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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

5

Ruegsegger’s Team Defeats Earll’s in YWCA Mixers Campaign

Marilyn Ruegsegger led her team to victory over Charlotte Earll’s squad in the YWCA Mixers membership drive. The losing side must plan a party for the winners. A Tuesday mixer included knitting and leathercraft lessons by Mrs. George Masson and Doris Ford.

Marilyn Ruegsegger Charlotte Earll YWCA George Masson Doris Ford C. E. Garrett Leathercraft

One O Clock Luncheon Honors Walnut Women's Club

Mrs Ralph Chorpening and a committee of ten hosted a Walnut Women's club birthday luncheon at the Chorpening home. Decorations included yellow wood fiber roses and St Patrick's day motifs. The meeting raised five dollars for the Red Cross and prizes were awarded for Easter bonnet designs.

Ralph Chorpening Walnut Women’s Club Chorpening Fred Longer Glenn Miller Red Cross Harry Bagby Everette Lewis Myron Burroughs Earl Marion Robertson Lyle Wilson Edwin Lukavsky

Live Wires 4 H Club Holds Smith Creek Meeting

The Live Wires 4 H club met at Smith Creek school Monday evening at 7 50. Howard Bohr called the meeting to order as nineteen members answered roll call. Members reported on yearly projects and Paulette Gislain spoke on Good Manners. Bill and Glen Rowe served refreshments.

Smith Creek School Howard Bohr Paulette Gislain Bill Glen Rowe

Surprise birthday party for Mr Mayer at home

Mrs Victor Mayer hosted a Tuesday evening surprise for her husband. Guests arrived at 7 39 pm and joined in visiting and admiring gifts. Ice cream and birthday cake followed as Mr Mayer enjoyed the celebration with family and friends.

V. Mayer Victor Mayer Mr. Mayer Charles Mayer Sam Cannott Elmer Hayes George

Initiate Candidates at Pythian Meeting

Seven candidates were initiated at the Pythian Sisters meeting Tuesday evening at 7 50 oclock at the K P hall. Mrs Les Woods most excellent chief presided. Guests from the West Chester temple were present. Mrs Woods named Mrs Claude Bain Mrs Clayton Bear and Mrs Omer Conklin as the entertainment committee for the April 5 meeting. Serving on the sandwich committee for that night will be Mrs Charles Crone and Mrs Lew is Goodlander. During the social hour Mrs Mele Eckels played piano selections. Refreshments were served by Mrs Clair Dusenbery and her committee Mrs Francis Crone Mrs Pauline Blanchard and Mrs Eckels.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Les Woods West Chester Temple Woods Claude Bain Clayton Bear Omer Conklin Charles Crone Lewis Goodlander Mele Eckels Clair Dusenbery Francis Crone Pauline Blanchard Eckels

Charlotte Little Presents Lovelier 0u at Nu Phi Mu Meeting

Charlotte Little spoke on A Lovelier 0u at the Nu Phi Mu gathering hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed. Virginia Kane presided and read messages. Mary Swift received a birthday gift. Mrs. Turnipseed will host the next meeting.

Charlotte Little Nu Phi Mu Lloyd Turnipseed Virginia Kane Mary Swift

Honor Curriers at Reception at Church

Rev. W. L. Currier and his family will be honored at a reception at the Baptist church Friday evening from 7:30 o'clock.

Honor Curriers W. L. Currier The Baptist Church

Church women societies host community affair at east door

The two women’s societies of the church coordinate the event inviting all ministers and their families along with church members and friends to attend. Guests are asked to use the east door of the church.

Booster Club Meeting At Duensing Home

Mrs. Lloyd Duensing and Mrs. Ralph Witthoft co hosted the booster club gathering on Tuesday afternoon at the Duensing home with 13 members present. President Mrs. Mel Donaldson led the session and Irish themed entertainment was arranged by Mrs. Charlie Jeffries and Marguerite Herring. Refreshments in St Patrick day style were served by the co hosts, aided by Mrs. Max Sheetz.

Lloyd Duensing Ralph Witthoft Booster Club Duensing Bert Dill May Smith George Jarrard Fredi Stewart Henry Witthoft John Zieglowsky Homer Jarrard Mel Donaldson Charlie Jeffries Marguerite Herring Max Sheetz

Restful Color Advice for Bedroom Layout

A design note suggests placing the bed against the one bright wall when three walls are calm colors. It says restful color walls aid relaxation but warns that a worn bed defeats the benefit.

Local Odd Fellows Visit in Iowa City

About 85 members of the local 1.0.C.F. Lodge traveled by bus and autos to Eureka Lodge in Iowa City last evening. The Washington first degree team, led by Eugene Schneider, conferred the degree on a class of 25 candidates. Members from Town City Frytown and Washington joined the group. The team will confer the first degree at Wapello on Monday evening March 21. The March family social is set for Thursday evening, March.

Eureka Lodge Towa City Odd Fellows of Washington Eugene Schneider Town City Frytown Washington Wapello

Program Follows And Dancing To Close Local Lodge Session

A program will be followed by dancing and the second degree will be conferred next Tuesday evening at the regular lodge session in the local I O O F hall.

F. Hall

Wonder Salve War Time Skin Remedy

Victory era advertisement touts Wonder Salve for psoriasis eczema and other skin irritations. Claims no acids or alcohol, greaseless and pain relieving. Sold in Washington by Phillips Pioneer Osincup Walgreen Drug Stores and local pharmacists.

Washington Phillips, Pioneer Osincup Walgreen Bruggist

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