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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1952

Page

2

May Projects Set By Christian Women's Fellowship

The April general meeting at the Christian church drew 33 members. Mrs. Roy Randall opened with Onward Christian Soldiers, prayers, and a report of $41 given to the Easter sacrificial offering. A nominating committee was chosen and May 16 guest day announced.

Christian Women’s Fellowship Christian Church Roy Randall Randall Leslie Been Wade Pence Ed Chabal John Jarvis FE. H. Messer A Charles Dawson Dorothy Dawson J. A. Cochran Chara Faulkner Garnett Speer

Penny A Day A Prayer Day Drives YWCA Support

The Iowa District YWCA urges members to donate a penny a day to sustain expanded staff and programs across communities. Washington unit members may mail pledges to Des Moines or contact the local office. renewal notices will be picked up by the membership committee.

Lowa YWCA Washington Iowa Ywca, T and High Des Moines

National Baby Week promotes milk rich diet for infants

The article urges during National Baby Week April 26 to May 3 that milk is essential in a child’s diet and recommends at least a quart daily. It suggests using milk in foods like creamed soups puddings and desserts such as rennet custards to ensure easy digestion and adequate nutrition for growing babies.

Mrs Knotek Hosts Fleur de Lis Club Meeting

Ten members of the Fleur de Lis club and two children visited the home of Mrs. Joe Knotek Wednesday afternoon. A short business meeting led by president Miles Stout followed by an exchange of plants and bulbs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Knotek and Mrs. T. J. Rerdo. Mrs Boyd Foster will host the next meeting on May 22.

Fleur de Lis Club Joe Knotek Miles Stout Knotek T. J Rerdo Boyd Foster

Sunday Social and Civic Events Calendar

A crowded schedule lists Moose lodge initiation at 7 p m and potluck at Little Flower Circle. Church and club events include Bible study and luncheon at Presbyterian basement, Handcraft Circle, DeMolay Mothers, Masonic Temple programs, PTA convention at Lincoln school, YWCA mixers, Mission Study, and Rural Women planning Get Out the Vote efforts. Community groups host prayers, dedication of The Last Supper, and 4-H Girls Leaders sessions at Farm Bureau and church venues.

Women of Moose Little Flower Circle St. James Social Hall Presbyterian Church William McGinnis Ainsworth Agnes Wheelan Catherine Wilson W. M. Montgomery PTA Lincoln School Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias KP Hall YWCA Alina Hearne Holland Holland Farm Bureau Prairie Flower Community Meeting

Food Needs For Planting Garden And Diet Education

A discussion urges planting a garden to improve nutrition highlighting Vitamin A from leafy greens and yellow vegetables, Vitamin C from tomatoes and strawberries, and calcium from milk. Freezer guides like Garden for your Freezer and a revised Freezing Fruits, Vegetables and Prepared Moods bulletin are available from the county extension office.

Mission Study Group Hear Mrs Roudabush and Pledge Gifts

The Emma C C Anderson Mission Study group met in the Methodist church ladies parlor with 33 attendees. Led by Mrs T L Brookhart, the group prayed, discussed Be Thou Clean, and planned gift donations to Marcy Center in Chicago Mothers Jewels in York Nebraska and Colegio Centenario in Santa Maria Brazil. Mrs W J Roudabush of Danville spoke about her visit to the United Nations and an air trip to Puerto Rico with slides. Refreshments were served after the meeting.

Emma CC. Anderson The Methodist Church A. Smith Elizabeth Klein Marcy Center Chicago Mothers Jewels York Nebr Colegio Centenario Santa Maria Brazil Edna Klein North M. E. DeLashmutt W. J. Roudabush Danville Brookhart United Nations Puerto Rico

Feeding plants through leaves not a new idea

Sprays applied to foliage have long been tested on citrus and tung trees. Deficiency of a nutritional element often limits growth, prompting use of soil amendments, sprays, dusts, injections, or metal implants into the plant.

Birthday Honoree Honored At Friday Night Family Dinner

Mrs. Victor Yuska was feted at a Friday 9 p m birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Howard Hays. Attending were Mr Yuska and daughter Susan Christine, with Charles Oswalt and Bob Boileau from Bettendorf. The Yuskas and Susan departed for Kansas City after visiting since Wednesday.

