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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

8

McCleary Circle Members Convene

The McCleary circle met at Ruth Miner’s home with Mable Shields as co-hostess. Devotions were led by Mrs. Leland Carris. The high school boys quartet sang three numbers with accompanist Mrs. Boyd White. Mrs. T. R. Gitlespie spoke on the Negro in America. Dessa Shaw, president, led a short business meeting.

McCleary Ruth Miner Mable Shields Leland Carris John, Rothlisberger Douglas Dowell Merle Willis Booth Boyd White T. R. Gitlespie America Dessa Shaw

Navajo Club Meets for Afternoon Social and Lunch

Mrs. O. B. Schmitt hosted thirteen members of the Navajo club and one guest, Mrs. Rk. C. Keagy, for a social afternoon of handwork. A two course luncheon was served with assistance from nieces Mrs. John Martin and Mrs. Charles Spensler of Wayland.

O. B. Schmitt Navajo Club Rk. C. Keagy

Palmers Entertain Independent Club at Theater Party

Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer entertained members of the Independent club and their husbands at a theater party Tuesday evening. Thirty attended the movie at the State theater then to North Side cafe for refreshments. Decorations in red white and blue featured candles cakes and flowers. Donald Benblossom assisted with decorating and refreshments.

Fred Palmer Independent Club State Theater North Side Donald Benblossom

Riverside boys edge Atalissa 39 36 in men's clash

Riverside high School boys beat Atalissa 39 to 36 after a tight game with Riverside rallying 19 points in the third period. Phillips led Atalissa with 18 points while Collison Counters Kos and Flynn paced Riverside with 10 and 9 points respectively. Riverside girls defeated Atalissa 31 to 24 in the preliminary. Next Friday both Riverside teams host Conesville squads at the public school gym.

Riverside Ata Riverside High School Atalissa High School Atalissa Riverside Boys Phillips Collison Kos Flynn Riverside Girls Focal Atalissa Girls Conesville High School

Earth’s Poles and Center: A Closer Look

The North Pole lies near the geometric center of the Earth’s interior while the planet remains slightly flattened at the poles. This shape causes the pole to be effectively nearer to the center than portions of the equator.

North Pole

Students to take one meal a week to aid needy

Oberlin College officials are weighing a plan allowing students to skip one meal weekly to raise funds for the needy. The initiative aims to save about 10 units of currency per week, directing proceeds to charitable aid.

Oberlin, QO Oberlin College

Student council considers five cent meals plan

Sophomore Albert Rees of New York City was named chairman of the committee to study the five cent meal proposal. When concrete plans are ready, the idea will be presented to the student body.

Albert Rees York City

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