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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1945

Page

3

Mary Lee Weeks and Cpl Richard Moore Wed in Champaign

Mary Lee Weeks and Cpl Richard Moore married in a seven o'clock May 9 ceremony at the University Baptist church chapel in Champaign Illinois. Rev Paul Offenbiler officiated with Virginia Moothart and Cpl Clarence Witt hoft as attendants. The bride wore a street length av y blue crepe dress and was attended by Moothart who wore a yellow suit dress. A dinner followed the ceremony and the couple plans to reside while Moore completes schooling at Chanute Field Rantoul.

Dewey Weeks Mary Lee Richard KE. Moore Chanutefield Jll Jesse Moore Crawfordsville University Baptist Church Champaign Ill Paul Offen- Liser Virginia Moothart Washington Cpl Clarence &. Witthoft Ernest Leach Chan~utefield Berbice Ranz University of Illinois Mendelesohn Moothart Sridal Inatsinas Washington High School Chanute Field Rantoul

St Anthony Circle Hosts Meeting at H Walker Home

St Anthony Circle of St James church met with Mrs Hubert Walker and co hosts Mrs Raymond Hammen and Mrs Lester Merz. Fourteen members attended with Mrs Walker presiding as plans for the year's work were laid out. The group played pinochle to two tables, with Morta Te Bockhorst winning high score, and bridge at one table where Mrs Martin Whittaker took top score. Refreshments were served afterward.

St. Anthony St. James Church Hubert Walker Raymond Hammen Lester Merz Robert Clark Father Corcoran Walker Mortal Te Bockhorst Martin Whittaker

E.O.W. Club Meets In Manassier Home

Mrs Vina Manassier hosted the E O W club meeting at her home in Manassier with eight members present and Mrs Alice Maxwell absent as president. Visitors included Mr Awes Norton of New London Mrs Smith and Cecil Denison. The evening featured visiting and refreshments coordinated by Mrs Mary.

Vina Manassier Eo.w. Club Alice Maxwell Awes Norton New London Smith Cecil Denison Mary

Faster teeth relief with FASTEETH denture powder

An improved powder called FASTEETH is sprinkled on upper and lower plates to hold them firmer and reduce discomfort. It claims no sour taste or gummy feel and helps neutralize denture odor. Available at drug stores.

Conserved and Preserved Food Notes by County Nutrition Committee

Fish ranks high as a protein source for growth and tissue repair and provides minerals such as phosphorus iron calcium and copper. Salt water fish add iodine. Prepare fish by boiling frying or soaking salty fish before cooking. Cooked fish yields options like fish cakes croquettes chowders and salads. Nutrition Committee guidance.

Wed at St. Joseph’s Rectory Helen Wikoff Weds Walter Pacha

The marriage of Helen Wikoff and Walter Pacha took place Friday May 11 at St. Joseph’s rectory East Pleasant Plain. Rev. Paul Wetzstein officiated a single ring ceremony with the couple attended by Helen Pacha and Donald Pacha.

Helen Wikoff Raymond Wikoff Brighton Walter Pacha Albert Pacha Paul C. Wetzstein St. Joseph's East Pleasant Plain Helen Marie Pacha Donald Pacha Miss Pacha Brighton High School Pleasant Plain High School United States Navy Southwest Pacific Seattle Wash Pacha

Cedar Clippers 4H Club Holds Summer Meeting

Five Cedar Clippers 4H members and leader Mrs Crawford met Marjorie Gamon on Saturday. Roll call featured scrapbook pictures of home furnishings. Lois Uhines presented picture study on Winter in Russia and Young Girl Peeling Apples. Regular meetings set for the second and fourth Tuesdays during summer. Rally day plans discussed. Myrna Reeves led the music.

Cedar Clippers 4H Club Mrs. Crawford Marjorie Gamon Lois Uhines Russia Igor Graber Nicholas Maes Myrna Reeves

Scranton Meeting Set With Mrs Maxwell

A local note announces an upcoming gathering in Scranton with Mrs Maxwell as the indicated participant. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

McCall Couple Mark Seventeenth Wedding Anniversary

Birthday greetings pour in for Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCall on their 17th wedding anniversary. Several local and overseas well wishers send congratulations and note Harry Watkins birthday celebrations with cakes arriving from Mrs. Watkins.

Harry McCall J. L. McGraw Ed Squire Date Smith Fred Whupka Clifford Baker Harry Watkins C. L. Eyestone

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets for Quilting Day

Eight members of the Grace Hill Ladies Aid society spent a pleasant day quilting and visiting at Mrs. Nelson Woodford s home. Ed Libe led devotions from 1st Corinthians. A short business meeting followed with thanks to helpers for an extra quilt. Next meeting moves to Tuesday, Memorial Day week.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Nelson Woodford Ed Libe 1St Corinthians Dévcliarin Malachi West Chester W.R.C Grace Hill Cemetery

Letter From Son Overseas Brings Family Joy in Crawfordsville

Hugh Jones learned his son John Harold Jones is safe after four weeks overseas duty. The McCoys of Aurora visited relatives here. Mr. McCoy was discharged from the armed forces January 28 after three years’ service. The senior class enjoyed its annual ride with breakfast at the superintendent’s home then a Davenport trip. Mrs. Rose Moorhead returned from four weeks with relatives in Champaign Illinois.

