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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
2
Thirteen members of the Y Wives attended a Tuesday meeting in the YW room. Mrs. Robert Day showed the film The YWCA is Yours as part of National YWear week. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. D W Gregory and Vre Ray Glover.
Instructions advise placing unused crumbs in a covered container and refrigerating or chilling them.
The YWCA membership committee schedules a 7 39 p m program in the YW rooms as the finale to National YWCA week. Mrs Robert Everetts and Mrs Richard Bordwell present readings and the event is open to all, with members invited to attend. The committee will recruit new and renewing members tomorrow. Mothers of swimmers may observe Friday afternoon activities at 4 00 o clock.
St James Circle held a social evening for 14 members of the St Rita Circle. Mrs Maul Morak won best costume in a burlap bag gown and crepe sole shoes. Prizes went to Mrs Johnson, Mrs Zager, Mrs Hoss, and others for games and scores. Rev Whinhavey and Rev Susie joined for refreshments. A potluck supper is planned for May.
Ardelz Santha No 27 hosted a cooperative supper Tuesday evening at the KP Hall with about forty attendees from the community and Ottumwa. A short business meeting led by Mr Neon Woodford of Kant preceded an evening of social activity and square dancing with music by the Lauren Hoone orchestra.
On a Wednesday afternoon 14 members of the Paytor No Homemakers club met at Mrs Marv ey Holden’s home. President Mrs Hubert Rechinger led the business session and a plant and bulb exchange occurred. Mrs Nevil Krofman reviewed Louis Bratlle and its impact on blind lines.
Twenty members of St Marys Circle and two guests met at Mrs Karl Redlinger home Wednesday evening. They reported the April 17 board party cleared 219.50 and, as the final project, no further plans were discussed. A wiener roast was set for the May meeting at Mrs Huber Redlinger home with assistance from several members.
Mrs Palmer delivered remarks at a women’s luncheon held in the VW room. The event featured an All-Iown organization and a carried out program and menu with Mrs Warren Dare serving as chairman.
Mrs Willard Palmer introduced the Iowa District YWOA and its phases. A chart illustrated membership benefits and committee roles. Attendees received Iowa state maps showing districts. corn themed place mats and candy corn decor filled tables. Dinner featured scalloped corn and regional dishes prepared by local volunteers.
The obituary notes assistance from Mrs. Dave and Mrs. Rol land Tayior along with Edna McCarty.
Rabies outbreaks among dogs and foxes are driving heavy livestock losses across several states. East Texas reports about 250000 dollars in damages for last year while a Georgia region suffered more than 350 cattle, horses, and mules affected in 1949.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Hannah Jardon to James Milton Elsen Jr. lists her mother Mrs. Mary Linda Jardon and the late Fred Jardon as former Washington residents. The ceremony occurred on Saturday, April 1 in Saint Thomas More church in San Francisco California.
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