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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1943

Page

3

Dessert Luncheon Honors Public Affairs With Mrs Beggs

Public Affairs department of the Fort nightly club held a May dessert luncheon at Mrs. William Beggs home to conclude the club year. Visitors included Mrs. Glenn Holden and Mrs. Karl Mohr. Officers for the new year were announced and six new members joined the department. A paper by Mrs. Albert Simpson titled And What Kind of Peace was followed by discussion. A quiz was conducted by Mrs. Yard and Mrs. Dupuis.

Public Affairs Department Fort Nightly Club William Beggs Glenn B. Holden Karl W. Mohr J. M. White Kathryn Mauthe William Mohland John Stewart Harvey Meek Charles R. Wilson Lauder Kennedy A. W. Yard Wilson Albert Simpson Yard W. B. Dupuis

Honor Della Patton at Informal Tea in Homemaking Parlor

Della Patton was guest of honor at an informal tea yesterday afternoon in the homemaking parlor of the high school. Miss Patton, a popular instructor who recently resigned, was honored with the participation of the high school and junior college faculty and homemaking class members hosted by Eugenia Hoffert.

Della Patton Aud High School Miss Patton Eugenia Hoffert Martha Downing Beverly Brown Helen Knapp Margaret McCall Gloria Keyser Doris Knott Jean Patterson Pat Flynn Jo Ann Ross Virginia Luers Shirley Carris

Social calendar details up for local clubs and meetings

Thursday events include O E S regular meeting at 8 p m at Masonic temple and T I T with Mrs Herbert Campbell at 7 30 p m Wisie Glassburner’s apartment. Friday lists Ladies Aid U P church 2 30 p m and Woman's Republican club elections at 7 30 p m with Mrs William Beggs. Multiple W S C S units meet 2 30 p m at various homes. Fortnightly and Junior Fortnightly gatherings scheduled with picnics and suppers at Sunset Park and 923 S Third Ave. Tuesday features community social and reception for Rev Milo J Phillip at Valley church.

O.E.S Masonic Temple T.I.T Herbert Campbell Ainsworth Wisie Glassburner Ladies Aid Society U.P. Church Church Woman's Republican Club Washington County William Beggs Seventh St W.S.C.S W. Main St C. G. Marshall W. G. Eldridge Iowa Ave J. N. Phillips Washington St Maynard Brown N. Main St Fred Hut S. Iowa Ave Fred R. Mauthe S. 4Th Ave Charles IK. Wilson S. Marion Ave W.S.C Cloyd Knapp Loyal Woman's Class of Baptist Church Ben Coppock Friendship Club William McCartney Sunset Park Milo J. Phillip Valley Church

Rosemary Club at Rothlisberger Home

Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon at her home. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs. Shirley Augustine winning high score, Mrs. Reed Moore low score, and traveling prize going to Mrs. Don Brown.

Charles Rothlisberger The Rosemary Shirley Augustine Reed Moore Don

Harmony club meeting hosted by Mrs James Swift

Mrs James Swift hosted a Harmony club afternoon with three visitors Esther Stewart Virginia McLaughlin and Mrs Ed Mayhew. Mrs Cloyee Stewart club president led the meeting as thirteen members answered roll with their mothers favorite songs.

James Swift The Harmony Club Esther Stewart Virginia McLaughlin Ed Mayhew Cloyee Stewart Club Boyd Stephens I.S.A Francis McConnell Nelson Thompson James Btooks Ralph Kleese W. H. McConnell John Wheelan

Leona Wehr Elected Regent of Catholic Daughters

Leona Wehr was elected grand regent of the Catholic Daughters of America during a meeting at K C hall. Agnes Wheelan presided and new officers for the year were listed, including Martha Whittaker as vice regent and Marie Birka as prophetess. A social session followed with card games and prizes for Lucy Dempsey and Mrs John Braunshausen.

Catholic Daughters of Americ K.C. Hall Agnes Wheelan Leona Wehr Martha Whittaker Marie Birka Nettie Boyd Lucy Dempsey Angela Shockey Margaret Payne Monitor Helen Sueppel Sentinel Teresa Adams Albie Lukavsky Joe Wehr Cedar Falls Adam John Braunshausen Banco

Mrs Holt Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Holt hosted the Good Will club for a 15 member gathering led by president Be Hoxworth. New officers were elected: John Tucker president Will Bealer vice president Julia Sisk secretary Frank Mayhew assistant Karl Simpson treasurer b b Lemley reporter.

Ben Holt Good Will Club Be Hoxworth John Tucker Will Bealer Julia Sisk Frank Mayhew Karl Simpson B&b Lemley Jake Wenger Fred Wagner Joe Klopfenstein

White Oak Community Notes

White Oak notes feature Charles Dill and Lloyd Luers Jr taking seventh grade tests at New Haven school. Two boys from the area graduate high school this year Keith Daering and LeRoy Luers. Neighbors Rev Peters from West Chester visits.

