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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1949

Page

3

YW Mixers Review Book During National Week Program

Mrs. Bickford reviews The Desk Next to Time for the YWCA Mixers in the YWCA room Tuesday evening. Thirty members attend the dinner and business meeting as VW board members join. Charlotte Earl presides and introduces Mrs. Burhatin and Mrs. Baker who sing In a Luxembourg Garden.

Charlotte Earl FE. Kk. Burhatin Wendell Baker Luxembourg Paul Bickford Nadyvne Payne Miss Earl George Masson

Federated Women’s clubs attend state convention at Waterloo

Mrs Charles Drish of Brighton and Mrs Ralph Kleese lead Washington County delegates at the state convention of Federated Women’s clubs in Waterloo on Friday and Saturday. Kleese returns by bus. she visits relatives in Iowa City to mend local Drama department members after The Chalk Circle. Mae Davis also attends the Waterloo gathering and visits Cedar Rapids with niece Mrs Vernon W Kohl.

Charles Drish Brighton Federated Women's Club Ralph Kleese Federated Women's Clubs Waterloo Kleese Klieese Iowa City Drama Chalk Circle University Theatre Washington Mae Davis Federated Women’s Clubs Cedar Rapids Vernon Wkohl

Social Calendar Listings Highlight Local Meetings

Notices for Rosemary club West Chester Pythian Sisters YWCA events and a range of community gatherings. Details include times locations such as K P hall YMCA community room TOOF hall and St Joseph circle with speakers like Mrs Allen and Dorothy Brauninger.

Rosemary Club Dell Walker West Chester Pythian — Sisters K. P. Hall YWCA YMCA Allen Ames Dorothy Brauninger Des Moines Women's Missionary Societies World Fellowship Committee Ywca Rural Women’s Club Grant Humston, Jr Roll R. J. Dawson R. J. Dawson. Plant and Bulb Exchange Rebekah Toof Hall WRC of West Chester Earl Loveless John Frame Ainsworth Carl Ed Brown St. Joseph Cirete Ray Fritz Charles Schiebel Nelson Thompson Marion Township Homemakers Steven Walter

Pythian Sisters To Entertain Mothers At Party

The Pythian Sisters plan a Mother’s Day party Friday evening at the K P hall. Mothers of members and guest mothers are invited. Each member should bring a white elephant. Entertainment is arranged by Mrs. Hubert Lohrer and Mrs. Lyle Godfrey.

K P. Hall Hubert Lohrer Lyle Godfrey

Pink and blue shower honors Mrs Rosemary Fullerton

Mrs Rosemary Fullerton was feted at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Cloud Willits Jr and Mrs William Sitler at the Sitler home. Bridge was played and the high score was won by Mrs Hal.

Muscatine Lloyd Stout Carris Cloud Willits, Jr William Sitler Rosemary Fullerton Sitler Hal

Marion Thompson Wins Memory Contest At Dinner Event

Mrs Marion Thompson won the memory contest at a guest of honor evening. A stork presided over a decorated table as refreshments were served. Other attendees included Mrs Dallas Chamberlin Eileen Hammen and Mrs Don Custer.

Dallas Chamberlin Eileen Hammen Don Custer

Mtnd Club Holds Meeting At Slemmons Home

Joyce cheese, president of the West Point 4 H club girls, presided at the meeting Monday in the home of Mary Lou Slemmons. Eleven members answered roll call with Why We Are Glad We Live in the United States. The 4 H pledge was repeated by the members. Arrangement of Furniture.

Joyce Cheese West Point 4-H Club Mary Lou Slemmons United States

Sherry Anderson Hosts Refreshments at Meeting

Sherry Anderson discussed the event with attendees as refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother, creating a hospitable post discussion gathering.

Sherry Anderson

Riverside Garden Club Meeting Hosts Native Tree Roll Call

Riverside residents joined 13 members at Mrs Earl Hart s home for the Riverside Garden club meeting. Dorothy Heitz Catherine Raschnagel Judy Hart and Mrs Alfred Yordi attended as guests. Mrs x L Thomann will host May 20 with Mrs J Rotenburger as assistant hostess.

Riverside Earl Hart Riverside Garden Club Mary Raschnagel Dorothy Heitz Catherine Raschnagel Cedar Rapids Judy Hart Iowa City Alfred Yordi Jeanette X. L. Thomann J Rotenburger

Knupps Club Hosts Gathering At Military Road

The Military Road club met at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Knupp north of Ainsworth for a social evening after a brief business session presided by Mr Knupp. Doris Cooney and Donnie won prizes in games while pie and coffee were served. The event honored Donnie with gifts and featured several guests including Mrs A B Harrison Mrs Wayne Harrison and many others. A seven and a half pound son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Alvin Horak at Mercy Hospital in Town City.

Military Road Club Richard Knupp Ainsworth Knupp Donnie A. B. Harrison Pratt, Kansas Wayne Harrison Town City Doris Wilma Cooney Mikey Siiradel Donna Blien Jane Paul Kiefer Larry Rummelhart Martha Mary Lois Yeggzy J .L. Yeggv Alvin Horak Mercy Hospital

Donnie W Harrison Celebrates Fourth Birthday

Riverside honors Donnie Wayne Harrison on his fourth birthday at his grandmother Mrs Fannie Roberts home with family and friends attending.

Riverside Donnie Wayne Harrison Fannie

Safety for Livestock: barn floors and stalls sturdy

Advice stresses inspecting barn floors and stalls to prevent injuries to horses and other livestock. Regular checks ensure structural soundness and safe housing conditions for farm animals.

Barbara Ann Reed Turns One Today

Barbara Ann Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis J Reed, reaches her first birthday today. The family marked the milestone with close relatives and a small celebration at home.

Patricia Ann Brock Albert Lay Spencer Reed Washington Barbara Ann Reed Francis J. Reed

Storewide Color Options and Size Range Offered

Customer choices include Blue Green Grey or Tan in sizes 14 to 1782-35 sleeve. The ad promises first quality full out and suggests customers will want four or four items after seeing the quality.

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