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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1946

Page

6

Rebekah Lodge Honors Honor Roll at Meeting

A regular Rebekah lodge meeting at the O F hall drew good attendance led by Mrs. Howard Baker. Guests included Rosa Heninger and Charles Heninger. reports were given on district association plans. May 9 features a family social at 8 with a program. lodge commissions were issued to place the lodge on the honor roll. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Brown and committee with spring flower decor.

Rebekah Lodge O .F. Hall Howard Baker Noble Grand Rosa Heninger Rebekah Assembly Charles C. Heninger John Elich Sigourney Baker O. E Sisk Southeastern Iowa ,District Association Muscatine Heninger Doyle Brown

Hi Y Boys Honor Mothers at Dinner

Duane Redlinger was named president of the Hi Y boys for the next school year at the annual dinner honoring mothers. About 120 attended the 6:30 p.m. event in the Community room of the Y. Jack Pauls presided, honoring mothers with a rose as each boy introduced his mother. Rev. T. E. White spoke, and 50 of 77 members received pins for attendance. Officers for next year are Dick Dare vice president, Bob Dodder secretary, Bill Putman treasurer, Harold Wylie sergeant at arms. retiring officers include Jim ...

Duane Redlinger Hi-Y Jack Pauls Jight School Boys Hig M. M. Sciuell Elizabeth Irwin Ethel McCreedy T. E. White O. E. Schmitt Hiv Clarence Logan Robert McFarlane Gus Als Dick Dare Bob Dodder Bill Putman Harold Wylie Jim

Ernest Drake Dies at 42 in Columbus Junction

Ernest Drake 42, longtime Columbus Junction resident, died at Bellevue hospital Muscatine after a brief illness. Funeral Monday at Fredonia Methodist Church with burial at Indian Creek cemetery. Survived by wife Nela McKeen, sisters Etta Hock, Ira Coon, Marion Barnes, brothers I E Drake, J R Drake, William Drake. He owned Kingsbury Inn and served in WWII.

Columbus Junction Ernest Drake Bellevue Hospital Muscatine Richie Funeral Home Fredonia Methodist Church Indian Creek S. R Margaret Jane Raymond Drake Nela McKeen Etta Fiock Ira Coon Washington Marion Barnes Sigourney I. E. Irake Williamsburg J. R. Drake Cedar Rapids William A. Drake New Lenox Iowa

Local Officials Named in Silent Roles

Holbert, vice president. Redlins er, secretary. Dare, treasurer. Dodder, sergeant at arms listed among town leadership.

Break in wet spell forecast for Iowaweather

Washington rainfall yesterday totaled 1.95 inches with a 40 degree low last night. Des Moines May 4 forecast from the weather bureau predicts lighter showers in the north and east this afternoon and clearer warmer conditions by tomorrow morning. Intermittent rain spread 2.02 inches at Montezuma and lesser amounts elsewhere across the state.

Washington Des Moines UPA Weather Bureau Montezuma

Flour Storage Caution for Weevil Infestation

Flour stored at room temperature for extended periods risks weevil infestation. Keep in sealed containers and monitor for signs of pests to prevent contamination. Regular inspection and proper storage help maintain quality.

Class Play Next Week Announcement Continues

A fragment notes an upcoming class play with focus on family and romance. It mentions son Filmer about to marry Goody, while Goody prefers Ham Ellers. Mrs. Little attempts peace amid humorous misunderstandings and social pretenses.

Son Filmer Norman Goody Ham Ellers

Norman Peel Judges Mr Little In His Business

Norman Peel forms assumptions about Mr Little and proposes he could improve the business. The tone mirrors Tarkington in this amiable human comedy celebrating social wit and character.

Norman Peel Mr. Little Norman Mr. Tarkington

Ledger Store Celebrates Second Anniversary

Ledger's store, a relatively new Washington business, marks its second anniversary this month. Owned and operated by Mr and Mrs Ledger, the milestone comes after its opening on May 5 1944.

Washington Ledger

Ledger marks second anniversary of west side appliance store

Ledger celebrates two years running a west side appliance and paint shop built after a 20 year career with I. B. U. in southeast Iowa. He recalls early electric refrigerator sales and the move from basement compressors to compact modern units. He notes wartime curtailments slowed business but expects bulk shipments to expand offerings soon.

Ledgers Ledger I.8.u Iowa Mr. Ledger Urally

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