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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

5

Local Families Prepare Moves In City Transfers

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Miller move this week to 624 East Second Street from 15 South Marion Avenue. Francis Brooks and family will occupy the Miller apartment. Harold Booth and daughter Connie of Knoxville visited the Reed home this weekend.

W. F. Miller East Second Street South Marion Avenue Francis Brooks Millers Harold Booth Connie Knoxville C. B. Reed

Pre-Nuptial Party for Ina Jean Lantz Held at Home

Mrs Merlin Finke hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Ina Jean Lantz at her Wyman area home Friday. Guests played games including Floral Wedding and created a scrapbook for the bride. Advice was read, gifts were displayed in a pink and white wagon, and refreshments were served. Miss Lantz will wed Donald Kracaw on October 1.

Merlin Finke Ina Jean Lantz Wyman Kenneth Artur Miss Lantz Donald &, Kracaw

Margaret McCall Honored at William Woods College

Margaret McCall of Washington, a student at William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri, was elected vice president of the senior class and photographed in The Green Owl. Her father Glenn McCall and others attended a reception for new students and a college program for the new year.

Margaret McCall Washington William Woods College Fulton Mo Green Owl Glenn McCall Dave McCall Ellen Gray Annie Tanner Fulton

Organize Adult Education Class in Lincoln Zone

Lincoln Parent Teacher Association organizes a child study and parent education group in the Lincoln school district. The first meeting is Thursday Oct 2 at 8 pm in the Y Community room with speaker Mrs Payne Marshall county welfare director. Officials include Mrs George R Norman chair and Mrs William McDole secretary.

Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Payne Marshall Lincoln George R. Norman William McDole Don Knight Country Club Rural Woman's Club Grant Humsten George Freshwaters Lorden Store Claude Bain Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopfenstein Lincoln P. T. A Child Study and Parent Education Organization P.m H. Kk. O. Club Walter Anderson Roll Call

Chicago transit lines to be publicly owned at midnight

Chicago street car and elevated lines will transfer from private owners to the Chicago Transit Authority at midnight unless an appeals delay occurs. Junior bondholders sought a court delay. the TA will acquire 500 miles of street car tracks and 4,000 vehicles plus 1,600 elevated cars and 235 stations. Fare increases to 10 cents for street cars and 12 cents for elevated cars will fund a 10 year modernization plan.

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago Transit Authority Transit Authority

Early U S corporations scarce in 1800 report

A Twentieth Century Fund survey finds 335 profit seeking corporations in 1800. Turnpike, bridge and canal firms formed about two thirds, with banks and insurers making up the rest. manufacturing counted only six. The privilege to form corporations was government granted under special conditions.

United States

Pasteurization Milestone Shapes U S Milk Supply

The first compulsory pasteurization law was enacted in 1908 in Chicago. The U S Public Health Service reports that pasteurization now covers 88 percent of fluid milk in large cities and is universally accepted by health officials as the only measure to prevent milk borne disease when applied to all milk.

Chicago U. S U. S. Public Health Service

Local Club Women Invite State Leaders to Thursday Meeting

Mrs A D Wiese state president of Women's Federated Clubs in Iowa and Mrs F W Weitz contributing editor to Agenda will headline a district meeting of women's clubs in the Methodist church Thursday. A turkey luncheon with reservations due today will follow at the church.

A. D. Wiese Women’s Federated Clubs Iowa F. W. Weitz Agenda Women’s Clubs’ District Earl A. Loveless Carl J. Roberts T. A. Michels Washington van Buren Scott Muscatine Louisa Lee Johnson Jefferson Henry Des Moines Cedar State Federation Wiese Florence Fraseur Tipton Everett K. Burham Patricia Weldin State Department Re- Clarence Clarence Pruess Walter Smith Roberts R. H. McCreery NM. Speidel KE. &. Stutsman W.S C.S Karl Loveless Y.W. C.A Vinton

Bible Department Meets at Library

The Fort nightly club Bible department met at the public library after noon. Mrs J N Dodd opened with prayer, led by Mrs N M Speidel. Members answered roll call, memory verse 1 Thess 8 18 was repeated, readings from Thessalonians discussed, Towers ordered. Next meeting question asks location and history of the first church.

Bible Department J. N. Dodd N. M. Speidel

Tyrone Card Club Hosts Meeting At Crawford Home

The Tyrone card club was entertained at the Omer Crawford home Friday evening. High scores were Mrs. Dwight Moody and C. L. Conklin, low scores were Mrs. Harold Sheers and Lyle Van Sickle. Ellen Crawford assisted the hostess with refreshments. The next meeting will be at the Earnest Van Sickle home on Oct 31 with a cooperative supper at 7 o'clock.

Tyrone Card Club Omer Crawford Dwight Moody C. L. Conklin Harold Sheers Lyle van Sickle Ellen Crawford Earnest van Sickle

Maine Highway Network Highlights Thousands of Miles

Maine's transportation system comprises 22 401 miles of road with more than 8 000 miles designated as state highways. The figure underscores the extensive scope of Maine's road network and its role in regional mobility.

Maine

Birthday Greetings Overflow in Local Notices

Anniversary congratulations spread for Ray C Blankenhorn and Ainsworth couple marking 25 years and 7th anniversary of Bernard McCarthy. Birthday cakes honor Nerdine Anne Boshart Carolyn Anne Straube and many residents from Kalona Des Moines Wayland and Washington receive best wishes today.

