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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1944

Page

3

Pleasant Hill Aid Chooses Officers for 1932 33

Mrs. Bryan Swift hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid meeting with 12 members and guests. Officers elected for January include Carl Schneider president John Gamon vice president Howard Witting secretary Howard Caldwell treasurer and reporters Pat Swift and George Chalupa. The group planned December charity boxes for the orphanage and a church cleanup after repairs.

Bryan Swift Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Boyd Stephens Will Caldwell Melville Donaldson Fred Kephart John Gamon Offeers Carl Schneider Howard Witting Howard Caldwell Pat Swift George Chalupa Will Miller Mida Caldwell

Community Social At Egypt School

Salem November 2 community social at Egypt school was led by Frank Patterson Dwane Shalla and Mrs Soukup The program included a community sing a variety of games and a presidential contest won by Claude Sojka Prizes were awarded to Marlyn Shalla and Sue Patterson A Christmas program is planned for December 22 with Hazel Funston presenting her pupils Refreshments were served by the eats committee including Frances Rosamond Sojka and Mrs Ray Sojka now acting in place of her mother

Salem Frank Patterson Dwane Shalla Doe Soukup Egypt Soukup Marcella Soukup Marlyn Shalla Sue Patterson Claud Sojka Claude Hazel Funston Egypt School George Shalla Frances Rosamond Sojka Ray

Honor Leroy Krotz At Birthday Party

Leroy Krotz was surprised by a birthday gathering in Salem after work in the shed. Mrs. Krotz and Norma Jean organized the event with gifts for the honoree and for Mrs. Harold Strum whose birthday followed the next day. Guests enjoyed cards with prizes won by Dale Horak and George Shalla.

Salem Leroy Krotz Richard Harry Attig Shirley Ann

Birthday Greeting for William McClelland

William McClelland of route one Wellman observes his 19th birthday today. He is listed as a member of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club.

William McClelland Route One Wellman Journal

Birthday and anniversary notices gathered in community blurb

David Masson in service June Arlene Knotek of Chicago Mrs Noah Widmer of Stringtown Ted Dunesmore son of Mrs Coral Teeter Dunsmore of Miami Arizona Blanche Robertson Mrs Mel Crandall Harold Horak Mrs William James celebrate birthday greetings Mr and Mrs W T Carson observe their 40th wedding anniversary today Mrs Carsons birthday Louis Arthur Jones son of Mr and Mrs Willis Jones observes his third birthday illness kept foja from being present

David Masson June Arlene Knotek Chicago Noah Widmer Stringtown Ted Dunesmore Coral Teeter Dunsmore Miami Ariz Blanche Robertson Mel Crandall Harold Horak William James Mrs. W. T. Carson Mrs Louis Arthur Jones Willis Jones

Social calendar highlights for Thursday to Monday

Community groups list meetings and events at churches and halls. Includes Baptist and Presbyterian societies, Friendship Club, Lydia Juzeler, Women's Guild, Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, YMCA, Rebekah Lodge, Masonic activities, WRC, Legion hall gatherings, YWCA executive board, DU V regular meeting, Rainbow Girls, and the Music Department led by Mrs. Holbert.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Lydia Juzeler T. Paul's Women's Guild Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Rebekah Ak areRayn Hall Masonic Temple Hmma C. Anderson J. KE. Kunath KE. Stutsman J. D. Dayton U.V Legion Hall Rainbow Girls J. C. Holbert S. 4Th Ave

Linger Longer Club Holds November Meeting

The Linger Longer club gathered yesterday afternoon with 12 members joining Mrs. Carl Replogie and assistant hostesses Mrs. William Chmelar Mrs. Harry Huston and Roberta Sheets. Mrs. Ralph Waggoner and Mrs. Mary Moore led entertainment after the business session. Next gathering is the Christmas party with Mrs. Hi J Brenneman hosting and Mrs. Harold Humston assisting. gift exchange and Sunshine Sisters to be revealed.

Linger Longer Carl Replogie William Chmelar Harry Huston Roberta Sheets Ralph Waggoner Mary Moore Huston Hi. J. Brenneman Harold Humston Sunshine Sisters

E.O.W. Club Hosts Mrs Dawson and Mrs Ackley

Mrs Mae Dawson hosted the E. O. W. club last evening with guest Mrs Ackley of Toledo Ohio. The gathering featured visiting and refreshments served by the hostess aided by Mrs Ernest Garrett.

Mae Dawson E. O. W. Clubd Ackley Toledo Ohio Ernest Garrett

Twin Daughters Rita Sharan Roma Karen Mark Candies On Birthday

Twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Ted Simons Rita Sharan and Roma Karen celebrate birthdays today with two candles on each cake.

Ted Simons Rita Sharan Roma Karen

Ration and Stamp Updates for World War II Conservation

The notice outlines changes in ration certificates for tires and farm tires, inspections, and certificates. It lists coupon validity periods for fuel, sugar, processed foods, and shoes, with dates through late 1945. It also notes non-highway gasoline coupons and airplane stamps, and mentions periodic commercial vehicle inspections.

Prsce

Book 3 One Pair Valid From November First

The notice states one pair is valid starting November 1 and continuing indefinitely thereafter, with terms set for ongoing use or eligibility as specified in the legal notice.

Annual Chicken Pie Supper at West Chester Methodist

West Chester Methodist Church announces its annual chicken pie supper Tuesday November 7 starting at 5 30 p m and continuing until all are served. Proceeds support church programs. 22413 HEFM

West Chester Methodist Church

Fresh Air Pumps Boosts Safety In American Coal Mines

More than 30 billion cubic feet of fresh air is pumped into U S coal mines each shift to ventilate working areas and reduce dangerous gas buildup, reflecting ongoing safety measures in the industry.

Coal America

Precious stones and gems list includes pearls and alexandrites

The text ranks diamonds rubies sapphires and emeralds as precious stones and notes alexandrites and cat's eyes may be included. It also states the pearl, while not a stone, is a precious gem.

Taos Indians Wear Seasonal White and Colored Blankets

An article notes Taos Indians of New Mexico wear white blankets in summer and switch to red and blue blankets in winter reflecting seasonal attire practices.

New Mexico

Settlers Export Brazil Named After Dyed Wood Chief Export

The phrase Settlers' Export Brazil refers to the Latin American trade term for the dyed wood that served as the early settlers' main export commodity.

Brazil

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