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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
2
Shower Courtesy For Fern Durst at Company Mock Wedding
Fern Durst was surprised as co workers at the American Pearl Button company hosted a park mock wedding for her upcoming marriage to Arnold Allen. A staged ceremony featured a flower girl, minister, and vows from a mail order catalog with playful vows and formal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Durst
Arnold Allen
American Pearl Button Company
Bridale
T. B. Brown
Mary Lou Eakins
C. J. Jungbluth
Beulah Hesselgesson
Florence Fisher
Miss Durst
Eye slows reading as brain works to interpret words
The Better Vision Institute notes eyes pause along printed lines while the brain processes meaning. It estimates substantial reading time is spent waiting for brain activity to understand the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Vision Institute
National League results and upcoming game
Results show the National League standings with teams and records. No games were played today except tonight’s scheduled night game: New York versus Brooklyn with Feldman facing Melton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
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Pisouren Ou
Chigissat
Piitageipais
OO Tour ci Cctiemes
Bpoe Gocco
Porte Accacua Ae
Ciceeo Ewe
New York
Feldman
Brooklyn
Melton
L Pet
St. Louis Senate
Washington Hee
Detroit
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Kathryn Vacha Performs Notable Recital At Baptist Church
Kathryn Vacha sang beautifully in a Baptist church recital before a good size audience. Her instructor Carolyn Hamilton presented the program with Mrs. Poyd White on piano and Dorothy Masson Luckenbill assisting. A highlight was So Hear the Gentle Lark by Bishop with Shirley Dunlap on flute. Vacha will teach in Des Moines public schools next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Vacha
Baptist Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Miss Vacha
Bishop
Shirley Dunlap
Poyd White
Lorothy Masson Luckenbill
Mary Cherry Masson
Dessert Party Entertains Friends At Meek Home
Clarice Meek entertained a group of friends at a dessert party last evening with spring flowers decorating the home and tables. Emma Barnett served the eight o'clock dessert while corsages by Minnie Green served as place favors. Bridge was played at three tables with Stutsman and Tucker as prize winners. MelLaughlin won the six-woman game prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Meek
Emma Barnett
Minnie Green
Ek. BE. Stutsman
C. W. Tucker
Uc. W. MelLaughlin
Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is scheduled for 9 30 Wednesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Coal Covering a Bare Hot Water Tank Insulation
A simple insulation job on a bare hot water tank can cut heat loss and save a significant amount of coal each year. Industry experts say tightening the hot water system reduces fuel use, lowers bills, and improves home warmth.
Honor David Kuntz On Third Birthday
Mr and Mrs Harry Kuntz entertained 35 relatives and friends Sunday for their son David s third birthday A noon chicken dinner followed by games and social visiting The birthday cake was baked by Mrs Willard McGaffey Attendees included families from Davenport Camp Sutton N C and several Kuntz relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Kuntz
David
Willard McGaffey
Louis Stockman
Dean and
Donald
Davenport
Pfe
Lyle Brock
Camp Sutton
N. C
Roy Kun
Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting and June Plans
The Lexington Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Young with co hosts Mrs. Laura Schultz and Mrs. Hazel Smith. A devotional and business session were led by Mrs. Young, followed by a luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Norman and family. The June gathering will be at the church with first division hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Lexington Ladies Aid
Elizabeth Young
Laura Schultz
Hazel Smith
Young
Elsie Norman
John Young
Fry
June Gardner
Hazel Gingerich
Kkach
Plan Family Dinner For Country Club Members
The first of a series of family night dinners for Country club members will be at 6 30 o clock Thursday evening at the club house. Mrs. Frank Crone is general chairman with members including Mr Crone, Mrs J O Sexton, Mr and Mrs L E Wilson, Mr and Mrs B D Morrison Sr, Mr and Mrs Roy Sowash, Mr and Mrs I E Coffey, Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart, Mr and Mrs Fred L Stewart, Mr and Mrs C R Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Frank Crone
Mr. Crone
J. O. Sexton
L. E. Wilson
B. D. Morrison, Sr
Roy Sowash
I. E. Coffey
Richard Stewart
Fred Ll. Stewart
C. R. Wilson
Class Has Farewell For Two Members
Members of a Sunday school class at the United Presbyterian church and their families, about 25 people, enjoyed a cooperative dinner in the church dining room. Mrs. Arthur Duensing and Mrs. Raymond Anderson led the event, which ended with social time. P. Livingston is the class teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Arthur Duensing
Raymond Anderson
P. Livington
Lucy Leet Hosts WCTU Tea in West Chester Meeting
Lucy Leet hosted a West Chester WCTU gathering Friday afternoon. The program featured scripture by Mrs. Dusenbery and reflections on temperance and missions led by Edith Bauer with Ethel Bauer. Mrs. Munster spoke on church ties to temperance and missionary work. Tea and cafés followed, with an offering taken and letters read urging action to lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Leet
