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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
3
The Harmony Club welcomed twelve members and three guests at Mrs. Walter Gardner's home. The event featured a flower roll call, a baby pictures guessing game, a plant exchange, and a floral dedication to Sandra Dell McConnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis McConnell. Officers elected included President Mrs. John Wheelan and Vice President Mrs. H. J. Brenneman.
April twenty second a Lincoln Street club gathering hosted by Mrs Mabel Keiper included eight members. Each member brought an antique dish and shared its history while a one course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Elizabeth Porter.
The Queen Esther Standard Bearers of the Methodist Church met yesterday afternoon at four o'clock. Alberta Godfrey led the devotionals and Eleanor Kimmel shared a story on Dr George Carver's life. Several articles highlighted the achievements of the American Negro. Mrs Edgar Porter led the group.
A social gathering will be held at the home of Mrs Boyd Stephens with details sparsely noted in the column. Residents are invited to join the community sighting and exchange of items at the private residence.
Notices for a Friday social calendar list meetings and events. W F M S of M E church hosts a missionary tea with Mrs W L Alcorn at 7 30. Baptist Ladies hold a 1 pm social with dish to pass. Christian Missionary society meets 2 30 led by Mrs Clyde Hillhouse. Jolly Good Timers evening. Monday Junior Fortnightly at 7 30 with Mrs Milan Thompson. Tuesday Booster club with Mrs Homer Jarrard Mothers Day program includes a written tribute to mothers.
Edward Jackson aged 85 born in Maryland arrives in Washington in 1896 and joins the Three Quarter Century club. His son Charles shares a birthday today along with Daryl Wood of Ainsworth and Doyle Plecker. Mrs. Lloyd Gray also celebrates.
Zaradatha Council No 21 R and FM will hold a regular meeting Friday at 8 p m in the Masonic Temple to transact business and exemplify one candidate. Refreshments will follow. A good attendance is requested. M E church society will serve a cafeteria dinner Wednesday evening April 28 from 6 to 7.
Jack Harbison of Junction celebrated his ninth birthday Tuesday evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Harbison Several friends were entertained at dinner The Ladies Aid society of the Reformed church will meet Friday afternoon with hostesses Mesdames Orn Jennings Elmer Smith and Rosa Poole
Mrs Richard Johnson hosted a Pythian Past Chief association gathering last night with eleven members present. Guests played bridge at two tables while Lenora Minick won high and Paul Harvey second high. Vernette Johnson and Verna Mangold served a two course lunch.
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