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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1941

Page

3

Local Women to Attend Iowa Federation Biennial in Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge hosts the twenty fourth annual Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial May 6 7 8 with Mrs Emil Hesselsehwerdt chairing the nominating committee and a program featuring Dr Josephine Peirce Marian Brown Red Miss Sze and other prominent speakers from across the state and nation.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Fort Dodge Emil Hesselsehwerdt Katona T. V. Knerr Division of Safety Maurshanltown Jtobert B. Pike Sioux City H. G. Houghton, Jr Red Oak H. G. Sehill Federation Josephine Peirce Lima Ohio American Home Department Ralph Tallman Creston Pierce General Federation of Women's Clubs Home Civilization Defetts Cedar Falls Drama W. G. MacMartin Tama South America Brandon Memorial Jews’ S Pioneer Club Ugene Henely Grinnell Lak’ell Dickenson United States China Sze Wis Tien Tain Wellesley

Rosemary elite entertained by Mr and Mrs John Cherry

Members of the Rosemary elite and their finishers were entertained last evening by Mr and Mrs John Cherry. Bridge players met at five tables with Mrs Dell Walker and John Robinson recording scores for women and men respectively. Prizes went to Mrs John Robinson and tel Daly Jones. Mrs Cherry was assisted by Mrs Charles Wiley and Mrs

Rosemary Elite John Cherry Bridge Wey Dell Walker John Rob Nson Low Sears John Robincon

Social Calendar Notices from West Chester Churches

Notices for a social calendar list church events and gatherings from various groups. Activities include afternoon events at homes and churches, flower exchanges, missionary meetings, and club gatherings with host names and times. Events feature St Paul Evangelical Ladies Aid O.E.S. Pioneer party Masonic Temple W.R.C. and G.A.R. hall venues.

D.C West Chester Marsh Bailey Huth Nicho Missionary Society of U.P. Church R. F. Hamil Priday

4-H Girls Plan Rally Day with Gladys Adams

Gladys Adams 4-H clothing specialist will hold two Washington county meetings on Friday May 2. He first meets elite club committee at the Form Bureau offices to map Rally Day June 5 at the high school. In the afternoon at the Y M C A leaders officers and one older girl from each club will study music and games for Rally Day.

Gladys Adams Washington County Miss Adams Ment

Dessert Luncheon at Sexton Home

Mrs J O Sexton hosted a Priscilla club dessert luncheon at one o clock with a floral tulip arrangement. Mrs D J Row assisted in serving as members spent the afternoon needlework and shared winter trips and recent doings in the last months.

Origin of Roman Numerals V and X

The origin of the numerals V and X is uncertain. Some suggest V for the open hand and X as a double V.

Wiener Roast By Junior Choir At Methodist Church

The Junior choir of the Methodist Church held a wiener roast at Sunset Park last evening. Director Loren Sutherland and accompanist were guests, with Shirley Brown in charge of entertainment and Geraldine Bartow as committee chair. Attendees included Mary Voorhees, Ina Bell Gault, Jean Gault, Nadia Breitenbach, Shirley Brown, and others.

Methodist Choir Sunset Park Loren Sutherland Shirley Brown Geraldine Bartow Sara Lou Miller Marcella Boileau Mary Voorhees Ina Bell Gault Jean Gault Nadia Breitenbach Brun Turnip

North Carolina Ranks High in Sunshine Alongside Florida and California

A new sunshine map places North Carolina in the top tier for sunlight, alongside Florida and California. The report highlights the state’s varied terrain and ample sunny days across regions.

North Carolina Florida California

Early power loom credited to Edmond Cartwright in 1785

The ancient Egyptians used a primitive loom and the first successful power loom was invented in 1785 by Edmond Cartwright, marking a turning point in textile manufacture.

Edmond Cartwright

Crawfordsville Bride Weds In St Louis Church

Irma Eleanor Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Blake Spencer of Crawfordsville married Lloyd R Hanft son of Mr and Mrs U S Hanft of Columbus Junction in a four o'clock Saturday ceremony in Bellefountain Methodist church St Louis Missouri. The couple planned to reside four miles south of Columbus Junction.

Crawfordsville Irma Eleanor Spencer Blake Spencer Lloyd R. Hanft U. S. Hanft Columbus Junction Bellefountain Methodist Church St. Louis Clarence Burton Thomas Bland Elgin Thomas Eland Hanft

Ancient Egyptians Used Hatchery Incubator For Chickens

The record notes that the incubator used for hatching chickens was known to the ancient Egyptians.

Stephens Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Ainsworth

Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Stephens marked their silver anniversary at Ainsworth with a cooperative dinner for relatives from Waterloo Mt. Union Seymour and Town City. The occasion featured a cake by Marion Stephens and a chest of silver gifts from their children. The Sorosis club later visited the country home of Mrs. Norma.

Allen J. E. Treeland Eugene Stephens Maurine Kathleen David Viola Herr Jack Betty Herr Georgia Reaney Larry Clegge Wilma Stephens Mt. Union John Stephens Seymour Peterson Waterloo Stephens Marion Arthur Cherbon Wilma John

Clegg Holds Regular Meeting Amid Chorus of Refusals

The report notes Clegg’s regular meeting where roll call ends with the phrase If I Had My Way, reflecting a tense or skeptical mood among attendees.

Book review and talk on home art on a limited income

Mrs. Pearl Marr presented a literature piece while Mrs. Marie Colthurst spoke on home art on a limited income. Lovely refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.

Pearl Marr Marie Colthurst

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