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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

3

Longer-Lived Tanks For Dairy Utensil Washing

A galvanized iron sheet bent to fit tank bottoms extends tank life many times and reduces costly repairs by protecting the metal from wear in dairy utensil washing.

Guidance on Rhubarb Leaves and Stalks

The note explains that rhubarb leaves contain toxic substances and should never be eaten. People are advised to remove the leaves and use only the stalks for consumption.

Delegates Named For District Meeting And 50th Anniversary

Fortnightly club president Mrs. T A Michels presided at yesterday's YWCA executive board meeting. Plans for the 50th anniversary include a November 7 dinner and Methodist church program. Delegates to next month's Davenport district convention: Betty Grecian, Mrs T A Flenner, Mrs C P Weldin, Mrs H H McCleery, Mrs George Rindiger, Mrs Frank C Crone, Mrs Harold Stephens, Mrs Clarence Jacobs, Mrs C A Pratt, Mrs Ben Briley. Alternates include Mrs Paul Snakenberg, Mrs Cloyce Stewart, Mrs Earl Loveless, Mrs Herbert Ostnecup, Ella Gordon, Mrs Jay Sellers, Mrs Claude Tucker, Mrs Glen Thompson, Mrs W B Dupuis, Mrs Ralph Kleese.

Methodist Church Davenport Betty Grecian T. A. Flenner C. P. Weldin H. H. MccCleery George Rindiger Frank C. Crone Harold Stephens Clarence Jacobs C. A. Pratt Ben Briley Paul Snakenberg Cloyce Stewart Earl Loveless Herbert Ostncup Ella Gordon Jay Sellers Claude Tucker Glen Thompson W. B. Dupuis Ralpii Kleese

Centennial Year Clears Baptist Class Party

Officials announce there will be no Friendly Bible Class party at the Baptist church in observance of the centennial. The 1891 note indicates a cancelation due to anniversary events.

Baptist Church

Mrs Don Wyle Hosts Snowball Social Club Meeting

Snowball Social club members and guests gathered at Mrs. Don Wyle's home for the regular meeting. Mrs. Walter Neff led the business session with the program committee sponsoring contests. prizes went to Mrs. Earl Booth and Mrs. Russell Plecker.

Snowball Walter Kyle Arthur Witthoft Billy Don Wylie Walter Neff Ralph Herr Don Cave Earl Booth Russell Plecker

Elmina Messenger Weds Quitman Kervin in Fordyce

Elmina Messenger and Q Quitman Kervin wed in Fordyce Arkansas Monday afternoon in a quiet ceremony announced by Elmina Messenger Jr and Mrs Harold Messenger Jr. The couple begins married life in Fordyce with family blessing.

Elmina Messenger Q. Kervin

Mrs Beggs Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs William Beggs entertained the Just Us club at her home with 14 members and guests including Mrs Oscar Burham Mrs Winnie Gordon and Mrs Orval Scott A short business segment followed by birthday celebrations mystery friend gifts and several games with prizes The next meeting will be in two weeks hosted by Mrs Bush

William Beggs Oscar Burham Winnie Gordon Orval Scott Just Us Club Mrs. Bush Art Prall John Dodd Harding Bush

Entertains Navajo Club at Luncheon

Mrs. W. T. Carson hosted 17 Navajo club members and guest Mrs Justus Peterson of Princeton Ill at the Carson home. Luncheon at 1 o clock featured tall flower bouquets, followed by visiting games and a tour of the flower garden in the afternoon.

W. T. Carson Justus Peterson Princeton Ill Emma Barnett Carson

For Sale Ad Sells Home to Be Built

A for sale advertisement indicates a new home will be constructed and offered to buyers. The notice frames the sale as the path to secure ownership at the planned residence.

Rev Smith Family Honored at New Haven Church Party

A group of 50 friends gathered at the New Haven church Monday evening to honor Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Smith and daughters Karen and Kay. The evening featured a song fest and games, with gifts presented to the Smiths and lunch served at the end.

New Haven Floyd Smith Karen Kay Smiths

Pythian Past Chiefs Meet at Mrs Faulkner Home

The Pythian Past Chiefs association met last night at Nola Faulkner's home. After a brief business session the group played three-table pinocle with Rose Mawucha winning the high score, Carrie Reinert the low score, and Irene Baker the traveling prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs Paul Harvey.

