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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1948

Page

6

Skin as the Body’s Largest Organ and Aging

The skin is the body's largest organ with inner and outer surfaces. It loses elasticity with age, causing sagging dryness and wrinkles. Improved nutrition can largely correct and delay these changes.

Mrs Custer and Daughter Arrive Home From San Antonio Visit

Mrs. Robert D. Custer and daughter Roberta Ann arrive home from Randolph Field in San Antonio Texas. Custer left for Camp Kilmer New Jersey after a three day delay en route. Mrs Custer and Roberta Ann visit her parents at Coppock while Custer is permanently stationed.

Set Robert D. Custer Roberta Ann Randolph Field San Antonio Texas Custer Camp Kilmer N. J

Felt pads for chair legs protect linoleum floors

Small pieces of felt are glued to chair leg bottoms to prevent dents and scratches on linoleum flooring. The pads reduce wear and noise when chairs are moved and extend floor life.

Ruthe Duvall Wayne Holmes Pledge Troth in Home Wedding

Ruthe Duvall daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter E Duvall West Chester and Wayne L Holmes Cedar Falls pledged their troth in a double ring ceremony at the Duvall home. Rev Vernon Pike officiated with Corinne Nicola singing Before the ceremony and The Lord's Prayer at benediction. A luncheon followed and out of town guests included Emil Aagard Harold Woddruf and Mrs E Winegarden.

Ruthe Duvall Wayne L. Holmes Pledge Troth Anna Duvall Walter E. Duvall West Chester Wayne Ll. Holmes Cedar Falls Emily Aagard Duvall Vernon Pike West Chester Methodist Church Corinne Nicola Mary Jane Stephens Mary Duvall Miss Duvall Donald Holmes West Chester High School State Teachers College Colesburg Kappa Phi Commons Holmes College Town Emil Aagard Harold Woodruff Des Moines Ezzie Winegarden Washington

I G White Corps in Meeting Saturday

The I. G. White Corps No. 45 of the Women’s Relief Corps met at the Legion hall Saturday afternoon with 22 members present. Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided. Mrs. Charles Anderson read scripture. minutes and treasurer’s report approved. one new member Mrs. Rudie Schmidt joined.

I. G. White Corps Women's Relief Corps Legion Hall R. J. Dawson Charles Anderson America Rudie Schmidt Relief Committee

Tatapoochons Serve Chinese Mystery At Camp Fire Meeting

Chinese Mystery and roasted sweet corn were served at the Tata poochon Camp Fire girls gathering in Sunset Park Saturday. Janet Crone presided over the business session and new president. Sandra Jones and Linda Brind levy prepared the dish. Mrs. B. H. Blankenhorn assisted and brought corn.

Sunset Park Janet Crone Sandra Jones Linda Brindlevy B. H. Blankenhorn

Twins Spark Ugandan Festival For Rare Arrival

In Uganda a rare twins birth turns into a local celebration with community festivities marking the unusual occasion and drawing attention to the newborn siblings and their family.

Uganda

Knoxville meeting notes and upcoming events

The soldier at Knoxville. Other business at the meeting was a lengthy discussion concerning the district convention to be held in Washington, Nov. 10. An invitation was read from the Fairfield Corp to join them in a picnic on Sept. 19. The meeting closed with refreshments served by the committee in charge, Mrs. Charles Anderson and Mrs. E. Sehmitt.

Washington Fairfield Corp Charles Anderson E. Sehmitt

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