Church Club Plans Novel Auction Sale
The Methodist church Men’s club announces a public auction on Wednesday May 29 at 1 30 p m to fund new choir robes. President Ted Brown says items are hard to obtain including nylon hosiery tires toilet tissue soup powder pre war golf balls. Charles Brown veteran Washington auctioneer will conduct the sale with Lee Holland as clerk in the church yard west of the building.
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The
Methodist Church
Ted Brown
Charles Brown
Washington
Lee Holland
Mrs L L Loveless Hosts Just Us Club Meeting
The May gathering of the Just Us club was hosted by Mrs. L L Loveless with 11 members and several visitors present. Mrs. John Shebeck led a business session voting a $5 donation to the emergency food drive, and Mrs. John Lee with Mrs. S W Easter directed entertainment followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess and her daughter and daughter in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Loveless
Just Us Club
Rodney Kephart
William Mohland
George McDaniel
Doyle Plecker
Marjorie Loveless
Earl Loveless
John Shebeck
John Lee
S. W. Easter
Miss Loveless
Luncheon Courtesy for Mrs McCleery
Mrs. Howard L. McCleery hosted a luncheon bridge for her daughter in law Mrs. Samuel C. McCleery at 402 East Main Street. Four teen guests and ten tables played bridge after a 1 30 luncheon served by four senior girls. High score prizes went to Mrs. C W Tucker and Mrs E B Hammer with club members led by Mrs Theodore B Bailey and Mrs J M Lloyd. Guest Mrs R A Hender of Kalona attended from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. McCleery
East Mainstreet
Samuel C. McCleery
Harry Sowden
Harry Simpson
Jean Freshwaters
Margaret McCall
Annie Tanner
Shirley Carris
C. W. Tucker
E. B. Hammer
Theodore B. Bailey
J. M. Lloyd
R. A. Hender
Kalona
Transplanting Tips For Delicate Flowers
Flower transplants note which varieties resist root disturbance including annual pop pies salpiglossis and mignonette. If transplanting is needed grow seedlings in small pots to move easily without upsetting roots.
Women Organize County Democratic Club With Officers
A Washington County Democratic Women’s club organized at a tea for Mrs. Harry Dye. Mrs. Grace Koppenhaver of Marion organized the county club and officers were elected: Knerr Kalona first vice president, O Connor Ainsworth second vice, Griffin Green Riverside third vice, Boyd Washington secretary, Crone Washington assistant secretary, Bull Wellman corresponding secretary, Conner Washington treasurer. Plans include a tea June 4 at Catherine Swift’s home, a panel on the British loan, and a cooperative dinner with invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Democratic Women’s Club
Harry Dye
North Second Avenue
Grace Koppenhaver
Marion
T. T. Knerr
Kalona
Earl O'Connor
Ainsworth
Mary Griffin Green
Riverside
S. J. Boyd
Washington
Jeraldine Crone Washington
Ralph Bull
Wellman
Wallater Conner
Ed Eicher
Forest Walker
Democratic Digest
Bicher
al Ledger
Koppenhaver
Democratic
Catherine Swift
Imen
Audra Pearson
Walker
Epring Flowers
Hazel Dean
Ivo Grady
Truman seeks one year renewal of price control
President Truman appealed to the Senate for a one year renewal of price control in effective form. He warned he could not approve an OPA extension as passed by the House, saying it would end price controls. He sent a letter to Senator Wagner urging prompt action to maintain government controls.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
House
Wagner
Sharp Contrast Books Improve Readability
Black ink on white paper creates a sharp contrast that eases the eye while reading. The design emphasizes text clarity and reduces eye strain for extended use.
PTA Anniversary Celebrated Across Nation in 1947
In 1947 the 25 000 local units of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers plan observances for the 50th anniversary of the organization's founding in 1897 across communities.
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PTA
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Social Calendar Highlights Local PTA Bible Class and Club Meetings
City P T A Council meets Thursday at 7 30 at the library with a district Oskaloosa officer. Friendly Bible class hosts a pot luck supper at 6 30 at Rudie Schmidt home. Bethel church farewells Rev W Z Allen. Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet 2 30 with listed hosts and a meeting place change. Woman's Missionary Society holds a 12 45 cooperative luncheon at 602 North Iowa Ave. Monday events include Handcraft dept 6 39 p m and a cooperative dinner at Y W rooms with a table service pledge and canned goods for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A. Council
Oskaloosa
P.T.A
Baptist Church
Sheen
Rudie Schmidt
Bethel Congregation and Friends
W. Z. Allen
Bethel Church
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Carl Roberts
Charles Schiebel
E. Second St
Ernest Jones
Harvey Davis
Woman’s Missionary Society of Baptist Church
John Shebeck
North
Iowa Ave
Y.W
Birthday Greetings From Community Members
Birthday wishes go to Karen Beiderwieden daughter of Rev and Mrs John Beiderwieden, former Washington residents, and Nancy Lynn Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Gallagher of Fort Dodge formerly of Washington who celebrate sixth birthday. Other well wishers include Mrs H D Gregory of Oskaloosa former Lacey Benz Joann Campbell Mrs Charley Robb of Merrimac William Andrew Finke Virginia Lowash and Mrs Frank Stransky of Pilotburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Beiderwieden
John Beiderweiden
Washington
Nancy Lynn Gallagher
Mrs
Dale Gallagher
Fort Dodge
H. D. Gregory
Oskaloosa
Lacey Benz
Joann Campbell
Charley Robb
Merrimac
William Andrew Finke
Virginia Lowash
Frank Stransky
Plilotburg
Egg freshness equal loss in three days room temp
A study finds that an egg kept at room temperature for three days loses as much freshness as an egg stored for two weeks in a home refrigerator. The result highlights rapid aging of eggs outside cool conditions.
