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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1950

Page

5

One Hundred Ten Attend Washington County Federated Club Meeting

One hundred ten ladies registered for the annual Washington County Federated Women’s Clubs meeting at Washington Methodist church. Hostess clubs were the Fortnightly and Nineteenth Century clubs, with a day of programs, talks on women’s work in the 15th century and district reports, followed by a luncheon themed around travel.

County Federated Club Washington England Charles Radamaker Ainsworth Cloyce Stewart L. H. Trotter Radamaker Mae Davis Herbert Rich Crawfordsville Pruess Michels Boston Hiram C. Houghton Red Oak State Music Department Cedar Rapids Iowa City Forsythe Federation Bruce Lipscomb Herb Osineup Irv Whitham Melvin Houck Edna Bacon Morrison Grinnell Clifford Thorne Nineteenth Century Club Ralph Kleese Charles Rademinker Cecil Walker Brighton Trensurer

15th Century Parallels Highlight Women at Convention

A 15th century theme echoes in a modern gathering as women speakers share perspectives on common humanity. The Wellman hosted convention included reports from the resolution and auditing committees, a nominating panel for next year, and a reception inviting future meetings.

Honor Beverly Brown At Luncheon Shower

Beverly Brown was honored at a pre-nuptial luncheon and shower Saturday at the Lipscomb home. Hosts were Martha Downing and Margaret McCall with April Showers as the theme. Guests included Donna Reif and Mrs. William Reif among others.

Beverly Brown Bruce Lipscomb Martha Downing Margaret McCall

Conley Helps Plan August 11 Horse Show at YMCA

Harlan Conley, field representative for the Horse and Mule Breeder's Association, spoke at the Washington Saddle club supper in the YMCA room and aided planning for a horse show on August 11 at the softball field. Glenn Thompson is general chairman. About fifty attended the cooperative supper with Merle Warner Raymond Bonar and their spouses on the planning committee.

H. Conley Harlan Conley Horse and Mule Breeder's Association Washington Saddle Club YMCA Washington Softball Association Glenn Thompson Merle Warner Raymond Bonar

Hospital admissions and discharges list

At the hospital Diana Stout admitted for tonsillectomy as R3. Dismissals include Mrs. Ted Griffith Columbus Junction Ottie DeVore Columbus Junction.

Diana Stout Ted Griffith Columbus Junction Ottie DeVore

Owens Jones wed in Cotter Church ceremony

Margaret Lucille Owens and William G. Jones were married Monday evening at the Cotter Presbyterian Church in Columbus Junction. Rev. Thomas Nelson led the double ring service, with Effie Kelly and Ernest Simpkins providing music. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction and both are Cotter High School graduates.

Margaret Lucille Owens W. G. Jones Cotter Church Columbus Junction LeRoy Owens William G. Jones David R. Jones Cotter Presbyterian Courcht Thomas Nelson Milo Orris Jean Jones Effie Kelly Ernest Simpkins

Good Will Club Elects Mrs. Neuhart President

The Good Will Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ja ot Fish er home for officer elections. Mrs. Fred Neuhart was chosen president with OE Sisk as vice president Clara Foreman secretary and reporter BR Hoxworth as assistant secretary and reporter Iva Simpson as treasurer. Fifteen members shared spring salad recipes and refreshments were provided by the hostess with Mrs. Frank Mayhew assisting. Mayhew will host the next meeting.

Good Will Club Fred Neuhart the Good Will Ja Ot. Fisher OE. Sisk Clara Foreman BR. Hoxworth Iva Simpson Frank Mayhew Mayhew

Willing Workers Easter Tea at Federated Presbyterian Church

The Willing Workers of Federated Presbyterian church held an Easter tea at the Crawfordsville church Tuesday afternoon with about 30 ladies present. President Mrs Joe Johnston led devotions from Matthew 28 1 10 and led prayer.

Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church Joe Johnston Johnston Nair Holmes Milton White Lyle Lowe Robert Howell Granville Lowe Chester Piper James

Methodist WSCS Circle Seven Elects Officers for Year

Circle seven of the Methodist WSCS met with Mrs Wayne Robi om Wednesday evening and elected officers. Ms Walter Jarrard was chosen leader with Mrs Ralph Bauer as assistant. Re elected were Mrs Ernest Salla day secretary and Mrs L R Carbee treasurer. Twenty four calls were reported and a basket luncheon is planned in June at the church. Twenty five members and one guest Mrs Charles Anderson attended.

