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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1944

Page

3

Eva Denny Hostess To D A R Chapter

Eva Denny acted as hostess at the first Washington chapter D A R meeting for the year. Nineteen members and one visitor attended. The session opened with prayer, flag salute, and singing. Mrs Cyrus Birka read communications and led a program on Historical Facts for October. Mrs J E B Lemmon spoke on Finland and local points of interest.

Va Denny Washington Daughters of the American Revolution N. M. Speidel Amercia Cyrus Birka Finland Miss Denny Carol Forgey

Gerots Entertain For Beenblossoms

Mr and Mrs Oscar Gerot entertained at their home Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Lester Beenblossom who were married June 30. A bountiful chicken dinner was served and a miscellaneous shower was held for the guest of honor with many gifts. Attending were the Hoppings of Columbus Junction and Riverside residents plus relatives. Porcelain enameled wares care note follows with cleaning tips.

Oscar Gerot Lester Beenblossom Larry Geret Tommy Lombardi Carol Mary Jugenheimer Riverside Cora Hopping

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings and Dinners

The weekly listing catalogs numerous gatherings across groups including St James P T A charity card party at 832 K C hall, Sunshine Community Club, Methodist choir supper, HEO club, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, Delta Alpha class, OES pinochle, Masonic temple meals, Good Will club, Junior high P T A, and several church societies. A fall clearance auction, various pot lucks, and charity drives are noted along with venue details and hostesses.

St. James P.T.A K.C. Hall Sunshine Community Club H.E John Libe Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Olin Bishop Wayne Stransky Columbus Delta Alpha Charles Wilson S. Marionave Ceview K.C. Hall O.E.S Masonic Temple Good Will Club L. L. Lemley H.J. Club Dewey Weeks State Cafe E. J. Hesselchwerdt T. V. Knerr Boyd Berdo D. P. Livingston Letitia Shields Friendly Circle Club Isaac Kleese Ladies Aid Society Trinity Lutheran Church Hulda Carlson ATG C. C.C.C West Chester Meth Ernie Temple Milo DeLonge Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Navy War Wives Club Harry Renoux St. Paul's Women’s Guild Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Bich Acasens Sunset Park Emma CC. Anderson Mission Study Group Mra W. R

Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge Tea at R Bell Residence

Mr and Mrs Ray Bell hosted Rosemary club members and husbands. Five tables played bridge with Mrs Clive Gray and Dell Walker earning high score prizes for women and men respectively. Mrs John Cherry and Mrs George Horn assisted in serving seasonal refreshments.

Ray Bell Rosemary Club Clive Gray Dell Walker John Cherry George Horn

Good Breakfast Guidance for School Children

Uncle Sam backs a drive to ensure school children start with a nutritious breakfast built on fruit cereal milk bread and butter. The memo showcases a morning dish of prunes and raisins over farina and lists multiple ready to serve cereal combos with fruit citrus juice and milk, plus several menu examples emphasizing whole grain cereal enriched or restored bread and a beverage.

Uncle Sam Pet

Junior Missionary Society Welcomes New Members at October Meeting

At the Methodist church October gathering the Junior Missionary Society welcomed two new members, bringing total to nine. Mrs. M. E. DeLashmull led devotions with a story titled The Gift, about a beggar boy, drawn from the Christian Advocate. Mrs. Dan Brindley delivered a Paraguay missionary lesson. Refreshments sent by Mrs. L. R. Carbee followed.

Junior Missionary Society Methodist Church M. E. DeLashmull Christian Advocate Dan Brindley Paraguay L. R. Carbee

Dinner at Frame Home Draws Six Guests Near Ainsworth

Mrs John Frame hosted a cooperative dinner at her home near Ainsworth. Despite muddy roads six guests arrived for a seven thirty seating at one long table with a chicken dinner. The evening included visiting, sharing snapshots, and a midnight ice cream and cake autobus. Those present were Mrs Kendall Kellerstrass, Mrs Robert Porter, Mary Crawford, Corinne Peiffer, Phyllis Crayne, Marjorie Faulkner.

John Frame Ainsworth Kendall Kellerstrass Robert Porter Mary Crawford Corinne Peiffer Phyllis Crayne Marjorie Faulkner

Pilotburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and School News

Mr and Mrs Albert Batterson of Moline visit Wayne Stransky. Charles Ashby hosts his parents and relatives for son in law Eugene Shaver home on fur lough. Carl D Anderson and family visit sister Mrs Lawrence Genkinger near Ainsworth. Orva Scott and Carl D Anderson received lime fertilizer. Lookout school children walk miles for milkweed as Shirley Flynn joins as a new pupil.

