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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
6
Mrs. H W Russell of the Women of the American Legion reports a shipment via Tele Gephart of pillows books magazines and thirty-three pillows sent to ex service men in Washington hospitals. Cottage No 3 will receive two lawn swings and more pillows funds to aid wounded veterans.
The August session of the Woman Foreign Missionary Society announced committee chairs for the October meeting led by Mrs. FE Wickham and colleagues including Mrs. A Work and Mrs. E K Stuteman. Mrs. Harry Krawch hosts. other hostesses listed. program featured missionary letters, enigma contests, and a plan to double membership.
Patrons of the Chilcote Library will view a water color reproduction titled The Making of the Book from the Congressional Library in Washington. A brass plate and printed descriptions under the artwork outline scenes from the history of books including Hieroglyphics and the Printing Press with Gutenberg.
A surprise party for Hiram Baker near town celebrated his 35th birthday with 15 relatives and friends from Washington West Chester and Wellman. A second anniversary gathering honored Geo M York with 87 attendees at his home on August 7 featuring a noon basket dinner and songs, with two daughters absent.xtures, and exchanges of cakes and gifts. Additionally a newspaper clip shares a pastor’s remarks on modern marriage and gender roles reflecting a separate society column.
August social calendar lists events from the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Heat in the Corn House to picnics at Sunset Park. Clubs including the Just Us, Ladies Aid, Methodist and Christian churches plan gatherings with ice cream socials, tea, and sewing circles throughout the week.
The piece laments neglect of home music education for children and urges parents to sing nursery songs and broader melodies daily. It argues living voices foster early musical appreciation and cultural strength, warning that modern households grow songless and lose national charm.
Mrs William Smith of New Jersey aged 84 undergoes dental surgery as she starts a third set. Mrs Martin Johnson, formerly of San Francisco and famed as the first woman to reach the South Beas, has joined her husband on an exploratory trip to the Affieapine setter.
The National Kindergarten Association in New York outlines weekly columns on child training at home. This installment No 30 provides guidance for parents on home routines, developmentally appropriate activities, and fostering early learning in daily life.
The French government honors Euphemie Bienseant for 55 years of faithful service to one family with a silver medal. A 1000 mile desert auto race was directed by Mrs Carmen Jewett. Reno's Mrs Wilkie serves as secretary of the Nevada Highway Association.
A description notes Highland Illinois near Chicago as a community showing a city economy composed entirely of women. It cites that one in twenty five farms nationwide are operated by women, indicating rising female agricultural leadership.
Aimie Mouroux, the first woman to win the Prix de Rome, is to create a medal of President Tharding for the French government. She received her commission to sculpt the portrait and medal from M. Leon Benedicite, director of the Lugembeusg museum in Paris.
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