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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

8

Surprise Visitors at Westen Home in Iowa

Mrs. Martin Westen welcomed early May visitors from Illinois including her uncle Harm Meyer and cousins Mrs Don Keurz and Harm Meyer Jr along with Hilda Mae Weber for a short, informal Iowa visit. The gathering joined local kin at several homes and events around Hauser area.

Dwight Wittmer Havre Martin Westen Harm Meyer Lincoln Ill Don Keurz Emden Harm Meyer, Jr Rockford Hilda Mae Weber Pekin Will Lins Donald Lins Donna Alec McCreedy al Crone Haskins Everette Westen Noble

Secretary Desk Once Used by George Washington Listed

A mahogany serpentine front secretary desk, used by George Washington to write personal letters, is regarded as one of the finest surviving pieces of American Colonial furniture.

George Washington

Rev and Mrs Davies Attend Muscatine Church Conference

Rev and Mrs D C Davies traveled to Muscatine on Friday for a meeting of the Iowa City Presbytery. Mrs Davies led a conference on missionary education. The report also notes local visits, a funeral in town, and improvements by Floyd Blankenhorn and Mrs Eben Pavis after recent illness.

Crawfordsville D. C. Davies Muscatine Iowa City Davies Clarence Hering W. Trevor Williams Chicago Margaret Davidson Audrey Pearson Ainsworth Des Moines National Association of Postmasters Lester Bill Mary Packer Jack Howard Forrest McNeill J. W Rich Walter Rich C C. Moorhead Presbyterian Church Washington Bill Moorhead Frank McCoy Helen Martelle Merrel Rock Island Ill Donald Blankenhorn Donna Waterloo Floyd Blankenhorn Henry Mellish West Liberty R. J. Barnes Letts Hugh Hull Davis Evan H. Davis Salem Presbyterian Church Town Robert Evans R. V. Davis Enos Davis Hugh Davis Lydia Davis Everette Davis David Johns Rosina White Anna Mae White Elizabeth Davis Olive Moore Mae Rees Gwyneth Lois Elizabeth Augusta Williams Frank Gault Ed Rees Silas Finke Jesse Raymond Charles Margery J. O. Everly Lancaster Eben Pavis

New Greek Leader Forms Government After Salonika Surrender

Reports from Athens say General Kollakoglu who signed the Salonika surrender has formed a new Greek government and appealed to soldiers and citizens to cease fighting. He accuses the royal family of cowardly flight and says King George no longer represents the nation.

Athens Kollakoglu Salonika Greece George

Local Social Notes and Weddings in Noble Area

Community members share visits and dinners at Frys and Rich homes. Beulah, daughter of Emery Wenger, born April 24. Mrs Dorothy Johnson and William Kos wed in Liberty Missouri. couple to reside in Washington at 608 North Iowa Ave. Read the Want-Ads.

J. A. Frey Noble John C. Roth Alvin Roth Clyde Blott Francis Rich Esther Gohlson Jack Howe George Wippel J. B Ranes Burlington J. M. Rich Emery Wenger Dauglter Beulah August Ziezlowsky Haskins Dave Richard Everette Weston L. B. Shidier Janes Hittner Sonny Olive Fender Melvin Janet Roy Fread Kenneth Margaret Benny Terry Columbus Junction Jennie Bunnell Homer New Sharon Charles Strohim Grace Hill Roy Fraze Wilma Sigourney Allan Schaeffer Frank Pratt Washington Johnson William Kosare Iowa Kos Dorothy Johnson Brighton Gashland William W. Kos Methodist Liberty Preston Cole William Black Crower

Harmony Club Meeting at Mrs Saunders Home

BRIGHTON April 30 Mrs Ira Saunders hosted the Harmony club on Monday evening for a backward party. Guests arrived through the back door and sat with their backs to each other. After signing names backward and proper introductions, games and contests followed before refreshments were served.

Brighton Ira Saunders Harmony Club

Sheets Folded Differently Place After Ironing Durability

A short note observes sheets folded in different places when ironed can last longer. It notes recurring habits of folding and ironing affecting fabric longevity.

Constance Deatsch and Lloyd Krotz wed in Riverside ceremony

Constance Deatsch and Lloyd Krotz were married at St Marys church Riverside in a 7 am May 1 ceremony conducted by Rt. Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. The couple, both longtime Riverside residents, plan housekeeping in the William Ingram property after a wedding trip.

Riverside St. Mary's Church Constance Deatsch Lloyd Krotz Bernard Jacobsmeier Jacobsmeier Robert Richard Pogge A. H. Pogge Bernadine Peggy John Ryan Kenneth Kinsey William Kallaus Ross Leta Gringer Mela Deutsch George W. Deatsch St. Mary's School Iowa- Illinois Telephone Exchange William Krotz Karel Lumber Company William Ingram

Plan Banquet For Mothers Daughters In West Chester

West Chester United Presbyterian and Baptist women cleaned the church to prepare for a Mothers and Daughters banquet scheduled for 6:30 PM Tuesday May 6. Men Mr Crayne and Mr Evans assisted. all women and girls are invited. A program is being prepared and the women will serve.

West Chester

Bake Sale Planned by Legion Auxiliary in Riverside

Riverside May 1 at a meeting of the Ladies Aux to the American Legion the unit planned a food and bake sale for Saturday May 3. The group reported spring activities at Mt Pleasant anniversary. Seven dozen cookies were sent to Knoxville veterans hospital on April 26 with donors Mrs Mary Kace Elsie Fox and Mrs Ms Hartzler. Twenty pounds of pet pages were also sent to the Knoxville hospital. The May serving committee will include Mrs Elsie Soukel Mrs Anna Kupka and Mrs Ceej Doud.

Knoxville Hospital Elsie Soukel Anna Kupka Ceej Doud

What Causes Epilepsy Explanations From Medical Experts

A booklet presenting doctors' opinions on epilepsy is offered free to readers. Request via Educational Division Fifth Ave New York NY with a simple re writing reply to obtain the pamphlet while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y

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