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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

3

Founders Day Program at Lincoln P T A

Lincoln P T A observed Founder's Day with a birthday party and program in the school gymnasium. Kathleen Litten spoke on Picture of Child Welfare Work. Fourth graders presented songs and talks on Norway topics led by Patricia Weldin, Lucille Franzen, and others.

Lincoln P.T.A Kathleen Litten Johnson County Phil Weldin Paul and the Norway Patricia Weldin Lucille Franzen Margaret Plumly Darlene Hill Indiana Farrier Government of Kenneth Fenn The Vikings John Cupp

Second grade program features nature and crafts exhibit

The second grade presented works titled Trees in Norway and Making of Paper among others led by Mrs Dessie Hoffert. The class earned a tropical garden prize for the room with the most mothers at meetings as mothers served tea after the program with co chairs including Mrs G W Manassier and Mrs Frank Barden.

Norway David Chilcote Carl Yoder G. W. Manassier Frank Barden Joe Falk Howard Snyder Melvin Hillery J. M. Lloyd Randolph Kelsey Gene Gorham Lester Krabill Paul Onsenberry

Women of Shrine Meet for Sewing

Twelve members of the White Shrine gathered yesterday at Mrs. Roy Means home for an all day sewing session and luncheon. They made progress on layettes for charity and plan another meeting in about two weeks to finish the work. The finished items will be given to Needy persons regardless of affiliation with Masonic or Shrine orders.

Roy Means J. W. McBurney Everette Burham Walter Logan Fred Downing Washington Nondas Richardson Daughters of the American Revolution W. B. Dupuis Daughters of Union Veterans Orville Elder Woman's Relief Corps A. E. Palmer Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary M. Hollinser Legion Auxiliary Unit S.W. Easter Carl Voorhees A. EB. Baldrige Dies Committee

Sunshine Club Afternoon Meeting Hosts Seventeen Members

Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky hosted seventeen members of the Sunshine Community club yesterday afternoon. Mrs Wes Meyer presided in the absence of president Mrs Don Wylie. A shower for newlyweds Mr and Mrs Omer Wagner was planned for next Monday at the Carl Sneider home.

Cloyce Zieglowsky Sunshine Community Club Wes Meyer Don Wylie Omer Wagner Carl Sehneider Charles Zleglowsky Marshall Koehler

Adler Ika claims relief for stomach upset

An Oklahoma ad promotes Adler Ika as a remedy for gas and stomach upset. It quotes a 44 year old user who reports feeling better and notes the product is sold by Geo. L. McDaniel, a local druggist.

P.okla Geo. L. McDaniel

Auxiliary marks twentieth birthday with luncheon program

The Legion auxiliary celebrated its twentieth birthday with a 1 o clock luncheon in the city hall Legion rooms. A large cake with twenty candles and two side cakes topped the centerpiece as Mrs. J W McBurney and others led decorations and program.

Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms

Patriotic Program at Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs. Steve Stewart hosted a Washington’s Birthday themed program for the Pythian circle with a two course refreshment after. Mrs. E C Carris spoke on the lives of Washington Lincoln and Edison whose February birthdays are eleven days apart. A patriotic poem was read by Mrs. Frank Gobble and members shared patriotic thoughts as pictures of Mount Vernon and other scenes were shown. Officers were reelected with Mrs. C Harry Davis as president and Mrs H M Shaver as vice president.

Steve Stewart Washington Mount Vernon C. Harry Davis H. MM. Shaver Frank Stewart

Social calendar of events and meetings listed

Notices for social calendar activities include Odd Fellows card party at the IOOF hall at 8 p m and various women's clubs and Masonic gatherings throughout the week. Friday and weekend events feature garden department, Baptist and Presbyterian societies, Knights Templar lunch, Rebekah meeting, Fortnightly club programs, and a D AR Washington birthday party at the Presbyterian church with ticket sales through Elizabeth Dawson. Sunday vesper service at 4 p m at the Presbyterian church.

Baptist Women's Missionary Society Richard Leet Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society T. A. Michels Knights Templar Masonic Temple Rebekah Methodist Church Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service D.A.R. Washington Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Dawson North Side Cafe

Explosions Mark Odd Violent Episodes with Unlikely Causes

A historical report notes several surprising explosions: freshly mined diamonds, suddenly chilled elephant ivory, and the ignited dust of dried milk, highlighting unusual sources of violent noise and disruption.

Birthday and Anniversary Greetings Across Families

Lois Evelyn Mace turns fifteen today as daughter of Mr. and Mrs Glenn Mace. James Havel and Mrs Havel of Aingworth mark a wedding anniversary today, as do Mr. and Mrs Martin Weston on twenty eight years. Homer Godwin and Reed Boyd have birthdays. Sandra Lee Wade is one year old and Sally Claire Bruty is three. Adolph Mayer of Chapin Iowa celebrates forty four years married to his wife, formerly of Washington.

Lois Evelyn Mace Glenn Mace James Havel Aingworth Martin Weston Sandra Lee Wade Adolph Mayer Chapin, Iowa Washington

West Chester W C T U Meeting Focuses on Alcoholic Education

The West Chester W C T U schedules a Friday 2 p m gathering led by Sarah Pollock with Mrs Edith Bauer as devotional leader. The program will discuss Alcoholic Education in My Town and include a box social at Havre school on Friday evening February 21 with hot lunch and candy boxes for sale.

West Chester George Pennington Sarah Pollock Edith Bauer Havre Nellie Hoffman

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Holds All-Day Quilting Event

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid society held an all-day quilting session at Mrs. John Williams home. Six members were present split between morning and afternoon sessions. No business was conducted and another all-day meeting is planned for next week.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society John Williams

Past Noble Grands Entertain Families at Potluck Supper

Members of the Past Noble Grand circle entertained their families at a potluck supper in the lodge hall. After the meal the group held a brief business session.

Meeting notes mention pinochle games and committee

Pinochle games provided entertainment for the remainder of the meeting. A supper committee of Mrs. Jesse Campbell, Mrs. Myrtle Morgan, Mrs. Ernestine Kiesey and Mrs. Edith Weidner planned the meal. The next regular meeting will be at Mrs. Campbell's home in March. Members are to meet at Mrs. Roy Brobst's home next Tuesday to work on rugs for the degree staff.

Jesse Campbell Myrtle Morgan Ernestine Kiesey Edith Weidner Roy Brobst

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