Ray C Blankenhorn Ainsworth W. H. McCune Eagle Grove Bernard McCarthy Nerdine Anne Boshart Dennis Boshart Co. Wayland Carolyn Anne Straube

Homemakers Tea With Mrs R J Kleese

Washington township hosts a homemakers tea with 30 women present. Ruth Foster, Washington county home economist, spoke on Family Living programs and 4 H in home and community. Headliners 4 H club displayed clothing. readings by Farm Bureau readers noted. County women’s chorus enrollment urged. Mrs Bonar elected township chairman with Mrs Been blossom publicity chair.

Washington Township R. J. Kleese George Care Ruth Foster Washington County Don Maxwell Tom Gerdes Farm Bureau

Legion Auxiliary Picnic Brings Families Together at School Lawn

AINSWORTH Sept 30 The Legion Auxiliary members and families enjoyed a picnic on the school lawn. Croquet was played in the afternoon and plans were made for a donut sale at Brown Hardware Saturday afternoon. Ace Hi Bridge club met with Mrs Eather Trotter. Guests included Mrs Irene Thompson Mrs Edith Richards and Mrs Bishop of Marengo. Verona Nordyke won high score while Vera O Connor took consolation. Hostess served a one course luncheon.

Ainsworth Legion Auxiliary Brown Hardware Eather Trotter Irene Thompson Edith Richards Bishop of Marengo Verona Nordyke Vera O'Connor

Birthday Dinner Honors Andersons at Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson were celebrated at a Sunday birthday dinner at their home. Shar ing honors went to Mrs Ola Jacobs Lloyd and Shirley Mae Goodwin and Mrs Clarence Goodwin. Guests included K R Sitler William Sitler Mart Anderson and others with out of town visitors from Wellman Moline Rock Island and more.

C. G. Anderson Ola Jacobs Lloyd Shirley Mae Goodwin Clarence Goodwin K. R. Sitler William Sitler Mart Anderson Lloyd Goodwin Harold Clarence Goodwin Paul Darlene Clarence Messenger Linda Lioeyd Anderson Warren Grorft Wellman Oseph Rosenwing Bill Gray Moline Ralph McCoy Rock Island

Undernourishment Concerns Highlighted in School Meals

An article notes widespread dullness in students due to poor nourishment. It argues many children lack breakfast, with a roll and coffee common, while adolescents may need many more calories than seniors.

Meat Casserole Menu for Morning Prep and Dinner

A morning guide to preparing meat casseroles and side dishes for a family dinner. Includes Sausage and Corn Casserole, Ground Beef and Vegetable casserole, Mexican Frankfurter Casserole, and Potato Pancakes with bacon or sausage sides. Provides oven times and layering steps for each dish.

Employees Feast On Northern Pike

Sorden Music company employees and associates to the number of 18 enjoyed a picnic at Skunk River Sunday. There were abundant helpings of food at the dinner which was.

Northern Pike Sorden Music Company Skunk River

Minnesota Pike Featured in Summer Lake Feast

A 12 percent weight pike weighing about 12 pounds caught by Mr. Sorden on a Minnesota lake this summer was prepared especially for the occasion with baked fish featured.

Mr. Sorden Minnesota

Average Miles Traveled by Rail Passengers

The article notes national rail average journey 81.7 miles per passenger with suburban travelers averaging 17.2 miles. It highlights differing travel distances across regions and travel patterns among riders.

America

Social calendar items list clubs and meetings

Notices for White Shrine Masonic Temple West Chester P T A and many women’s and service groups set meetings district by day with times and hosts. Activities include social hours coin duets picnics dinners and cooperative events with several location notes and meeting-place changes.

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announces time

A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will gather at 9 30 on Wednesday at the church located at 1932. The notice call emphasizes quiet reflection and communal worship.

Presbyterian

Girl Scouts Celebrate Active Citizenship Through Service

Girl Scouts continue their long record of service with over 5 million hours of war work and current roles as hospital aides babysitters rangers and farm aides. The program offers more than 40 job types from sharing a hobby in a troop to participating in international friendship projects.

Magaco lide Bees Invade South Pacific Rifles

A bee species named magaco lide caused trouble on southern Pacific islands not by stinging, but by nesting in the bores of military rifles, interfering with arms and operations.

G.ls South Pacific

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Crocadero East Side Square Foot Health Lincoln School Chicago Transit Lines Vention W. E. Howen Clifford Thorne Paul Shearer Elizabeth Dawson Ed Sorrell Claire Darbyshire L. L. Loveless Michels Ralph Kleese F. E. Bartow Manton Hebner George Morrison Earl Loveless A. E. Baldrige Harvey Davis Mr. McCreedy Irene Yard H. Hull RB. C. Ficher Duane Griggs Edna Klein Martin van Qooosterhout Orange City Charles Drish Brighton Paul V. Shearer Crawford Legion Auxiliary S Picnic Bridge Club Andersons Thuring Ccasserole Defense Research Vannevar Bush White House James W. Forrestal White Shrine School of Instruction Masonicc Temple West Chester P. T Rosemary Club Husbards Earl Galloway Merry Makers Club Masonic Hall Grace Hill Ladies Aid Pythian Circle Sam Witting Linger Longer Hemery Sheets Forrest Lance Harmony Club W. H. McConnell, Jr W. H. McConnell Francis McConnell Pansy Hill Club Stan Kiesey Tamma Psi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Robert McFarlane Red Horser Club Square Orva Scott Sunshine Community Club Carl Sehneider AC & I Club Will Bealer Rebekah Lodge O. F Masonic Temple Walter Neff Emma C. Anderson Methodist Church Women's Service Guild of Presbyterian Church Delta Alphas. S Ernest Rouse Women's Missionary Society U. P. Church J. L. Colthurst St. Pauls Women's Guild
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