Howard Hays Carl Delsa Victor Yuska Yuska Susan Christine Charles Oswalt Bettendorf Bob Boileau Oswalt Hays Susan Kansas City Little Susan Mre. Oswalt Mre Haye

Wayland Community Club Plans Campaign and Activities

Wayland community groups hold meetings at the high school and church venues April 22 and 24. Members discuss an active membership drive, road improvements in Jefferson Township, and relief fund actions while various local clubs report events, travels, and volunteer efforts.

Baptist Women Circle Officers Named After Annual Meeting

The Baptist Women Missionary Circles elected officers for the new year following their annual meeting at the church attended by 40 members. Reports were heard on missions, White Cross, and education programs while a play was presented. The group plans to hold a spring rally on April 29 in Wellman.

Baptist Women’s Missionary Circles Baptist Women Missionary Society Charles McCopnell A. J. Votruba Henry Rolland White Cross Ras Sojka Lucille Nini Bowers Floyd Murdock Me Dawson Rose Tasty Mi Votruba Lonefellow Messer Wellman Sromediately Cireles Weill William June Nicolu Clarene Wilson Sam Simmering Jennie Alien Stanley Wuaibee Rolland Fern Rold

Mrs Martin Hosts Home Art Club Meeting in West Chester

Mrs Glen Martin hosted the Home Art Club of West Chester on Friday afternoon. The home was spring flower decorated and roll call theme was What we do when we do what we please. Guests included Mrs Nellie Booth and Mrs Frankie Jorgensen. The lunch featured angel food cake ice cream mint and maple sugar candy. Favors were tiny pansy plants in nut cups. A phim exchange was the day’s feature.

Glen Martin Home Art Club of West Chester Martin Nellie Booth Frankie Jorgensen

YW Program at YWCA Entices Members Friday

Mrs. Richard Bordwell and Mr. Robert Everetts hosted the YWCA program organized by the membership committee on Friday evening. Mrs. Rolland Taylor introduced two poetry readers who gave a brief program before refreshments. The centered spring bouquet decor and serving table were arranged by Mrs. Jay Brewer and Mrs. Floyd Sturai. Donna Christner assisted with new memberships and renewals.

Alr Rolland Taylor Jay Brewer Floyd Sturgis Keith Vetter Donna Christner YWCOA Richard Bordwell Robert Everetts YWCA Rolland Taylor Mere Floyd Sturai Robert Davy Edna McCarty

Local YWCA Hosts Recreational Workshop Attendees

Mrs Othel Palmer and Mrs Ste phen Viewers joined Mrs Pred Lloyd Rana McCarty and Mrs Robert Day at an Iowa City Friday recreational workshop hosted by the local YWCA. The session featured a brief program and group activities.

Othel Palmer Stephen Viewers Pred Lloyd Rana McCarty Robert Day YWCA Iowa City Lloyd's

Crawford Hosts Red Horsers Club Meeting

Mr and Mrs Marion Crawford hosted the Red Horsers club Friday evening. Harold Brock won high in pinochle with Mrs Glasgow and Don Bealer sharing low. Others present included Mr Glasgow and Mrs Bealer. A cooperative dinner is planned at the Atkinson Glasgow cabin on June 1.

Marion Crawford Red Horsere Club Harold Brock Raymond Glasgow Don Bealer Mr. Glasgow Mrs. Bealer Atkinson Glasgow

Junior Bowling League Scores At Melody Lanes

Team No 1 and Team No 4 each took one win in morning junior league play at Melody Lanes. No 1 totaled 1877 pins across two games with Jeanette Choate leading at 239 and Kay McCreedy 222. Team No 2 swept Team No 3. individual high scores include M Ah Rens 514 and Bailey 259.

Melody Lanes Sassins Tethtono Jeanette Choate Kay McCreedy No.m. Ahrens Bailey

Unclear Fragment Describes People Staying With Friends

A fragment notes individuals remaining at a friend's home while women prepared to return, indicating a temporary stay during an implied event. No names or places are readable, limiting specifics.

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