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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
2
Members of the Home Makers Club answered roll call with lunch box hints at a meeting yesterday afternoon. The session started at 2 o clock in the home of Mrs Amos Stout. Eleven members attended, along with eight children and two guests Mrs Hal Richards and Mrs Forrest McNeil.
Members and families discussed plans for an October wiener roast. Mrs. Edward Shalla led a contest and favored the ladies with numbers on a mouthharp. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Mc Neil and Mrs. Virgil Lintz.
Thirteen members and guests of the H J club spent the afternoon with Mrs Arthur Beranek. Guests included Mrs Kate Shalla and Mrs Ed Beranek. Mrs Charles Schnoebelen, the president, led the business meeting. Bunco was played and everyone received a prize. The hostess was aided by Mrs Schnoebelen and Mrs Ed Beranek.
The Grace Hill ladies and society met with Mrs Lyle Haves Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen members and five children attended the gathering.
Mrs Leonard Brinning led devotions reading Hosea 14 while Mrs Nelson Woodford presided over the meeting. Plans were discussed for a farewell supper for Rev Floyd Smith and his family and for Mr and Mrs Ed Libe. A table and coffee committee was named with Mrs Brinning, Mrs Woodford and Mrs Dan Boone. The society will meet in two weeks with Mrs Virgil Pardon and Mrs Pearl Hayes to lead devotions.
Mrs George Garrett visits Columbus Junction to see her daughter Mrs Robert Fulton. Taxes due this month with penalties after October 1. Funeral attendance in Mystic for William Beers. Numerous shopping ads and travel notes from residents, including dress sales and Rexall drug events. Grandson born to Maurice Putman family in Rifle Colorado with relatives traveling to visit.
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