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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

3

Officers Named At Baptist Church Annual Meeting

The Baptist congregation held a cooperative supper and annual business meeting in the church social rooms. Officers elected include treasurer A W Yard, clerk Irene Yard, financial secretary Lucle Forgey, reporter Mrs Cy Bush, and nominating committee members Dave Berson and others. Young People's and Sunday School officers were to be approved, with Dorothy Hotle named president and Mrs M Workman as superintendent candidate.

Benj. Coppock Sam Simmering Cora Hopping S. W. Taster Dave Berson Cy Bush A. J. Vielefeldt Rhea Buck Stanley “‘Hompson Clyde Brown Ben Copock Samawel Simmering Marietta Workman K. H. Messer A. W. Yard Irene Yard Lucle Forgey A. Trenerry Mae McClure Roy Gordon W. EF. Moore Wilma Thompson Lois Turnipseed Nyla Reiner Will Sickels Ed Wiley Toward Messer Stanley Thompson Dave Benson Carol Forgey A. J. Bielefeldt Woodrow Crone S. W. Kaster V. Brown Dale Garrett Clyde Kelley James Kaster Robert Thompson Charles Votruba Crusader A. Votruba Young Peoples Alfred Trenefry Dorothy Hotle Nate Hotle Doris Knott M. Workman Rosalie Combs

Now She Shops Cash and Carry

An old advertisement promotes Doan's Pills for kidney and backache relief. It claims kidney function disorders cause pain, swelling, and fatigue, urging readers to ask a druggist for Dean's Pills and noting long usage by millions.

Dean’s Doan

Local School Leaders and Staff Listed in Community Notes

Cora Hopping serves as secretary and treasurer while Isabelle Combs leads the junior department. Carol Forgey appears in multiple roles including primary and church vacation school related duties. Other names mentioned include Kats Hotle pianist, Cradle Roll, Home Sewing, Mrs. C B Yard and Mrs. A J Bielefeldt with Miss Carol Forgey prominent in activities.

Cora Hopping Isabelle Combs Carol Forgey Kats Hotle C. B. Yard A. J. Bielefeldt

Ann Judson Circle Hosts May Baptist Meeting

Mrs. A. J. Bielefeldt hosted the Ann Judson Circle of the Baptist church. Lucile Forgey led the devotional service. Isa belle Combs and Carol Forgey reviewed the study book. Twenty members attended and two were recognized for outstanding service. Refreshments followed.

A. J. Bielefeldt Ann Judson Lucile Forgey Isabelle Combs Carol Forgey

Women Open Golf Season With Party At Country Club

Women and guests, 73 total, enjoyed bridge or golf at the Country Club yesterday afternoon. The 23 men competed in their tournament and 34 women formed foursomes. Mrs. Robert Patterson and Mrs. Richard C. Young won low scores for women members and guests respectively. A two course dinner followed, served by Mrs. Emma Barnett, with Mrs. J A Bowers of San Gabriel, Calif., among out of town guests. Plans for next week include golf and bridge for men and women with dinner.

Country Club Robert Patterson Richard C. Young Emma Barnett J. A. Bowers San Gabriel Calif Ruth Ringheim I. W. Schenefelt Ed Sullivan Stan Kiesey

Clean Utensils After Mastitis Milk Contamination

All containers and milking equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized after milking infected cows before milking healthy ones to prevent contamination and ensure milk safety.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

A week of meetings and social activities includes OES at the Masonic temple with a wives and mothers honor, Rebekah activities, and cooperative supper. Friday features United Presbyterian Ladies Aid at church and various unit meetings with outdoor and indoor gatherings, concerts, and a library event.