Frank Stransky Pilotburg Albert Batterson Moline Wayne Stransky Charles Ashby Ralph Ashby Eugene Shaver Carl D. Anderson Lawrence Genkinger Ainsworth Orva Scott

Is Epilepsy Inherited Causes Explained In DoctorOpinions

A pamphlet outlines expert views on whether epilepsy is inherited and what causes it. Readers may request the free Educational Division booklet from 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept K-546 while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N.Y

Brew iced coffee with strong concentrate

Use 1 heaping tablespoon per cup of water and pour over ice. Serve with crisp crackers and jam or jelly for a refreshing energy pick up.

Birthday greetings from the Journal’s 25th club

The notice lists multiple local residents celebrating birthdays including Mrs. Mattie Shaw of Grand Junction 79, Karen Boyd, Sandra Motley, Duane Allen Bower, Frances Miller, Floyd Martin, Mrs. Frank Scranton, Homer Hunt and twin sister Mrs. Charles Marthe sow, and Mrs. Dora Bolar with wishes for many happy returns.

Floyd Martin Ainsworth Frank Scranton West Chester Homer Hunt Charles Marthesow Dora Bolar Kansas City

Birthday observances and anniversaries noted at Journal office

Mrs. Roy Fields treated fellow employees at the Journal office for a birthday anniversary. Also mentioned are 18 year old Harold Schmidt, son of Mr and Mrs Rudie Schmidt, and Ivan Marston stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station observing his birthday and his sixth wedding anniversary with his wife.

Einia Sheetz Joe Piper Harold Beaty Eli J. Knepp Harold Schmidt Rudie Schmidt Roy Fields Journal Ivan Marston Great Lakes Naval Training Station Ill

Y Club Social at E Koenig Home Riverside

Mrs Cora Davis and Mrs Erwin Koenig hosted the Y social club gathering at the Koenig home east of Riverside. Guests included Mrs Herman Koenig Mrs Gilbert Sharff and Mrs Myrtle Schwab. Members listed include Mrs M D Brown Clarence Rummelhart Anna Younkin Ovie Watkinson Mary Colbert Joseph Libenguth and Mrs Leroy Harvey. Dinner guests at Rotenburger home in Riverside Sunday included Corporal Charles Rotenburger on furlough from Camp Smokey Hill Salina Kansas Peter Junior Duffey Anna Duffey Eugene Duffey Aug Schmidt and family and David Rotenburger.

Riverside Cora Davis Erwin Koenig Herman Koenig Gilbert Sharff Myrtle Schwab M. D. Brown Clarence Rummelhart Anna Younkin Ovie Watkinson Mary Colbert Joseph Libenguth Leroy Haray Rotenburger John Rotenburger Charles Rotenburger Camp Smokey Hill Salina Kan Peter Duffey Peter Junior Duffey Anna Duffey Eugene Duffey Iowa City August Schmidt David Rotenburger

Handcraft Group Meets With Mrs Duncan For October Session

Fortnightly club Handcraft department held its October meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs W S Duncanpresiding. Seventeen women attended including visitors Mrs George Ebner Mrs Murray Smylie Mrs Ira Coon Mrs Mae McCreedy and Mrs R H Walker. Department leader Ward McCutcheon led roll call with magazines for Handcraft. Mrs Duncan presented the program on Slip Covering.

W. S. Duncan George Ebner Murray Smylie Ira Coon Mae McCreedy R. H. Walker

Regular Meeting Of Pythian Sisters

The regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters was held last evening at K P hall with good attendance. Mrs Laura Stewart presided in the absence of Mrs Ella Miller. The group won’t send a delegate to the district convention due to transport problems. A social hour followed with refreshments by Ruth Anderson and Christa Bear. A cooperative supper is planned for Tuesday evening at the hall for members and families. The committee includes Mildred Stewart Edith Weidner and Laura Stewart.

Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Ella Miller Laura Stewart Ruth Anderson Christa Bear Mildred Stewart Edith Weidner

Sanitary Food Distribution in School Cafeterias

Sanitary food distribution methods such as drinking straws in school cafeterias are essential for maintaining cleanliness and serving healthful meals.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eva Denny Gerots Beenblossoms Carol Brent Cardigans Acauby Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church D. J. Patterson Charles Can St. Dili Ae Aes Legion Hall R. Bells Cood Cirl Pilotburg News Finwevs Karen Kay Boyd al Boyd U. S. Navy Sandra Lee Motley Bill Motley Duane Allen Bower Dale Bower Frances Miller Clarence Logan Entertain Y’’ Club E. Koenig Handcraft Group Mrs. Duncan Rolden UNION
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