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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1944

Page

3

Elizabeth Schulty Hosts U and I Club Event

Mrs Elizabeth Schulty hosted a U and I club meeting with her daughter Mrs Donald F Smith as guest. Mrs W A Bealer presided. Amanda Sehulty Jennie Hennon and Mrs B G Holt celebrated birthdays. Plans were made for a cooperative supper May 7 with Miss Sehulty. next meeting June 7.

Elizabeth Schulty U and T Club Donald F. Smith W. A. Bealer Amanda Sehulty Jennie Hennon B. G. Holt Miss Sehulty Beales

Knights of Columbus Hold Thursday Meeting

The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held at 8 30 Thursday evening at K C hall. 6713.

The Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall

Dessert Luncheon For Public Affairs With Mrs Stewart

Members of the Fortnightly club Public Affairs department held a May party at Mrs John A Stewart's home. Dessert began at 1 30 pm served by committee members including Mrs Stewart Mrs Beggs Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Yard. Spring decor featured daffodils yellow tapers and mixed flowers as department leader Mrs Stewart presided over the business meeting and officers for next year were nominated.

Public Affairs Department John A. Stewart Stewart William Beggs Lauder Kennedy A. W. Yard W. 3. Kyle E. C. Carris Kyle Beggs Harvey Meek Albert Simpson

Phyllis Allen and Darris Steele wed in Canton Missouri

Announcement of the April 8 Canton wedding of Phyllis Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Clement Allen and Darris Steele son of Mr and Mrs Carl Steele both of Columbus vicinity. Phyllis Allen and Darris Steele are graduates of Columbus high school with Mrs Steele teaching at McQueen school and Mr Steele helping on the family farm.

Columbus Junction Phyllis Allen Clement Allen Darris Steele Carl Steele Canton Columbus High School

Women’s clubs discuss national federation events and current topics

The group found the subject timely and educational as Mrs. Sempler reported the Iowa Federation convention in Washington and Mrs. W B Dupuis shared highlights of the National Federation triennial in St. Louis. Eleven members answered well, introducing guests and offering current events observations.

Europe J. C. Holbert William Matucha Roy Sowash Fiurriet Cleidenninge

Junior Missionary Group Plans Picnic

Nine members of the Junior Missionary society of the Methodist church met in May at the church. Mrs. M. DeLashmovutt led devotions on early missionaries. Mrs. Dan Grindley taught on Argentina. Plans were made for a picnic at the June meeting, the last until September. Mrs. L R. Clarke sent cupcakes for refreshments.

Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church M. BE. DeLashmovutt Argentina Dan Grindley L R. Clarkee

Mrs Cave Hosts Snowball Club Meeting

Mrs Cave hosted yesterday afternoon for the Snowball Social club with seven early members four children and a visitor Mrs William Ganon. Vice president Mrs Earl Booth led the brief business meeting in the president's absence. The next meeting will be with Mrs Norene Erwin in three weeks. The remainder of the afternoon was social with refreshments served by Mrs Gamon and the hostesses.

Papaya Melons Eaten Fresh in US and Boiled as Vegetable Abroad

Papaya melons range from 1 to 20 pounds and are enjoyed as a fruit in the United States. In other countries they are boiled and eaten as a vegetable with a flavor akin to summer squash. On Sinoe island the leaves are boiled and served as spinach.

United States Sinoe Celebes

Social Calendar for Community Groups This Week

A weekly social calendar lists postponed Thursday Friendly Circle, Y W C A 7 45 P M program in the Y Community room, and invitations to all women and girls. Friday events include St Pauls Womens Guild 1 30 P M Flower seed bulb exchange, Rebekah Lodge 8 30 P M 10 O C F hall, Post Matrons Club dinner 6 39 P M Gesane Masonic Temple, Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 2 30 P M, Woman's Missionary Society meetings, and more. Saturday W S H C 3 20 P M Legion Hall. Monday DeMolay Boys 8 P M Masonic Temple, Literature Dept 6 30 P M dinner in Y lobby. Bring Russian War Relief items.

Friendly Circle Club Y.W.C St. Paul’s Women's Guild Rebekah Todge C.F. Hall Gesane Masonic Temple Presbiverian Ladies Aid Society Wiataa Enma C. Anderson Fred Mauthe T. L. Brookhart J. Ki. Kunath Woman's Missionary — Society Y.m U.P. Church A. Fa Ant Meee Eas Masonic Temple

Y W C A Program Changes Location Tonight

The Y W C A program moves to the Community room at the Y M C A from the reception room. It will start at 7 45 this evening and all women and girls in the community are invited.

Y.W.C.A Y.M.C.A

Five Pupils Write Rural Examinations At Wayland School

Five Wayland grade school pupils Gerald Hesser Ray Arbogast Anna Manning and Lavondra Simpson Kenneth Hesser completed eighth and seventh grade exams on Monday. The article notes Mrs Eu lia Benson elected to teach next year and lists numerous local visitors and gatherings in Coppoack and nearby towns.