O.E.S P.m Masonic Temple Rebekah Club and Families C.F. Hall United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Friendship Club William McCartney W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church Set Park Walter Longer E. Madison St Homer Birney Lyle Wilcox Clayde Knapp Harry Crone Albert Mills Fs. S. Hebner E. 6Th L. R. Baker E. 2Nd St BE. B. Hammer E. Main St Don Brindley S. 3Rd Ave L. M. Robertson S. 2Nd Ave

Birthday Greetings for Local Residents Dozens Honored

Happy returns are extended to Mrs. David Allen of Davenport Mrs. Tina Marshall of Brighton Mrs. Duane Griggs of St. Louis Mo Clyle Mason of Braden Mrs. Emerson Witting of Crawfordsville Bob Scott of Pilotburg and Emila Ahrons of Burlington Ill Two candles mark Mary Day Young daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard C Young with father in service First birthday of Richard Lee Allen son of Mr and Mrs Mitchell Allen of Ainsworth Others observing birthdays include Mrs Gilbert Mills Walter Neff and two sisters Mrs J S Mangold and Mrs J H Mc Graw

David Allen Davenport Tina Marshall Brighton Duane Griggs St. Louis Clyle Mason Braden Emerson Witting Crawfordsville Bob Scott Pilotburg Emila Ahrons Burlington, Il Mary Day Young Richard C. Young Richard Lee Allen Mrs Mitchell Allen Ainsworth Gilbert Mills Walter Neff J. S. Mangold J. H. McGraw

Burlington Bread Company Starts Recipe Contests

The Taystee Bread Co of Burlington launches three weekly toast recipe contests offering U S War Bonds and groceries. First contest runs to May 18 with 150 dollars in groceries and 50 dollars in war bonds per week plus 25 dollar bond to first prize. Women submit complete toast recipes to Taystee Bread Contest Dept M 1 Box 569 Burlington Iowa. Judges include Mrs G F McDermott KBUR Lucille Weinrich and Mrs Elaine Nor.

Taystee Bread Co Burlington U. S Dept. M-1 P. O Box Towa G. F. McDermott KBUR Lucille Weinrich

Parker and Murray visit Crawfordsville for jacky Howard graduation

At Crawfordsville Mary Manners reports Mrs. C. P. Parker and Charity Murray of Ottumwa visiting J. L. Howard's home this week to see Jacky Howard graduate from eighth grade into high school. Mrs. Hering and children attended the baccalaureate at Ainsworth. Scott Orris, related to the guests, is one of the graduates.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville C. P. Parker Charity Murray Ottumwa J. L. Howard Parker Mrs. Howard Miss Murray Jacky Howard Clarence Hering Virgil Viola Dorothy Orris Ainsworth Methodist Church Mis. Orris Scott Orris

Rudolph seeks re election as County Supervisor for 1945 term

Political notice announces E S Rudolph intends to run again to succeed himself as County Supervisor for the term beginning January 1945. The declaration is presented as a formal political announcement subject to Republican voter will with dates listed.

Merry Makers Club Hosts Mrs H J Myers and Guest

Mrs H J Myers hosted ten members of the Merry Makers club and guest Mrs Elsie Benson yesterday afternoon. The social afternoon featured refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs Benson.

Merry Makers Club Mrs. H. Myers

Wounds Precede Screwworm Infestations in Animals

According to Henry E. Parish of the U S bureau of entomology and plant quarantine, forty three wound types including branding castrating dehorning docking earmarking and tagging predispose animals to screwworm infestation. Man made cuts from branding and other procedures contribute to vulnerability.

Henry E. Parish U. S. Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine

Government aid families in 1936 spent five cents per meal

A Department of Agriculture release states that about 20 million people in 1936 lived in families receiving government aid and, on average, consumed five cents or less per person per meal.

Department of Agriculture

Tired Husbands Rundown Wives Want New Pep and Vim

Tired men and wives seek renewed energy with Ostrex a tonic claiming to boost pep vitality and iron levels. The ad promises therapeutic iron doses vitamin B1 calcium and phosphorus to combat fatigue and weakness with special introductory offers at local drug stores including Mc Daniel's in Washington.

Iran Washington McDaniel's

Sniffles Warned Against Neglect In Workplace

A health booklet warns that simple colds can escalate into serious infections if ignored. It urges rest fluids and indoor rest at first sign and promotes proper diet outdoor exercise and warm clothing to prevent spread among coworkers.

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