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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

2

Ardelz Santha Women Plan October Potluck Supper

Members of Ardelz Santha No 27 met in the KP hall to plan a potluck supper for October 24. Each member was urged to bring a husband or friend. There will be a ballot on a candidate and initiation at the meeting. Entertainment will precede the gathering.

Ardelz Santha Ardelz Santha No 27 Francis Crone Clayton Bear Warren Stewart Clarence Shaffer Paul Harvey Crone Rani Nelson Woodford Rajah

Haying Safe Practices Emphasized for Equipment and Handling

Safely use haying gear by ensuring all equipment is in sound repair. Handle forks with care to prevent falls and injuries during work.

Sunshine Community Club Wiener Roast Night

The Sunshine Community club held a wiener roast at Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wilcox home Tuesday evening for members and families. Guests included the Layman family of Fairfield and the McCreedys from Town City, with entertainment by Mrs. Jesse Stout and readings and skits by local residents. Supper was organized by Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Wolfe, and Mrs. Koehler.

Sunshine Community Club Lyle Wilcox Elwood Layman Trusa Fairfield Harry McCreedy Town City Henry Sutherland Jesse Stout Clyde Thompson Charles Wolfe George Koehler Will Richards Wolfe John Koehler

Garden Group Hears Paper on Bulb Storage

Garden II members meet at Mrs Earl Love s home as Mrs D N Anwyl’s Bulb Storage for Winter paper is read by Mrs O L Dayton. Eighteen members attend with guest Marjorie Loveless. YWCA concert by Rosa Page Welch set for Oct 5 at the Methodist church. District federation clubs convention planned for Oct 12 in Iowa City.

Ruth Foster Brighton and Clay Brighton Methodist Church Keith Barnes Clay Township Miss Foster Garden II Earl Love‘eas D. N. Anwyl O. L. Dayton R. J Marjorie Loveless P. F. Whisler Rosa Page Welch YWCA Methodist Church Federated Clubs Iowa City

Joint VFW and Auxiliary Wiener Roast Attended

Thirty five attended the VFW and auxiliary wiener roast at Sunset Park on Tuesday evening. The committee included Mrs Milo Steele Jr Mrs Vera Anderson and Mrs Ethel Palmer. The next joint meeting will be the annual hard times party in October.

VFW Sunset Park Milo Steele Jr Vera Anderson Ethel Palmer

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Charles Marek

Mrs. Charles Marek was guest of honor at a birthday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Marek Friday evening. Attending were Charles Marek, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marek, Mrs. Anna Marek and Mrs. Ann Zingula.

Charles Marek Dale Marek Robert Marek Anna Marek Ann Zingula

Colleen Phelps Elected Westpoint 4-H President

Colleen Phelps has been elected president of the Westpoint 4-H club. The meeting at Joyce Kleese home elected Peggy McDowell vice president Bonnie Brinning secretary treasurer Corinne Phelps historian. Last year’s records book was distributed and refreshments were served.

Colleen Phelps Westpoint 4-H Club Joyce Kleese Peggy McDowell Bonnie Brinning Corinne Phelps

Six Guests Attend YWCA Mixer and Meeting

The YWCA Mixers held a Tuesday evening potluck supper and business meeting at the YW room. Guests present were Wilma O’Riley Garnet Spoerry Enola Rubey Norma Anderson Mildred McBride and Doris Benson. Jorothy Turnipseed presided as president and delegates to the state BIPA weekend conference at Ot­torows October 21 22 were named.

YWCA Wilma O’riley Garnet Spoerry Enola Rubey Norma Anderson Mildred McBride Doris Benson Jorothy Turnipseed Ottorows Doris Rouse Louise Rouse Nadine Payne Clint Edwards Charlotte Karll Joy Pairfield Mary Waggoner Mixer Club Plan Ywca Chorus

Brown Funeral Held for George M Brown in Davenport

Funeral services for George M Brown were held at Range Mortuary in Davenport on Monday September 25 at 1 oclock. He died suddenly on Thursday September 21 after living in Davenport for years and previously in Ainsworth. He is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Florence Brassfield of Connecticut, son Andrew Brown of Rock Island, two grandsons Travis and Andrew Brown II, and brothers Guy of Yakima and Cary of Mt. Union. A sister Myrtle Woodruff died the same day and was buried in St Paul. Interment followed at Davenport Memorial Park.

