Jaycees Elect Officers at Dykstra Home Meeting
Jaycee Jaynes reorganizational meeting elected officers at Mrs. James Dykstra’s home. President Mrs. Jerry Thompson, first vice president Mrs. Dykstra, second vice president Mrs. Don Douglas, secretary Mrs. Larry Matney, and treasurer Mrs. Richard Towe. Plans include October Jaycee meeting in Topeka, a patio party August 17, and a bake sale August 23 to support community projects led by James Dykstra.
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Jaycee Jaynes
James Dykstra
Jerry Thompson
Dykstra
Don Douglas
Larry Matney
Richard Towe
Jaycees
Topeka
Dykestra
Jaynes
Rich
Lesson Study On Religion At First Christian Church
The Mary Luo C W F group held a lesson study titled Is Our Religion Best by Mrs Merle Jones on Thursday evening. Mrs Eugene Saffron led the worship theme Love is Central to Christian Faith. Mrs Ralph Armstrong hosted with Mrs Walter Doyen assisting as chairman who led business. Missionary offering reached 11.50 dollars. Refreshments served to 10 members.
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Mary Luo C
First Christian Church
Merle Jones
Eugene Saffron
Ralph Armstrong
Waleter Doyen
Birthday Party for Kathy and Mike Fischer in Williamsburg
A birthday party for Kathy and Mike Fischer was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fischer. Mike turns 10 on July 23 and Kathy will be 11 on August 22. Crepe paper decorations and balloons clothed the scene, a birthday cake sat on a decorated table, and 34 children attended with gifts and games before refreshments. Mrs. Hazel Harrison, Mrs. Agnes Fischer, and Mrs. Rea Weigand assisted with the party.
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Kathy
Mike Fischer
Williamsburg
Leo Fischer
Mike
Hazel Harrison
Socialettes Peoria Aid and Ruhamah WMS Meet Aug 17
Socialettes Peoria Ladies Aid and Ruhamah WMS announce meetings on August 17 led by Mrs Dean Kirkland. The Santa Fe Trail Council of Girl Scouts will man a booth at Franklin County Fairgrounds seeking adult volunteers with brochures describing reliable services available.
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Peoria Ladies Aid
Ruhamah W.M.S
Dean Kirkland
Santa Fe Trail Council of
Girl Scouts
Franklin County Faire
Pressing White Cotton Gloves The Quick Home Method
A reader shares a brisk method to refresh white cotton gloves using hot water to soak and a mirror as a drying surface, followed by starch to prevent soil absorption. Additional tips advise sealing tent seams with a candle wax and protecting newsprint with a plastic bag when buying daily papers.
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Heloise
Barbara Thomsson
Women Break Banking Glass Ceiling With Several Firsts
Virginia Furman became New York's first woman bank officer at Columbia Trust in 1919. Decades later Elizabeth Brady, Madeline Burgess, and Madeline H. McWhinney reached high ranks at Bankers Trust Chase Manhattan and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, signaling steady progress for women in banking. Brady, a former stenographer, rose to vice president, while Burgess became branch manager and McWhinney assistant vice president, boosting morale and proving women can hold key money roles.
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Joy Miller
New York
Virginia Furman
Columbia Trust Company
Bankers Trust
Elizabeth Brady
Miss Brady
Chase Manhattan Bank
Madeline Burgess
East Side
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Federal Reserve System
Madeline H. McWhinney
Liz
Brady
Philip C. Horter
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Scott Thompson
Ard Towe
Bonnie’s
Julie Dunkin
George R. Dunkin
Julie
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Saffron Glass Co
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Howe
Magnavox
Table Radio
Western Auto
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