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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1948

Page

3

Handcraft Section Highlights Antiques at Meeting

The Fortnightly Department of Handcraft No 2 met with Mrs Jay Brewer yesterday afternoon. Present were six guests including Mrs Blaine Holmes Grace Stone and Frances Minick. The leader Mrs L R Carbee announced committee assignments and noted an upcoming Farm Bureau Women sponsored talk on Inside Russia by John Strohm on February 25 at 1 30.

Department of Handcraft Jay Brewer Blaine Holmes Mae McConahy Grace Stone Maud Stuart van de Ater Russia John Strohm The Baptist Church L. Harry Wood Peoria Illinois America Bertha Ross Mary Jane Brooks Donna Hughes

World Day of Prayer Observed by Local Group

Twenty five women gathered at West Chester Federated church to observe World Day of Prayer. Officers were elected with Mrs Lou Bauer named president and Mrs Tolin McDowell as vice president. A candlelight service followed a brief program and an offering of 20.15 was collected.

West Chester Walter Duvall John MeDowell Robert Stephens Troy Foriash Ire Dough Keith Stewart Phillips Edgar Stewart Esther Bauer Peggy McDowell R. V. Pike W. S.C. S. of Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge F. Hall Bethlehem Commandery and Families Mavenie Temple West Cheater Lon Bauer Ww. Co. C. C Wilmer Lauderman Charles al

Missionary Society Sews Carpet Rags

The Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church met at the Misses Dawson home with Elizabeth Dawson presiding. Devotions featured scripture readings and prayers. Members read chapters from The Glory of the Impossible about Sudan and spent the rest sewing carpet rags for Knoxville Veterans Hospital.

The Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church Misses Dawson Elizabeth Dawson Presimben Sudan Africa Veterans Hospital Knoxville

YM Mixers Club Chooses Committees and Clips Craft Ideas

The YM Mixers Club held its largest meeting with 18 attendees in the YW room. Helen Caldwell presented new craft ideas as projects were selected and materials ordered for future use.

Helen Caldwell

Social Calendar and Club Notices for West Chester Area

Notices list diverse church, charitable, and women’s groups and their meeting times. Includes Gamma Psi Beta Sigma Phi, Pythian Sisters, Little Mower Circle, Fortnightly Handcraft, O B S pinochle, and many local clubs with dates, times, and hostesses. Also lists committees for the Saturday Inter Missionary and Women’s Relief Corps programs with chairpersons.

Pythian Sisters Vina Manussier Little Mower Circle Raymond Minick Handcraft Duane Griggs O. B.S Masonic Temple H. J. Club George Shall West Chester Federated Church Pansy Hill Club Roy Kephart Louie Maurer St. Anthony Circle H. L. Whittaker Edith Beenblossom Rubio Ladies Aid Blanche Steinbeck Idah Long Alice Sheraden CV Sra Milo Sorden Inter Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church Church Women's Relief Corps Legion Hall

Birthday Cheers For Local Notables And Youngsters

Happy birthday wishes to Ida M. Page 78 member of the Three Quarter Century Club. Claude Gene Randall son of Claude F. and Mrs Randall turns one. Donald Ray Treek and William Dean Gerdes celebrate birthdays with five candles. Congrats to Frank Patterson and Mrs Wayne Marston sharing days with Mrs W E Page Clayde Knapp and Virginia Redlinger.

Ida M. Page Three Quarter Century Club Claude Gene Randall Claude F. Randall Donald Ray Treek Fred Heck William Dean Gerdes Harold Gerdes Frank Patterson Wayne Marston W. E. Page Clayde Knapp Virginia Redlinger

Birthday and anniversary congratulations from local families

Best wishes go to Mary Kathryn Mayer and Edith Marie Benson and Elizabeth Ann Freyenberger on birthdays. Also Celebrate Frederick Reid Nellie Sutton C M Brinning Lavon Gardner Claire Buck. Congratulations to Carla Guther James Griggs Mrs Ernest Strum. Anniversary best wishes to Jack Trotman and Carle Peterson.

Mary Kathryn Mayer Frank Mayer Richland Edith Marie Benson Elmer Kephart Elizabeth Ann Freyenberger Edwin Freyenberger Wayland Frederick Reid Nellie Sutton C. M. Brinning Lavon Gardner Everette Gardner Claire Buck James Buck Carla Guther James Griggs West Chester Ernest Strum Straw College Jack Trotman Carle Peterson

Methodist Choir Rehearsals Postponed to March 10

Members of the Methodist Choir will not hold further rehearsals until Wednesday March 10. The notice informs choir members of the schedule pause and restart date.

Snowshoe Shapes Varied By Native Tribes Across Regions

Nearly every American Indian tribe used a distinct snow shoe design. The oldest models appeared among far northern tribes, with each group’s shape adapted to local conditions and terrain.

Far North

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