Round Grove George M Brown Range Mortuary Davenport Mr. Brown Ainsworth George Martin Brown Andrew Elizabeth (Cochran) Brown Emily (Mathers) Brown Florence Brassfield Connecticut Andrew Brown Rock Island Travis Andrew Brown II Tom Rickey Washington Guy Brown Yakima Cary Brown Mt. Union Myrtle Woodruff St. Paul Minnesota Brown

Bread Price War Shrinks Loaf to Nine Cents in New Hampton

In New Hampton a 20 ounce loaf sold for nine cents at Little Butch's Cafe, part of a price war that began when grocers cut cigarette cartons to 1.69. Owner W. E. Messersmith lowered bread from 17 to 13 cents last weekend, then to nine cents yesterday.

New Hampton W. E. Messersmith

Funeral services for Mrs Wall in Columbus Junction

Funeral services for Mrs J rank Wall will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Stephens funeral home and at 2:30 p.m. in the Swank church near Lone Tree. Rev E C Sears pastor will officiate. Burial will be in Swank cemetery.

Columbus Junction J.rank Wall Stephens Funeral Swank Church Lone Tree E. C. Sears Methodist Church Swank Cemetery

Early Chinese coins shaped like their purchases

A 300 BC era detail notes odd coin forms in China. The dress money concept linked coin shapes to the items bought. Coins resembling garments illustrated early monetary thinking and trade practices.

Turning hens to meat when they lose egg value

Extension poultry specialist F. H. Leuschner of Pennsylvania State College advises removing such hens and marketing them early. He suggests using a small holding coop in each pen or nearby to separate birds before their value declines.

F. H. Leuschner Pennsylvania State College

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

A schedule of club and church activities across Wednesday to Saturday. Includes Ainsworth CES Friendship night at the Masonic Temple, St Marys circle meeting, Knights of Columbus, plant and bulb exchange, Go I Go club, Homebuilders class, Wiener roast at Walnut school, and YMCA youth activities. Transportation and reservations noted for several events.

Ainsworth Masonic Temple St. Mary's Circle Ed Sullivan Ndependent Club Francis McConnell Fansy Hill Club Erwin Koenig Knights of Columbus St. James Hall HJ Club Hubert Malichky Fleur de Lis al Crone Plant and Bulh West Chester WRC John Hedberg GOP YMCA Tom Davis Town City Crawfordsville IOOF

HADACOL Claims Benefit for Vitamins and Energy

An Ohio farmer David Brunk endorses HADACOL claiming relief from sleep loss nervousness and low appetite after taking multiple bottles. The ad extols HADACOL for supplying Vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron boosting hemoglobin and delivering nutrients to organs and body parts. It promises a money back guarantee and notes trial and family sizes from The LeBlanc Corporation 1950.

David Brunk Box 25 Loveland Ohio Brunk Mr. Brunk The LeBlanc Corporation

Elect Mrs. Marvin Van Metre President of Prairie Flower Group

Mrs. Marvin Van Metre was elected president at the Prairie Flower Community Group’s first year meeting at Prairie Flower school Tuesday evening. Other officers named include Mrs. William Glassburner as vice president and Mrs. Milton Thomas as secretary-treasurer.

Marvin van Metre Prairie Flower Community Group Prairie Flower School William Glassburner Milton Thomas Fred Kleinschmidt Wayne Knupp Donald Blum Blum

Nation in Greatest Prosperity Era says Tobin

Secretary of Labor Maurice J. Tobin told the American Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association last night that the nation is in the midst of its greatest prosperity era. He noted demand for production is high and warned that women and retired workers may have to adjust to labor market needs.

Boston Mass Maurice J. Tobin American Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association

Labor Forecast Warns of Higher Demand and Jobs Rise

Tobin predicted a surge in employment to about 71 million within two years as the economy remains strong. He noted the boom existed before the Korean conflict with 6 million workers employed then and a peak output of 270 billion dollars annually.

Tobin

Color Blindness Affects More Men Than Women

A historical note explains that faulty color vision occurs in about ten times as many men as women and mentions that ladies have a better oe.

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