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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1948

Page

6

Southeastern Iowa Shriners Meet for Picnic and Elections

Members of the Southeastern Iowa Shrine club gathered in Burlington on Wednesday September 22 for their annual picnic and fish fry with 125 Shriners in attendance. The business session elected officers with Henry Schwarz of Burlington named president, Max Rothenberg of Fort Madison vice president, and John Payton of Burlington secretary-treasurer.

Theoutheastern Iowa Shrine Club Burlington Henry Schwarz Max Rothenberg Madison John Payton

Local births listed for area leaders and towns

Thomas Talbot of Keokuk George Elgin of Burlington and John Am born Ft Madison, directors named among regional civic figures.

Thomas Talbot Keokuk George Elgin Burlington John Amborn Ft. Madison

Crawfordsville Methodist group meets for September session

Crawfordsville date line Sept 17. W.S.C.S. of the Methodist church held its September meeting at the church with large attendance. Katheryn Williams led devotions and prayer, followed by group singing. Plans were made to attend the District seminar at Mt Pleasant on Sept 22.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville W.S.C.S The Methodist Church Katheryn Williams Mt. Pleasant

Bring Us Your Camera Films For Quick Developing

Local shop invites customers to bring camera films for developing and printing. Emphasizes prompt service and guarantees that pictures will not turn brown with age.

Weather Outlook: Mostly Fair Tonight and Tomorrow

The forecast calls for mostly fair weather with continued cool temperatures tonight. It remains slightly warmer tomorrow afternoon, with a gradual warming trend into the day.

Bazaar Supper Promised for November 18

The bazaar supper is set for November 18 after a solo by Mrs. Howard Anderson. Mrs. Joe H. Jones introduced Mrs. Reece of Iowa City as guest speaker on World Council of Churches. Rudyard Kipling led a group prayer to dismiss.

Howard Anderson Joe H. Jones Reece Iowa City World Council of Churches Rudyard Kipling Cleo Fleecher Ray Robertson Forrest McNeil Chester Spangler N. J. Lease Mildred Illers Willis Johnson Riverside Calif

Fire Department reports stove explosion in local home

A gasoline stove explosion at the Arthur Orris home around 10 30 Tuesday morning caused smoke damage but no fire spread. Firefighters contained the blaze without using water. John Hamil was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Tep Riley sold their property to H A Engel who will move to Dublin community.

Arthur Orris John Hamil Mercy Hospital Iowa City Tep Riley H. A. Engel Dublin Engels

Mixers Club Plans Pot Luck Dinner and Craft Program

The Mixer club meets Tuesday at 6 30 PM in the YWCA room for a potluck dinner. Members bring a dish and their own table service. Craft classes have drawn large attendance this month and many articles have been made. I Rothschild is scheduled as a guest for the post dinner program.

Mixer Club Y.W.C.A I. Rothschild

School Day Swim Team Schedule and Safety Notice

The article notes after school swimming for the girls, with gear carried to school and class starting at four. It mentions a planned meeting, a stocked kitchen, and a warning about staying under warm showers too long. A Y W Desk signoff appears, followed by a safety reminder about smoking in bed and fire risks with cloth fumes and ash tray guidance.

Emma C Anderson study group meets with Mrs Flenner

The Emma C Anderson study group of the Methodist church met yesterday at 2 30 pm with Mrs T A Flenner. Twenty six members attended as Mrs Mary Smith opened the first chapter of Great Prayers of the Bible with help from several members. Refreshments were served by Mrs Sam Sigafoose and Mrs Flenner. The group will meet next Friday at 2 30 pm at Mrs Walter Smiths home for the second chapter.

Emma C. Anderson The Methodist Church T. A. Flenner Mary Smith T. L. Brookhart M. E. DeLashmutt Fred Miller Walter Smith G. W. Manussier Lyman Bunce Sam Sigafoose Flenner

This and That from the VW desk

Fall arrives with groups asking to use the YW room. The room is small but cozy and fits about 40 people, signaling a busy season at the center.

Y. W

Britain cuts livestock to grow cereals after war

Under her postwar program Britain reduces livestock numbers to free land for cereal production.

Britain

Forty Nine Present At Church Meeting

Forty nine members attended the general meeting of the Women's Council of the Christian church last evening at 7 30. Mrs Leslie Beenblossom presided and the gathering began with group singing and prayers. Group three led devotions while Mrs William Crayne taught the lesson Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. Mrs Carrie Boileau read scripture. Mrs Ivan Hahn and Mrs Harold Jarvis gave a dialogue with portrayals of Puerto Rico and Jamaica. A message from Mrs Velma Booth Wagner about returning safely from China was shared. A quiz on Information on 4a Thousand Things was presented by Mrs Clyde Hillhouse. A group one committee served refreshments.

Women's Council of the Christian Church Leslie Beenblossom William Crayne Carrie Boiléau Ivan Hahn Harold Jarvis Puerto Rico Jamaica Beenblossom Velma Booth Wagner China United States Clyde Hillhouse Leo Sturgeon Yax Marble Wade Pence

Theater and Screen Offer From Mr Pratt Sparks Debate

The passage praises Mr Pratt for providing theater and screen quality far above prior standards. It notes a concern that his rough treatment of Grandpa and Grandma may offend and urges him to see the light and adjust his behavior.

Mr. Pratt Grandpa

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