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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

5

Birthday greetings for local residents listed in society notes

A community birthday roundup celebrates 16th to seventh birthdays for local youths including Loren Cousins Humble and Donald Vincent, plus wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Birney. Numerous Crawfordsville residents receive friendly wishes from neighbors across routes one and two.

W. H. Schachner Three Quarter Century Club Richard Birney Loren Cousins Humble Granville Humble James Edwardukavsky Rence Lukavsky Wellman Richard Gallagher Verle Gallagher Kenneth Harold Wagner John Wagner Donald Vincent Clay Morgan Kept Harry McCall Will Busby Myral Smith Doris Beatty Carl D. Anderson Keith Herr Daryie Meeks Crawfordsville Max Marble Nic McCleery Clyde Finke C. Buergsegger Elmer Harland Route Two

U and I Club Meets With Mrs Bealer

Mrs Bealer hosted 11 members of the U and I club yesterday afternoon. The group played wahoo and visited with the hostess assisted by her mother Mrs Finch a guest.

Will Bealer U and J Club S. P. Finch

Homemakers Tea in Marion Township Hosts 15

Marion township women gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Steve Wolfer's home for a Homemakers Tea. Ruth Foster county home economist spoke on Family Living and 4 H in the home and community. Mrs. Clark Wagner's Marion Maids displayed clothing. A reading list was discussed and women enrolled in the county chorus. Refreshments featured a rose centerpiece with Miss Foster and Mrs. Glenn Thompson pouring.

Marion Township Steve Wolfer

Mrs. Scott Hosts Public Affairs Meeting

Fortnightly club Public Affairs department two met last evening led by Mrs. Robert Day with 18 members present. Anniversary dinner set for Nov. 4 at the Methodist church. Dues paid, towels delivered. Mrs. Harry Dye spoke on LaGuardia. Jeanette Kyle reviewed Inside U.S.A. Next meeting with Mrs. Pearl Parcel.

Orva Scott Robert Day Methodist Church Walter Kyle Harry Dye LaGuardia Jeanette Kyle U.S.A John Gunther Pearl Parcel

Americans Save 150 Billion in Cash Deposits and Bonds

Over six years the American public accumulated about 150 billion dollars in cash, bank deposits and government bonds as part of a broad savings buildup. This reflects rising liquidity and confidence in financial assets amid varying market conditions.

Plan Dinner Ten to Honor Ruth Nichol

Ruth Nichol, missionary on a yearlong furlough, will be honored at a dinner by the Ruth Nichol Missionary Circle of the United Presbyterian church. The event at the church precedes a service in preparation for communion and a tea Saturday afternoon to meet her.

Ruth Nichol United Presbyterian Church Miss Nichol William Nichol Braddock Pastor Punjab India Ethiopia Washington George Rudiger

Mitchells Host Red Horser Club Supper

Members of the Red Horser club shared a cooperative supper at the Don Mitchell home with several couples. They spent the evening playing cards and visiting. The November meeting will be at the White Church home.

Red Horser Club Don Mitchell Marsh Atkinson Harold Brock Chester McChurch Raymond Glasgow Don Bealer Bernard Weiss Wmechurch

Diesel locomotives share of rail traffic rises since 1933

Diesel locomotives, once unseen before 1933, now handle over 20 percent of passenger train mileage and about 12 percent of freight on Class I railroads.

Social calendar outlines club events for week

Lincoln area clubs list social events from Thursday to Monday including cooperative dinners, meetings, and guest days. Groups include Rural Woman's Club, Grant Humsten Sr., P T A, Rebekah lodge, Masonics, Snowball Social, Emma C. Anderson Mission Study, Women's Service Guild, Methodist and U P churches, Y W C A, White Shrine, Rainbow Girls, and United Presbyterian Women with details on times and what to bring. Ruth Nichol highlighted as guest speaker for multiple events.

Country Club Rural Woman's Club Grant Humsten Lincoln P. T. A Truman Hyseli E. Jefferson St Rebekah Lodge GO. F. Hall Masoniec Temple Walter Neff Emma C. Anderson Methodist Church Women's Service Guild of Presbyterian Church Notica Aim Ernest Rouse Notier

West Chester Knights of Pythias Meeting Announcement

West Chester Knights of Pythias will meet at eight oclock Thursday evening at K P hall. E C Bauer M W 19512 Knehtis of Pythias Lodge wilt.

West Chester Knights of Pythias K. P. Hall E. C. Bauer M. W Knehtis Pythias Lodge

Harmony Club Luncheon Plans Wiener Roast

Nineteen Harmony Club members plus guest Mrs. Floyd Hanil met at 1 pm for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. W H McConnell Jr and co hosts. President Mrs. Nelson Thompson led business and discussed an annual Wiener roast with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maver. Local improvements were the luncheon topic with readings by Mrs. Henry Sutherland.

Harmony Club Floyd Han_il W. H. McConnell W .H. McConnell Francis McConnell Nelson Thompson Paul Maver Manford Wilcox Ed McCauley California Washington Henry Sutherland

Composition of Coffee

The article notes coffee comprises fats oils waxes proteins carbohydrates and others. It highlights caffeine as the characteristic active principle described as trimethyl xan thin.

Meeting Notice for Knights at K P Hall

Monday evening gathering at K P hall for work in the rank of esquire. All Knights urged to be present. Wayne Kendrick, C. C. 19ALs.

K. P. Hall Esquire Wayne Kendrick C. C

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