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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1943

Page

3

Marjorie Watts and Willis Graber wed at Sugar Creek Church

Marjorie Watts and Willis J. Graber were united in marriage at Sugar Creek Church Wayland on Sunday evening May 23. The ceremony included a vocal quartet and two hymns, followed by a reception at the couple’s new home four miles south of Wayland.

Wayland Marjorie Watts Willis J. Graber Sugar Creek Maurice Krabill Ruth Sutter Murry Krabill Jesus Rose of Sharon Simona Gingerich Willard Berniece Graber Harold Watts Dennis Graber Vernon Roth Evelyn Leary Rachel Graber Graber Mt. Pleasant High School

Carter's Little Liver Pills Spark Digestion Claim

An old advertising blurb touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to promote bile flow and digestion. It describes symptoms of poor digestion and promises relief, urging readers to buy a 10¢ or 25¢ package and take the pills to feel “up and up.”

Carter

Wedding Ties Farmers Family as Bride and Groom Wed

The bride and groom married near Henry County, with Mr Graber assisting on the farm and the couple living across the road from his birthplace. They began a short honeymoon with relatives in Peoria Ml as about seven hundred relatives neighbors and friends attended the wedding.

Henry County Savings Bank Graber Peoria

Myrtle McCleary Reports on Africa Circle Meeting

The McCleary Circle held a potluck at Elsie Bratten's home with about 28 members. Speaker Mrs Myrtle McCleary, a Fairfield missionary, discussed her Africa work and updated the group on recent reports. Retiring president Mrs Kenneth Freeman received a gift.

Myrtle McCleary Africa McCleary Elsie Bratten Fairfield Helen Heilman F. W. Eastwood Kenneth Freeman

Food freezing and compression methods preserve calories

The text describes dehydrated foods quick frozen at 20 to 20 below zero Fahrenheit and held at low temperatures during compression to protect fat globules. Pressures range from 250 to 2500 psi. The goal is to compress without destroying caloric or vitamin values.

Carpenter Level with Mirror Used for Contour Layout

An ordinary carpenter's level with mirror and sight can be used to lay out contours and strip cropping, aiding field surveying and design work.

Insects with Eyes See Behind and Frontward

Many insects possess compound eyes that detect movement and shapes behind them as well as ahead. This dual vision aids navigation, predator avoidance, and hunting, expanding their awareness beyond a single forward field of view.

Social Calendar Indicates Community Club Gatherings

On Wednesday the United Presbyterian choir co operative dinner meets at 6 30 p m at D P Livingston home rain location church bring table service dish to pass wieners and buns Margaret Hennon and Betty Stewart honored. Various clubs like Priscilla club Navajo club Sunset Circle Pansy Hill Fleur de Lis and West Chester W R C hold afternoon meetings with roll calls and hints. County club family night 6 30 p m at club house and Child Study 8 p m note time change no children's party. Friday events include West Chester WCTU at 2 p m with speaker on helping missionary women abolish beverage alcohol and the Women s Missionary Society luncheon.

United Presbyterian Choir Cooperative Sunset Circle P. P. Graber Pansy Hill Club Girage Jake Wenger Fleur de Lis Club Myrs al Crone W. Mainst West Chester W.R.C Rural Woman's Club Glenn Schwartz Paul Horak

Ladies Aid Meeting Plans At Presbyter ian Church

Mrs. Howard Messer requests sandwiches and a dish to pass with own table service. Co hostesses include Mrs. Wm Hessel and Mrs. Tom Dowis. Presbyterian church Ladies Aid groups 1 and 3 meet with Mrs. C R McCutchen, group 2 with Mrs. Harry Dye, group 4 with Elsie Bratten at 2 36 p m.

Howard Messer Wm. Hessel. Fine Tom Dowis Ladies Aid Society Presbyteran C. R. McCutchen Harry Dye Elsie Bratten

Birthday Celebrants Listed for Crawfordsville Area

Ruth Blattner Marilyn White Daisy Huber Stanley Lemley J N Phillips Dr F G Livesay LeRoy Pratt Francis Beltel Jerry Pickering all observed birthdays today in the Crawfordsville vicinity. The notices name their parents and hometowns in a community birthday roundup.

Daisy Huber Crawfordsville Stanley Lemley J. N. Phillips F. G. Livesay LeRoy Pratt

Damascus Shrine Meets at Temple

The Damascus White Shrine held a meeting at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Merle Green presiding. Mrs. L. A. Jones was installed first hand maid and plans were made for a benefit card party and bake sale on June 1 at 8 o clock in the temple.

Damascus White Masonic Temple Merle Green L. A. Jones Green Supreme Shrine Cincinnati Ohio Roy Means

Chapter J T T T Hosts Dinner at Kauffman Home

Members of Chapter J T T T in Wayland and guests Mrs Vere Bos hart of Harlan and Mrs George Boozell of Des Moines were entertained at the country home of Mrs Max Kauffman. Retiring officers Mrs Freida MecKirahan, Vivian Zelir, Zola Saltzman, Grace Bicher presided as hostesses.

Wayland T.T.T Town Vere Boshart Harlan George Boozell Des Moines Max Kauffman Freida MecKirahan Vivian Zelir Zola Saltzman Grace Bicher

Dining room Evening Meeting Honors Local Chapter Officers

Mrs Kauffman hosted a spring gathering with lilac and tulip décor as guests enjoyed candlelit tables. The chapter’s regular meeting followed, led by President Mrs Frieda McKirahan, announcing officers for the coming year: President Mrs Lyle Zehr, Vice President Mrs Jacob Bicher, Recording Secretary Mildred Meyer, Corresponding Secretary Izgel Wenger, Treasurer Mrs Sam Hulme, Historian Mrs Everette Hileman.

Frieda McKirahan Lyle Zehr Jacob Bicher Mildred Meyer Izgel Wenger Sam Hulme Everette Hileman

Republican Party Organized in Jackson in 1854

A note describes the formation of the Republican Party in Jackson Michigan during the year 1854, highlighting its origins and early organization efforts.

Republican Party Jackson, Mich

Promotion and overdue books for Lt Harvey Markley at Camp Barkley

Lt Harvey Markley of the MRTC Special Training Detachment at Camp Barkley was promoted from second to first lieutenant. On the same day he received official notice that two books were overdue at the Camp Library, The Ramparts We Watch and Forgive Us Our Trespasses.

Harvey Markley MRTC Camp Barkley

New Grease Boosts Farm Machinery Lubrication

A new grease type that adheres to metal promises improved lubrication for farm equipment. The thicker lubricant aims to reduce wear, extend service life, and lower maintenance costs. Field tests show better film strength and resistance to metal-to-metal dry spots under load.

Largest Indoor Pool at Camp MacDonough Claims World Record

Camp MacDonough in Newfoundland and Labrador claims the world’s largest indoor pool. The aquacade showcase highlighted its 587000 gallon capacity, 165 feet length, and 75 feet width. A 22 foot high gangway above water will train recruits in abandon ship drills.

MacDonough

Mammoth Meat Thawed It Freely Fed Dogs

A mammoth carcass preserved in a glacier for nearly a million years was thawed and eaten by dogs without any ill effects. No human consumption reported.

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