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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

4

Good Will Club Meets at Mrs Fisher Home

Mrs Jake Fisher hosted the Good Will club with 15 members attending. Guests included Mrs Cora Patterson Mrs Marion McAvoy and Daylene Antoinette Fisher. Mrs A C Ruegsegger president led a brief business meeting and members socialized.

Good Will Club Mrs. Fisher Jake Fisher Cora Patterson Marion McAvoy Daylene Antoinette Fisher A. C. Ruegsegger Clara Foreman Mrs. Patterson Miss Fisher

Answer Roll With Worthwhile Deeds

Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at the Community building yesterday afternoon. Devotional leader Mable Johnson read Luke 18 and Psalm 28. Secretary Mrs Ed Libe called roll. 18 members gave brief accounts of worthwhile deeds accomplished this sum.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Mable Johnson Ed Libe

Community meeting notes and next gathering set

Mrs Nola Faulkner was a guest as Mrs Nelson Woodford the president appointed a committee to inspect repairs for the community building chimney. Mrs Libe read a note of thanks. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 1.

Mer Nola Faulkner Nelson Woodford Libe

Pre-Nuptial Party For Virginia Eckels

Mrs. Robert Eckels hosted a pre nuptial party for Virginia Eckels as she prepares to marry Archie M. King of Muscatine this winter. Guests enjoyed songs by Mrs. Edgar Stewart with piano accompaniment by Mrs. Keith Stewart and a musical wedding theme. A shower game featured household emergencies with solutions while the bride was crowned queen of the household and given a rolling pin scepter.

Robert Eckels Virginia Eckels Archie M. King Muscatine Edgar Stewart Keith Stewart

Hostess Helpers Assist Refreshments at Event

The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Keith Stewart and Mrs. Harry Dusentbery. Mrs. Ed Rich and Mrs. Kenneth Cuddebeck received prizes from the treasure cake.

Keith Stewart Harry ). Dusentbery Ed Rich Kenneth Cuddebeck

Chapter Members Discuss Program at First Venue Meeting

Mrs Ed Sorrell entertained Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi last evening at the group s first venue meeting since a summer sat ion. Mrs William Sitter presided at the business meeting. Mrs Dun Bover presented a history of Greek letter societies and a paper on introductions and invitations. A general discussion followed. Hostess served refreshments.

Ed Sorrell Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi Sumer William Sitter Dun Bover

Luncheon of Public Affairs Held at Fortnightly Club

Mrs Boyd Berdo and Mrs N M Speidel hosted a Public Affairs luncheon at the former’s home with members of Fortnightly Club’s Public Affairs department. Mrs J O Sexton led the meeting and announced Tuesday’s guest night while topics on magazine articles and national convention highlights were presented.

Boyd Berdo N. M. Speidel Public Affairs Department Alex Lytle J. O. Sexton George Rudiger R. H. McCleery Phil Weldin Roger Sherman C. W. McLaughlin Maud McCreedy T. A. Michels New York City

Kolah Club Meeting With Mrs Jackson

Mrs. Clarence Jackson hosted Kolah club members yesterday afternoon. Neill Trotman spoke on the life of opera singer Louise Homer. Mrs. I D Quinn contributed to the discussion.

Clarence Jackson Tena Kolah Club Neill Trotman Louise Homer I. D. Quinn

Life of Charlotte Elliott and hymn “Just as I Am”

Brief note recalls Charlotte Elliott the hymn writer known for Just As I Am. It mentions Mrs John Cherry helping hostess in serving refreshments at a gathering.

Charlotte Elliott John Cherry

Entertain Friends At Birthday Party

Mrs J A Porter and Mrs L Colthurst entertained at a birthday dinner at the Porter home. A chicken dinner was served at noon with guests including Mrs Ada Dewey Mrs Silas Ross Mrs W J Edgar Mrs R A Acheson and Mr Slosser. The afternoon was spent visiting.

