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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

3

Lincoln P T A Elects Officers After Pupils Program

Mrs. Dan Brindley installed as president of the Lincoln Parent Teacher Association for the coming year after a program by students from all grades. The April meeting drew sixty members and guests with performances by second through sixth graders and a patriotic drill by the girls.

Dan Brindley Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Lincoln School Oakley Payne Dannie Brindley Dorothy Dickey Bernice Hall Eugene McCormick Betty Gargus Miss Hall F. C. Surface G. W. Manussier, Jr Samuel Simmering Surface P.T.A J. M. Lloyd Helen Levis Richard A. Stewart Ralph W. Young P.T. A Edwards Congregational Church Davenport Manassier Roy Crossett Gene Gorham A. E. Diddams R. R. Noonan L. L. Airy P. L. Fenn Gorham Joe Cochran Clarence Logan M. B. Bell

Social Calendar Highlights Birthday Congratulators

Many residents celebrate birthdays including Mrs. Sarah Eliza Knox born in 1865 and members of the Sree Quarter Century Club. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ebner mark several birthdays with local families and schoolmates sending wishes. Church groups and clubs hold meetings and luncheons while OES, WSC S, and Rainbow Girls plan events and installations.

Sarah Eliza Knox Dutch Creek Township The Journal’s ‘Sree Lewis Ebner Ainsworth Beverly Jean Kenneth Dean Riverside Krotz Anna Krotz Wilbur Chalupa Walter Dolores Krotz Willia Krotz Joseph Krotz Charles Nadine Johbn Kroiz Fred Kucera Kenneth Laurel Elmer Mason Milford Cook Washington

Fashion Notes From A Busy Autumn

A reader recalls a trip to Chicago meeting a sailor heading back to his ship after three years of service. A Baltimore delivery effort is mentioned with child dress purchases and store shortages elsewhere. The piece notes hats by Gage and Fisk selling for 3.95 to 6.95 and comments on changing dress lengths.

Chicago Gage Fisk

Club Has Meeting With Mrs. Forinash

Nine members and two guests of the White Way club met at Mrs. Blanche Forinash’s West Chest home for a routine session led by president Mrs. Helen Stewart. A brief business portion and roll call preceded Red Cross sewing and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Forinash with Mrs. Lee Craig and Mrs. Troy Forinashi assisting.

White Way Club Blanche Forinash West Chest Helen Stewart George Limerman Red Cross H. E. Stewart Lee Craig Troy Forinashi

Mice Ravage Trees and Feed Across United States

Mice cause extensive damage to diverse trees and consume roughly three million tons of hay and substantial alfalfa annually across the United States, highlighting a widespread agricultural threat.

United States

Lute Origin Traced to Arabs Influencing Its Form and Name

The lute, a stringed musical instrument, traces its form and nomenclature to Arab origins. This borrowing reflects historical cultural exchange shaping early musical traditions.

Catholic Daughters Hold Hall Meeting and Social

The Catholic Daughters of America met last evening at K. C. Hall with Mrs. Leona Wehr presiding. The membership application of Mrs. Gertrude Ragan was read. A May 7 breakfast and Communion Sunday was announced. Kate Shalla hosted the social after the meeting. Lucy Dempsey won high score in bridge, with Mrs. Leo Sueppel as low. Teresa Adams won high for the dance, and John Braunshausen was low. Refreshments followed.

Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Leona Wehr Gertrude Ragan Kate Shalla Lucy Dempsey Leo Sueppel Teresa Adams Bance John Braunshausen

Marjorie Gamon Hosts Prairie Flower Group Meeting

Young people from the Prairie Flower community joined a devotional service and social evening led by Marjorie Gamon. Twenty six attended with Mrs. A. E. Dikidams conducting the devotional portion and Leonard Booth directing song. Lorene Booth handled entertainment. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2 at the Newt Benson home.

Prairie Flower Marjorie Gam A. E. Dikidams Leonard Booth Lorene Booth Gamon Newt Benson

Society Dinner With Ruth Foster In Alma Chapter

Twenty six members of the Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist church held their cooperative dinner Tuesday evening with Ruth Foster. Thelma Luther and Mrs. Payne Marshall were co hostesses. Susie Johnson led the regular meeting after the meal. Anna Mae Baskett conducted devotions and Joyce Templin led a lesson on missionary work in China.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Methodist Church Ruth Foster Thelma Luther Payne Marshall Susie Johnson Anna Mae Baskett Joyce Templin China

Mrs Hora Hosts Rosemary Club Meeting

Mrs. Hora hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon for a meeting with three visitors, Mrs. Boyd Foster, Mrs. Verle Gallagher and Rosie Ay sell. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs. Ray Bell taking high score. Hostess assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Foster and Mrs. Ray Whisler.

Mrs. Hora Rosemary Club George Hora Boyd Foster Verle Gallagher Rosie Aysell Ray Bell Lloyd Foster Ray Whisler

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