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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1946

Page

7

Women's Missionary Society meets at Mrs Masson's home

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church, afternoon division, met at Mrs. W. J. Masson's home with 16 members. Devotions were led by Mrs. I L Colthurst and Leta Glenn explained mission fields in India. The group reviewed India work and the book Home to India. Officers reported, a Junior magazine donation approved, and a Christmas box for Frenchburg nearing shipment. A special offering supported the Home for the Aged and the Orphanage. The meeting ended with John 3 16 and refreshments followed.

Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church W. J. Masson I. L. Colthurst Leta Glenn India L. M. Samson C. Harry Davis Colthurst Frenchburg Uni

G H M Club Hosts Robt Wiley Meeting

The G H M club met at the Wiley home for October with four pinochle tables. High score went to Mrs Donald Lins while Woodrow Crone and Pearl Parcell led men and ladies for best hands. Mrs Steve Wolfer was elected township chairman.

Robert Wiley G.H.M. Club Donald Lins Woodrow Crone Pearl Parcell al Crone

Mrs. Walker Hosts Marion Women Tea Event

Marion township homemakers gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Forest Walker for a home project lesson and tea. The group included two township women and a guest, Lucile Holaday.

Marion Marion Township Forest Walker Lucile Holaday

Emma C Anderson Mission Study Group Holds October Meeting

Twelve women of the Emma C Anderson Mission study group of the Methodist church met yesterday afternoon with Mrs J E Kunath. Mrs L A Bunce led devotions and the lesson was by Mrs George Brinton with help from Mrs T L Brookhart and others. Elizabeth Klein, president, conducted a brief business session before a social tea.

Emma C. Anderson Mission Study Group The Methodist Church J. E. Kunath L. A. Bunce George Brinton T. L. Brookhart E. S. Hebner Mary Genkinger Elizabeth Klein

Entertain Class at October Meeting

Loyal Women’s class of the Baptist church met in the church parlors with 13 members and one guest Mrs Clara Eichelberger. Co-hostesses Mrs A B Coddington and Mrs Rene Warner led activities while Mrs Cy Bush gave devotions from Psalms. Guests enjoyed games and visiting as refreshments were served.

A. B. Coddington Rene Warner Loyal Women’s The Baptist Church Cy Bush Clara Eichelberger

Invented Milk Bottle by Dr Hervey D Thatcher

In 1884 Dr Hervey D Thatcher of Potsdam New York invented the milk bottle, marking a milestone in dairy packaging and distribution. The innovation facilitated standardized containers for milk delivery.

Hervey D. Thatcher Potsdam N. Y

Cattle and hog markets mixed at Chicago stockyards

The Chicago union stockyards report a week of higher cattle prices with steers and yearlings hitting 20.25 ceiling in parts, stockers mostly 15.50 to 17.75, and Western grass steers near 19.75. Hogs hold steady at 16.25, with common hogs as low as 10.00 and lambs steady to higher, natives and western lambs 19.50 to 19.75 with other sheep 9.50 to 10.25. Breeding ewes bring 19.75 to 20.50, Montanas at 20.50.

Chicago Union Idaho

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