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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

8

Local Residents Share Summer Travel and Moves

Local families report two week trips to Denver and other cites with relatives. They plan returns to Washington and enrollments at Grinnell College and Colorado College. Several couples relocate to Washington and nearby areas, while others enjoy fishing trips to Leech Lake and Iowa Minnesota venues.

W. W. Caldwell Denver Colo Wallace Caldwell Ballace Caldwells Washington Sam DeLong Salt Lake City Los Angeles

Just Us Club Meets With Mrs Caldwell

The Just Us club gathered Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. John Caldwell home with 15 members. After a brief business session led by president Mrs. E H Messer the group enjoyed Bingo and social time with prizes. Birthdays observed for Mrs. John Dodd Mrs. Vesta Whitehead and Mrs. John Caldwell. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Pearl Parcell. Next meeting place to be announced in the Evening Journal.

Just Us Club John Caldwell E. H. Messer Pearl Parcell Anna Griggs John Dodd Vesta Whitehead

W.S.C.S. Board Holds Dessert Meeting Wednesday

Executive board of the W.S.C.S. met in the ladies parlor for a one o'clock dessert on Wednesday. Hostesses included Mrs. Harry Drake Mrs. Charles Kennedy and Mrs. Don Maxwell with assistance from Jean Kennedy. Mrs. W. L. Gates opened the meeting with prayer.

W.S.C.S Harry Drake Charles Kennedy Don Maxwell Jean Kennedy W. L. Gates

Weather Forecast Summary from OCR Snippet

Weather shows fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with little change. No significant events noted beyond continued evolution and stable temperatures.

Topic for six months set as "By His Light Shall the Nation's Walk"

The message outlines goals for the society for the coming year and invites fruit and vegetable juice donations for Blank Memorial hospital. A sub district educational seminar will be at Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 22 starting 9 30 a m to review the institute outcomes and changes from the general conference and W S C S. The group begins study of Great Prayers of the Bible and meets next at Mrs. T A Flenner's home on Sept. 24.

Blank Memorial Hospital Subdistrict Mt. Pleasant W.S.C.S T. A. Flenner

Cowboy Cavalier screens Gevok cast list and show notes

The western Gevok at East Pleasant Plain lists Cannonball Taylor in a featured role for the film Cowboy Cavalier. Yesterday attendees included Mrs. Mary Jane McCartney Mrs. J O Burham Mrs. Ross Lane and others from Brighton Wellman Wellman and Ainsworth. Today shows Everette Meeks and son Mrs. Ray Kemp Wellman Sandra Lay and others in attendance.

Gevok East Pleasant Plain Cannonball’ Taylor Mary Jane McCartney J. O. Burham Ross Lane Brighton Marcus Miller Wellman Jr. Furguson Everette Meeks Ainsworth Ray Kemp Sandra Lay

Births and admissions notice from local hospital

At the hospital admitted yesterday Mrs Sadie Burris 507 N Marion. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Harold Gabel Harper a daughter at 135 p.m. Mr and Mrs Roman.

Sadie Burris N. Marion Harold Gabel Harper Roman

Western star Jimmy Wakely to open themed offices

Western actor Jimmy Wakely plans a newly themed office space reflecting his wild west persona. He envisions saddle seats, horseshoe ash trays, and a hitching post for hats and coats. He is due at the Fox theatre Friday for his latest Monogram production.

Jimmy Wakely Wakely Fox Theatre

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