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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1947

Page

3

Community Group Notices For Week Of Activities

Notices list gatherings for Rebekah lodge Ruth Nichol guest speaker Y M C A and other groups at I O O F hall Masonic temple Legion hall church YWCA rooms and K P hall with times dishes to pass bring table service and club dues scheduled through Tuesday including tea dessert and bridge parties with several hostesses and changes of meeting places.

Rebekah Lodge Masonic Temple Walter Neff Fath Nichol U. P Church Ruth Nichol Frenchburg Legion Hall Women of United Presbyterian Church Order of Rainbow Girls Y. W E. D. Morrison Richard Ross Eileen Hammen Dallas Chamberlin Boyd Berdo

Birthday greetings and anniversaries in local notices

Fred R. Mauthe turns 82 a member of the Three Quarter Century club born in Seneca Falls N Y. Mr and Mrs Charles Churchill mark a wedding anniversary. John K Heggseltine age 15 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hes seltine. Robert Lee Harland age 2 son of Mr and Mrs El mer Harland. Others celebrating birthdays include Betiy Mayo Randall Ted Bailey Lee Hesseltine Harold Fulton Everette Bil lion Donald Libe Ellen Schantz Frank Mayer and more. Max Marble treated Journal employees to ice cream sundaes for another birthday observance.

Fred R. Mauthe Three Quarter Century Club Seneca Falls N. Y Charles Churchill John K. Hegsseltine Frank Hesseltine Robert Lee Harland Elmer Harland Betiy Mayo Randall Ted Bailey Lee Hesseltine Harold Fulton Everette Billion Keota Mike Tinnes Talleyrand Donald Libe Lawrence Libe Ellen Schantz Shiloh Frank Mayer Wellman Max Marble Journal

O E S Pinochle Party At Masonic Temple

Four tables hosted pinochle yesterday at the Order of Eastern Star event in the Masonic temple. Myrtle Poole captured high score with Howard McBride second. Hostesses J E Kunath and E B Han mer served refreshments beside a fall flower display.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Myrtle Poole Howard McBride J. E. Kunath E. B. Hanmer

Wednesday Lexington Circle with Mrs Bess Stewart Public Affairs

An 1 o'clock luncheon features Mrs J N Irwin and Mrs W H Lloyd in Brighton as part of the public affairs series at Lexington Circle with Mrs Bess Stewart.

Lexington Circle

Caravan of State Officers Lead First District Meeting

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs gathers over 26 state officers for the First District caravan tour. The bus party visits eight districts, with Mrs. F W Weitz of Des Moines delivering “Identifying One’s Self” and Mrs. A L Wiese urging training for youth. The event includes reports, music, and a CARE gift collection totaling 75 dollars for Princess Elizabeth’s wedding families.

First District Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Montezuma F. W. Weitz Des Moines General Federation Women's Club of Fairfiel Arnold Pruess Clarence T. A. Michels Carl . Roberts Ralph Finkbine Atlantic International Relations Princess Elizabeth England P. N. Longshore George FE. Brown Centerville J. W. Jeffries Waterloo Harold Nissen Walnut C. W. Maplethorpe Toledo Mas Walker Rockford Martin VanQsterhout Orange City Partold Pike Whiting Arthur Kirk Deg Moires Wiese Manning Phil Weldin Washington Weitz Hugh Duffum Cedar Pairs L. A. Johnston Springville Lovrien J. L. Lush Ames Finkbine Ray F. Smith

Mrs. G. Peiffer Hosts Ladies Social Club Luncheon

Mrs. Gertrude Peiffer hosted a one o’clock luncheon for the Ladies Social Club on Wednesday. The piece notes attendance by Rev and Mrs S Cooper and others, with various local social and school events mentioned across Clay township including Farm Bureau activities and local weddings, visits, and travel.

G. Peiffer Ladies Social Club Clay Gertrude Peiffer Menberg S &. Cooper Minnie Waterman Frances Mincham Mt. Pleasant Congregational Christian Churches Clay Township Farm Bureau Clay School Glen Dunbar Deane Stannard Sen Randy Cedar Rapids Billy Horton Brighton High School Parsons College Fairfield Farm Bureau Brighton Ethel Sherman Washington Lane Morgan Gary. Co. L. Stannard Ida Stannard C. H. Davis Wheaton Ill E. Cooper Pauline Wellens Barbara Muscatine P. J. Harken

Thirteen Injured In Train and Bus Crash

In Des Moines Iowa at a street crossing a city motor bus collided with a Burlington passenger train. Thirteen people were injured four seriously enough for hospitalization. Bus passenger William De Marce 21 neck injury and Mrs Mabel Montgomery 37 head cuts were in fairly good condition.

Des Moines Towa Burlington William de Marce Mabel Montgomery

Mrs Elmo Knittel Hosts Fortnightly Club at Riverside

Mrs Elmo Knittel entertained Fortnightly club members and guests at her Riverside home. Attendees included Mrs Anna Walter Mrs John Knittel Mrs Celia Kron and Mrs William O Loughlin as the afternoon passed socially with refreshments served. Mrs Harry S Colvin named as next hostess in two weeks.

R. H. McCleery R. J. Kleese W. E. Howell Clifford Thorne Elmo Knittel Mrs. An Na Walter John Knittel Celia Kron William O'Loughlin Harry 5. Colvin

Jolly Jokers Plan Halloween Party and Roast

Martha Stephens hosted 12 Jolly Jokers 4H club members and leader Isabella Combs. They agreed to invite new members and set a Halloween party with a wiener roast at Combs home on October 11. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Ronnie Brinning on October 26.

Martha Stephens Isabelle Combs Mrs. Stephens Ronnie Brinning

Entertain Guests At McKune Home

A two course supper was enjoyed Wednesday evening at the John McKune home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hubbard of Los Angeles, Mr and Mrs Joe West and son Sammy of Washington, Mr and Mrs Harry McKune and son Gary. The evening featured music and visiting.

John McKune Hubbard Los Angeles Joe West Sammy Washington Harry McKune Gary

Knights of Pythias Lodge to Meet Monday Evening

Knights of Pythias Lodge invites all members to attend a Monday evening meeting at K. P. hall. Work is planned in the rank of esquire and Wayne Kendrick, C. 19613, urges attendance.

Knights of Pythias Lodge K. P. Hall Esquire

Space of Passengers on Public Transit Compared to Cars

A passenger on a street car trolley coach or bus uses seven times less street space than a private car passenger, highlighting efficiency of mass transit for urban road use and congestion reduction.

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