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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
8
Diana Schulty was elected president of the Pigtail club at a meeting Tuesday in her home. Phyllis Kriner was elected vice president and scribe, Barbara Redlinger secretary, and Judy Campbell treasurer. These officers will serve for three months.
Mrs H Bailey was elected president of the Stewart school PTA at a Wednesday meeting at 3 PM. Mrs Harold Wilson was named vice president and Mrs Gerald Moothart was reelected secretary treasurer. Mrs Gene Crossett, retiring president, conducted the session. The group heard a report on the PTA conference at Bettendorf and the afternoon kindergarten class performed. Sandra Jones and Judy Edmonson sang, while Phyllis Willey played piano.
Mrs. William Hagie, Mrs. Elwyn Gardner, Mrs. Harold Wilson, Mrs. Kermit Lang and Mrs. George Miles are listed in a community notice detailing participants or primary contacts for a local event.
Members of the Just Us club marked its 82nd anniversary with a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs. Cy Bush's home. Fourteen members and one guest, Mrs. Vance Currier, attended a long-table gathering featuring a birthday cake, yellow and white decor, a short business meeting, readings, songs, harmonica solos, and contests. Next meeting set for Mrs. Al Crone, with Mrs. Campbell and ...
Brighton served as the venue for a County meeting where the Legion posted sin posts. Local attendees gathered to discuss post activities and community concerns at the event.
Local ad promotes a full range of insecticides with an offer to pick up a spray chart. The notice also mentions hogs priced at 18.75 and forecasts increasing clouds with showers this afternoon.
Mrs Lewis Goodlander will oversee the program, directing activities and arranging speakers. Her role centers on organizing schedules and ensuring smooth execution of planned sessions.
Mrs Ralph Tadlock entertained the Lexington circle at a ham dinner with Easter themed decor. Guest was Mrs Walt Patterson of Washington a former circle member. A white elephant exchange provided humor for the ladies. Mrs W F Flynn will entertain the circle April 27.
A birthday surprise for Aletha Wingler was hosted Tuesday evening at her sister’s Riverside home. Guests included family and friends who joined in a scavenger hunt and games while presenting gifts. Refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs. Donald Rath and other attendees.
The Southern Coal Producers Association ended its wage-hour contract with United Mine Workers effective June 30. Joseph E. Moody announced on behalf of over 400 companies producing 150 million tons of soft coal annually, a key share of US soft coal under UMW contracts. The move precedes new talks as UMW plans a wage policy session.
Mr and Mrs Robert Eckels of near West Chester hosted a Westminster family group potluck supper on Wednesday at 7 pm about thirty members attended The club grew from the Westminster school P T A and now meets monthly in community homes An Easter theme decorated the buffet table and guests sat at quartet tables for the meal The evening was socialized
The article notes that Leads in Tungsten, North Carolina has become the largest producer of tungsten in North America, signaling a shift in regional mining leadership and potential economic impact for the area.
A cavern near St. Anthony Idaho known as Crystal Falls has numerous recesses and rooms that prevent complete exploration within a month. The area reportedly contains no venomous vipers or insects.
The World Book Encyclopedia says one in four adults participates in some form of adult education, yielding an adult student body exceeding 20 million in the United States.
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