Pythian Past Chief Association Nola Faulkner Rose Mawucha Carrie Reinert Irene Baker Paul Harvey

Reveal Betrothal of Jordan McLean

Columbus Junction announces the engagement of Lorna Jordan to Neal McLean son of Harold and Mrs McLean of Wapello. The marriage is planned for the Christmas holidays.

Jordan McLean Columbus Junction Harry W. Jordan Lorna Neal McLean Harold McLean Wapello

Homemakers Club Plans October Family Social Meeting

At the September homemakers club meeting Mrs. Amos Stout attended with seven members two children and visitor Mrs Forrest McNeill. President Mrs Jack Trotman led the business session discussing a family social in October. Mrs Tom Stirling and Mrs Trotman spoke on assigned topics. Hostess duties and one course refreshments were served by Mrs Arthur Wiley and Mrs Stirling.

Homemakers Club Amos Stout Forrest McNeill Jack Trotman Tom Stirling Trotman Arthur Wiley Stirling

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Meeting Notes

The New Haven Ladies Aid Society met with nine members present. Devotions and prayer opened the session. The group heard minutes and roll call, noted Dessie Cuddeback's death, and appointed Helen Robertson to represent the society at inter church board meetings. Refreshments were served. co host was Mrs Helen Robertson. The next meeting will be announced later.

New Haven Ladies Aid Society Arlene Augustine Helen Robertson Smith Canning Dessie Cuddeback Lie Society

Polar bears use eye membranes to guard against snow glare

The Better Vision institute notes polar bears wear a thin membrane over each eye, likened to a bird eyelid, to protect against snow blindness in bright sunlight. Reindeer have similar light shielding features.

Better Vision Institute

Community Group Meetings and Postponements Noted

Notices list Damascus Shrine events at Masonic temple and West Chester WRC at K P hall. Rural Woman's Club and Friday Women’s Council meetings are postponed. Presbyterian L A S meets at church. Ladies Aid groups assigned to hosts. Delmascus Shrine turkey dinner scheduled. ceremonial at 8 pm. Bible department meets Monday at 2:30 pm in the public library.

Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple West Chester W.R.C K.P. Hall Rural Woman's Club Irwin Helma Women's Council of Christ Presbyterian L.A.S Gerdes Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Victor Blattner Harry Dye Harry Turner Tom Gerdes Charles Wiley Delmascus Shrine Turkey

Anniversary and Birthday Notices Run in Stewart School Page

Mr and Mrs Charles Doran mark their 23rd wedding anniversary while Roberta Ellen Derby Carolyn Yay Fullerton and Dolores share birthdays. Roger Eugene Fulton and Patricia And Skinner turn ages, and Mrs J A Frey reaches 82. Stewart school honors Robert Eugene Godwin on his 11th birthday.

Charles Doran Charles Greiner Dolores Roberta Ellen Derby Basil Derby Carolyn Yay Fullerton Roger Eugene Fulton Robert Fulton Patricia and Skinner Russell Skinner West Stewart School Robert Eugene Godwin Homer Godwin

Mrs. Cady Hosts Bethel Missionary Society Meeting

Ten members of the Bethel Missionary Society met at Mrs. E. B. Cady’s home. Guests included Mrs. Dwight Boyle and Mrs. Charles Wulf. Mrs. Juzeler led devotions, President Rothlisberger presided over a brief business session, and White Cross offerings were collected. Guest speaker Margaret Cowden, with 31 years in Iran missions, spoke after the program. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.

Hethel Missionary Society E. B. Cady Dwight Boyle Charles Wulf Godfrey Juzeler C C. Rothlisberger Margaret Cowden Iran C. J. Wolfe

Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief From Painful Symptoms

Warning about tired kidneys and symptoms like backache leg pains and swelling. Explains kidneys remove acids and waste, urging use of Doan’s Pills to stimulate diuresis and cleanse the blood.

Nature Dean Doan

Handy Brush Keeps Soap Ready in Dish

A simple cleaning tip advises placing a small hand brush bristle side up in the soap dish and stacking soap on top so the brush stays preloaded with soap for quick use.

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