Circle 7 Methodist WSCS Wayne Robiom Walter Jarrard Ralph Bauer Ernest Salladay L. R. Carbee Laura Longwell George Baker Robert Speed Charles Anderson

D A P Club Meets With Mrs Glen Lord Tuesday

Twelve members of the D A P club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Glen Lord. Mrs Ray Jowns and her son from Washington attended as guests. Mrs Lord the president asked for entertaining suggestions for the next meeting. Plans for entertainment were made. The May 9 meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bryce Lord. A plant exchange followed the business session and refreshments were served.

Phil Weldin Washington E. J. Hesselschwerdt Kalona T. A. Michels T. V. Knerr Pruess Ainsworthers D A. P. Club Glen Lord Ray Jowns

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Reif at Downing Home

Martha Downing and Margaret McCall hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs William Reif at the Downing home of Mr and Mrs Fred Downing. Guests placed gifts in a decorated basket and were served refreshments amid sweet peas and ferns. Attendees included Beverly Brown Jean Freshwaters Mrs Archie Buwer Mrs Leonard Khokesh and Mrs Fred Downing.

Donna Reif William Reif Jean Freshwaters Alice Walker Jane Pauls Martha Downing Margaret VcCall Miss Downing Fred S. Downing Beverly Brown Archie Buwer Leonard Khokesh Fred Downing

Cabbage Cooking Urged To Preserve Health Content

Guidance stresses quick cooking of cabbage to retain its healthful nutrients. This advice highlights methods and time frames for best results.

Social Calendar for West Chester Churches and Clubs

West Chester social calendar lists church circles and societies with meeting times at various venues including the Methodist WSCS Charlotte Earls and Group 4 at 7 30 p m at the church Gray community meeting 7 30 p m at the school Mystery sisters revealed. Baptist Women Missionary Society luncheon 12 45 p m. Damascus Shrine and Knights of Pythias events at Masonic Temple and KP hall.

West Chester Friendship Club Maurice Meyers Mystery Sister Mystery Sisters Baptist Women's Missionary Society Cy Bush Gray Community Meeting Women's Council of Christian Church Plant and Bus Exchange T. C. Polk WSCS The Methodist Church Harold Mangold Glen Cuddeback Harry Drake James Brooks Frank Patterson Ed Sorrell J. R. Thornton Maynard Brown R. W. Hyde Clifford Thorne United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Richard McCleery Friendly Bible Class Baptist Church William Crayne Legion Hall Knights of Pythias

Daisy Blue Birds Meet After School at IOOF Hall

The Daisy Blue Birds gathered after school Wednesday in Camp Fire rooms at the IOOF hall. They shared the Blue Bird wish sang the Blue Bird song and made May baskets with leader Mrs. George Dowell guiding.

Daisy Blue Birds IOOF George Dowell

Lawrence Hedger elected president of Crawfordsville WSCS

Lawrence Hedger was chosen as president of the Crawfordsville Methodist Church WSCS at Tuesday’s meeting. New officers include Mrs. James Wilson as vice president and Mrs. Russell Zicka as promotion secretary, with several other roles filled by named members. The group approved sending $10 each to Riverside Community Center, Kidwell Deaconess Home, and Jessie Lee Home in Seward Alaska and planned a clothing drive for Riverside. An April 20 Missionary Study meeting was announced with a potluck luncheon and officer training to follow.

Crawfordsville Lawrence Hedger The Methodist Church WSCS James Wilson Russell Zicka Foose Carleton White John McNeil Walter Rich John Hamilt Towyn Davies Herbert Rich Raymond Robertson Joe Rich Don Blankenhorn Cleo Fletcher Kingdom Building Hedger John Hamil Riverside Community Center Kidwell Deaconess Home Jessie Lee Seward Alaska

Crawfordsville Union Auxiliary Plans County Meeting

Crawfordsville unit lines up at Wellman for county meeting next Wednesday. Twenty three members attended the Wednesday afternoon session. The group will provide vegetable salad for the luncheon. Easter refreshment duties were performed by Mrs Oren Harrell, Mrs Rober Wells, Mrs Alvin Jones and Mrs William Henss Sr.

Crawfordsville American Lnion Wellman Frank Fletcher Anto Finke Oren Harrell Rober Wells Alvin Jones William Henss Sr

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