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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1949
Page
2
Des Moines reports that about half of more than 72,000 drivers in state highway accidents last year violated traffic or civil law. The public safety department cites 426 law breaking drivers in fatal crashes and notes nearly 20,000 involved in accidents made one of three basic driving mistakes.
The New Haven church Young Married class met Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Leeper s home. Officers include Mrs. Donald Smith president and Mrs. Keith Augustine vice president. Plans for monthly meetings were approved and a May Wiener roast hosted by Mr and Mrs Smith was noted. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Leeper.
New members Mrs Claire Gray and Mrs Arthur Atack joined the Alma Hearne Holland Missionary society at a cooperative supper held Tuesday evening at the nurses home. Esther Squire Emily Bayliss and Mrs Evelyn Galbraith co hosted with devotion led by Mrs Irene Nickerson and program led by Helen Levis. Ruth Bell president named nominating committee Mrs Walter Smith Ruth Foster and Elizabeth Irwin. Committee to report next meeting. Thirty members attended.
The notice cites errors such as vehicle not under control, failure to yield right of way, and following another vehicle too closely as common driving faults highlighted in the want ads.
Although Gene Gorham could not speak, more than 24 girls attended the YMCA gym meeting Tuesday night. They discussed team managers, insurance, equipment and other season issues before warming up with a soft toss. A chalk talk on softball strategy is planned for next Tuesday.
Mrs W B Crooks spoke of Hawaii at the Group II meeting held in the home of Mrs Oscar Burham on Tuesday afternoon Mae Davis introduced her The business segment was led by reader Mrs Paul Shearer and a discussion covered community projects The afternoon ended with social visiting by Mrs Fred Moore Mrs Artemas Brown and Mrs Burham
Mrs. Mari on Snodgrass was named president of the Ann Judson circle at the Baptist church meeting held Tuesday evening at 7:30 in the home of Mrs. Sam Simmering. New officer slate includes Charles Johnson as vice president, Charles Dawson secretary, and Lucille Forgey treasurer. Vance Currier joined as a new member. Devotional duties assigned to Mrs. Snodgrass. Mrs. Paul Thayer read spring and Easter poems and offered two vocal solos. An article titled On Top of the World was read by Mrs. Marieta Workman. Refreshments for 23 were served by Mrs. Simmering and co-hostesses Mrs. John Little and Garnet Sperry.
Members of the Sunset Circle club held a breakfast party at Mrs Faith Owens home. Eighteen attendees including 14 children were driven there by three members. Traveling bingo was played and Easter cake with coffee was served. Mrs Maude McArtor won for best dressed.
Crawfordsville club members vote one dollar for the Cancer fund at Friday afternoon meeting held at Mrs. Cleo Fletcher's home. A plant exchange followed by Easter themed refreshments. Mrs. R Williams will host the next gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Max Sheetz and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Glasgow for dinner Sunday.
The American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the Legion rooms observing Pan American month. Mrs Preston Etter discussed Venezuela and Latin America, praising friendship with the United States and detailing social customs and the life of the people.
West Chester Pythian Sisters meet at 8 p m and Washington Saddle club gathers at 7 30 p m with Jack Trotman hosting at his home. Catholic Daughters and O B S events follow with potluck and meetings at various halls and churches. Friday hosts include WSCS, Bethlehem Commandery, Rebekah lodge, and West Chester WCTU with multiple program details and locations.
The article notes elephants reach full fur growth around age 30 and commonly live 120 to 150 years. It highlights long lifespans and late maturation as defining traits of the species.
Mrs Dodd was reelected leader of Group I at the meeting hosted by Mrs Cloyce Stewart. Secret ary-treasurer Mrs Glenn Thompson and assistant leader Mrs R J Dawson were also chosen. New members welcomed include Mrs R B Palmer and Mrs Floyd Murdock.
Stella Wilcox hosted the Past Noble Grand circle meeting at the Pines Tuesday evening. Eighteen members attended and the short business meeting was led by vice president Mrs. Doyle Brown. Next gathering announced with Mrs. Howard Baker. Pinocchie and anagrams were played before Easter themed refreshments.
Mrs. Roy Moriarty and Mrs. John Killian joined the YWCA Mixer club at the Tuesday meeting at 7:30 in the YWCA root. Members knitted embroidered worked with leather and shells. Doris Ford led leather and Mrs. Masson instructed knitting. A soap box was packed for Eldri Dieson in Japan with weekly shipments planned. The club will meet again next Tuesday at 7:30 inviting interested attendees.
School board members and wives dined at the high school home making room Tuesday. Harry Ramseyer presented Richard Stewart, not seeking re-election, a pen set for years of service. Marion George introduced Wil da Busby and the home economics students who helped serve a three course dinner.
Kalona Iowa Mrs C R Decker hosted the Alpha club meeting with Mrs Ja Eastman presiding in her absence. Members donated to the cancer fund and the scholarship loan fund. Plans were discussed for the Waterloo biennial convention April 20 21 22. Mrs M J Maas presented Easter Sunrise Services. A social hour and refreshments followed.
After a gathering, the ladies presented each guest with a box of chocolate and accompanied Mrs M M Sehell to her home for bridge while the men concluded their meeting.
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