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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1946

Page

3

Honor Dale Beard At Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Russell Beard entertain several neighborhood boys last evening for their son Dale s tenth birthday. After games they had a chicken dinner with pink and green decor and a cake. Gifts were given to Dale. Attending were John Pratt David Orcutt Jimmie Misel Jack Mapel Don Frakes Robert Godwin Dal es sisters Kay and Brenda and grandmother Mrs Marietta Workman.

Russell Beard East Third Street Dale John Pratt David Orcutt Jimmie Misel Jack Mapel Don Frakes Robert Godwin

Mrs. Davis Hosts Myrtle McCleary Circle Dinner Meeting

Mrs. Harvey Davis hosted the Myrtle McCleary Circle of the Presbyterian church at 712 South Marion Avenue with 24 members and several visitors in attendance. Devotions were led by Mrs. Neiswanger, a guest, and program speaker Mrs. Neiswanger gave the Brazil and Japan prayer calendar. Reports on African Legs were shared by Mrs. Graf, plans for an April 13 congregational dinner were announced, and a farewell offering of 19 dollars 35 cents was received.

Harvey Davis Marion Avenue Myrtle McCleary The Presbyterian Church Ruth Miner Charles Murdock Dan Holcomb Frank Kos C. H. Guther George R. Norman Clarence Booth Millie Renoux Fred Neiswanger Logan Lee Heil Fairfield

Regular Meeting Of Pythian Sisters

The regular meeting at K. P. hall included initiation of 15 visitors from the Brighton chapter and several membership applications. The March pot luck committee was announced with Mrs. Francis Crone, Mrs. Charles Murdock, Tina Brinning, and Mrs. Clarence Shaffer serving. Tillie Sigafoose will serve on the committee.

K. P. Hall Brighton Francis Crone Charles Murdock Tina Brinning Clarence Shaffer Tillie Sigafoose

Birthday greetings for local residents mark multiple milestone ages

A Local birthday list honors Clara D. Godrove born 1869 in Ohio, Lizze Kuntz turning 80, and family candles for Ronald Sherman Armstrong Peter Michael Baker and six year old Tommy Max Telford. The note extends wishes to numerous residents including Mrs. M T Coon Wayne Knupp Helen Wilson and others in Riverside Valley Lawrence Libe Town State University student Daryl Fetters and Frank Vodicka Jr.

Canales Ronald Sherman Armstrong Ruth Sorrell Armstrong Peter Michael Baker Harry Baker Columbus Junction M. T. Coon Wayne Knupp Helen Wilson C. M. Hazen Les Marie W. B. Dwyer E. J Kallous Route Two Riverside Maurice Tines Valley Lawrence Libe Daryl L. Fetters State University of Town Frank Vodicka Jr

April sandwich committee social hour refresh ments

The April sandwich committee hosted a social hour with refreshments including frozen strawberries on ice cream served by the committee.

Social Calendar Highlights Busy Local Groups

Community calendar lists meetings and events from American Legion Auxiliary Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society and many clubs including West Chester Federated church Friendly Bible class at St. Patrick's party and Women's Republican club. Pinochlo at O E S Masonic temple and various W S C S unit meetings with specified hosts and addresses.

American Legion Auxiliary Gion Hall Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Peter West Chester Geraldine Crone E. Main St Women's Republican Club Y/W Masonic Temple Homer Stephen Maurice Meyer Public Library Prairie Mower Past Chiefs Association G. A. Reinert City P.T.A. Counci White Elephant Sale & P.m Lincoln School

W C T U Meeting At McDowell Home

West Chester WCTU met at Merle McDowell home with 18 members and one guest. Honorary members Merl McDowell and Lloyd Bauer led the evening. topics included Gambling and its effect on families. Refreshments followed with a birthday cake for Willard Leet.

West Chester W.C.T.1 Merle McDowell Merl McDowell Lloyd Bauer McDowell Mr. Bauer SM. Bauer Mr McDowell Elda Ruth Patty Peggy Faith Bauer W Willard Leet Mr. Leet

Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

A simple home remedy promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with a quart of water and four lemons to ease rheumatic and arthritic pains. The ad claims relief within 48 hours and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, with sale points at McDaniel Drug Store and other drug stores.

McDaniel Drug Store

Booster Club Holds Regular Meeting At Home

Booster club met yesterday afternoon due to illness at Mrs. Fred Stewart’s home. Thirteen members and visitor Mrs. John Marek attended. President Mrs. Martin Whittaker led the business session. secretary pro tem was Mrs. Homer Jarrard. Edna Stumpf and Mrs. Jarrard received birthday gifts as members presented reports on radio programs history religion foreign countries and women in the news. Refreshments were served by the hostesses with assistance from Miss Herwig and Mrs. Marek.

Carl Hering Ralph Stewart Booster Club Fred Stewart John Marek Martin Whittaker Homer Jarrard Jarrard Edna Stumpf Sam Neill Marguerite Hering A. L. Duensing Harry Donaldson Herwig Marek

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