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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

6

Memorial Day Services Planned at Ainsworth

Memorial Day events at Ainsworth include a 1:30 band concert by the Ainsworth school band under Milo Sorden, a 2:00 auditorium program with songs, invocations, an address by Rev. John Nye, and a wreath presentation. The procession will form with marshals, veterans, and civilians, then proceed to the cemetery for firing squad, grave decoration, and taps.

John Nye Ruth Norris Ainsworth Milo Sorden America R. Butter

Luncheon Honors Mrs. Ella Hunter in Wellman

Co hosts Mr s Fred Durian and Mrs W B Webster hosted a 1230 luncheon at the Durian home in Wellman honoring Mrs Ella Hunter of California visiting relatives. Guests sat at one large and three small tables with yellow white and green decor and favors.

Harold Durian Bernie Redlinger T. J. Moon Iowa City Henry Durian Ross Levert Roy Durian C. Jones W. S. McIntosh A. J. Nichols

Too Frivolous Noel Winthrop Returns To Youthful Prudishness

Noel Winthrop, a self-made man aged fifty two, defies retirement to pursue frivolous nightlife with Miss Clow, then collapses from rheumatic weakness during a club dance. His wife Erla admonishes him to act sensible and retire.

Noel Winthrop Noel Erla Miss Clow Miss Fisher Miss Crow Mr. Winthrop Clow

Pennsylvania Produces Most Steel in the Nation

The report highlights Pennsylvania as the leading steel producer, accounting for nearly half of the United States output. It notes the state’s long-standing industrial strength and its pivotal role in national steel production.

Pennsylvania

Not What the Lips Say But What the Heart Says

A writer in the Commentator notes common craft myths from brushes to tortoise shell and cuttlefish. The piece cites misattributions such as camels hair brushes and lead pencils as graphite, and asks when a lie ceases to be a lie after a lascar on a jute liner at Dundee harbor is pressed.

Nagpur Dundee Harbor Montreal Herald

Shower Honors Marian Droll Bride to Be in Riverside

Velma Rotenburger hosted a miscellaneous Sherry shower for Marian Droll, the bride elect of Melvin Bone, at the Rotenburger home. Guests enjoyed a band score game with Luella Droll winning high and Bernice Liben Guth consolation, then a luncheon. A banquet for Riverside High Alumni follows May 29.

Riverside Velma Rotenburger Marian Droll John Rotenburger Baneo Luella Droll Bernice Libeneuth Melvin Bone Velma The Riverside High School

Banquet at Trinity Methodist Church Honors Shipyard Strike Casualty

The Woman's Society for Christian Service hosts a seven o'clock banquet in the parish hall of Trinity Methodist Church. Mrs John Edward Tener serves as president for the year and John Bates leads a post banquet toast program. Committees include banquet chair Mrs John R Veggy Elaine Bell John Goetz decorations chair Delbert Flynn John Edward Tener Dorothy Meeks Cleo Gerot invitations Leo Gritz Eunice Craig.

Trinity Methodist Church The Woman's Society For Christian Service John Bates Association John Edward Tener Bannte Craig John R. Veggy Elaine Bell John Goetz Delbert Flynn Dorothy Meeks Cleo Gerot Leo Gritz Eunice Craig

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