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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1949
Page
3
At the YWCA craft class, the committee will hear suggestions for future adult women craft classes. Mrs. R. B. Palmer led textile painting and Edna McCarty taught knitting as the classes concluded.
Mr and Mrs Howard Mecall and Richard hosted a Land scape community gathering with assistance from Mr and Mrs Eddie Rains of Washington. Attendees included several families and local members while Just Us club reelected officers and planned the April 20 cooperative luncheon with a host team and entertainment committee guiding quizzes contests and refreshments.
WSCS executive board dessert held in the ladies parlor at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rana Klein gave grace. W L Gates opened the meeting with three poems. Next board meeting on May 11 will be a day training session for officers. General meeting is set for April 7 as an evening gathering. The group closed with prayer by Mrs. U S Smith.
Mrs Alva Kepler entertained the Ladies Pride Club and guests in Kalona Monday evening. Bridge was played at three tables with prizes awarded to Mrs T V Knerr Mrs Jack Guengerich and Mrs Von Barnum for members and Mrs Edwin Morgan for the guest prize. Other guests included Mrs William Bennett of Zion Ver Strickler and Mrs Eugene Way.
Ethel McCreedy was elected leader of Public Affairs I at a Wednesday at Mrs. Paul Snakenberg home. Assistant leader is Mrs. W. J. Masson and secretary-treasurer is Mrs. Ernie Temple. The meeting included Penny Around collection and a preview of next year’s program. Fifteen attended.
Mrs Earl Loveless spoke at the Beta Sigma Phi meeting in Mrs Charles Herdo’s home on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion centered on the Art of Life and the meaning of truth as each member shared their view. Mrs Sorrell, president, led an eight member gathering and plans for the annual Founders dinner were made. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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