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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1952

Page

2

Pythian Sisters Hold School of Instruction Attendance Strong

About 125 attended the School of Instruction at the K I P hall on April 1 with a 50 attendance for the afternoon session. Visiting sisters and brothers came from Brighton West Chester Ottumwa Fairfield and West Burlington Temples for the event.

School of Instruction K. I’. Hall Pythian Sisters Brighton West Chester Ottumwa Fairfield West Burlington Iole Johnston Prairie City Edna Gosling Manchester Hubert Lehrer

DAR chapter meeting selects three for nominating committee

The Washington chapter of the DAR met at Mrs. Fred Reid's home with 25 members present. Jessie Stewart Mrs. Ralph Shannon and Mrs. Prank Crone were chosen for the nominating committee. Mrs. W. T. McIntyre read DAR stories from Geographic.

Washington Daugsters of the American Revolution Fred Reid Jessie Stewart Ralph Shannon Prank Crone

Presbyterian Guild Supper Meeting with Mrs Lampe Speaker

The Presbyterian Church Service Guild held a Tuesday supper with men guests. Mrs Charles Wily led the meeting as vice president in the president’s absence. Mrs Harvey Davis gave devotions. Mrs Carl Roberts led prayer calendar. Mrs Lampe of Iowa City gave an address on life and Ware. The Moffat House in Hereford shire is mentioned in relation to Miss Muffet.

Presbyterian Guild The Presbyterian Church Tor Charles Wiley Harvey Davis Carl Roberts Bacnipe Hearty Latepe Iowa City Lame Ware

Engagement of Eleanor Stevens to Frank Chuck Jr Announced

Summer bride and groom’s families announce the engagement of Eleanor Marie Stevens to Frank Chuck Jr both employed by Creole Petroleum Corporation at Cabimas Venezuela. Stevens a graduate of Western Michigan College of Education teaches at LeSaling school. Chuck a chief corrosion engineer for the petroleum department is an Oklahoma University graduate. An early summer wedding is planned.

Kay Stevens Charlotte Michigan Eleanor Marie Stevens Frank Chuck Jr Frank Chuck Brighton Miss Stevens Chuck Creoleetroleum Corporation Cabimas Venezuela Mies Stevens Western Michigan College of Education LeSaling School Creole Tte Vic Chuck Petroleum Department of the Corporation Thon Oklahoma University

Past Matrons Host Kensington Party at Temple

Seventeen lode attended Tuesday afternoon for the Past Matron's Kensington party at the Temple. Mrs G W Manussier and Mrs TAO Flenner were hostesses. Mrs Richard Hothe read a poem while Mrs Ro Reed sang two solos with Mrs George Dare at the piano. Easter motif decorates the tea table.

Kensington Temple G. W. Manussier Tao Flenner Richard Hothe Ro Reed George Dare

Women of County present pageant at Rural Women's Day

The Rural Women's Day program goes Friday at 1 36 in the high school auditorium. Mrs Rosco Eliason of Letts former state Farm Bureau Women chairman speaks on They Are People. A Home for Peace features narrator Mrs George Dare with several participants. Music by No 8 school pupils and 4 H dancers Janice Booth and Virginia Dare. Committee includes Mrs John Stephens and others.

Rosco Eliason Letts Mary Shields Home For Peace George Dare Narrator Earl Booth Lillian Maxwell Gene Martin James Birney Keith Barnes John Young Antone Hotle Louis Havel M. DD. Crawford Delbert Holmes No. & Sehonl Taneht Alice Hunter

Eye Care Overlooked In Public School Retardation Costs

An eastern state with about 750 000 public school pupils spends roughly 6.7 million dollars yearly on teaching mentally disabled children. The article argues that eye problems cause many cases, and if half that money had been devoted to eye care, treated children would gain lifelong benefits and fewer would require special attention.

Panora Farmer Pleads Innocent in Baby Death Case

Ernest Leonard a Panora Iowa farmer 39 is free on 38000 bond awaiting trial set for April 14 on a manslaughter charge in the death of his 18 month old son Merrill He pleaded innocent at arraignment before District Judge Earl W Vincent The judge kept the bond and the trial date was set Authorities say he beat the child in anger causing a fatal cerebral hemorrhage in a Des Moines hospital

Adel Iowa UDP Ernest Leonard Liberty Merrill Earl W. Vincent Leonard Des Moines

No Foul Play Found In Fire Fatal to Two

Des Moines report states the fire that killed two people Saturday night was not arson or foul play. Charles Meyers or Meyers, 31, died from burns after an explosion while using a paint brush in a gasoline can. His wife’s body was found in the burning home.

Des Moines Wayne Ulm Charles Myers Ulm Meyers

LBC Club Models Original Bonnets At Tuesday Meet

Members of the LBC Club showcased original bonnets during a Tuesday session led by president Mrs. Martin Whittaker. Co-hostess Mrs. Rebecca Shebeck aided as the group voted Mrs. Anne Springer for her Easter bonnet crafted from paper doilies and lilies and decided to donate five dollars to the Red Cross.

LBC Robert Lioyd Rebecca Shebeck Martin Whittaker Red Cross Anne Springer

Fuzzy Chickens and Ribbons Featured at Seasonal Gathering

Mrs Mae Smith oversaw contests and games while season appropriate refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Lloyd and Mme Shebeck, reflecting a festive community event.

Mae Smith Lloyd Mre Shebeck

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