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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

3

Card Party to Be Held by Riverside Church Families

A Riverside church card party hosted by St Marys church families will take place Sunday evening May 23 in the church hall. Euchre and pirogue games with prizes will be followed by a social hour and refreshments. Sponsors include many listed local families.

Riverside Church St. Mary’s Church Riverside Church Hall Francis Armbruster Leo Brophy Betty Bulger William Colbert Leo C. Critz Ella John C Rose Dautremont Thomas Dawson Walter Droll Emma Frank Paul Frank Henry Green Elmo Eva Mary Heitzman Anna Jardon Robert Kiefer Ralph Kleppfer Kathleen William Knebel Raymond Kron Edward Joseph William Kucera Verne Kueneman Mark Paul Li Women's Missionary Society U. P Church Vanderberg Pella Harriet Coulter Pythian Sisters K. P Sunset Park K. C. Hall Damascus Shrine Supreme Shrine Claude Rhodebeck W. E Howell Masonic Temple

Names listed in a local obituary notice mix

A damaged OCR shows multiple individuals named in a genealogical style. The fragment lists Mrs Katherine L Thomann Ms ter Thomann Mrs George Waldschmidt Francis Omer Ralph Emmett Waldschmidt Mrs Cornelius W Walsh Joseph Thomas and Mrs Modelia Walsh Louis Tobin Miss Matilda Wieland Bernadine Alvin Edward ETmion and Mrs Elizabeth Yegegy Joseph John R Paul and Lillian Yeggy George and Mrs Josephine Yeggy.

Katherine L. Thomann Lester Thomann George Waldschmidt Francis Omer Ralph Emmett Waldschmidt Cornelius W. Walsh Joseph Thomas Modelia Walsh Louis Tobin Matilda Wieland Bernadine Alvin Edward E ™Ion Elizabeth Yegegy John R Paul Lillian Yeggy George Josephine Yeggy

Mrs Griggs Hosts Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Gama Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Mrs. Duane Griggs last evening. Mrs. William Sitler led the business meeting and plans for the coming year and potential attendance at the June Kansas City convention were discussed. Refreshments were served during social hour.

Gama Psi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Duane Griggs William Sitler Kansas City

Damascus Shrine No 10 Invited to 8 PM Ceremony

Damascus Shrine No 10 W.S.3 is invited to attend a ceremonial at 8:00 p.m. May 25 in Star Bethlehem Shrine at Fairfield Ta.

Damascus Shrine W.S.3 Star Bethlehem Fairfield

Lack of Libraries Leaves One-Third of Americans Without Access

A report notes that about one in three Americans live in areas lacking public libraries. It highlights regional disparities and calls for increased funding and expansion of library services to underserved communities.

Caldwell Family Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Caldwell marked their golden wedding Sunday with a cooperative noon dinner and photos. Five children Ira excluded by distance sent greetings. Orville and others presented a wedding gift as friends and neighbors offered well wishes while health concerns paused an open house.

William Caldwell Ira Elkins West Virginia Orville Caldwell Bryan Swift Orville Melville Donaldson Cathryne Caldwell

Pink-Fleshed Trout Carry More Vitamin A Than White

A comparative note finds pink-fleshed trout higher in vitamin A content than their white-fleshed counterparts, implying richer nutrient value in the pink variety.

Party at Methodist Church For Youth

The young people of West Chester churches held a party in the Methodist church parlors Tuesday evening. Earl Duvall and Dean Peterson led entertainment including Truth and Consequences, a bubble blowing contest, and other contests. Refreshments were served by Patty McDowell, Mary Ann Bauer, and Bob Kieese.

West Chester Earl Duvall Dean Peterson Patty McDowell Mary Ann Bauer Bob Kieese

Harrison Students Visit Washington

Harrison school pupils enjoyed a last day trip to Washington. They rode a bus for the first time and held a noon wiener roast in the park. They toured Evening Journal, Button Factory, calendar plant, and telephone switchboard before returning home with teacher Phyllis Hinkle.

Harrison School Washington Evening Journal

Sunshine Community Group Meeting With Songs and Guests

The Sunshine Community Club met with ten members and several children yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Sutherland Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. Julia Koehler. Mrs. Richards led a discussion on the First Ladies of the Land followed by songs with piano by Mrs. Wolfe.

