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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
3
Crawfordsville February 29 neighbors and friends surprised Mrs Mabel Monson with a farewell party before her move to the farm. Guests enjoyed refreshments in a green and white color scheme and a gift was presented to Mrs Monson. Mr and Mrs Earl Monson and their sons Donald and Russell will move with her.
Please note a move is scheduled for next week to the Wonderly farm located northwest of town. Details on timing and involved parties were not fully specified in the available text.
The Valley Ladies Aid announces a community food sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday March 2. Proceeds aid local projects.
Margaret Anderson of Washington and Merle Brinning of Keota married at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was at 5 pm attended by relatives Mrs Decker and Mrs Letts. The couple planned dinner at the Lakuavette cafe and will reside with Brinning farming in Washington township.
The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society held a special meeting in the manse with twelve members at a potluck luncheon. In the afternoon nineteen members attended as Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided and Dr. F. W. Eastwood spoke on missions. Titia Shields presented the book review Homeland Harvest.
The text warns that backaches and pains signal kidney or bladder issues and urges consulting a druggist for Doan's Pills. It describes kidneys removing wastes from blood and lists symptoms like puffiness under eyes headaches and fatigue, claiming Doan's Mills provide relief.
Friday events include Junior Legion auxiliary at 4 p.m. in Legion rooms and religious society gatherings at churches. Saturday notes feature potluck supper at Masonic Temple and WRC meeting at 2:30 p.m. Monday lists Vigilant class social at Presbyterian church, and Tuesday shows DAR meeting at 7:30 p.m with Eva Denny listed.
The Methodist Junior Missionary Society held its thank offering meeting after noon with group singing Stand Up for Jesus. Irma Turnipseed and Sara Lu Miller performed solos before Ruth McDowell spoke on the mountaineers of Kentucky. The session closed with Brighten the Corner Where You Are and benediction, followed by light refreshments.
Miss Gladys Adams of Iowa State extension led the second of three sewing lessons for Washington county 4-H girls and leaders. She stressed quality equipment, machine upkeep, pressing to improve style, and proper grooming. Eleven clubs were represented with 26 girls and leaders. plans included a grooming contest and a path to the state convention.
At a Homemakers club meeting yesterday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Henry Dittmer officers were elected with Mrs. Havert mechinger as president, Mrs. Arthur Wiley as vice president, Marguer ite Hering as secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Stanley Foster named news reporter. Seven members and three guests attended. Household hints framed the roll call, and Mrs. Redlinger led the business session. Entertainment was planned by Mrs. Neill Trotman and Mrs. Wiley, with hosting by Mrs. Roy Carter and Mrs. Chris Dittmer assisting in serving.
New army regulations effective September 1 1939 reduce marching pace from 128 to 120 steps per minute. Officials cite tighter drill and smoother formations as reasons while noting earlier system caused soldiers to tread on teammates heels.
The Washington Headliners 4-H club held its regular meeting Monday evening at leader Mrs. Golia Miller’s home. Beulah Stewart led the session with most members present and several officers and guests in attendance.
Seventeen members of the Rooster club and six guests were entertained in the home of Mrs May Smith Tuesday afternoon. A business meeting was followed by entertainment organized by Mrs Bert Dill and Mrs Leonard Marie. Lincoln and Washington contests yielded prizes won by Mrs Martin Whittaker and Mrs Leo Marie.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid society met at president Mrs H A Engel for an all day gathering. Quilting, a noon potluck, devotionals, memorial remarks for Mrs O A Strohm, and talks on topics such as Far Countries and Garden Hints filled the day. Guests included Frances Harvey Mrs Downs Mrs Pearl Tressler and Mrs Gray with the next meeting planned in two weeks at Mrs Wade Page.
The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m in Eva Denny home. Roll call will be answered with quotations from Iowa authors and Clara Tate will present a paper on Iowa authors.
The County Line club hosted a Saturday potluck for thirty members in an evening of socializing. Gifts were presented to the families moving from the neighborhood, notably Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norman and others including Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hiller and Mr. and Mrs. Kloy Martin.
Eleven members attended the Bethel Missionary society gathering yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Robert Reaney residence. Mrs. Harry Dye led devotionals and Mrs. Nellie Juzeler reviewed the prayer calendar. Plans were made for a March 4 meeting at Maggie Foster’s home with Rev. Robeson presenting a full review of Homeland Harvest.
Allen Cline of Gladwin celebrates his twelfth birthday today with family. Mrs Wilfred M Albright also uses the extra day to mark a birth, noting the unusual date in local notes.
A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the Christian Church is set for Friday at 2 15 PM on March 1 at the home of Mrs. Claude W Tucker 613 South Third Street.
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