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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

5

Eastwood Family Settled In New Home As Ruth Prepares To Sail

Mrs. F W Eastwood of New London writes they are settled in a new home arranged by church members. Ruth Eastwood, wife of their son Douglas, will sail to Germany where he has rented a small furnished apartment. Dr Douglas Eastwood enjoys his surgical work and the family plans to visit Ruth in Moline before departure.

F. W. Eastwood New London Ruth Douglas Germany Douglas Eastwood

Duplexes sought near town by two ideal renters

Two women report long apartment hunts and seek near town rentals. Each couple already owns furnishings and needs little space, with the emphasis on nearby city access. The notice also covers a 68th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J R McFarland of Seattle, mentioning their ages and children, and includes a personal contact request for congratulatory cards.

J. R. McFarland Seattle Washington

Niffeneggers Host Friendship Class at West Chester church

The Friendship class of West Chester Methodist met at the Ivan Niffenegger home. Members exchanged photos of notable people and matched names, with children providing entertainment. Seasonal refreshments were served by Mrs. Niffenegger with help from Mrs. Keith Stewart.

West Chester

Red Horsers Wiener Roast Held Near Trenton

The Red Horsers club met at the Edwards farm near Trenton last evening with fifteen members and eight visitors. A wiener roast followed by a meeting led by president Mrs Glasgow. Members voted to hold the reunion the Sunday before Labor Day. next meeting set for June 12 at 1401 East Washington Street. New members include Mr and Mrs Verle Mitchell.

Red Horsers Cab Raymond Edwards Trenton Eadwards Don Mitchell Ray Glasgow Glasgow Glasgows East Washington Street and Mives Don Bealer Edwards Verle Mitchell

Mrs. Marr Hosts Happy Hour Club at Country Home

Thirteen members of the Happy Hour club answered roll call yesterday as Mrs. Rose Marr entertained at her country home south of Ainsworth. After a brief business meeting, progressive rock was played at three tables. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Marr and her daughter in law Mrs. Myrtle Marr. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon June 12 with Mrs. Mae McCreedy.

Happy Hlour Club Rose Marr Ainsworth

Reveal Secret Club Friend at Meeting

Mrs. Clara Foreman hosted the Good Will club meeting yesterday afternoon. Fourteen members honored mothers and mourned member Glenn Hayes. Club friends were revealed and yearmed names drawn. new officers elected: President Mrs. Wv. FE. Babcock, VP Mrs. J. B. Hexworth, Secretary Mrs. O. E. Sisk, Treasurer Mrs. Jacob Wenger, Reporter Mrs. Frank Mayhew. Refreshments followed.

Clara Foreman Good Will Club Mother Glenn Hayes Wv. FE. Babcock J. B. Hexworth O. E. Sisk Jacob Wenger Frank Mayhew Ss. P. Finch Mayhew

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets in Community Building

Eleven members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society met in the Community building in the afternoon to quilt. Mrs. Frank Anderson led the devotions during the gathering.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Frank Anderson

Methodist Choirs Supper at Church May Party

The Methodist church choir held a May party with a cooperative supper in the church dining room. Forty members and guests attended including Rev. and Mrs. Walter Smith. Kitchen chairs were Mrs. W. A. Erbe and Mrs. T. C. Davis. dining room staff Ruth Miller and Genevieve Baker. After the meal, choir members attended practice led by director Terbert Ovin Cup.

Methodist Church Walter Smith

Mother's Day Themed Christ Water To Wine Story

A Mother's Day article from the Christian Herald recounts Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding. Mrs. Ed Libe, secretary, reports dues paid and a two week next meeting with roll call from Jude.

The Christian Herald Ed Libe Jude

May Meeting of Snowball Social Club at Mrs. Statler’s

Mrs Walter Statler hosted the Snowball Social club gathering with six children present. Mrs Iva Neff led the business session. Members reported sending six gift boxes to Holland and two more are ready. Entertainment for the social hour was organized by Mrs Don Cave and Mrs Wayne Knupp.

Walter Statler Snowball Iva Neff Holland Don Cave Wayne Knupp

Hostesses Plan Next Meeting at Mrs Wylie Home

The hostess with help from Mrs Don Wylie Mrs Ralph Herr and Mrs Clayde Knapp served seasonable refreshments in pink and white. Plans were made for the next meeting at Mrs Wylie's home.

Don Wylie Ralph Herr Clayde Knapp

Hardness Scale From NBS Ranks Diamonds to Sapphire

A new highly precise hardness measurement method by the National Bureau of Standards assigns relative hardness values to the four hardest substances. Diamond earns 6509, boron carbide 2300, carborundum 2150, and sapphire 1900, establishing a clear ranking among ultra hard materials.

National Bureau of Standards

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