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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

Page

3

Eastport Navy groom weds Mildred Kyle in Maine church

Dr and Mrs W S Kyle announce Mildred Kyle married O A Green machinist mate second class US Navy Reserve last week in Eastport Maine. Ceremony at Eastport Baptist Church attended by platoon. vows by Rev C E Brooks. The couple reside at 26 Madison Street Eastport Maine.

W. S. Kyle Mildred O. A. Green United States Navy Reserve Eastport Maine Eastport Baptist Church R. W. Lytle Framingham St. Stephens Canada Green

Tired Husbands Rundown Wives Iron Tonic Ostrex Ad

An advertising notice promotes Ostrex as an iron tonic for tired weak men and women. It claims restorative vitality with iron and vitamins, offering prophylactic calcium and phosphorus, and urges readers to buy at drug stores including Mc Daniel's in Washington.

Washington McDaniel's

Mrs Goff Hosts Kolah Club Meeting

Mrs Clarence Goff hosted six Kolah club members and two visitors Mrs Harvey Holden and Barbara. With the president absent Mrs Logan Ahrens the meeting was led by secretary Mrs Bessie Wead. Garden hints Bible quiz and a flower and bulb exchange were shared before a social afternoon and seasonal refreshments.

Clarence Goff Kolah Club Harvey Holden Barbara Logan Ahrens Bessie Wead H. J. Schoonover N. M. Speidel

Social Calendar Listing for Friday and Monday Events

Friday activities include West Chester W C T U missionary tea 2 pm Bethlehem Commandery and families cooperative dinner 6 30 pm Garden Department 7 30 pm Rebekah lodge 8 30 pm W S C S general meeting 2 30 at church Prairie Flower young people at Leota Fishburn 244s Monday events feature Order of DeMolay degree work 7 pm banquet 8 pm dancing Mason temple Junior Missionary society 4 pm Sunset Park picnic attendees urged to call by Monday night.

West Chester W.C.T.U Bethlehem Commandery and Families Temple B. F. Bostwick, Jr Rebekah Lodge F. Hall W.S.C.S Prairie Flower Cvohire Leota Fishburn Masonic Temple Junior Missionary Society of Methodist Church Sunset Park M. E. DeLashmutt

Birthday greetings and anniversaries published locally

Francis Helfrich celebrates a May 18 birthday. Adel couple Mr and Mrs Robert L West observe their fourth anniversary while Mr and Mrs Al Crone mark their 40th. Birthday wishes go to Mrs W J Duncan William Springman Vernon Witting Mrs N J Linnenkamp Kenneth Farrier and Dale Arlin Batterson. Kathryn Ann Hoover, daughter of Leo and Mrs Hoover now of Hopkinton, also has a birthday today.

Robert L. West Adel al Crone W. J. Duncan William Springman Vernon Witting N. J. Linnenkamp Kenneth Farrier Dale Arlin Batterson Kathryn Ann Hoover Leo Hoover Washington Hopkinton

Club Plays Bridge With Mrs Moore Has Social Card Round

Rosemary club members met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Reed Moore and guests Mrs Wil Shalla and Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Three tables of bridge were played with Mrs Clive Gray winning the high score prize. Refreshments were served afterward by hostess Mrs George Hora.

Rosemary Club Reed Moore Wil Shalla Cloyce Stewart Clive Gray George Hora

Planets Reflect Sunlight Opaque Nature Explained

A science note explains that planets including Earth are opaque and do not emit light. They reflect sunlight, appearing bright in our night sky.

Planets Earth

Mrs J D Dayton Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Eleven members of the Just Us club visited Mrs J D Dayton for a Memorial Day planning meeting. Vice president Mrs W C McFadden led the session in the absence of president Mrs L F Harding. The group donated 3 to the YWCA and enjoyed contests with prize winners named as Mrs John Caldwell Mrs Al Crone and Mrs William Beggs.

Just Us Club J. D. Dayton W. C. McFadden L. F. Harding Y.W.C.A Cy Bush McFadden John Caldwell al Crone William Beggs Caldwell Will Sickles

Elect Ruth Tolander President of T.T.T.

Crawfordsville May 18 Chapter L of the T.T.T.s met Monday evening with Lucille De Varmon at Olds with a good attendance. Officers elected for the coming year include Ruth Tolander as president Ilene Benson as vice president Violet Lindeen as recording secretary Mabel Monson as corresponding secretary Helen Thomas as treasurer Arlene Fletcher as historian Florence White as reporter. Officers were installed and a social time followed with refreshments served by the hostess.

Crawfordsville T.t.t.s Lucille de Varmon Olds Ruth Tolander Ilene Benson Violet Lindeen Mabel Monson Helen Thomas Arlene Fletcher Florence White

Farewell Courtesy For Janet Martin

Janet Martin was honored at a farewell party hosted by Margaret Mc Call. She, along with brother Jack and sister Carol, will move to California to join their father Carl Martin. The event featured a cooperative supper, informal entertainment, a slumber party, and a breakfast before the last day of high school.

Janet Martin Margaret McCall Miss Martin Jack Carol California Carl Martin Miss McCall Jane Pauls Martha Downing Beverly Brown Marjorie Buwer Alice Walker Dorothy Tanner Helen Kalk Ellen Gray

Initiation for Three Candidates at Eastern Star Meeting

The Order of Eastern Stars held a special session at the Masonic temple last evening initiating three candidates. Past Matrons and past patrons assisted. a social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Fred Bey and committee. Lilacs and tulips decorated the tables. Next regular meeting is June 8.

Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Fred Bey

Women Plan Golf Breakfast at Club

Country club members will gather for a morning golf breakfast at the club. Proceeds support community programs as women players share tips and plan upcoming events.

Women Lead Golf Events at Club Dinner

A club dinner followed a golf outing with 27 men and 24 women. Mrs. Ralph Young won the women’s golf prize for the highest stroke count on No 4. Spring flowers decorated the tables and the women plan a golf breakfast at 9 oclock Wednesday, with reservations via Mrs. I W Shenefelt by Tuesday noon.

Ralph Young I. W. Shenefelt

Wet Cloth Wash Technique Highlights Savings

The text explains that wetting a wash cloth before applying soap reduces waste and improves lather. A good foaming result can be achieved with one or two rubs of soap across the moistened cloth.

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