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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1943

Page

5

Circle Picnic Closes St James Circle Summer Break

St Rita Circle of St James church held an all day gathering at Mrs John A Horak residence. A picnic dinner followed with Mrs Paul Horak and Mrs Nor bert Hammes assisting. Twelve members and two visitors attended. A brief business meeting led by Mrs Paul Horak decided to discontinue meetings for the summer.

St. Rita Circle St. James Church John A. Horak Paul Horak Norbert Hammes Charles Prebyl H. Corcoran

Meeting Public Social Time Ends September

The meeting continued through September with the remainder of the afternoon spent in social activities.

Braden Club Hosts Mrs Fulton and Visitors

Mrs. Clarence Fulton was hosted by the Braden club yesterday with two visitors Mrs Clair Holmes and Mrs Griff Davis. Roll call noted where she first met her husband. President Mrs Elmer Mason led the meeting then guests mingled. Mrs Richard Stephens to host next meeting.

Clarence Fulton Braden Club Clair Holmes Griff Davis Elmer Mason Richard Stephens

Afternoon Social Served Refreshments by Hostess

At the close of the afternoon the hostess assisted by Mrs. Stephens served refreshments.

Godfrey and Litterington Wedding in Ottumwa Church

Mrs Litterington and J M Godfrey were wed Friday April 30 in Ottumwa at the Willard Street Chapel. Rev C R Reed officiated and the couple left for a trip after the ceremony. Kathryn Titterington of Ottumwa is the bride, daughter of Mrs John Olds of Washington, and J M Godfrey of Mt. Pleasant is the groom.

Kathryn Titterington Ottumwa John Olds Washington J. MM. Godfrey Mt. Pleasant Willard Street C. R Reed

Former Washington Residents to Reside in Ottumwa

Two former Washington residents will reside in Ottumwa, indicating a planned relocation. The move situates each individual in Ottumwa housing or community settings. Further specifics on dates or reasons were not provided in the readable excerpt.

Will Ottumwa Washington

Bids Sought for Coal Supply to County Home and Facilities

Sealed bids due by 1 30 P M May 11 1943 at the County Auditor for small nut coal 6 inch and egg sizes and for Iowa coal to be delivered to the County Home Court House Jail and County Yard for 1948 and 1944 season. Include load analysis. Board reserves right to accept or reject all bids. W I Schroeder County Auditor.

Franklin Saline Perry Illinois Iowa Court House Board of Supervisors

Ainsworth Women Garner 150 Garments This Winter

Ainsworth Red Cross sewing efforts praise Mrs Wylie Anderson and Ef tie McCreedy for distributing materials at New Co store. Women produced 1540 garments this winter including pajamas, blouses, shirts, bags, lap covers and pillow cases. Special credit to Mrs Richard Ferrell for 48 pajamas. Alumni events planned for May 14 at the M E church with multiple committees named for program, decoration, invitation, initiation and nominating roles.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Wylie Anderson Red Cross Sewing For Red Cross Eftie McCreedy Louise Poileau New Co Store Aidsworth Richard Ferrell Lanquet M.E. Shurch Mildred Edmondson Ruth Rabenold

Apparel Nature outlines duck clothing ideal for all weather protection

In a discussion on military attire, Apparel Nature promotes an ideal protective covering for a duck. The design emphasizes warmth, light weight, thorough ventilation, and impermeability to moisture to suit all weather conditions.

Valley Ladies Aid Meets For Quilting And Plans Church Cleanup

The Valley Ladies Aid society held an all day meeting with Mrs. Nora Sheetz. They spent the day quilting and shared a sack lunch. Plans were made to meet at the church Tuesday afternoon to clean the basement, with all church women invited to help. The next regular meeting is at the church.

The Valley Ladies Aid Society Nora Sheetz

America Makes Vitamins Leads World Production

America Makes Vitamins, a leading producer of synthetic vitamins, claims global leadership in manufacturing these essential nutrients.

America

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