YWCA Washington notes change and ongoing youth programs
A Washington column highlights the YWCA's evolving leadership from 1925 to 1949, listing officers and board members, and praising the group’s impact. It details the Y-Teens dinner, March activity participation, and the YWCA’s role within the Community Chest funded at 2750 dollars annually, with aims to expand programs for women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Washington
Minnie Allen
Ames
Dorothy Brauninger
YWCA Washington Roots Highlight 1925 Start
The column recounts the Washington YWCA history from its 1925 founding in the new Y building, noting Tuesday and Friday as women days, early leadership, and a charter list of 302 members. It documents the organization’s growth despite space and funding limits and mentions key figures and offices in the founding board and early structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Washington
YMCA
National Ywca
Milan Shields
Carl Roberts
Nellie Tripp
S. W. Brookhart
M. C. DeLong
W. A. Gibson
Orville Elder
Rev. Hillis
W. M. Keeley
Fred Martin
Ralph Shannon
Helen Cunningham
Clara Ragle
Lena Haney
Ida Harmon
Alice Meek
Althea Montgomery
Della Patton
Edna Palmer
Edith Shields
Miss Montgomery
Shields
Miss Palmer
Miss Eagle
RESCUERS OF KATHY TO RECEIVE $39,273
A fund to reward workers who helped rescue Kathy is set to pay out fifty two thousand dollars in total, with recipients including the San Marino fire and police teams. The payout amount is forty thousand dollars divided among responders and attendees who aided in the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R
Kathy
San Marino
Cal
Kathy Fiscus
Paul Cunningham
Washington high to compete in Iowa City music contest
Y's Men's meeting featured four Iowa City bound instrumental ensembles from Washington high school. The clarinet quartet, trombone quartet, and cornet trio earned Division I ratings in district contests, with a final drum ensemble and cornet accompaniment. Club president John C. Owen announced three new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Iowa City
YMCA
Columbus Junction
Gus Mast
Eddie Winga
Eva Blattner
Marolyn Fenn
Dai Holland
Dan Brindley
Edith Miller
Ray Tweeten
Paul Grossheim
Don Kuntz
Kay Holland
Wayne Brock
Joan Wilson
Maxine Crone
Louise Redlinger
Donna Peters
Carla Benell
Dr. Krogmeier
Melvin Hill
Washington
John C. Owen
Harold Hazelett
Jim Easter
Harrys Marlowe
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Washington County Hospital
St. James School
C. C. Wilson
Garden Department
George Rudiger
Dave
Augusta Livingston
Livingston Farm
West Main Street
Manton Hebner
C. R. Wilson
Washington Association
Iowa
National Association
Paul Shearer
J. C. Holbert
Phil Weldin
Helen Levis
Etna Dawson
Dade Shearer
Edna Mercer
Golia Miller
A. E. Atchison
Will Dupuis
Elizabeth Dawson
Harriet Coulter
Walter A. Smith
Wendell Rider
Community Chest
Bruce Cowden
Washington Ywca
W. W. Bowers
Methodist Church
Southern Utilities
Walgreen
Drany
Fenenpee Moraes
Ory
Tres Menee Cologne
Cologne
Coffef
Kodak Film
Chambly Perfume
Rostan
Amoray
Ydle Natis
Rts
Tidee Baby Pantsarker
Tan Ted Percy
Avalon
Walgreen Products
Leon Laraine
Rex Wheat
National
National Bank
National Bank OF Washington
Griggs' Bros
Cash Grocery
Leland and
Harold Griges
West Chester
Lowa
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