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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
3
The Stewart P T A observed Founders Day with a program and tea at Stewart school. Mrs T A Michels opened the meeting as Mrs George Pauls read the minutes and committee reports were read. Members were urged to promote and attend next Friday's auditorium program to raise funds for the P T A.
The event recalls Town’s PTA roots since February 17, 1897 led by Mrs. Cora Bussey Hillis. Highlights include state-sponsored juvenile court and welfare efforts, the Child Welfare research station, plus a kindergarten drama The Three Bears directed by Grace Fern. Cast members include Marjorie Lowash, Jimmie McBurney, Dean Lawson, Eva Blattner.
An oddly phrased note describes how bounding animals such as rabbits propel themselves with hind feet leading, while the front feet follow, outlining a basic motion pattern observed in hopping creatures.
An advertisement for the Paris Academy of Beauty Culture highlights accredited status and affiliation with All American Beauty Culture Schools Association. It touts high demand for skilled operators, notes graduate qualification, and offers an easy payment tuition plan. Location is Cedar Rapids, Iowa with contact number 22 0228.
Community notices list postponements for Feb 15 circle meeting and Feb 9 Friendship club. Methodist church groups meet at several locations. includes potluck 6 30 p m and multiple unit meeting addresses. World Day of Prayer union service at N M U P Church. Masonic Temple hosts Eastern Star and other Society events with dinner and social hour.
Mrs T M Harvey hosted the Harmony Club yesterday afternoon with fifteen members and four guests, including Mrs Howard Baker and her daughters Helen Martha and Dorothy. President H J Brenneman led business and invited new neighbors to join. Mrs Wheelan organized two quiz contests and a “Whats My Name” game. A brass gift was given to Mrs Alvin Shebeck who will move soon. Refreshments were served by Helen Dorothy and Martha Baker.
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution set their forty fifth annual conference March 14 to 16 at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. The event includes a March 13 executive board meeting and March 14 sessions with a 6 30 p m dinner joint with the Sons of the American Revolution. Pilgrimage Girls will be honored guests and the Pilgrimage selection will be introduced.
The effort is assisted by the regents of the three Des Moines chapters and names including Mrs. Hazel Wheeler Whitmore Abigail Adams Mrs. Elmer F Gigson Mercy Otis and Mrs. Vernon Tinsley Beacon Hill participate in guiding the project.
Jeanne West celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas West near West Chester. Guests played games including a leap year challenge swapping tasks between boys and girls, with activities like patching a tire and tying a four in hand tie. A two course lunch was served.
Mrs Grace J Kinzie and her sister from New London spent yesterday in town visiting acquaintances and enjoying local sights.
American Legion auxiliary members sewed on carpet rags at an all day meeting in the Legion rooms yesterday. They plan to present the finished work to the veterans hospital in Knoxville after completion. A noon potluck dinner was held for the fourteen members. West Chester observes World Day of Prayer at the Methodist church Sunday school rooms Friday February beginning at 2 pm.
The Linger Longer club met at Mrs. Joe Embree's home with co host Mrs. Robert Wead for an afternoon session. Mrs. Will Shalla presided and a committee was named to plan the year's serving program. Fifteen members answered roll call with guests Ardythe Wead Janet Shalla Connie Keyser Charles Hugh Thompson Nellie Gillespie and new member Mrs. Harold Humston. Refreshments for Valentine time were served.
Flood control on the Mississippi was started by French settlers more than 59 years before American settlement. The remark places early hydrological efforts in the colonial era, highlighting French contributions to river management and landscape shaping prior to later national development.
A lurid ad shows pipes pounding when furnace runs and water overheats in cold weather, claiming up to 20 coal units used by the furnace coil. It promotes a kuel Saver automatic gas water heater with $1.95 down and payments as low as a dime a day, urging immediate purchase.
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