Lloyd Luers White Oak Charles Dill Lloyd Luers, Jr New Haven Keith Daering West Chester LeRoy Luers Washington Rev Peters Homer Brinning Leonard Brinning Luers Walter Hotle Richland George Augustine Wilbur Brighton George Bond Cy Dickinson Annebell Jackson Virginia Luers

Naval Academy Opens at Annapolis in 1845

The U S Naval Academy was established at Annapolis in 1845 marking the founding of the national military college. The new institution began training officers for the United States Navy and Marine Corps under federal jurisdiction.

Open Naval Academy U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis

Mother's Day Tea by Pythian Sisters at Brighton

The Pythian Sisters hosted a Mother's Day tea at P. hail Brighton May 12 drawing about fifty attendees. Programs included songs and readings by Diane McNeese Mrs H Hagans Mrs W O Schafer and Joan Hagans with God Bless America. The oldest mother present, Mrs Anna Shaffer, received a bouquet.

Brighton Pythian Sisters No. of P. Hail America Diane McNeese H. Hagans W. O. Schafer Joan Hagans Fred Wanerus Lorne McNeese Preeent Anna Shaffer

Grace Hill Ladies Plan a Guest Day

Grace Hill Ladies Aid society held a regular meeting at the Community building. A devotional service led by Mrs. Frank Anderson opened with the sower story from Luke. The group planned a guest day tea for Wednesday afternoon May 26 inviting two guests per member.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Frank Anderson Ed Libe Nelson Woodford T. Schwalbe Bethel Alaska H. A. Engel West Chester Federated Church West Chester

Aid Society Plans Different Program In United Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Aid society of the United Presbyterian church maps a monthly birthday program plan. Lists of month by month hostesses and officers include President Mrs Aileen White and Secretary Winnie Gordon. Kensington Club hosted eight members for a plant exchange and a one course luncheon with guest Mrs Mary Chihak.

Lee Baird Flower Hemphill Townsend N. Clegg Owens J. E. Adams Kensington Club Mary Chambers Mary Chihak

China Converts Nonmilitary Trucks From Gasoline to Charcoal

In a move described as experimental, Chinese authorities report converting nonmilitary trucks from gasoline to charcoal as an alternative fuel approach. Officials say the program tests fuel efficiency and emissions impacts in limited city fleets.

China

Congregation Holds Annual Meeting At Baptist Church

The Baptist congregation hosted a cooperative supper for 32 attendees followed by its annual congregational meeting led by Rev. Alfred Trenerry. Elections named Woodrow Crone and A.4. Bielefeldt to the deacon board, Mrs Woodrow Crone and Nellie Wiley as deaconesses, and S. W. Easter and Carol Fourgey to the trustees. Numerous officers and committees were listed, including financial secretary Lucile Forgey and organist Mrs. Charles McConnell, with leadership roles in the young people's society.

Alfred Trenerry C. V. Brown W. P. Moore Woodrow Crone A. 4 Mae McClure Mabie Gordon Wilma Thompson Lois Turnipseed Tee Carol Forgey J. A. Sutten Dave Benson Bush Charles McConnell A. J. Bielefeldt Charles Murdock A .W. Yard Thompson Marietta Workman Liebfeldt Crone Ben Coppock Young People Crusader A. Wotruba Stanley Thompson Dale Garrett Clyde Kelley The Young Peoples Society Dorothy Wotrwba Rhea Buck Lick Dowis

Lizzie Reighard Celebrates 86th Birthday At Journal

Lizzie Reighard, member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, marks her 86th birthday today. Birthday greetings come from Mrs. A. F. Ledger, Charlie Schamp, Mrs. Ben Holt, Billy Gray, Edward Kauffman of Pleasant Ridge, and R. D. Orris of Crawfordsville. She was born in Ohio.

Lizzie Reighard The Journal Ohio A. FR. Ledger Charlie Schamp Ben Holt Billy Gray Edward Kauffman Pleasant Ridge R. D. Orris Crawfordsville

Time Guidelines for Washing Different Fabrics

Washing in a machine can be overdone as well as underdone. Ideal time for woolens is two to three minutes. Silks and synthetics take three to five minutes. Cottons and linens need five to ten minutes, with five extra minutes optional. If not clean, wash in fresh suds a second time.

Mrs Hildeth Coates Elected T T T President

Crawfordsville May 12 Chapter L of the T T T held its monthly meeting with Mrs Ruth Tolander of Olds presiding as deputy. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Hildeth Coates, vice president Mrs Ruth Tolander, corresponding secretary Mrs Mabel Monson, recording secretary Mrs Violet Lindeen, treasurer Mrs.

Crawfordsville Ruth Tolander Olds Hildeth Coates Mabel Monson Violet Lindeen

Florence White Leads Postmeeting Social With Refreshments

Florence White historian and reporter Arlene Fletcher and Isabelle Piper attended a postmeeting social hour. After the business, guests enjoyed light refreshments served by the hostess.

Florence White Arlene Fletcher Isabelle Piper

Card of Thanks from the Enfield Family

The Enfield family expresses heartfelt thanks to all who offered comfort during their sorrow. Gratitude is extended for the beautiful service floral offerings and other kindnesses received from friends and neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Enfield

Dean Enfield

Spot Welding: Glue Spots Bond Lumber Edges

A new process uses glue in spot joints along edges and high frequency radio waves to set the spots. This method enables converting surplus lumber into marketable stock at low cost.

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