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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1944

Page

3

Snowball Social Club Hosts Halloween Themed Meeting

Mrs Carl Jarrard hosted the Snowball Social Club gathering yesterday with 17 members two visitors and ten children present. President Mrs Glenn Fuhr opened a short business session while entertainment was planned by Mrs Everett Piecker and Mrs Dale Herdlicka. Refreshments featured Halloween themed trays. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ralph Herr with entertainment led by Mrs Russell Plecker and Mrs Fred Kleinschmidt.

Carl Jarrard Glenn Fuhr Everetti Piecker Dale Herdlicka John Rittenhouse Don Wylie Fuhr Ralph Herr Russell Plecker Fred Kleinschmidt

Handcraft Group With Elsie Bratten

Handcraft department of the Fortnightly club met yesterday afternoon with Elsie Bratten. Mrs. T. A. Flenner reviewed Vogue and delivered a paper on Keeping up Appearances. Mrs. C. A. Pratt guest illustrated hairdressing with Mrs. Flenner as model. Mrs. Virgil Willey visited. business led by Mrs. Byron Sndere in Mrs. Hugh Hall's absence.

Elsie Bratten T. A. Flenner Vogue C. A. Pratt Flenner Virgil Willey Byron Sndere Hugh Hall

Sisutts for Freedomn Celery Storage Tips

Celery can be stored with roots attached and kept until January if the sand or earth is watered to prevent wilting. For best preservation pack in a crate and store in an artificially refrigerated storeroom. Ruth Foster discusses simple methods to extend celery’s shelf life.

Lee Lease honors Joe Easter with dinner in Crawfordsville

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lease entertained at dinner in Crawfordsville on Thursday to honor her nephew Joe Easter, who is being transferred from Camp Roberts California to Ft. Sill Oklahoma after two years in Kentiac Alaska. Relatives from Washington attended. yellow and white decor highlighted by yellow calycanthus and white nut cups tied with yellow bows.

Crawfordsville Lee Lease Joe Easter Camp Roberts Calif Ft. Sill Okla Kentiac Alaska Washington

Entertains Group In Redlinger Home

Ten girls gathered at Ray Redlinger home for music dancing and chat. The evening featured table talk and a menu of hamburgers potato salad pumpkin pie and whipped cream with Betty Drake Iowa City joining alongside eleven attendees including Mary Kay Redlinger Corinne Peiffer Marjorie Faulkner Phyllis Galloway and Frances Porter.

Ray Redlinger Betty Drake Iowa City Kendall Kellerstriss Gene Thomas Lloyd Miller Mary Kay Redlinger Corinne Peiffer Marjorie Faulkner Phyllis Galloway Frances Porter Robert Porter

Carter's Little Liver Pills Improve Digestion Fast

Do you suffer poor digestion and headachy after meals Then Carter's Little Liver Pills promise rapid relief by increasing digestive juice flow in about eighty minutes The ad notes they aid digestion after Nature's own order and are available at drugstores for 10¢ or 26¢.

Carter Nature

Homemakers share tested bread recipes in club meeting

At the Fortnightly club October gathering Mrs. Joe Falk demonstrated crisp braided rolls and hot quick breads. Mrs. Falk and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman served hot rolls. recipes appear in today's woman’s page with White Bread and Crisp Rolls details, plus an angel food style batter.

American Home Department Joe Falk

Circle Has Supper At Humphrey Home

Myrtle McCleary Circle of the Presbyterian church held a cooperative supper at the Humphrey home with 20 women present. Mrs. William Glassburner led the business meeting while Mrs. Orville Lider and Mrs. C S Lemmon managed devotions and the prayer calendar. The group voted to hold a cooperative supper at each regular meeting. Mrs. Carl Roberts reviewed Who Walks Alone.

Myrtle McCleary The Presbyterian Church Della Humphrey Winifred Long William Glassburner Orville Lider C. S. Lemmon Carl Roberts

Next Meeting Set for November 14 With Darlene Rail

The note lists Mrs Edith Weidner hosting guests and serving refreshments as part of a group gathering. The next meeting is scheduled for November 14 with Darlene Rail assisting.

Edith Weidner Darlene Rail

Social Calendar Highlights Community Meetings and Club Events

A busy schedule lists American Legion Auxiliary armistice plans at Legion hall on Wednesday. Grace Hill and Valley Ladies Aid society host events, with church guests and social gatherings at St Pauls and West Chester U.P. church. Thursday features WCTU, OES pinochle, Women of West Chester U.P. church, Red Cross sewing, and multiple luncheons and officer elections. Friday includes Bethlehem Commandery family night supper, Garden department, Presbyterian missionary society, Rebekah lodge, and IOOF events.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Song of Solomon Valley Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Women W.C.T.U Clara Tate West Second Street O.E.S Masonic Temple West Chester U.P. Church H.J. Club Red Cross Roy Carter George Foster al Crone Kit Gallagher John Stewart Country Club P.e.co Edith Letitia Shields Little Flower Circle K. C. Hall Pythian Associaion Nola Faulkner Bethlehem Commandery M. C. DeLong

Mrs Fenn Hosts Wesleyan Guild Meeting

Thirteen members of the Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist church and sponsor Mrs I D Quinn attended last evening with Mrs Irvin Penn. President Mrs James Birney conducted the business meeting welcoming new members Mrs Charles Kellef and Helen Klepfer. The group spent the rest of the evening working on rag rug projects.

Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church I. D. Quinn Irvin Penn James Birney Charles Kellef Helen Klepfer

VFW Plans Halloween Party and Membership News

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held a regular meeting at K C hall with Mrs. Margaret Payne presiding. Mrs. Earl Limerman was elected to membership, Mrs. William Matucha took the obligation, and initiations are set for the November meeting. A donation was made to the National Christmas Home fund. The poppy sale is planned for Saturday November 4 and a Halloween party is scheduled for Tuesday October 24 with committees named for entertainment and refreshments.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary K C. Hall Margaret Payne Earl Limerman William Matucha National Christmas Home Fund National Eaton Rapids Mich

October Meeting of Booster Club Brings $5 War Fund Gift

Mrs. Fred D. Stewart and Mrs. Ralph Stewart hosted 19 Booster club members at the former's home. Guests included Mrs. John Marek of Wellman and Mrs. Della Neal. President Mrs. Raymond Landau led a brief business meeting, the group voted $5 to the National War Fund, and planned weekly Red Cross room visits. Entertainment featured Halloween contests with prize winners Mrs. Harry Donaldson and Mrs. Martin Whittaker, plus a fortune teller stunt by Mrs. Jarrard. Buffet luncheon followed with fall floral decor. Mrs. Mae Smith and Mrs. Marek helped serve.

Fred D. Stewart Ralph Stewart Booster Club John Marek Wellman Della Neal Raymond Landau National War Fund Mae Smith

May Bring Guest Eligible for V F W Membership

A note states a member may bring a guest who is eligible for Veterans of Foreign Wars membership, outlining guest policy and eligibility.

V.F.W

Honor Mrs Shalla At Birthday Party

Friends and relatives gathered at the Joe Shalla home in Prairie Flower to mark Mrs Shalla’s 75th birthday with a social evening and generous refreshments. The cake display included a whipped cream cake by Mrs Henry Witthoft and an angel food cake by the Knotek family. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Shalla, the Witthofts, the Knoteks, Elmer Krantz and Daryl, Ruth Anna Witthoft, Martha Thrasher, and others.

Prairie Flower Joe Shalla Shalla Henry Witthoft Joe Knotek Wayne John Witthoft Ruth Anna Elmer Krantz Daryl Martha Thrasher

Weather shifts alter human and animal behavior

Observers note that before storms and during low barometric pressure, people tend to be more irritable and both humans and animals display heightened excitement or aggression. The pattern appears across multiple reports, suggesting weather-linked changes in mood and conduct.

First birthdays of local children noted in notices

Observing their first birthdays today are Thomas Emil Peiffer son of Mr and Mrs Emil Peiffer route three Alice Faye Mullins daughter of Mr and Mrs Oldey Mullins Bonnie Virginia Whetstine daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Whetstine Wellman. Nancy Leo White two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard White Ainsworth. Donald Dean Gray son of Mr and Mrs Dick Gray and others listed in the notice.

Thomas Emil Peiffer Emil Peiffer Route Three Alice Faye Mullins Oldey Mullins Bonnie Virginia Whetstine Ivan Whetstine Wellman Nancy Leo White Richard White Ainsworth

School friends honor 14th birthday of John Dea at Ainsworth event

Mrs Harold Gray and numerous friends celebrate the 14th birthday of John Dea of Ainsworth. Attendees include Mr Charles Needley of Pilotburg and Mrs Frank Berry of Brighton among others.

Harold Gray John Dea Ainsworth Charles Needley Pilotburg Frank Berry Brighton John C. Little, Jr Magilyn Beatty Louise Baker Wit Ma Kleese Raymond Mine Eae Lions

Seventy-Six Club Holds October Meeting

The Seventy-Six Community club met at a community building on Thursday with hostesses Mrs. Raymond Peiffer, M Ernest Chambers and Mrs. Joe Klading. Roll call covered current events and a hot pan holder exchange followed by a potluck supper planned by Mrs. Ro oder, Mrs. George Stoutner, M Chester Green and Mrs. Le Freener. Next meeting set for November 9.

East 76 Seve ty-Six Raymond Peiffer Ernest Chambers Joe? Klading Potluck Rooder George Stoutner Chester Green le Freener

Length of Wales and its maximum span

The OCR notes that the maximum length of Wales is 136 miles. This is a compact fact listing a geographic measurement and a numeric value associated with the region.

Wales

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By Ruth Foster Mr. , Mrs Honor Joe Easter Redlinger SOC York Circle Humphrey Mrs. Fenn Wesleyan Guild Dave McGaffey Wilma Crawford Frank Hudson June Lemley E E. Ward Dale Atkinson Ray Bell Mary Lemley Mrs. Shalla Atdteller Ortocea ETS Ndbags Donald Dean Gray Amuno Jay U.S. Pat Aren's Pemwevs
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