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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

3

Missionary Society Meets at Fairfield

Fairfield First Christian Church hosts a missionary guest day with Ao ladies from Washington led by Mrs L F Ize fard and Mrs R Hartman from Aurora joining. Mrs George E Prady state secretary spoke on That Children Might Live. Tea refreshments were served by Mrs Williamson and Mrs Coots.

First Christian Church Fairfield Washington L. F. Izefard Auova City R. Hartman Aurora, Ill Marshall Coots S. T. Williamson George E. Prady The Missionary Board Williamson Mrs. Coots

Social Calendar notes multiple club meetings and events

Friday notices list Past Matrons cooperative dinner at Masonic Temple and Rebekah lodge. Saturday schedules include Gold Star Mother's tea, Nineteenth Century club luncheon, Evening Literature banquet at Presbyterian church, and DeMolay events. Tuesday and Wednesday bring Pythian Sisters and PTA activities with lectures and luncheons.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge V. F. W. Auxiliary Gold Star Dave McGaffey Nineteenth Century Club A. E Baldrige Presbyterian Church W.S.C.S E E. Stutsman Fred L. Moore Amos Chapter Order of DeMolay Psi Masonic Temple Mm Mast Fiord Blankenhorn DeMolay Mother's Circle

Cooperative Supper For Child Study II

Child Study II met Thursday evening for a cooperative supper at the home of Mrs Phillip Kneen. The committee in charge included Mrs Wendell Baker and Mrs Daryl Dodder. Husbands and children attended, with a brief business meeting led by Mrs Keith Vetter.

Phillip Kneen Wendell Baker Daryl Dodder Keith Vetter Keith Norton

Couples and Guests Gather for Social Evening

A long list of attendees includes Mr. and Mrs. Shrum Lewis and Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Marion McAvoy, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Steele Jr, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Vetter and Joy, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Edsall Brown, Mr. and Mrs. John Frame and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kneen and Mollie, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pease, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Whitham, plus guests Mr. and Mrs. Gene Crossett and Gene.

Shrum Lewis Gary Marion McAvoy Milo Steele, Jr Keith Vetter Joy Keith Norton Edsall Brown John Frame Billy Phillip Kneen Molie Joe Pease Irwin Whitham Gene Crossett Gene

Friendly Circle Club Meeting Notes

The Friendly Circle club met Thursday with 11 members and three children present. Mrs. John Shelman hosted and Mrs. Donald Sheetz and Mrs. Kenneth Cuddeback organized the entertainment. Mrs. Sheetz conducted the business meeting, refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Lyle Romine, and the next gathering will be with Mrs. Bert Booth in June.

Friendly Circle Club John Shelman Donald Sheetz Kenneth Cuddeback Lyle Romine Bert Booth

Lignite as a combustible coal family description

Lignite is described as a combustible of the coal family containing a carbon content ranging around fifty six percent.

Birthday anniversary at Riverside home observed for Mrs George Deutsch

The birthday anniversary of Mrs George Deutsch was observed Sunday at her Riverside home. Guests included Mr Albert Bekker and family of Lone Tree Mr Lloyd Krotz and son David of Cedar Rapids Mr Virgil Lintz and children of Washington and Mr R J Simon and family Mr Romuald Deutsch and family and Mel Deutsch Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served.

George Deutsch Riverside Albert Bekker Lone Tree Lloyd Krotz David Cedar Rapids Virgil Lintz Washington R. J. Simon Romuald Deutsch Mel Deutsch

Plan Commencement For Cotter Students

Cotter high school in Columbus Junction announces commencement events for May with a baccalaureate May 9, class night May 11, and commencement May 13. Graduates include Russell Dunsmore Minnie Hobbs Josephine Owens Keith Peters Bill Podaris Robert Stapp and others. Eighth grade graduates listed include Donna Davis Marille Edwards Deloise Hawkins Richard Hendrickson Richard Jones Edith Jessler Bill Kilgore Betty Rees Mary Lou Stigers.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Cotter High School Russell Dunsmore Minnie Hobbs Josephine Owens Keith Peters Bill Podaris Robert Stapp Donna Davis Marille Edwards Deloise Hawkins Richard Hendrickson

Floating cutter bar mower debuts in 1855 market

A two wheel mower featuring a floating cutter bar enters the market in 1855, signaling a design shift in cutting implements. The new mower promises improved stability and efficiency for users.

First Intercollegiate Football Game 1869 Princeton Rutgers

Princeton and Rutgers contested the first intercollegiate football game in 1869 with 23 players on each side. The historic match set a precedent for college football and launched a long rivalry between the schools.

Princeton Rutgers

Philadelphia clinic pioneers United States plastic surgery

In Philadelphia, the first U.S. plastic surgery clinic opens, offering reattachment of mangled fingers and arms after accidents or machinery injuries. Surgeons highlight advances in microsurgical techniques and patient recovery prospects.

United States Philadelphia

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Missionary Society Klein Klothing Kompany Tait Radio & Appliange Iowa West Chester Pythian Sisters American Home F Harding Ann Judson Rudie Schmidt P.N.G O. E. Sisk Ira Coon Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Wm. Sheetz W. Main St. Rita’s Circle Will Kurtz Stewart P.T.A Richard Pratt Mildred Doster Lincoln P.T.A Payne Marshall Washington County Art Ruegseggler Tommy Donald Bowler James Birney Dary Dodder Truman Hosel Burlington Burlington Auditorium Mrs. Shelman Goh T A Soebisa Cotter Jom Duncan Humm Gas E. Main
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