J. A. Porter L. Colthurst Porter George Slusser Ada Dewey Silas Ross W. J. Edgar R. A. Acheson Slosser

Just Us Members Honor Birthdays

Just Us club members observed four birthdays at the Caldwell home with 16 members and two visitors Edith Wedlin and Mrs Pearl Parcell. President Mrs L L Loveless led the meeting as members offered economy suggestions and honored honorees Mrs William Beggs Mrs E H Messer Mrs Caldwell and Mrs Cy Bush with The Birthday song.

John Caldwell Caldwell Edith Wedlin Pearl Parcell L. L. Loveless William Beggs E. H. Messer Cy Bush

Gift Exchange Notes From Hostess and Guests

A scene of hospitality as Mrs. J. H. Campbell presented a gift to Mrs. Beges and Mrs. Bush gave to Mrs. Messer. Mrs. John Shebeck presented to Mrs. Caldwell while Mrs. Val Fuhr gave to Mrs. Bush. Mrs. D. W. McClure and Mrs. WV. C. McFadden led entertainment and the hostess helped serve one course refreshments with Mrs. D. C. Griggs and Mrs. Loveless assisting.

J. H. Campbell Beges Mrs. Bush Messer John Shebeck Caldwell Val Fuhr D. W. McClure WV. C. McFadden D. C. Griggs Loveless

Wee Nee Pootee Oe Service by Local Hostesses

The group Wee Nee PO tee oe was served by co hosts Mrs Anton Kauffman Mrs Hd Kauffman and Mrs Roy Stalder. The next meeting will be with Mrs Alice Wehr.

Anton Kauffman Hd Kauffman Roy Stalder Alice Wehr

Birthday milestones and family celebrations noted

A local column lists birthday and anniversary observances. Claire and Charles Gray celebrate 27 years of marriage while William and wife mark their tenth anniversary. The family welcomes a sixth birthday for their daughter, and multiple children celebrate seventh and other birthday milestones with candle counts noted.

Claire Gray William Glassburner Georgia Leola Kyle W. D. Kyle Judith Rae Dawson Stanley Dawson Kalona Cliford Francis Leeper Clifford Leeper

Birthday wishes cross many names in Riverside and Pilotburg

School friends extend happy returns to David Horsey on his 13th birthday. Others from Richland and Riverside include Maurice Farrier Louise Hunt Anton Buch Mrs Edith Pribyl Janne Shalla Muriel Te Bockhorst Shirley Dunlap John Bauer and Mrs Sikke Brewer. Mrs M R Snider also marks her 69th birthday with congratulations.

Maurice Farrier Louise Hunt Anton Buch Richbland Edith Pribyl Riverside Janne Shalla Muriel Te Bockhorst Shirley Dunlap John Bauer Pilotburg David Horsey Cloyce Horsey Sikke Brewer M. R. Snider

Honor Ann Stewart On Third Birthday

The third birthday of Ann Stewart was observed yesterday at her parents home. Guests included Judy, Roberta, Bill Arthur, Janet Crone, Ricky Crone, Barbara Shannon, Teddy Bailey, and Eleanor Bailey. Mothers assisted with entertainment.

Ann Stewart J. T. Stewart Ann Judy Roberta Bill Arthur Janet Ricky Crone Barbara Shannon Teddy Eleanor Bailey R. E. Arthur Charles Crone W. J. Shannon T. B. Bailey Stewart

Foot itch relief advertised with strong fungicide

An ad promotes a strong fungicide called TE OL for foot itch, claiming it penetrates and kills more germs quickly with 90 percent alcohol. The sale is at George L. McDaniel.

George L. McDaniel

Birthday party in games room with balloons and cake

A games room party featured circus themed decor described as circusy. Refreshments included a birthday cake and place favors such as balloons. The honoree received birthday remembrances.

Decoit

Discoverer of Gravity Claim Linked to Cicero

A claim suggests Cicero found a gravity concept about two millennia before Newton publicized the idea. The assertion contrasts ancient thought with modern physics, citing Cicero as an early thinker on falling bodies.

Cicero Newton

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