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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
2
The Washington Evening Journal reports on local town happenings for Thursday April 7, 1949, including civic notices, social events, and brief community updates from the capital region.
Katona Idris club sponsored a day trip to the Amana colonies departing Katona at 11 30 a m. They had luncheon at the Ox Yoke Inn at 1 00 p m followed by a brief business meeting led by vice president Mrs V H Barnum. The tour included visits to a furniture factory woolen mills and the Amana meat market before returning. Participants included Mrs V H Barnum Mrs Edwin Morgan Mrs Lyle Pry Mrs W Beckman and Mrs Gordon Eng.
Strom Jr and several married residents including Mrs. I. J. Strickler Mrs. F. L. Strickler Mrs. Don Miller Mrs. Glenn Miller Mrs. Clifford Small Mrs. Marvin Yoder and Mrs. Logan Reif appear in a local social column listing names and affiliations.
Mrs Donald Smith hosted the Merry Makers club with 14 members attending. Mrs Orva Scott presided at the business meeting as roll call focused on housecleaning tips. The May meeting will be with Mrs Elizabeth Young. An annual flower exchange occurred before social visiting. Mrs John Patterson attended as a guest.
Four young men Jay Lynn Patterson David and Stephen Shaver and Gary Walton attended a social event. The hostess served refreshments and was assisted by Mrs. Richard Young and Mrs. Patterson.
Mrs Everette Schmitt and Mrs Don Rinner hosted 13 club members and a guest from the Linger Longer, Mrs Kate Schmitt, at the Schmitt home. President Mrs John Combs appointed the flower committee for the coming year including Mrs Clyde Dawson, Mrs H J Brenneman, Mrs Will Shalla and Mrs Everett Schmitt. The annual flower exchange was announced for the next meeting.
Mrs Art Dawson hosted an Easter afternoon with Mrs Clyde Dawson in charge of Mrs George Bartholomew and Mrs Melvin Booth. They conducted contests and quizzes while refreshments tied to the season were served by the hostesses.
The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters met Monday at Mrs H Walker’s home in Kalona. A cooperative supper was served at 7 o’clock with 22 members present. After the business session, officers for the coming year were installed including Artis Heek as chief ranger and Raymond Chalupa as vice chief ranger.
Mellinger III recording secretary Mrs. H. L. Walker financial secretary and Mildred Dunn treasurer led the evening. One new member, Luella Schnoebelen, was initiated into the Order during the program.
Gwen Ramseyer resumed her college studies at Cornell in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday after a week away with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H W Ramseyer. Mrs Harold Kauffman and sons of Wayland visited the former's sister Mrs. Joe Lang. Mrs Ezra Witmer of Wayland shopped in Washington and visited her mother Mrs D O Davison.
The Saturday Nineteenth Century club schedules a 1:00 p m gathering at Kincheon with Mrs Clifford Thorne as a featured participant.
Mrs. T. A. Michels hosts an evening literature event at 8:00 p m with co hostesses Mrs. C H Guther and Mrs. Don Shepherd A Penny Art Fund collection accompanies the event Also Knight of Pythias meets at 8:00 p m featuring the same time slot and venue.
Mrs. W. H. McConnell Jr gave a textile paint demonstration at Harmony club, held in Mrs. Francis McConnell’s home. Mrs. Louis Larsen co hosted. 21 members attended led by President Date Woodburn. A plant and bulb exchange followed as members painted tea towels.
Mrs. Iva Simpson and Mrs. Ethel Schulty attended the U and I club meeting hosted by Amanda Schulty at her home. Eight members were present with Mrs. Bessie Stewart presiding and birthday gifts given to Mrs. May Dawson and Mrs. Ira Mitchell. A social hour followed with wahoo played and refreshments served by Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Schulty. next meeting planned with Mrs. Stella Genkinger.
Mrs. Clarence Shaffer and John Hough presided at the Ardelz Santha No 27 lodge darbar in the K. P. hall. It was the first regular meeting since the lodge was organized March 19.
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