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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

3

Ladies Night at Rotary Club Features Stunts and Music

A Rotary Ladies Night drew about 100 guests for an evening of entertainment. Mel Hill and Norm White led activities including a clothing relay, a blindfold race, and a musical story. Washington school musicians performed, led by Ralph Rider, with Maxine Crone delivering the closing number. Guests included Don Maxwell, Leslie Gates, Robert Buck, and Miriam Cain.

Rotary Club Rotary Mel Hill Norm White Artemas Brown Bill Hatcher Hatcher Phil Weldin Karl Libe Claude Tucker Weldins T. R. Phillips Roy Minnie Carl Sylvester Wayne Marston Melvin Houck M. J. Cruise Washington Dorothy Walker Marilyn Caldwell Barbara Dare Joanna Krabill Marie Davis Arlene Knupp Ralph Rider Maxine Crone Don Maxwell Route 1 Leslie Gates IKX Kalona Robert Buck Knoxville Tenne

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Meets at Myrna Reeves Home

The Cedar Clippers 4-H club met Saturday afternoon at Myrna Reeves home. Eight members answered roll call with a report on last year’s project. Members displayed First Aid kits and Mrs Myra Crawford demonstrated butter cake mixing and baking, served with ice cream. Marjorie Gamon assisted.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Myrna Reeves Myra Crawford Marjorie Gamon

Hebrews Discussed At Session Of Bible Fortnightly Group

The Bible department of Fortnightly met Monday at the Public Library for its regular meeting. 13 members, one guest Mrs. J M Finney attended. The group reviewed Hebrews and planned future topics and committee nominations.

Bible Department of Public Library L. A Bunce J. M. Finney Herbrew 2

Hostess Leads Flag Care Discussion at Social Club

Marilyn Mouser led the discussion on flag care and display. A social hour followed the program with games and an eye on the for sale ads.

Marilyn Mouser

Coffee Nut Bread for Fireside Chats

Recipe blend for winter entertaining describes Coffee Nut Bread and spreads for a fireside party. Ingredients include walnuts coffee evaporated milk and a leaf pan bake at 350 degrees for about an hour. Hosts can offer hot strong coffee and let guests assemble sandwiches.

Methodist Choir Rehearsals Resume March 10

Announcement notes no further choir rehearsals until Wednesday March 10. Also Presbyterian morning prayer meeting scheduled for 9 30 am Wednesday at the church. Damascus Shrine No 10 invited to Mount Olivet ceremonial at 8 pm Thursday February 24 with W H P and W QO S as guests.

Presbyterian Mount Olivet Des Moines Damascus Shrine W. QO. S

Vashti Shrine Invites Dam Ascus Shrine to Past Officers Night

Vashti Shrine of Rock Island Illinois extends invitation to Dam ascus Shrine No 10 to attend past officers night. Event on Wednesday February 25 at 8:00 p m with banquet at 6:30. Washington chapter of the O E S invited to attend schools of instruction and inspection February 18 at 1:30 and 7:30 p m. Invitees Fairfield chapter No 39 Mrs Orpha Turner secretary Winfield chapter No 413 Helen Smith instructor.

Vashti Shrine Rock Island Illinois Damascus Shrine No 10 Washington Fairfield Orpha Turner Winfield Helen Smith

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Pardun at Gracehill

Mrs Virgil Pardun was surprised on her birthday when Mr and Mrs Elwin Lewis and family and Mr and Mrs Everette Lewis arrived with food home made ice cream and an angel food cake. Mrs Elwin Lewis baked and decorated the cake. Many cards and gifts were received by Mrs Pardun.

Virgil Pardun Gracehill Elwin Lewis Everette Lewis

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Community groups schedule a week of meetings and activities. Susannah Girls of Methodist church, St James Study Club, Pythian Sisters and Y M C A mixers are listed with times and hosts. Numerous clubs, luncheons, and speakers from Iowa City to local churches are noted along with a Chili supper and Gerald events at the Gray Community.

Susannah Girls Methodist Church Melvin Houck E. Main St. James Harry Sowden Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Y. W Garden Department I Pearl Parcell Women's Service Guild Eli Cooper Iowa City Presbyterian Church American Legion Gray Community

Hi Ore 4-H Meets Leader Bakes Cake

The Hi Ore 4-H Club met with Marilyn Murphy Saturday afternoon with nine members and two guests. The program featured a demonstration on making a cold drink and a cake making topic. recreation led by Mary Lou Coon. Betty Martin will host the next meeting on March 13.

Marilyn Murphy Mary Lou Coon Betty Martin

Birthday announcements and club notes from local pages

A crowded birthday roundup lists names such as Margaret Kephart, Richard Campbell, Richard Arduser, Gordon Wall ace Coon, Keith Leroy Thomas, Caroline West Bill, and Claire Darbyshire among others turning years old. It also notes club meetings for Lou Bauer W C C C Group No 1 and Group 2 at the church with meals and transportation details.

Gordon Wallace Coon G. W. Coon Keith Leroy Thomas Howard Thomas Lou, Bauer Wilmer Kauderman Sufideon Charles Arderson

Earliest Nursing Figure Epione in Greek Mythology

Historians identify Epione as the first personification of nursing in Greek myth. She is the wife of Aesculapius, god of medicine, and her name means the soothing one.

Epione Aesculapius

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Cedar Clippers Reeves N. M. Speidel T. E. Barker J. A.porter Leslie Zook J. A. Bunce Walter Kyle Stanley Richards I. T. Rehmel Mrs. W. Pardun New Haven Ladies Aid Grace Hill Ladies Aid Valentine Paul Harvey Pythian Circle Gobble Claude Tuck Er Gamma Psi Charles Berdo Gilbert Mills W. S. Kyle Carl Crossett Fred Bell Hugh Hall Harry Montgomery Little Flower Circle Raymond Minick Duane Griggs Masonic Temple H. J. Club George Shall West Chester Federated Church Pansy Hill Club Roy Kephart U Go Louie Maurer St. Anthony Circle H. L. Whittaker Edith Beenblossom Rubio Ladies Aid Blanche Steinbeck Idah Long Alice Sheraden Olive Gordon J. M. Lloyd W. S.C. S. of Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Hall Bethlehem Commandery and Families Mzvronie Temple West Chester Swansdown Pacific Harper's Bazaar Julliard Duncan's Shop For Hi Ore Margaret Kephart Richard Campbell Orville Campbell Richard Eugene Arduser Dorrence Arduser Caroline West Bill Lester Bill Columbus Junction Claire Darbyshire Grace E. Brinning Richards Harry Crone Richard H. McCleery William Marie Charles Wilson I. D. Quinn B. F. Bostwick, Jr Joe Barnes Jeanette Chalupa Fred Chalupa Michael Dell Farrier Dell Farrier Crawfordsville Patricia Patterson R. J. Patterson Lloyd Waltman Brighton Ray Forbes East Highland Donald Sands South Hill Joe Sehmeltzer Wellman Frederick Reid, Jr Leif Arlene Garrett Harold Beggs Robert Green Krause Arthur Krause Donald Doran Charles Doran Robin Spurgeon’s Rollers Off Face Navy and Pastel Shades Spurdeon the Gurirt
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