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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

3

Veronica Adrian to Wed J T Cafffrey

Veronica Mary Adrian of New York City and James Terence Caffrey of New York will marry Saturday in the Church of St John the Baptist New York. Adrian is a former Keota resident, daughter of Michael and Matilda Runge Adrian. Caffrey is the son of Patrick Caffrey and a New York native.

Veronica Mary Adrian New York City Keota James Terence Caffrey New York Church of St. John the Baptist Miss Adrian Michael Matilda Runge Adrian Mr. Caffrey Patrick Caffrey

Farmerettes 4 H Meet at Viola Marek Home

The Farmerettes 4 H club met Saturday afternoon at Viola Marek's home with seven members, the leader, and four guests present. President Ethel Darlene Sojka chaired, roll call was answered with What I Gained From Achievement Day, and annual leader and secretary reports were presented. A shoes discussion followed. The next meeting is set for October 11 at Marie Sojka's home.

Farmerettes Viola Marek Ethel Darlene Sojka Marie Sojka

Fourteen Attend C S C S Meeting at Crawfordsville

The Children's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met Saturday afternoon with 14 members and two guests. Teachers were Mrs. Olive Mitchell, Mrs. Helen McNeill, and Mrs. Jack Howard. The study focused on Chinese refugees and the group planned ways to raise funds for next month's offering. Rose Bloomquist sold candy bars.

Crawfordsville Children’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Olive Mitchell Helen McNeill Jack Howard Rose Bloomquist

Diamond-back rattlesnake strikes from perfect loop

A diamond-back rattlesnake differs from others by always delivering a strike from a single round loop rather than from a coiled posture.

Feline Influenza Strikes New Zealand Cat Population

An influenza epidemic killed thousands of cats in New Zealand causing a kitten shortage. The event left mice and rats bolder as their natural predator declined.

New Zealand

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs And Meetings

A dense social calendar lists Woman's Missionary Society speakers from Pittsburg Penn and a 6:45 dinner meeting at Be Shee Winga's cafe, plus Damascus Shrine at 8 p.m. in Masonic temple with social hour. Other events include T.T.T. gathering, Harmony elzb wiener roast, Bethel Missionary Society, Navajo club picnic, Homemakers and Booster club activities, Red Cross sewing, Public club lunches, O.E.S. 98 anniversary banquet, Pansy Hill, Rural Woman's club, Catholic Daughters at 8 p.m. Social entries mention hosting members, dues, reservations, and volunteer supplies.

Woman's Missionary Society U.P. Church Tee Bete Sakae Jessie Stewart Sallie Dickey Pittsburg Penn Shee Winga Idelia Bakke Damascus Shrine No Masonic Temple T.T.T P.m. Pee Melvin C. Hillery S. Marion Ave Harmony Elzb Tommy Harvey Bethel Missionary Society Boreenek Frank Pearson Booster Club Harry Donaldson Red Cross Country Club O.E.S Harry Anderson Catholic Daughters of America Leo Sueppel

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Meeting With Mrs George Shala

The Pilotburg Ladies Aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon October 1 with Mrs George Shala. Roll call will be answered by sharing a Halloween related item. A display of fancy work and other items will be shown and members should bring articles for the display.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society George Shala Hallowe’en

Handcraft Group 3 Holds First Meeting With Mrs Sowden

Twenty seven members of Handcraft department section 3 of Fortnightly club attended the year’s first meeting held last evening with Mrs Harry Sowden. Guest Mrs William Bates was introduced by Mrs Richard Stewart who announced new members and conducted the session. The group voted to start future meetings at eight o clock instead of seven thirty. Program chair Mrs Paul Horak introduced Mrs Don Minick who spoke on A Good Housekeeping Topic. Mrs Howard Crozier showed fall accessories from Marion Rapps in Rockwood store and noted new fall colors and color schemes. Refreshment committee was Mrs Joe Duen Mrs John Owen and Mrs Robert Lytle.

Harry Sowden William Bates Richard Stewart Paul Horak Don Minick Howard Crozier Marion Rapp Rockwood Joe Duen John Owen Robert Lytle

E.O.W. Club Honors Two Members With Birthday Dinner

Members of the E.O.W. club celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Laura Graham and Mrs. Mary Scranton with a cooperative chicken dinner hosted by Mrs. Robert A. Dawson. Guests enjoyed hospitality, then played bingo and presented gifts to the honorees.

E.O.W. Club Laura Graham Mary Scrant Robert A. Dawson

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meet Tuesday Evening

The West Chester Pythian Sisters will meet Tuesday evening September 23 at 8 p.m. The Grand Temple representative will report and refreshments will be served. Full attendance is requested by the M E. Also Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting on Wednesday at 9 30 a m at Mrs H L Renoux 418 East Third Street. AL day meeting Sunday September 28 at Church of Christ with a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Grand Temple M. E Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting H. L. Renoux East Third Street Church of Christ

Milk Rationing Tips for Children and Meals

When children skip their daily milk quota, use milk more in cooking. Cook cereals in milk, serve custards, and boost cream soups and milk sauces. Escalate dairy in dishes to keep overall dairy intake steady.

A L C Club Holds Meeting at Home of Mrs Lyle Wade

Wellman Sept. 22 The ALC club met at Mrs Lyle Wade's home after summer vacation with 14 members. President Mrs Lowell Dodds led the business session and a program on Total Defense for America followed. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Harold Durian. Refreshments were served.

Wellman A.L.C. Club Lyle Wade Lowell Dodds Harold Swartzendruber Total Defense America Miracle Weldon Miller Harold Swartzendfuber Hitler Roy Marner Harold Durian Jess Gardner Dinner Bridge Club Harold Swartzendruher W. S. McIntosh J. G. Wehrle L. W. Blackwell Earl Whetstine Ralph Bringman Henry Willthaur Women's Christian Temperance Union H. EK. Ross M. L. Dewey Storm Lake Benedict Des Moines Earnest Bell

Birthday notices for Thomas Jones Easter and others today

The community lists multiple birthday commemorations including Thomas Jones Easter's 87th birthday born in Amboy Iowa and Ruth Ann Potratz's first birthday. Other locals Dayle Sands Crawfordsville Alma Aoyer Kalona Charles Pratt Gracehill Roslyn Chalupa Norma Widmer Libbie Havel and more share celebrations. Wedding anniversaries for George W Brown and Roy Finke are noted.

Thomas Jones Easter Amboy Iowa Dayle Sands Crawfordsville Emil Hesselschwerdt Kalona Alma Aroyer Charles Pratt Gracehill Charles Roslyn Rae Chalupa Ed Chalupa Norma Anne Widmer Libbie Havel Ed J. Havel Ainsworth George W. Brown Roy Finke

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Veronica Adrian J. T. Cafffrey C.S.C.S Adlerika Geo. L. McDantel Pilotburg George Shall Charles Cooper E. L. Miller W. T. Hamilton Tillie Millice Shenks Hzra Shenk Marion L. Yoder Dwight Blosser Dwight Sarah Mary Swartz Harold Stutzman Simon Miller Harold. H Ray Bickford Fred Thatcher Howard Gardner Orr Mapel Everett Fleming Wayne Norman Ralph Glider Roy Johnson Helen Ruth Durian Bernice Redlinger Ruth Ann Potratz Mrs Ed Potratz Washington Frank Schneider T. T. Keeley John Caldwell Bob Lytle Dudley Allen Joyce Marie Brannen Indianapolis Ind Betty Mae Wesley Brannen J. E. Moore L. G. James E. 7Th St Spurgeon Alpacas Pompadours Spurgeon’s Lemmon’s Jewelry East Side Square Coats
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