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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1952

Page

2

Bundy Recital Highlights Piano Solos At Mrs Morrison Home

Lester Bundy and Mrs. Bundy performed a varied piano program at a P. FE. O. recital in Mrs. Morrison's home. They opened with Chopin and traveled through Scarlatti Casella Gershwin and Debussy pieces, ending with Albeniz Seguidillas and a Chopin encore.

P. E Lester Bundy Dunham Morrison John Lemmon William Brown M. M. Schell W. J. Griesswim Dorothy Mathers Iter Bundy Bundy Chopin Scarlatti Bach Alfredo Casella Mr. Bundy P. FE. C Albeniz Schell George Rudiger

New Haven Ladies Aid Holds Church Potluck and Meeting

The New Haven Ladies Aid gathered at the church for a noon potluck with ten members and four children present. President Augusrine opened with a hymn and devotions, officers were elected, and a yearbook committee appointed. funds were donated to flood relief and cancer, hats were made for an Easter parade, and a flower bulb exchange is planned with Mrs Mayes.

New Haven Ladies Aid Carl Mayer Cancer Fund Soldier Boys Baptist Children's Home Thenois Leeper Richard Mayes

High School Triper Darold Powers Observes 17th Birthday

Darold Powers, who left last night with his high school senior classmates for their annual trip to Chicago, is celebrating his 17th birthday today. Thursday evening dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Stephen Wiggers included Betty and Lukuls Sojka and their son Johnnie.

Darold Powers Chicago Stephen Wiggers Johnnie Betty Lukuls Sojka

Rotterdam Below Sea Level Shielded by Dikes

Rotterdam and much of the Netherlands sit at or below sea level and rely on dikes for protection. The statement highlights the region's flood defense system and geographic vulnerability.

Rotterdam The Netherlands

Dunbar and Maxwell Betrothal Planned for May Wedding

Richland couple Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dunbar announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Anne to Paul Maxwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Maxwell. The marriage is set for May 18 at the Dunbars’ home with immediate family and several friends present.

Glenn Dunbar Richland Shirley Anne Paul Maxwell Lloyd Maxwell

Circle No 7 WSCS Names Mrs Ed Squire Leader

Circle No 7 of WSCS met at the home of Mrs Floyd Strugis with ten members present. Mrs Darrell Ross presided and led prayers as nominating reports were heard and officers were chosen: Ed Squire leader M J Cruise assistant Don Holmes secretary and Mrs Crone treasurer.

Circle No. 7 WSCS Ed Squire Floyd Strugis Raymond Crone Darrell Ross Lioyd Neiswanger M. J. Cruise Don Holmes Crone Fred Bartow Sturgis

Handcraft Club Dessert Meeting At Mrs Knupp Home

Seventeen members of Handcraft met at the home of Mrs Wayne Knupp Thursday evening. A dessert was served at 7 50 with Mrs Victor Thompson assisting as co host. Roll call answered with What I enjoyed most this year. Nominating committee report named officers for next year Mrs Werner Lowry leader Mrs Daryl Dodder assistant leader and Margaret Applegate secretary and treasurer. Miss Applegate led a program on copper jewelry making with each member participating.

Wayne Knupp Victor Thompson Werner Lowry Daryl Dodder Margaret Applegate

Prairie Flower Circle Hosts Missionary Meeting Guests

Prairie Flower Missionary Circle met with Mrs. Willian Gam and co hostess Mrs. Don Cave on Thursday. Twenty one members attended with guests Mrs. George Cave Mrs. John Pruner and Mrs. Wayne Freel. The group discussed personal evangelism from Acts and 26 40 and heard a study from The Gospel of John.

Prairie Flower Missionary Circle Willian Gam Don Cave George Cave John Pruner Wayne Freel N. J. Benson Earl Booth Jesus Maurice Crawford WW OD. Hoath Karl Smith C. C. Reeves Africa Miss Morse Rev. Bancroft Manila Philippines Harry Wagner Florida Limerick

Circle No. 1 Names Messer Leader at Mrs Messer Circle Meeting

Circle No. 1 of the Wives met with Mrs Roy Senmepet Thursday evening with sixteen sick calls reported. New officers named include Mrs Messer leader and Mrs Mertie Hotle assistant teacher with Mrs A C Peterson secretary and Mrs S Hebner treasurer.

KananKiein Wao 1Ea Walter Messér

Mrs Bruns to Lead WSCS Circle 4 Next Year

Circle No 4 of the WSCS met with 15 members including Mrs H J Brenneman and co hostess Mrs Forrest Lance. Mrs Bruns was elected leader with Mrs Clarence Jackson assistant, Mrs Fred Bell secretary and Mrs Byron Snider treasurer. A miscellaneous shower of gifts for Riverside Community Center was planned.

Circle No. 4 WSCS H. J. Brenneman D. W Anderson T. L. Brookhart Forrest Lance Brookhart WSC Moses Hyderabad India Anderson Ben Bruna Roger Ficher Bruns Clarence Jackson Teader Fred Bell Byron Snider Riverside Community Center

Friendship Club Meets At Peiffer Home

Mrs. Maurice Alvine presided over a Friendship club meeting at Mrs. Victor Peiffer’s home with fifteen members and one guest, Marilyn Wycoff. Members answered roll call with favorite spring flowers. year-end report read and new officers elected. entertainment included games and a bulb exchange with refreshments served by Mrs. Peiffer and her daughters.

Marilyn Wycoff The Friendship Club Victor Peiffer Alvin Shaw Grace Shaw Peiffer Wyecoff Patricia Peiffer

Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings

A listing of local group gatherings across Friday to Thursday including WSCS Circle No 12 in church parlor at 7 45 pm Rebekah lodge meetings Golden Age club Knights of Pythias White Shrine Bridge Party Rainbow Girls Evening Literature Word Weavers and potluck events at KP hall and YWCA week activities with National YWCA mixers garden events and plant sale led by Mrs S M Fishburn with co hosts and speakers noted Ruth Bell Virginia V Petret Delights include guest nights and program reports

Rebekah Lodge P.m Golden Age Club Knights of Pythias Masonic Temple Ruth Bell Virginia Petret Word Weavers Jacob DeKoning Solona Ardelz Santha KP Hall Women's Missionary Society of UP Church Mayme McConahey Mae McCreedy Ola McCleery Damascnus Shrine P.m. Masonic Temple Proram M. Fishburn

Mrs. Baker Hosts Pythian Past Chiefs Meeting

The Pythian Past Chief Association gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. George Baker's home. Eleven members attended the event, reflecting the group's ongoing fellowship and activities.

Mrs. Baker Pythian Pythian Past Chief Association George Baker

Mrs Baker Hosts Card Party Winners Named

A business meeting was followed by a card party hosted by Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Vine Manassier won high score, Mrs. Ern est Miller was second, and Mrs. C G Picken was low. hostess assistance came from Mrs. Pick en.

Baker Vine Manassier Ern Est Miller C. G. Picken Low

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