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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1948
Page
3
Jom Duncans Shop for Women promotes its selection with a note that if not in stock locally customers can find items at another Washington store. The message emphasizes availability and regional shopping options.
Local notices list schedule changes and gatherings across many groups including V F W Auxiliary Daughters of Union Veterans and Fortnightly divisions. Meetings cover crafts mixers luncheons potlucks and club engagements with host venues and contact names.
Barbara Kay Askea celebrated her fourth birthday Saturday as guest of honor at Sunset park at 2 p m hosted by her mother Mrs Herbert Askea. Pink and white treats and balloons were shared with many friends and relatives in attendance.
Community birthday greetings extend to Mrs. Waggoner Mrs. Koehler Sharon Irene Boone Tommy Kerr seven son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr Mary Carolyn Stewart Los Angeles Donna Lee Jones and Susie Sparks Rubio Also notes for a Knights of Columbus meeting and a Women's Council general meeting urging full attendance at church events.
Working parts of freight cars wheels frames and springs to support the body couplers draft gear and brakes have been standardized to permit repairs regardless of distance from the owner's headquarters.
Members meet at the Y on Friday evenings to advance craft projects started in programs. Tuesday evenings feature Marilyn Ruegsegger teaching plastics and guiding newcomers. Girls are invited to join the Mixer Club Craft program and knitting classes taught by Mrs. Masson, with gloves requested for plastic work.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Miller entertained Military Road club members at a bridge party at their north of Ainsworth home. Five tables were in play and Richard Knapp chaired a business meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Delbert Lewis and Mrs Will Dea. The club will meet October 14 at the Thompsons.
Mrs Hays, Mr and Mrs J W Fields and Jack Fields attend a tea at French Hall for new St Luke's nursing students and their parents. Joan Fields, already a student, serves on the tea committee at the 2 o'clock event.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Harvey and Mrs Nora Faulkner attended a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Phillip Kneen with Mol lie Jane also present.
Twelve members met at Mrs. J. C. Bridges home Friday afternoon. County president Mrs. Drish gave remarks after the business meeting and paper, followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs William Kyle of 1109 N 2nd welcomed Nadine Elizabeth born Saturday at the county hospital. She joins three brothers eager to meet her at home.
Crawfordsville American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion hall on Thursday afternoon with 25 members present. The group voted to hold a silent auction on September 27 and announced the first district meeting at West Point on Wednesday. Dues rose to $2.00 to meet state requirements, with junior dues unchanged. Serving committee members were Mrs. Harvey Thomas, Mrs. Leslie Humphreys, Mrs. Jessie Rees, Mrs. Max Mitchell and Mrs. Raymond Howsare.
Mr and Mrs L R Baker and Mr and Mrs D L Rohres attended a Fairfield reception and cooperative dinner in honor of Frances Van Winkle department treasurer of the Women’s Relief Corps and Mable Gierhsta member of the Sons of the Auxiliary council. An afternoon program included a memorial service for Theresa Marin past department president.
A cooperative picnic dinner Sunday in Sunset Park honored Mrs. J. E. Harvey who turned 94 on Sept 10. Anna Dunbar of Brighton baked a large birthday cake. Attendees included Naoma Lewis Newell, Nora Lewis and Ronald Larned, Walter Dillson, George Craford and Ellen Howard Dillon, Omer Dillon, Zelda Clyde Keota, John Henry and Betty Valley, Harry Horesowsky Barbara Kay Lone Tree, Henry Wagenkneect Bobbie Ainsworth, Carl Dunbar Darvle, Harold Swick Elaine Joyce Richard Will Popejoy Dickie Randy, and others from Brighton and nearby towns.
A postnuptial shower honoring Mrs Willard Palmer formerly Carolyn Neal was held Friday at the home of Mrs Glenn Barclay. Eco-hostesss Helen Levis and Mrs Richard Handley led a cash shower with 35 guests, games, and an orchid and white flower table furnish.
A European tour of Barnum and Bailey's circus created a sensation as World Book notes the German Kaiser was impressed by its display. He reportedly ordered the German army to adopt circus methods of traveling and feeding.
An old advertisement touts Teol fungicide, made with 90 percent alcohol, claiming it penetrates and kills athletes foot germs on contact within one hour. The spot urges purchase at Geo. L. McDaniel's with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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