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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1918

Page

6

Presbytery Meeting Program At Wilton Iowa

The Washington County Women’s Annual Presbyterial Meeting will meet next week in Wilton Iowa with delegates and visitors attending. The program outlines sessions Tuesday through Wednesday with prayers drills music and official orders in the First Presbyterian church and other venues. The schedule includes addresses, readings, and musical performances tied to war era themes.

Wilton Iowa Iowa Presbytery

Wartime Potato Dishes to Conserve Wheat at Home

Modern household guide shows patriotic cooks using mashed potatoes to stretch wheat supplies. Recipes include Potato Peanut Loaf and Potato Custard Pie plus scalloped potatoes and meatless options, with instructions for baking in water baths and topping with cheese or sauces.

Social calendar items and club meetings listed

Mrs Rob Maxwell hosts this afternoon for the Social club. The Twentieth Century Reading Circle meets at Miss Mike C Lewis home. The Fortnightly club elves department meets this afternoon with Mrs Frob Wilson. The Fortnightly club annual meeting is one week from tonight at eight at Mrs Plier Wells home. The Royal neighbors meet tonight at Woodman Hall. Mrs W A Gibson hosts Navajo club this afternoon. Mrs Chris Dittmer hosts Holah club this afternoon. Mystic Workers of the World hold an evening meeting. West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid society to hold a business meeting.

Rob Maxwell Reading Circle Mike C. Lewis Elvics Frob. Wilson Plier Wells Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall W. A. Gibson Chris, Dittmer Mystic Workers of the World West Chester Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society

Community groups schedule events in Havre area church and homes

April 16 to 23 activities include Havre Red Cross auxiliary meeting at Howard Witting shop. Lexington Ladies Aid hosted by Miss Clara Huber. Willing Workers at Mrs L N Shuman’s East Washington home. Delta Alpha class at Mrs Nevada Speidell’s South Iowa Ave. Chapter J.P. P.O. at Mrs Lilian Forman’s home. Good Times club at Mrs Iva Bartholow’s home. Eastern Star school for officers at 6 680. supper at 6 30 for local and visiting members. Baptist Mission Circle social at church. Methodist Ladies Aid social at 2 20. Nineteenth Century club at Mrs Marsh W Bailey’s. Queen Esther Circle led by Miss Vera Khnupp. Portnightly club Modern Literature at Miss Titia Shields’ home.

June Gardner Irene Oldfield Clara Huber Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society Miss Huber L. N. Shuman East Washington Street Nevada Speidell Delta Alpha South J.P. P.O Lillian Forman Iva Bartholow Order of the Eastern Star Vera Khnupp Queen Esther Titia Shields

Fortnightly club music department elects leaders after meeting

Mrs Mountford led the Fortnightly club music department meeting with a rain affected turnout. Mrs Anderson and Mrs McCleery directed a discussion on composers and community singing while Miss Mary Hunter performed songs including Love's Old Sweet Song.

Leslie Mountford A. Anderson H. H. McCleery Georgia America Fepris

Eastern Star Meetings Set With State Officers Visit

Local Eastern Star members prepare for a big Thursday program led by Miss Anna Stilwell and Mrs Anna Orris both arriving from Iowa. A 2 30 pm officers meeting, 6 30 pm supper and 7 45 pm general session follow, with a prior note on a 30 cent war saving stamp assessment.

Eastern Star Anna Stilwell Waukon Towa State of Iowa Anna M. Orris Fairfield

War Biennial Convention Set for Hot Springs

The General Federation Biennial Convention will meet in Hot Springs Arkansas from April 30 to May 8. It promises great importance as a "war biennial" with many leaders in the various fields participating.

General Federation Hot Springs Ark

Fort nightly club to elect officers at April meeting

The Fort nightly club will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday April 23 at eight o'clock in the evening at the home of Mrs Elmer Wells. Officers for the coming year will be elected and a large amount of business will be discussed.

Elmer Wells

Relief Corps urges members to donate jewelry for soldiers

A local call urges federated club members who have not contributed to give a dollar for the fur lough homes in France. The Women’s Relief Corps continues collecting jewelry and other gold and silver items for the cause.

France Women's Relief Corps

Community drives aid for aviator welfare effort

The article notes collection of articles copper and brass for aviators. Mrs. J. C. Caner serves as custodian overseeing the effort and its distribution to military personnel.

J. C. Caner

Itemized Bill Sparks Patient Doctor Duel

A witty exchange centers on a bill that splits charges for the operation, the doctor’s reputation, and the remainder for the patient’s money. The remark highlights a sharp humor about fees and value in a medical setting.

Incorrigible Student Quips About Doctor Father Visit

A teacher warns Robert that he is incorrigible and may summon his father. The doctor's son retorts that the father charges two dollars per visit.

Robert

A Sable Philosopher Vexed by Food Trust

The passage quotes a black philosopher noting the Bible says the righteous are not forsaken and argues the food trust will not abandon a man while it can profit. The tone is accusatory and satirical about reliance on wealth.

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