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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1950

Page

3

Founders Day Observed With PTA Leaders Honored

At St James FTA meeting in the school the founder of the group and past presidents were honored during the 50th anniversary year of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers. Mrs Charles Ragan organizer and Mrs Boyd first president received corsages as others spoke on PTA history and service.

St. James Pta Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Charles Ragan 8. J. Boyd Ragan Boyd Hubert Walker Gerald Duncan Joe Barnes Hubert Redlinger Frank Kos Alex Geyoek Leo Marie Leo Sueppel St. James FTA Iowa St. James Association J. Boyd William Marie ,Jr

Founders Day Observed by Local St James Pupils

During a school business meeting led by Sisters of Charity the St James pupils prepared a book for the 27th public elementary school in Athens Greece. The local school received the book via the Red Cross and it will be sent to the Greek school. A bake sale and flea sale are planned at Ledger's store on February 18 by the PTA and parish. Refreshments for 37 were served by several women including Mrs Clem Agam and Mrs Lester Merz. Past presidents of the St James group are listed with Sevepa noted for serving multiple terms.

St. James Sisters of Charity Athens Greece Red Cross PTA Parish Ledger Clem Agam Lester Merz Jacek Fuhr Lyle Sehulty George Sojka Don Mc.Clare

Mrs Ray Redlinger Hosts Study Club Meeting

Twenty members of the gy James Study club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ray Redlinger to discuss Holy Week events. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Hubert Redlinger and Mrs. Earl Redlinger. Columbus died at Valladolid Spain in 1506.

Ray Redlinger Gy James Study Club Hubert Redlinger Earl Redlinger

Mazie Stewart Highlights Quilt History at Handcraft Meeting

Mazie Stewart spoke on quilt history from biblical times to the present at the Handcraft meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. William Sheets’ home. About 30 quilts were displayed by members, with new members Mrs. George Jarrard and Mrs. Guy Cole welcomed.

Mazie Stewart William Sheets Orva Scott Lloyd Neiswanger E.S. Hebner Russell Goodin Guy Cole Donald Sheetz Cole George Jarrard Lincoln School T. A. Michels Penny Art Fund Carl Crossett B. C. Briley

Mrs Schroeder Guest Of Carol Brewer Circle

Mrs Charles Schroeder of Wellman attended the Carol Brewer Mission circle meeting at Mrs Richard Bordwell's home. Devotions were led by Mrs John Wagner with the theme Take My Heart from Joshua 24 33. Topics from the book Japan Begins Again were discussed and gifts planned for Miss Brewer including flannel graphs for her Sudan work. A nominating committee was formed with Mrs Robert Custer and Mrs Charles Hotle.

Charles Schroeder of Wellman Carol Brewer Mission Circle Richard Bordwell Roll Call John Wagner Joshua

Bridge-Dessert Hosts Entertain Forty Guests

Mrs Gifford Morrison Mrs Tom Stewart and Mrs Wayne Simeman Jr entertained 40 guests at a Tuesday bridge dessert in the Frank Miller home Guests sat at quarter tables with corsages of smilex and pussy willows tied with lacey ribbon Winners were Mrs Donald Minick high Mrs John Lemon second high Mrs Sam McCleery third high Mrs A C Peterson low and Mrs Melvin Hill blind prize

Gifford Morrison Tom Stewart Wayne Simeman Jr Frank Miller Donald Minick John Lemmon Sam Mc.Cleery A. C. Peterson Melvin Hill

Ladies Help With Sewing Problems at YWCA Meeting

At the regular Women’s Day Out program the YWCA announced that next Tuesday Mrs Harold Miller and Mrs W C McFadden will lead sewing aid sessions. Attendees asked to bring projects and use the electric machine. an attachment discussion may occur.

YWCA Harold Miller W. C. McFadden Neill Trotman Richard Stewart Ethel Palmer

Port City Links Gulf With Deep Water Trade

The city lies 60 miles from the sea and ranks as the United States' third largest port. A canal to the Gulf of Mexico allows ships from around the world to enter and depart with cargo.

Hous United States Gulf of Mexico

Mrs Otto Sheetz Announces March Meeting

Joe McCreedy notes that Mrs Otto Sheetz will preside over the March meeting.

Joe McCreedy Otto Sheetz

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