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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1941

Page

3

Valentine Party At Pennington Home In Chester

A Valentine party was hosted by Rev and Mrs George Pennington in Chester with eleven Comrades class members and children from West Chester Methodist Church as guests. Laughter ensued with festive entertainment. sacred songs and a prayer closed the evening. A lunch of Valentine brick ice cream wafers and candy heart mints was served. The next party is planned with Mr and Mrs Walter Bauer on March 11.

Geo. Pennington West Chester Pennington Walter Bauer

Norene McFarland Is Honored at Cooperative Supper

Norene McFarland hosted eleven friends for a cooperative supper at her home last evening. Dancing was the main entertainment and guests enjoyed social time. Attending were Evelyn Miller Meda Hauenstein Dorthea Snyder Anna Waggoner Martha Shockey Frances Porter Maxine Logan Margaret Hennon Dorothy Humston Mary Walker Marge Faulkner and the hostess.

Norene McFarland Evelyn Miller Meda Hauenstein Dorthea Snyder Anna Waggoner Martha Shockey Frances Porter Maxine Logan Margaret Hennon Dorothy Humston Mary Walker Marge Faulkner

Daughters of Union Veterans celebrate Lincoln's Birthday dinner

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War gathered in the G A R room at the courthouse for a Lincoln's Birthday dinner. Mrs Eva Blake presided and introduced speakers while Merle Booth and Mrs Boyd White provided music. Dr C A Boice spoke of his Civil War era trip and Mrs C W McLaughlin read Why Americans Observe the Birthday of Abraham Lincoln.

Daughters of Union Lincoln G.A.R Scott Wilcox Nellie Tripp Eva Blake W. B. Dupius Merle Booth Boyd White C. W. McLaughlin Abraham Linccoln C. A. Boice Grand Army of the Republic A. Boice Irene Yard E. M. McConaughy L. L. Lemley U. L. Young

Families of Sunset Club Hold Annual Potluck Dinner

In a traditional annual event, the Sunset club families gathered for a potluck dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hering’s home. Most families attended despite bad roads that prevented several members from arriving.

Clarence Hering Diinesieras

Officers Elected at Junior Missionary Society Meeting

The Junior Missionary society of the Methodist church held yesterday at the church with eleven members present electing officers. Carole Barrett named president, Danny Holland first vice president, Evelyn Johnston second vice president, Tommy Hoover third vice president, Elizabeth Meek treasurer, Ruth Bartow recording secretary, Donna Crone corresponding secretary. The meeting opened with group singing and refreshments were provided by Mrs Holmes and Mrs Bartow.

Junior Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Carole Barrett Danny Holland Evelyn Johnston Tommy Hoover Elizabeth Meek Ruth Bartow Donna Crone

Women's Republican Club Studies Program in Washington County

The Women’s Republican Club of Washington County met in the M C A women’s room with Mrs. R J Dawson presiding. A nominating committee was named for March officer elections.

Women's Republican Club Washington County M.C.A R. J. Dawson Maren T. A. Michels Harvey Meek R. &. Ferguson William Beggs Club

Social Afternoon Follows Serving at 12 30

A brief note records a serving time at 12 30 and mentions a social afternoon that followed. The text emphasizes the sequence of events without additional details.

Social calendar listings for Lexington area events revised

Community notices outline a Thursday to Saturday social calendar with meetings of Prairie Flower Missionary society O.E.S. and various church and women’s groups. Locations include North Fourth Avenue East Washington Street Madison Street and other local addresses with times from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and a 25 cent meal.

Women’s Council Christian Church Ruth Frank Gobble North Fourth Avenue Naomi Will Easter East Washington Street Martha May McFarland Friendly Bible Baptist Church W. L. Eichelberger U.P. Ladies Aid Society Ess W. EF. Wasson W. 3Rd. St T. R. Benn N. 2Nd. Ave J. D. Dayton E. Main St Fred Hutt S. Iowa Ave Henry Knecht W. Madison St Henry Berdo Clayton Bear Washington St E. BB. Hammer F. Main St W. L. Alcorn Leslie Gates Rebekah F. Hall Gar“ Bai The Methodist Church W.R.C

Founder’s Day Program Presented by Stewart P T A

Stewart P T A held a Founder’s Day program at the school with fathers and mothers in attendance. The fourth grade mothers produced a three act play Reminiscent about the first P T A meeting, followed by a rainbow candlelight ceremony and a high school quartet performance. Refreshments and bingo concluded the evening.

Stewart P.T.A Keith Sweet Homer Godwin Charles Doran Boyd White Roger Sherman Cloyce Stewart James Puck Leslie Utterback Don Maxwell John Little

Want-Ads Item for Mrs George Morrison

Classified notice lists Mrs. George Morrison at 314 West Washington Street and a 1 PM time for pickup or contact. Only readable details indicate a personal listing with address.

George Morrison West Washington Street

Mrs Robert Roberts Hosts Snowball Social Club Meeting

Despite poor roads the Snowball Social Club met at Mrs. Robert Roberts home. Three guests joined members, including Mrs. Oral Norman Mrs. Arthur Wiley and Naomi Kyle. Mrs. George Dare led the business session with full roll call. Refreshments by Mrs. Roberts and Naomi Kyle were Valentines themed.

Robert Roberts Oral Norman Arthur Wiley Naomi Kyle George Dare Roberts Miss Kyle

Camera Club Meeting At YMCA Tonight At 7 30

The Camera club invites camera fans and anyone interested in photography to attend a meeting tonight at the YMCA at 7 30. Members will discuss topics, share tips, and view sample photographs.

Camera Club Y.M.C.A

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chester E. Beaty Mrs. Beaty D. of V Junior Missionary Society Women’s Republican Club Reed Valentine Ellen Drew Paramount Mad Doctor Chesterfield Liccerr Rene Topacco Lexington Circle John Finding Prairie Flower Missionary Society T. C. Reeves P.T.A. Group Hell Armour Wilson Libby Monarch Johnson’s Grocery Vicks VA WARDS Lovell Montgomery Ward
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