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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1950

Page

2

Lillian McConnell Speaks at Baptist Women’s Meeting

Retired missionary to India Lillian McConnell was guest speaker at the Baptist Women's Missionary Society meeting on Thursday afternoon. The event included luncheon for 13 members and guests, with Mrs. Floyd Murdock attending as guest. Mrs. Raymond Hasty led devotions, and 21 sick calls were reported during the business session led by president Mrs. John Doda.

Lillian McConnell Baptist Women’s Missionary Society India Baptist Women's Missionary Society Howard Messer Miss McConnell Floyd Murdock Pat Moriarty Elsie Moore Raymond Hasty John Doda

Roustons To Celebrate 5th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Howard Rouston of Brighton will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert C Stouse. An open house from 2 to 4 pm will follow a family dinner.

Brighton Howard Rouston Herbert C. Stouse

Gray Lady Service Talk At Child Study Meeting

Mrs. Dale Booth outlined a Red Cross Gray Lady service planned for local organization with training starting March 13. Volunteers will staff Mt. Pleasant state hospital two days monthly. Meeting at Mrs. Eo Peterson’s home had 25 attendees led by Mrs. John Owen.

Mrs. Booth Gray Lady Service Dale Booth The Red Cross Eo Peterson State Hospital Mt. Pleasant

Fleur de Lis Club Holds Annual Family Supper

The Fleur de Lis Club hosted its annual family night supper at the Whisler home marking the club year end. Guests included the Peiffers and Klines. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Lloyd Foster and Mrs. E Ray Bell with accordion selections and Canasta to close the evening.

Feur de Lis Club P. F. Whisler Victor Peiffer Patty Lloyd Foster E. Ray Bell Ray Whisler Stephen Wayne Kline Lloyd Marek George M. Cohan Mary Canasta Earl Galloway George Foster Rex Crandall

OES Pinochle Group Meets at Masonic Temple

The OFS pinochle group met Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Will Hemmings was high scorer and Mrs. Donald Sheetz second high as pinochle was played at four tables. Hostesses were Mrs. W. B. Watson and Mrs. Myrtle Poole, who served refreshments afterward.

Will Hemmings Donald Sheetz OFS Masonic Temple W. B. Watson Myrtle Poole

Daisy Bluebirds Meet In Camp Fire Rooms

The Daisy Bluebirds of stew art school met in the Camp Fire rooms of the IOOF hall after school Wednesday. Seven attended play practice and a new secretary Janet Foriash was appointed. After games, treats were served by Barbara Watkins Janet Foriash and Sharon Blankenhorn. Mrs George Dowell met with the girls.

Daisy Bluebirds Stewart School Camp Fire IOOF Janet Foriash Barbara Watkins Sharon Blankenhorn George Dowell

Elect Mrs Lay YW Treasurer at Members Meeting

Mrs. Albert Lay was elected treasurer of the YWCA at a members meeting held Thursday evening in the YWCA room. Delegates from a recent National District YWCA conference in Des Moines joined in a panel discussion and a hymn led by Mrs. J C Holbert with Mrs. Mary Shields at the piano.

Albert Lay Young Women's Christian Association YWCA Doerothy Turnipseed Des Moines Miss McCreedy Washington Mary Lyle Town State College YMCA Phil Weldin

Family Dinner Honors Mrs. S.R. Wallace at 90

Airs. S. R. Wallace, aged 99 on Wednesday, was guest of honor at a family dinner at her Waterloo home. Attendees included Ei leen Jeffrey, Grace Walker, Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Irma Wallace, and others. birthday cake and WSCS gift from the Methodist church noted.

S.R. Wallace S. R. Wallee Washington Eileen Jeffrey A. P. Jeffrey Grace Walker Fannie Wilson Irma Wallace Waterloo Fred Bey Wallace The Methodist Church WSCS

Square Circle Club Observes Washington Birthday in Meeting

Members modeled wedding dresses at the Wednesday gathering hosted by Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. J. H. Jones. A Washington's Birthday program featured poetry, readings, music, and a film showing. New member Mrs. Donald Woods was welcomed and a handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Brown. Proceeds totaling 11.50 from a comforter sale benefited the March of Dimes.

