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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1939
Page
3
The Rural Woman's club met yesterday at Mrs. Lloyd Alliman's home with twelve members present. Guests included Mrs Steve Crawford Mrs Elmer Guenther Mrs Frances Cherry Mrs Ann McCoy Mrs Hubert Redlinger and Mrs Earl Redlinger.
Mrs William Bell and Mrs Marion Robertson hosted an afternoon program featuring a piano solo by Mrs Mary Shields a talk on The First 100 Years of Photography by Mrs Kenneth Hunter and an article When Will Hitler Die read by Mrs Glenn Schwartz Refreshments followed at the close of the event.
Rhua Rotzinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Rotzinger near Brighton married Frank Switzer son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Switzer Fairfield Tuesday morning at East Pleasant Plain. Father Seidel officiated with Joseph and Robert Mineart as mass servers. The couple will live in Fairfield in an already furnished apartment.
Mrs. W. G. Clements of Newton dies at 92 after a stroke. She was widow of a former district judge and lived in Newton for more than 50 years. Survived by son Frank H. Clements, Newton attorney.
The Past Worthy Advisors club held a wiener roast at Sunset Park Tuesday evening followed by a business meeting. Plans were set for a benefit bridge party with Rainbow Girls on October 4. A handkerchief shower honored Helen Kos born September 17, with KR Kos and Harriett Bey in charge. Participants included Helen Kos, Harriett Bey, Martha Mace, Mrs. Nelson Westermark, Ed Squire, and Margery Means.
Mrs. R. B. Stephens hosted fifteen Harmony Club members for the first meeting of the year. New president Mrs. H. J. Hrenneman led roll calls, topic assignments, and a discussion on Bargains Bought That Were Not Bargains. Plans include a club dinner in October and inviting Mrs. Cloyce Stewart to join.
Eight members and three guests attended a Good Will club meeting at Mrs. J. B. Hexworth's home yesterday. The group plans a basket dinner at Sunset Park on Wednesday September 27 at 4 p.m.
Mrs W H Wishard of Wellman marks 81 today born in 1845. families and neighbors celebrate birthdays for Jimmy Redlinger five, Jerry Dempsey five, and others including Mrs Frank Mayhew and Mrs Hoxworth with daughter Evelyn assisting. Community club event noted.
The government aims to induce its people to save 2.24 billion dollars annually through policy measures and incentives. The initiative seeks to raise household savings rates while supporting national economic stability. The plan involves financial incentives and potential regulatory changes to encourage long term deposits.
The Jolly Troopers gathered yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ward Essley with twelve members present. They planned the next meeting and decided each member will prepare a booklet for every month of the year. The next regular gathering is set for October 6 with Mrs Paul Bell.
Mrs Howard McBride acted as bridge hostess to IX club members at two tables yesterday afternoon. High score for the day went to Mrs Howard P Miller with second place to Mrs R C Risk. Mrs Frank Casey won the travel prize. Mrs Ralph LeMoine attended as a guest. One course refreshments followed the games.
Mrs. I. Fredmund hosted the Just Us Club meeting at her home with nineteen members present. Mrs. D. W. McClure and Mrs. Mayme Brock ran the program. Members shared summer trips during roll call, readings were given by Mrs. R. C. Wilcox, and a flower contest was held.
An advertisement touts Va-tro-nol nasal drops to relieve nasal and upper throat congestion that disrupts sleep. It claims easy breathing and comfort from a few drops in each nostril, highlighting quick, noticeable relief for nighttime congestion.
Sickles assisted Mrs. Fredmund in serving refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Max Cook in two weeks.
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