Informal Reception Honors Washington County Nurses Aides
A reception in the Nurses home honored local women who completed the Nurses Aides course and assist at the Washington County Hospital. Attendees included Esther Squire, hospital acting superintendent, and the volunteer nurses aides committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nurses Home
Washington County Hospital
Esther Squire
Volunteer Nurses Aids Committee
George Morrison
Frank Miller
Eileen Jeffrey
M. M. Hebner
A. L. Griffith
Hospital Board of Trustees
Frank Kos
J. M. Lloyd
Nate Young
Nurses Alumni Association
C. A. Pratt
C. V. Crull
Virginia Sackau
Red Cross
Wayne Marston
Rodney Kephart
Darrell Ross
Mrs. Lloyd Foster Hosts Rosemary Club Meeting
Mrs. Lloyd Foster hosted Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with guest Mrs. Kendall Kellerstrass of San Francisco and members Mrs. Boyd Foster and Mrs. Rex Crancall. New member Mrs. Quinn was welcomed. Bridge was played at four tables. Mrs. George Horn won high score. Refreshments with spring flowers were served as Mrs. Boyd Foster poured.
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Lloyd Foster
Rosemary Club
Kendall Kellerstrass
San Francisco
Boyd Foster
Rex Crancall
Quinn
George Horn
Victory Special urges use of foods on hand
Home economists from the United States Department of Agriculture ask families to help with the emergency food program by using up canned and preserved foods and packaged grain products before buying new supplies. This reduces waste and supports distribution efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
United States
Department of Agriculture
Local News Briefs From Washington Area
W T and Tom Carson attended the southeastern plumbers monthly meeting in Ft Madison this afternoon. Mrs Lucy Errett of Kewanee and Mrs E W Badenoeh of Mundelien visited the Wilson home. Margaret Ragan traveled to Davenport to see her sister Mae Rita Meisenbach and friend Betty Neiswanger. Max Sheetz has returned to Camp Campbell Ky after a 15 day furlough hoping to be discharged by July. The Trautwein family of Fairfield will visit the Shepherds and Supt Perry in West Branch Sunday afternoon.
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W. T
Tom Carson
Ft. Madison
Southeastern
Lucy Errett
Kewanee
Inl
E W. Badenoeh
Mundelien
Frank L. Wilson
Margaret Ragan
Davenport
Mae Rita Meisenbach
Betty Neiswanger
Max Sheetz
Oscar Sheetz
Washington
Camp Campbell
Max
Infantry
A. T. Trautwein
Danny
Fairfield
Frank Shepherd
Supt
H. M. Perry
West Branch
Garden Club Session Highlights Flower Topics and Plans
The Fort nightly Garden Department meeting led by Mrs. R. S. Warfel discussed flowers with Mrs. BE. G. Fisher and Mrs. Ira Coon presenting Peony And Iris Do's and Dont's. Eitha Dawson, chairing the program committee, outlined a 1947 June flower show. A plant exchange occurred and plans for a show this year were made, with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Warfel
Etha Dawson
BE. G. Fisher
Ira Coon
Dawson
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah S George held
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah S. George were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home, with Dr. George Kerr in charge. Burial will be delayed until after the arrival of a sister traveling from Idaho to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah S. George
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
George Kerr
Washington
Idaho
Dry land sailors test giant 26-ton marine steam engines
A description of land based engineers testing oversized marine steam engines weighing 26 tons. The engines are so large they require rail transport avoidance of railroad tunnels during movement.
Garden timing helps prevent vegetables from going to seed
Vegetable growers can prevent premature seeding of crops such as cabbage celery beets and carrots by starting plants only when necessary and avoiding exposure to low temperatures which trigger bolting.
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Church Club
Mrs. McCleery
Ford
Mace Motor Co
County Democratic Club
Mrs. Koppenhaver
New York
McDaniel's
Nels B. Westermark
Chicago
Wayne Brown
Tommy
Nancy
Methodist Men’s Club
Wea
Warren Stewart
Stewart
Skunk River
Methodist Men's Club
Eitha Dawson
Mrs. George
Cheed Ice Cream Association
Sidwell Ice Cream Company
QUALITY @ CHEED ICE CREAM ASSOCIATION
Tere Yl
Tween
Texas
Cheerios
Kelj.dogg
Ase
South End
Bank of Manhattan
WAC
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