Sunshine Community Club John Koehler Sutherland Cannon Julia Koehler Karen Koehler Betty Koehler Virginia Zieglowsky

Homemakers Group Meets at Robertson Home

The Homemakers club gathers at Mrs. Dale Robertson's home with ten members and fourteen children. Mrs. Virgil Lintz provided entertainment naming cities on Iowa trips. Mrs. Neil Trotman wins the prize as the group visits and refreshments are served by the hostess and helpers.

Homemakers Club Dale Robertson Virgil Lintz Iowa Neil Trotman Hubert Redlinger Lintz

Social calendar highlights church, civic group events

Notices list weekly meetings and social events for Little Flower Circle St James parish Loyal Women Baptist women WSCS West Chester WCTU Junior Missionary U P church Altas DeMolay Handcraft NT potluck VEW Post K P and Damascus Shrine with times locations and hostesses. Reports from Shrine session noted.

Little Flower Circle St. James Church Don McClure Robert Speed P.B.O Boyd Berdo Alex Lytle

Just Us Group Meets at K H Messer Home

The Just Us club gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. E H Messer and Mrs. Floyd Murdock as a visitor. President Mrs. Messer led a brief business session after opening with the poem The Weight Needed. A birthday was celebrated as Mrs. L F Harding received a gift from her mystery friend Mrs. J H Camp.

K. H. Messer Home Just Us Club E. H. Messer Floyd Murdock

Birthday List Highlights From Local Society

A Three Quarter Century member notes a birthday today. John Zwicki born in 1862 in Switzerland, and greetings go to Mrs Darrell Ross J B Renoux J W Bud Fiel's Lovene Y Taylor Minnie Crile. Five candles mark birthdays for Ronald Eugene Schultz Donna Lee Yoder and Robert Lee Lukavsky. Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary.

Three Quarter Century Club John Zwicki Keota Switzerland Darrell. Ross J. B. Renoux J. W Bud) Fiel’s Lovene Y Taylor Crawfordsville Minnie Crile Merrimee Kenneth Schirmer Alice Hunter Charlotte Mae Neff Frank Kleese Ronald Eugene Schultz Howard Schultz Donna Lee Yoder Delmar Yoder Robert Lee Lukavsky Ed Lukavsky C. W. McLaughlin

South Prairie Pupils Have Basket Dinner

South Prairie school closed on Friday for a basket dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Applegate and family, Clive Gray and Rosie Hysell, Emil Peiffer and Tommy, Ernest and Mae Gideon, Nate and Myrtle Pearson, Charles Wulf and Maurice Alvine families, F Cady, Dwight Hoyle and children, Martin Kron and Kenneth Reese families, and Mrs bell. The next meeting will be with Mrs John Shebeck. Entertainment by Mrs Cy Bush and Mrs Shebeck. Quizzes and bingo followed refreshments helped by Mrs Murdock.

South Prairie School Howard Applegate Clive Gray Rosie Hysell Emil Peiffer Tommy Ernest and Mae Gideon Nate Myrtle Pearson Charles Wulf Maurice Alvine F. Cady Dwight Hoyle Martin Kron Kenneth Reese

Fall Return Planned for Ruth Gideon and Pupils

The fourteen pupils and Ruth Gideon, the teacher, will return in the fall.

Ruth Gideon

Exports to British Empire Share Before War Noted

The report states that before the war roughly 40 percent of all United States exports went to the British Empire, indicating a large wartime trade reliance.

United States

Athletes Foot Germ Kill Pi For 35c In One Hour

An ad promises a strong fungicide that kills athletes foot germs on contact within one hour. It claims 90 percent alcohol content and penetration action. The offer notes a money back guarantee and availability at Mc Daniels Drug Store today.

Mc Daniels Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doan Mrs. Griggs Caldwells Methodist Church Harrison Visit Journal Wilfred McCreedy Dorothy Lausek Dorothy McCreedy James MccCreedy Larry Lasek Phyllis Hinkle Sunshine Community Group Ce Emery Flain Robertson Home Claussnen Claussner Kleas East Side Square Trotter Zolam LI Booth & Horak RED Cross Loyal Women’s Baptist Church Stella Genkinger Ws.c.s W.C.T.U William Thompson Junior Missionary Society of U P Altas Order of DeMolay Y. W South Prairie Western Auto Associate Coleman Wescote Supreme CAL Se Ken Peters South Side Square McDaniel’s the. Shelaueng Salay
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