Square Circle Club Mary Jones J. H. Jones Howell Davis Washington Vernon Fletcher John Hamil Aaron Leichty Chester Piper Dwight Brown Milton White Square Circle Donald Woods Brown

Mr and Mrs McLaughlin Celebrate 58th Wedding Anniversary

More than 100 callers attended an open house Thursday to honor Mr and Mrs Dave McLaughlin on their 58th wedding anniversary. Daughters Agnes McCall and Shirley Clark greeted guests along with Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids relatives.

Dave McLaughlin Agnes McCall George Rudiger Shirley Clark Cedar Apids Margarette McCleery Mary Rita McLaughlin Jack

Child Study II members hear program on home literature and records

Mrs. Clara Gilbert and Mrs. Daryl Dodder led the meeting at Mrs. Phillip Kneen's home with seventeen members present. Officers appointed for Fortnightly and the new club year were announced along with plans for YWCA Ladies Day Out and health clinic support.

Clara Gilbert Daryl Dodder Clara Tilbert Child Study Department Phillip Kneen Milo Steele, Jr Steele Wayne Edmondson Kneen Keith Vetter Lincoln School Edmondson Curtis Long Jack Trotman Rs. Vetter YWCA University Hospital Iowa City Children’s Hospital Charles R. Wilson Dodder Gilbert William Hoppe Violet Linder T. J Pease Jr Don Bealer Roy Sowash Word Weavers Fred Wagner Prairie Flower Community Meeting Priscilla Club Ira Coon

Birthday party honors Mrs Emma P Gowdy

Mrs Emma P Gowdy guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon party at the Party home. She, living with her nephew tdgar Porter and Mrs Porter, was celebrated for her 89th birthday. Monmouth friends held a card shower in her honor and a cake was served later.

Emma P. Gowdy Tdgar Porter Porter

Mrs Ralph Palmer Hosts VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Group

Mrs Ralph Palmer entertained 19 members of the VFW auxiliary breakfast club Thursday morning at her home. The club will meet March with Mrs James Buck.

Ralph Palmer VFW Auxiliary March James Buck

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Friday events include a cooperative supper at the school with a program. West Chester Pythian Sisters host a potluck at KP hall with cards and dancing. YWCA hosts an informal craft workshop. Saturday features Rainbow Girls instruction at 1 PM and a cooperative dinner at 6 PM with guests. Multiple meetings and activities follow Monday through next week across DeMolay, Knights, YWCA, and local clubs.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Rainbow Girls School of Instruction Masonic Temple

Ardelz Santha at KP Hall and Damascus Shrine event

Readable notes show Ardelz Santha at KP Hall at 8 90 p m with sewing metal tool ing and gym period swimming. Damascus Shrine 19 WSJ at 9 00 p m in the Masonic Temple. Bring sandwiches.

DeMolay Mother's Circle Cith Masonik Temple Rethel Youth Fellowship Vie P Maurice Alvine Kenneth Peters Happy Bluebirds White Shrine Masonic Temple Ardelz Santha Damascus Shrine

Birthday and anniversary greetings for local residents

Birthday congratulations go to Marlene Benn of Pleasant Hill and to Mr. Milburn McKay in Davenport and Mrs. Homer Jarrard and Robert Hyde. Eddie Bailey son of Ted and Mrs. Bailey T R Phillips Robert Surface son of F C Surface and Calvin Wolf on the 24th. Mr and Mrs James Swailes East Highland and Mr and Mrs Joe Rich wed in 1916 celebrate anniversaries today.

Marlene Benn Pleasant Hill Milburn McKay Davenport Homer Jarrard Robert Hyde Eddie Bailey Ted Bailey T. R. Phillips Robert Surface F. C. Surface Calvin Wolf James Swailes East Highland Joe Rich

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