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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
2
Local notice invites fur coat owners to bring items for storage at Rothschilds. The community bulletin updates on social visits from Mr and Mrs A W Yard Mrs Farrel Gabriel and daughter and Henry Swailes at Ralph Nicholson home. Theater listings note Gone With the Wind at State Theatre with shows Tue Wed and a Wed matinee at 1 45 pm.
The article describes eyeglass fashion as a nationwide craze on high school and college campuses. It highlights designers and retailers pushing bold frame colors and styles, with models like Calico Hussy and The Rainbow, plus office and classroom trends such as Be-bops and Tropes like Temples.
Dennis and Patricia Sorrell children of Mr and Mrs Ed Sorrell 1017 West Madison street entertained friends at birthday celebrations Saturday Dennis turned ten and Patricia seven in a family gathering at their residence with guests involved in the event
A humorous breakfast list appears, listing various morning foods and beverages in a playful, scrambled style. The items include grapefruit, oatmeal, rolls, milk, cocoa, coffee, orange juice, eggs, toast, cereals, and fruits. The tone suggests a light, whimsical take on morning routines.
Notices for this column list meetings and events through Thursday. Highlights include Order of Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p m in the Masonic Temple, Y W C A executive board at 7 30 p m, and multiple club and society gatherings such as Junior Fortnightly, D A V practice for inspection, Pythian Sisters, Public Affairs sections, Harmony club, Baptist Women’s Missionary Rally, and various circle and sorority meetings with locations and times noted.
The Baptist Women's Missionary Society plans a Wednesday rally at Wellman with a full program. Highlights include worship, reports, memorials, potluck, special music, and installations led by Rhoda Armstrong Mrs. Patrick and Mrs. John Dodd.
Keith Johnson entertained members of the freshman class at his parents home in Crawfordsville on Thursday evening. The event featured social games and photography by Keith an amateur photographer. Mr and Mrs Johnson served refreshments to the guests Roger Holmes Russell Monson Marjorie Raymond Janet Fletcher Vaughn McArtor and Keith.
The regular K. C. meeting will be held Thursday evening with entertainment provided and lunch served for attendees.
The I. G. White Corps of women's relief corps met at the Legion hall April 8 with 42 members from D A R D U V V A A L V F W and other groups. After a noon meal Dr Miller gave blessing, remarks followed, and a 2 pm meeting followed with 28 members present. A Mason City convention is set for June 14 to 16. flowers are to funerals, by law revisions and officer installations were conducted.
In Copenhagen Denmark one out of every three residents is a bicycle rider. The city shows high cycling rates with extensive bike lanes and culture supporting daily bike use.
Mrs Alma Kucera of Riversife hosted the S and C club on Thursday afternoon a shower honored Mrs Ethel Nicola who lost everything in a fire. Prizes went to Ethel Nicola and Ina Gerot with Agnes Bowman and Lillian Fisher close runners up.
Birthday wishes go to Harry Dodson born 1868 in Elsa Illinois and to Clyde Kennard Mrs Dan Guy Mrs Gordon Carstensen Marion Wehr and Robert McCaleb. Donna Marie Mall Dorothy Wulf Douglas Lee Duncan Zelda Graber Nancy Barclay and Joan Shafer celebrate today along with wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Victor Vogel.
The Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon with 48 members at the church. President Mrs. William Glassburner led devotions by Anna Scott on the "Sleeping sickness." The group discussed prayer calendars and topics on Korea, Venezuela, and an Indian school in Phoenix Arizona. A cooperative dinner is set for April 20 to align with the Presbyterial meeting at Sigourney, with Parsons College choir visiting that evening. The executive board will adjust the Guild date and arrange a dinner for the choir. Many plan to attend Presbytery. Refreshments were served after the meeting.
Members received gifts and enjoyed a delicious luncheon hosted by Mrs. Tess. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Lillian Fisher on April 15.
Mrs. Livingston Chapter 1 of P E O met Thursday. co hostesses Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mrs. Dave Livingston. Forty one members and three guests attended the regular meeting followed by entertainment and refreshments on an April 1 table.
Crawfordsville TTTs Chapter L met Monday evening with Mrs Joe H Jones at her country home northeast of Crawfordsville for a regular meeting with most members present. After a short business session the group socialized and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting will be at Vincent Lindeen home in Olds.
The Farmerette 4H group met Saturday at Shirley Escher’s home with Patty Horack presiding. Members recited the pledge, answered roll call, and discussed a dinner menu. A health talk by Audrey Stout and a lesson on meat cookery by Mrs. Knotek were given, plus a pie crust demonstration.
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