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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1944

Page

3

Missionary Society hears Rev McNee at country meeting

Rev John McNeel spoke to the Missionary Society of the Associate Reformed church at the home of Mrs Isaac Kleese last evening. He described life at the India mission, its needs and how the society can aid. Mrs Basil McBee led devotions and the turnout was sizable despite travel difficulties.

Clara Tate West Second Street O.E.S Masonic Temple Women of West Chester U.P. Church H.J. Club Red Cross Roy Carter Fleur de Lis Club George Foster al Crone Ed Gallagher John Stewart Country Club Pythian Nola Faulkner Bethlehem Commandery M. C. DeLong Bre Tires Rebekah Lodge P.m John MccNeel Missionry Society Mrsaac Kleese MecNeel Associate Presbyterian Arch India Basil McBee Society Aident Rey.cNeel

Drama Department At McDaniel Home Hosts October Meeting

Mrs Merritt McDaniel hosted Fortnightly Drama Department's October meeting with 16 members present including new members Edith Strait and Bernice Quintus. Mrs George Kerr led the session announcing the anniversary dinner and party on November 16.

Merritt McDaniel Drama Department Ela Edith Strait Bernice Quintus George Kerr J. C. Holbert Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Muscatine Chicago McDaniel Alice McDaniel R. A. Jureing

Cheaper Production Boosts Milk Meat and Eggs

Temporary grazing crops promise cheaper milk, meat and eggs by increasing pasture efficiency and reducing feed costs. Farmers seek higher output with lower input as pasture management evolves.

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A Presbyterian church announces a prayer meeting at 9 30 on Wednesday morning at the church.

Presbyterian

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents

Two members of the Three Quarters century club, W. S. Eldridge of Washington and Etta M. McCall of Missouri Mont Beth, celebrate 1868 births. Elaine Margaret Wulf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wulf, marks a birthday with two candles as Mr. Wulf serves. Marsha Bailey enjoys congratulations on her eleventh birthday from school friends.

Three Quarters Century Club W. S. Eldridge Etta M. McCall Missouri Mont Elaine Margaret Wulf Charles Wulf Marsha Bailey

Birthday greetings fill Montgomery Ward store scene

Birthday congratulations circulated at Montgomery Ward today and were accepted by manager H. H. Buckey Hiatt. Others noted with birthdays include Mrs. Frank Carson of East Highland Gerald Dean Hoyle of Franklin District Mrs. Marion Thompson Warren Stewart Ellen Rowe.

Montgomery Ward H. H Buckey" Hiatt Frank Carson East Highland Gerald Dean Hoyle Franklin District Marion Thompson Warren Stewart Ellen Rowe

Entertains Robins At Dinner Reunion

Mrs. Arthur Witthoff hosted a dinner at her parents home for Junior college friends calling themselves the Robins. The orange and brown theme featured a two course meal and reminiscences. A gift was given to Mable Finney, soon to wed Wallace Caldwell on November 11.

Arthur Witthoff G. M. Wylie Beverly Nutrennegger Katona Lois Humble Cedar Rapids Helen Stewart Y20 WAVES Washington, D.C Evelyn Sorden Mt. Union Jeannette Picken Iowa City Agnes Brophy Davenport Dale Kellogge Morning Sun Mable Finney Donald Stout

Highland Social Club Hosts Meeting With Mrs Leong Krotz

The Highland Social club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Leong Krotz home with 15 members and visitors. President Mrs. Helen McCreedy led a business session voting to donate $5 to the National War Fund. Mrs Balache Martin invited members to a November gathering to bring fabric for quilt blocks while the afternoon continued with social time.

The Highland Social Club

Missing Staff Sergeant Skubal Reported in Action

Riverside notes Staff Sergeant Joseph J. Skubal 20 listed as missing in action over Germany on Sept 28 according to a telegram to his Riverside parents. He trained at Buckley Field Kingsman Dalhart Avon Park and served as tail gunner on a B 17 with the 8th Air Force earning the Air Medal and an Oak Leaf cluster after over fifteen missions.

Riverside Joseph J. Skubal Germany War Department F. W. Skubal Skubal St. Mary's High School United States Army Air Force Buckley Field Colo Kingsman Ariz Dalhart Texas Avon Park Fla England 8Th Air Force Francis Skubal Camp Butner North Carolina Armed Forces

Ainsworth Note Highlights Bridge Winner and Visits

Ruth Norris reports Mrs Blair Wood and Mrs Rose Wood returned from Chicago to Ainsworth. Rose visited her daughter Martha while Blair visited Roger McJunkin and his two month old grandson. Irene Thompson hosted the Tuesday Bridge club with Violet Lambert winning high score and receiving a gift.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth Blair Wood Rose Wood Chicago Roger McJunkin Martha Irene Thompson Birst Violet Lambert Winfield Lambert

Seasonal refreshments by hostess at event

A hostess serves seasonal refreshments to guests, aligning with the festive theme and host duties. The scene emphasizes warm hospitality and the distribution of light bites and beverages in a social gathering setting.

Women speakers headline Republican club meeting

Mrs. Lloyd Thurston of Indianola and Mrs. Maud Hickman of Centerville addressed about 85 members of the Washington County Women's Republican club at the community room of the Y. Beggs presided as remarks stressed organization and informed voting to elect competent leaders. A tea hour followed with hosts and guests from Iowa City and Wapello.

Lloyd Thurston Indianola Maud Hickman Centerville Washington County Women’s Republican Club William Beggs Hostess Club God Bless America John A. Stewart Ruth Michels Beverly Brown Martha McClure Mr. Pleasant National Washington Thurston Beggs Women’s Repub Lic Club 4Th District T. A. Michels Hickman Margaret Hinderman Wapello Mayer Iowa City Johnson County Wom Republican Club Howell Struble

Columbus Band to Play at Ainsworth High School

The Columbus Junction band directed by Vernon W. Brown will give a concert at Ainsworth High School Thursday evening Oct 19 with free admission. The group of over 30 members includes high school players and veterans with up to forty years experience. Warren L. May of Columbus Junction is band manager.

Columbus Junction Ainsworth High School At & O'Clock Vernon W. Brown Warren L. May

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Family News

Olive Hawkins of Detroit visits her mother Mrs. M F Hawkins and relatives while her brother Laird Hawkins on furlough from the southwest Pacific returns home. Rev and Mrs Herbert Glass travel to Ohio for the United Presbyterian Synod and to Mt Vernon for relatives. Mrs Marion Kilpatrick and son visit friends in Clarion. Thelma Peterson from Denver Colorado visits aunts Mrs Clarence Richards and Genevieve Peterson.

Donald Lee Olive Hawkins Detroit M. F. Hawkins Laird Hawkins Southwest Pacific Herbert Glass Ohio United Presbyterian Synod Mt. Vernon Marion Kilpatrick Clarion

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