W.C.T.U
West Chester
Sadie Dusenbery
H. W. Munster
Edith Bauer
Temperance and Mission Department
Ethel Bauer
U.S. A
God
U.S.A
U.S
Will Ross
Christ
Munster
Ruth McDowell
Mary J. Campbell
India
Esther
Handcraft 3 Holds May Dinner at Antonoff Home
Mrs. Phil Antonoff hosted the Handcraft departed section 3 May meeting at her 919 South Fourth Avenue home. Twenty two members and four guests attended a cooperative dinner led by committee chairs. Guest speaker RB Bostwick Jr demonstrated flower arranging techniques. Esther Hayes announced the schedule for next year’s meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Antonoff
South Fourth Avenue
Raymond Crone
Harold Stephens
Ernest Wagner
Dora Minick
E. G. Humm
Dennis Lynch
John Owen
RB. F. Bostwick, Jr
Esther Hayes
Cedar Clipper 4-H Club Plans Rally Day Program
The Cedar Clipper 4-H Club met at Myrna Reeves home Saturday afternoon for its regular meeting. Five members answered roll call as they spent the afternoon planning each member’s part in the Rally Day program. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Reeves
Social calendar items and club meetings coordinated by local groups
Tuesday events include Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 30 p m with Mrs Rebecca Rathmel and Damascus Shrine at 2 p m in the Masonic temple. Priscilla club postponed until June 6 and Fortnightly club hosts general meeting 8 p m at the Y's Community room. Several societies plan postoned sessions to later dates, with dinners, teas, and entertainments noted across West Chester and surrounding venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Methodist Church
Rebecca Rathmel
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Priscilla Club
Women's Missionary” Society
U. P
Lucheon
Fieur de Lis Club
Verle Gallagher
Rural Women’s Club
Lou Rhodebeck
Pansy Hill Club
E. L. Rouse
Classified Ads Mention Host Service
Fragmentary note indicates ads about services hosted by a party see a mention of a host. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.context unclear.
Shower honors bride-elect Marjorie Walker in Air Corps theme
Mrs. R. A. Frink and Mrs. T. H. Berde co-hosted a postponed miscellaneous shower for Marjorie Walker at the Frink home. Twelve guests attended, including twin sister Mrs. Ken Kellar Strass from San Francisco. The plane and high altitude theme featured a mock flight to find shower packages and a bridegroom army air corps officer as the honoree’s gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Walker
William W. Brown
R. A. Frink
T. H. Berde
Frink
Walker
Ken Kellar Strass
San Francisco
Calif
Air Corps
J.g
Robert Frink
Africa’s Tropics Highlighted as Continent of Heat
The text notes Africa as the most tropical continent, underscoring its hot climate and dense tropical environments across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Four candles mark Nancy Lynn Gallagher’s fourth birthday
The notice honors Nancy Lynn Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Gallagher turning four today. It also mentions JoAnn Campbell daughter of Clifford Campbell turning 13 and Mrs H D Gregory of Oska loosa formerly Lucy Benz accepting birthday congratulations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lynn Gallagher
Dale Gallagher
JoAnn Campbell
Clifford Campbell
H. D. Gregory
Oskaloosa
Lucy Benz
Birthdays Noted for Community Members Today
Several residents observe birthdays including Mrs. Charley Bobb of Merimac, William Andrew Finke son of Mr and Mrs Roy Finke, Virginia Sowash, Joan Scott, Mrs Frank Stransky of Pilotburg, and Axel Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bobb
Merimac
William Andrew Finke
Roy Finke
Virginia Sowash
Joan Scott
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Axel Anderson
Class Has Family Dinner at Church
Clyde Kelley and Rev Ali Trenerry hosted Friendly Bible class of East Church last evening. A cooperative supper fed 27 present. two farewells were held for Mrs Simm ing and children Mary Alice Karl leaving for California to join Mr Simming, and Lyrita Schler who will teach in Cedar Rius. New officers elected: President A J Bielefeldt, vice president Puth Lemley, secretary treasurer Joe McClure, repeer Beulah Brock, teacher Mr J Bielefeldt, flower chair Mrs R Schmidt. No entertainment. group attended Kathryn Vac recital. Next meeting at Mae Clare’s home on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kelley
Ali Trenerry
East Church
Sam Simning
Mary Alice Karl
Forrifornia
Mr. Simming
Lyrita Schler
Cedar Rius
A. J. Bieiefeldt
Puth Lemley
Joe McClure
Beulah Brock
J. Bielefeldt
R. Schmidt
Kathryn Vac
Mae
Clare
Orchids Reveal Iron Ore In South America
The distinct orchid grows in soil where beds of iron ore are likely found, signaling a link between plant habitat and mineral-rich terrain in South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
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Paul Horae
West Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Goliia
Little’s Furniture
Ee As
David Kuntz
Ellen Kay
Lemmon
W.C
Handcraft
Antonoff
Cedar Clipper 4-H
Rae
Women of Country Club
J. W. Shenefelt
Ezra
Pill
West Cheater Federated Church
Women's Missionary Society of U.P. Church
D. J
Areo
Washington
Rothschild’s
Marje and
Bill
Doris Dodson
June Bentley
Paul Sachs
Petti, Nardis
Judy Barry
East Side Square
Nardis
Joe Collins
Cherni
Stephen Washington
Ata
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