Wayland School Gleede Dold Coppock Gerald Hesser Ray Arbogast Anna Manning Lavondra Simpson Kenneth Hesser Jimmy Carnahan Mr. Pleasant Fred Cold Sherman Watson Iowa City Roy Davison Clarence Benson Ainsworth Richard Hesseltine Lester Wagner Charles Davison Arlis van Sant Karen Barbara Mary Alfred Glenn Richard Hesser Olds Evelyn Mt. Pleasant Dold OPA Ronald Dold Gwendolyn John French Joyce Marsh Iowa Fred Dold

Helps You Overcome False Teeth

Loose dentures cause worry and embarrassment. FASTERETH is a non acid powder that you sprinkle on plates to improve stability and comfort. It soothes gums and provides a firmer fit, helping you avoid discomfort in social situations. Get FASTERETH at any drug store.

Birthday Greetings and Local Life Notes

Mary Kathleen Stephens turns six in Ainsworth and Charles Eugene Mc Avoy marks ten. Other birthday honorees include Katherine of Brighton and Date Statler with Mrs Lloyd Polson. Families gathered at Gleedebold and Stone homes. visits to Washington noted. Weather and farming conditions hint at rain delays, fields idle, and inundated ground slowly drying.

Mary Kathleen Stephens Gene Stephens Ainsworth Charles Eugene McAvoy Charles McAvoy

Four Tisor Sons in Army and Local Red Cross Officers

Pvt. Lawrence E. Tisor, the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Tisor of Columbus City, enlisted in December 1943 and may be furloughed from Camp Fannin Texas. Clifford and Pie Leonard J. Tisor serve in the South Pacific, with Pie on Bougainville. Dean L. Tisor has two years in England. Red Cross officers elected include Mrs. R W Merritt president and others. Royce Dickerson Jr. was reported killed in a plane crash in Bryan Texas. Lieut Harley Westbrook says he is a German war prisoner. Arthur Geiger Sr. is visiting his aunt Mrs D H Christianson after Caribbean duty and illness.

Columbus Junction Lawrence E. Tisor Clyde Tisor Columbus City Camp Fannin Tex Pfe Clifford C. Tisor Pie Leonard J. Tisor South Pacific Bougainville Cpl Dean Army Air Corps Bryan Harley Westbrook Arthur Geiger

Durable slipcover fabrics withstand wear and washing

Fabrics used for slip covers should endure use for a reasonable length of time. Color should be fade resistant and capable of withstanding washing and dry cleaning.

Tired Kidneys Sleepless Nights Warned by Doctors

Doctors warn tired kidneys cause nightly urination and discomfort. The copy cites 15 miles of kidney tubes filtering blood and lists symptoms like backache, swelling and dizziness. It promotes Doan's Pills as the trusted remedy used for decades.

Iowa and Washington Notes on draft policy and commerce

Iowa and Washington dispatches report draft policy shifts may affect John Zug secretary to Senator Wilson as the army weighs younger recruiting. Congressman Gilchrist faces corn in CCC sales under War Food Administration orders. Rep Cunningham proposes full reserve status for air force personnel with Civil Aeronautics training. Senator Gillette makes a flying Iowa trip to Cherokee while Iowa congressmen scrutinize Roosevelt moves on Montgomery Ward.

E. P. Chase Washington, D. C IDPA John Zug George A. Wilson Uncle Sam Armed Services Des Moines Zug Paul Cunningham Army Air Force Civil Aeronautics Administration

Committees Named for Alumni Banquet by Ruth Norris

Ainsworth May 4 article lists committees for the alumni banquet to be held Friday evening May 12 at the United Presbyterian church. Committees include Menu decoration led by Mrs Myrtl Thoma and Mrs Alice White. nomination led by Ruth Norris and Edith Richards. initiation with Michel Thoma, Dave E Edmonds or Mary Gardner. invitation by Dori Canott. program by Joye Lowry and Norma Clegg. officers: President Ruth Ramnold, vice president John Walker, secretary-treasurer Hazel Hunt.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Myrtl Thoma Alice White Ruth Norris Edith Richards Michel Thoma Dave E.edmonds Mary Gardner Dori Canott Joye Lowry Norma Clegg Ruth Rate Nold John Walker Hazel Hunt

Castor Oil Improves Leather Care and Plastics

Castor oil rubbed into wet leather helps prevent cracking as it dries. It also combines with ethyl cellulose to create a plastic that can replace rubber in many applications.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Smith Mae Daw Sen Grocery Peoples Big Brey Perl Mrs. Stewart Phat Sport Oxfords Rapp Ss. Side Square Mrs Cave Tursday Legion Hall Y.W Lawrence Wilson Robert Ow George Jarrard Ropers Doyle Brown Katherine of Brighton Date Statler Lloyd Polson Albert Carlson John Moore Gleede Bold Joe Smith Washington Dale Wigzens Ray Manning M. B. Mchicane Charles Stone Dean Kauffman Evelyn Neff M. B. McKune John Ricks Howard Cochran C. Tisor Army Martha Butler War Food Administration Commodity Credit Corporation Fred L. Gilchrist Gilchrist OWA Guy M. Gillette Cherokee Congress Roosevelt Montgomery Ward Chicago Helmans Style Shop Metal Pot Cleaners Royal Edge Aluminum Uae
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