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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1944

Page

3

Washington PTA Founder's Day Held at Junior High

Founders day of the Washington Parents Teacher Association was observed yesterday afternoon at the Junior High School. A short business meeting was conducted by the P.T.A. president followed by a program featuring the Junior High clarinet quartet with members Jean Allen Rudiger Phyllis McKeown Donna Crone and Mary Stevens.

Washington Parents Teacher Association P.T.A Jean Allen Rudiger Phyllis McKeown Donna Crone Mary Stevens

Mexcans Medicated Powder for Skin Chafing Relief

A medicated powder named Mexcans provides a protective coat between skin and bedclothes to ease irritation from chafing. The product is marketed as soothing and protective for sensitive skin during restless nights.

Teachers Outline Girls Physical Training Goals

George Rudiger introduced Ber nice Hall and Eugene MecCor mick as instructors in the physical education department. Miss Hall explained the year’s aims to develop better citizens physically and mentally while Mr. McCormick stressed self reliance courage and coordination. A Founder’s Day program featured a tea table with two birthday cakes lit by 12 candles each marking 24 years of the local Parent Teacher Association.

George Rudiger Bernice Hall Eugene MecCormick Hall Rousine McCormick Karl Mohr Darrell Ross Frank Longwell Roy Crossett Jean Ellen Rudiger

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Events

Thursday includes McCleary Circle meeting at 7 p.m. at Helen Heilman’s home, and a Y visit at 3? p.m. World Day of Prayer activities on Friday involve SOTVIC and Baptist church groups with W.S.C.S clinics and public participation. Saturday features U and I club supper at 6:30 p.m. and Mae Davison coordinating. Monday notes C.E.S. reservations due for the 6:30 Thursday O.E.F.S. dinner.

Phil Antonoff S. Fourth Ave McCleary Circle of Presbyterian Church Helen Heilman World Day of Prayer Union Sotvic Aaca Baptist Church All Missionary Societies Ladies Aid Society of W.S.C.S

Candle honors grandmothers at early PTA gathering

Jean Elsen lit a candle for her grandmother Mrs. Dave McLaughlin and others who organized the local PTA in 1920. Mrs. McLaughlin reviewed the Washington association’s origin, noting mothers’ push for closer parent teacher child ties leading to a 1924 active PTA. Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Rudiger led tea with 8th graders serving as piano music filled the room.

Jean Elsen Dave McLaughlin P.T.A McLaughlin Washington Association Charles Thomas Uni

Teachers Entertain Classes at Dinner

Members of the Sunday school classes at the Methodist church enjoyed a social evening. Sponsored by Mrs. E B Stutsman Mrs Charles Wilson and John Wooley the teachers prepared and served a six o'clock dinner with Rev Fred E Miller as a guest.

Methodist Church E. B. Stutsman Charles Wilson John Wooley Fred E. Miller Barbara Dare Ronnie Baker Jimmy Crossett Nadine Payne Victor Thompson Helen Wilcox Neda Faye Aston Patricia Weldin Jim Mohr Ruth Miller Carla Guther Jane Turner Donnie Gray Kenneth Fenn Betty Prebys Betty Jean Nelson Colleen Barbara Jodwin Elaine Green Allen Barclay Patricia Longwell Donna Crone John Haygreen

Stewart Dinner Hosts Celebrate Birthday Diviner

Mr and Mrs L L Stewart hosted a seven oclock dinner at their Living Lake home for 21 neighbors. Guests sat at two tables and enjoyed lighted tapers and daffodil centerpieces, then played games and stunts. Three men from Living Lake share birthdays and have celebrated with a shared dinner for several years.

L. Stewart Living Lake Mr. Stewart Lloyd Foster Ray Whisler

Homemakers Club Meeting Hosts Valentine Themed Afternoon

Mrs Hal Richards hosted yesterday for 12 members and two visitors Mrs Walter Jarrard and Mrs D C Griggs. The meeting featured a valentine roll call a white elephant exchange and a Farm Bureau home project lesson by Mrs Amos Stout. Members worked on fancy crafts as refreshments were served by Mrs Tom Stirling. The March meeting will be hosted by Mrs Neill Trotman with a session on favorite housekeeping shortcuts.

Hal Richards Homemakers Club Walter Jarrard D. C. Griggs Amos Stout Farm Bureau Tom Stirling Neill Trotman

Backache and leg pains signal possible kidney trouble

Warning that backache and leg pains may indicate kidney or bladder issues. The piece explains kidneys filter wastes, describe symptoms like swelling and night awakenings, and promotes Doan's Pills as a remedy.

Nature Dean Doan

Dublin Supper Club Hosts St Patrick’s Day Dinner

Fleur de Lis club members and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home for the annual dinner with Irish themed decor and menu. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Galloway. Officers elected for the new year were Mrs. Verle Gallagher president, Mrs. Rex Crandall vice president, and Mrs. Raymond Whisler secretary treasurer.

Fleur de Lis Joe ‘Knotek Dublin Paddy McGees McGintys Earl Galloway Killarney Colleen America Lloyd Foster St. Pats Esther Hayes Harold Stephens Jack Foster Marty Coats Hood Foster Rex Crandall Homer Birney Verle Gallagher Raymond Whisler

Birthday Greetings Roll Across East Highland Community

Mr and Mrs James Swailes celebrate a wedding anniversary today in East Highland. Harry Jones marks 41 years of marriage while Joe Rich reaches 28 years. Georgia Marshall turns 12 and Virginia Lee Klein is 13. Robert Surface, eight, receives congratulations and playful birthday backslaps from Lincoln classmates. Acknowledgments go to Frank Haney T R Phillips Robert Hyde and others in Wellston Riverside Elk Hart and nearby towns.

James Swailes Harry Jones Joe Rich Georgia Marshall Stanley Marshall Brighton Virginia Lee Klein Riverside Robert Surface F. C. Surface Lincoln Frank Haney T. R. Phillips Robert Hyde Wellston W. H. Plum Milburn McKay Elkhart Ind Homer Jarrard

Entertains Navajo Club at Luncheon

Mrs. W. S. Duncan hosted a luncheon at 620 East Washington Street for 13 Navajo club members and guests. Attendants included Mrs. R. H. Walker and other local women. afternoon activities featured needlework and patriotic decor.

W. S. Duncan East Washington Street Navajo Club R. H. Walker Club Wellemeyer Ira Durr Kleese Hartman R. L. Duncan Glad Mast L. A. Jones Augusta Lester W. J. Jones

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