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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

8

New Spring Shoes and Local Notice From Washington County

Local shoppers see white brown and tan children’s sandals with cross straps priced at 2.39 and 3.40 at Montgomery Ward. Mrs Merle Statler who was dismissed from Washington county hospital will stay with her mother at 915 W Madison while recovering after surgery. New spring men’s shoes in brown and tan perforated vamps offer comfort and hand woven leather at 6.75 from Montgomery Ward.

Montgomery Ward Merle Statler Washington County Hospital C. L. Baker Baker W. Madison Statler

Easter social notes and local visits across Lafayette and area

Lyle Schulty and Martha Crone of Lafayette visit at Mrs. Harry Crone’s home for Easter. Miss Crone teaches in Lafayette schools. D C Griggs return from Braden Castle Florida with mixed views on winter weather. Robert Ellyson goes to Whittier for Easter at sister’s home. Local shoppers and Easter travel, taxes due April 1, and storage offers announced by local merchants and groups.

Martha Crone Lafayette Harry Crone Miss Crone D. C. Griggs West Monroe Street Braden Castle Fla Florida Robert Ellyson Whittier Robert Choate Mr. Choate

Day Apart Service By Mission Group

The Mission study group of the Methodist church in West Chester met Wednesday afternoon for a Day Apart Service in Holy Week. Mrs. Edgar Stewart led with others assisting, including Mrs. Keith Stewart on piano and readings by several members. The Lenien offering totaled $24.

Mission Study Methodist Church West Chester Edgar Stewart R. V. Pike Spiritual Life Frank Kleese C. C. Niffenegger Troy Porinash Lou Bauer Roy Gardner Grace Hendrix Ira Hough Robert Stephens Keith Stewart W. B. Rittenhouse Clark Bauer Methodist Woman Magazine Stewart

Seasonal refreshment served by Keith Stewart and Mrs Bauer

Fifteen members and one guest, Mrs Grace Hendrix of Milan Oregon, attended a gathering where Keith Stewart and Mrs Bauer provided seasonal refreshments.

Keith Stewart Walter Bauer Grace Hendrix Milan Oregon

Baker Relief Corps Meeting At K P Hall

The J. W. Baker Relief Corps held a Thursday meeting at K P Hall with 20 members. President Mrs. Frank Kleese led the session as chaplain Mrs. Clem iffith read Psalm 24 and the Lord's Prayer. Secretary Mrs. Lyle Hayes and treasurer Mollie Tierney approved minutes and reports. Effie Van Sickle announced relief committee work totaling 199.00 and flower committee funds of 4.00 with additional notes from Mrs. Nelson.

J. W. Baker Relief Corps K. P. Hall Frank Kleese Clem Iffith Lyle Hayes Mollie Tierney Effie van Sickle Lester Laubaugh Nelson

West Chester club reports stationery sale and contest results

Woodford reported 50.80 for stationery and cards to the executive committee. Lacey Leet described flags presented to winners of The Flag and What It Means to Me in the West Chester school contest for grades five through eight. Judges and readers listed. winners named. attendance urged. mite box 3.49 to Iowa Hospital Fund.

Woodford Lacey Leet Patriotic Committee West Chester Esther Booth Will Ross Lester Laubaugh Max Waterhouse Lyle Hayes John Hough Barbara Stephens Judy Anderson Janet Augustine Susan Genkinger Iowa Hospital Fund

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