Mary W. Packer Crawfordsville Hugh Jones John Harold Jones J. E. McCoy Mary Aurora Ill Mr. McCoy Armed Forces Supt D. W. Githens Davenport

Snowball Social Club Meets With Mrs D Wylie

The Snowball Social club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Don Wylie. Eleven members seven children and five guests were present. Mrs Beenblossom became a member. President Mrs Glenn Fuhr conducted the meeting. Flower committee appointed including Mrs Carl Jarrard Mrs Walter Statler and Mrs Armene Erwin. Mrs Kyle supervised entertainment and refreshments were served by Mrs Kyle and her daughter Mrs Arthur Witthoft.

Don Wylie Walter Kyle Eunice Kyle Rozella Sheetz Harold Cortut D. G. Beenblossom Beenblossom Glenn Fuhr Carl Jarrard Walter Statler Armene Erwin Kyle Arthur Witthoft

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting with Memorial Plans

Mrs. BE Ward presided as Amer Legion Auxiliary met at the legion rooms. Poppy day set for May 26 with headquarters at Scott furniture store. Memorial day committee listed. arbor gathering May 24. wreath meeting May 25 at City hall. cooperative lunch to follow. Memorial service May 27 at Baptist church. paper drive in June. nominating committee named. two members died last year, Mary Grecian and Donald McLaughlin, honored in a short memorial service.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Hall R. J. Kleese BE. E. Ward American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms George Baker Scott Furniture Store Howard P. Miller Marietta Workman Russell Beard Joe Wolfe Henry Berdo Leslie Gates Walter Anderson A. L. Duensing Leona Dusenbery City Hall P. L. Etter Lincoln Ward High School C. C. Stewart Stewart W. P. Barth St. James

Mrs J D Dayton Hosts Just Us Club

Mrs J D Dayton was hostess yesterday afternoon to 150 members of the Just Us club and a guest, Mrs Pearl Whistler. Mrs John Dodd, president, presided at the business portion.

J. D. Dayton Just Us Club Pearl Whistler John Dodd

Club Plans Next Meeting In June With Mrs V Fhur

Members decide to hold the next meeting in the weeks beginning June 6 with Mrs V Fhur. Mrs Dayton and Mrs A Pratt will serve on the entertainment committee. Mrs L S Harding received a birthday gift from a musical friend as the club sang. Mr Whistler gave readings titled Mother and Main Street. The women spent the afternoon with needlework and visits, followed by fresh meat served by the hostess assisted by Mrs John Lee.

V Fhur Dayton A Pratt L. S. Harding Whistler John Lee

High Heat Toughens Liver During Cooking

High temperatures or prolonged cooking make liver tougher and chewier. The heat damages proteins and drives out moisture, reducing tenderness and affecting texture.

Mrs. Cherry Hosts Rosemary Club Gathering

Mrs. John Cherry hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with four tables of bridge. Mrs. Clive Gray won the high score prize as Mrs. Herman Eagle Bridge played. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Shirley Augustine and Mrs. Charles Wiley. Liver listed as top blood-building food with rich iron copper and vitamins. pork liver noted for high iron content.

John Cherry Rosemary Club Herman Eagle Bridge Clive Gray Shirley Augustine Charles Wiley

Missionary League Meets at Church

The Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church met at the parsonage. Pastor Wendland spoke on postwar Europe needs and aid to a war-devastated church. Two new members were admitted Mrs E P Lunow and Mrs T Benvenuto. Plans for a June anniversary congregational dinner were discussed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Wendland and Mrs Schmidt.

Women's Missionary League of the Immanuel Lutheran Church Kk. H. Wendland Europe E. PF. Lunow T. Benvenuto

Morse Telegraph Debunked Doubt Over Early Message

Skeptics doubted the first telegraph message might be prearranged but verification of the Whig vice presidential candidate name settled doubts. The name Theodore Frelinghuysen was known to very few before or since.

Theodore Frelinghuysen

O'Connor Family Thanks Neighbors for Sympathy

Mrs. T M OConnor and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kind acts and words of sympathy during their recent bereavement. Also mentioned are Myrtle Bari OConnor Orie OConnor Larry and L J Nopping and families.

T. M. O'Connor Myrtle Bari O'Conner Orie O'Connor Larry

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Mary Lee Weeks Richard Moore St. Anthony Circle H. Walker E.O.W. Club Manassier Home Nutrition Cedar Clippers Scranton Luncieus Rapp's Shoe Store South Side Square Little Flower Circle Arendanas J. J. Mattes Stella Latchem Order of Eastern Star Rebekah Club P.m Louise Reaney I. T. Rehmel Woman’s Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Harve Wilson Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery and Families W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church West Chester W.C.T.U Junior Missionary Society of U. PF Chprch AA Ars Harry Anderson Art Anderson John H. Jones D. Wylie Legion Auxiliary’s Regular Meeting RTT Bigely Wiggly Forbes Rea Thompson Karo Staley sSro Sheen Setter Brand Iowa Mase Cun Food New Ideal Dog Perfex L-Ib Bag Phys Robb-Ross Lewis Lye Oxydol Med Ivor Oe Or Duz Crisco Vemour Wellman Sweet Cream Willow Sunkist Orcutt Piggly Wiggly Missionary League Little
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