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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1948

Page

3

Program On Songs By John Lomax At Music Department

Fort nightly Music Department group hosts a meeting with 24 members present and new member Artemas Brown welcomed. The program centers on Music of the Western Plains with Mrs. Erbe reviewing John Lomax Adventures of a Ballad Hunter and performances of classic cowboy songs.

John Lomax Music Department Fortnigthly Bonnie Jean Simpson Edward McCutcheon Everett K. Barham Oakley Payne M. M. Schell Artemas Brown H. G. Simpson A.S. Smith W. A. Erbe Charles Murdock Milton Erve

Calendar notices from local clubs and churches

Calendar listings show Ainsworth Chapter O E S 392 meeting at 7:00 p m with social hour bring sandwiches. multiple clubs including A I Club Lexington Circle Walnut Women’s Club Go I Go club Chapter 1 P E O and O E S Pinochle at Masonic Temple. numerous church groups meet Friday with luncheons and group coordinators named. mention of New Year resolutions and cooperative dinners

Ainsworth A & I Club Mae Dawson Lexington Circle Ralph Tadlock

Weaving Featured in Fortnightly Handcraft Program

Fortnightly club Handcraft Section met at Mrs. William Sheetz home with 29 members and 3 guests. The program highlighted weaving with guest speakers Mrs. Ralph W. Bauer Mrs. George Morrison and Mrs. Frank B. Miller discussing rug making materials and braiding techniques. Stanley Dixon was announced as guest speaker for the January 2 general meeting at the high school.

William Sheetz Guy Cole Mae Davis F. M. Mahin America Palestine Proggram W. J. Masson I. T. Rehmel Ralph W. Bauer George Morrison Frank B. Miller Bauer

Montgomery Ward Employees Celebrate Dinner at The Pines

Montgomery Ward staff and spouses attended a dinner and social event at The Pines. Washington store led a sales contest with 140 regions and 20 districts, earning first prize for the achievement.

Montgomery Ward Pines Montgomery Ward Company The Washington

Methodist Choir Rehearsal and Local Club Notices

Local announcements list Methodist Choir rehearsal resumes Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church with all members urged to attend. Women’s Club meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs Earl Chorpening. Oyster supper at New Haven Baptist church Wednesday at 7 30 p m bring pie and table service. Rural Women’s Club annual dinner Thursday at the Win Bell home bring two dishes. Joint installation at West Chester K P lodge Thursday evening with refreshments. Rainbow Girls officer installation Sunday at Masonic Temple at 2 00 p m. public invited. Linger Longer Club cooperative supper Saturday at K C hall bring meat and vegetable dishes and table service for own family. Former members invited.

Walnut Women's Club Karl Chorpening John Lee Roger Sherman Masonic Temple Order of Eastern Star Wesleyan Service Guild Florence Rich Women's Council of the Christian Church Fred Burger Lexington Ladies Aid Society W. F. Flynn Franklin Township A. W. Clow E. Madison St Harry Drake J. L. Kennedy Cloyd Knupp M. E de Lashmutt W. Main St Edward Squire Iowa Ave L C. Willits E. Main St Boyd Foster Washington St Sam Turkinguon Edna Ruth Bridges Women's Council of Christian Church Robert Max Marble Claude Tucker Women's Service Guild Presbyterian Church Methodist New Haven Baptist Church Rural Women's Club Win Bell Linger Longer Club Co-Operative K. C. Hall

Choir Practice Reminder for Christian Church

All members of the Christian church choir are reminded of practice tonight at 7 75.

Christian Church Choir

Birthday Announcements Run Across Local Page List Names

A local birthday list notes Marioni with four candles and Carol Pauline Martin with five. Ronald Gene and Donald Dene McAvoy and cousin Ralph LeRoy Osborne celebrate as twins and kin. Eight year old Robert Rice and nine year old Marjear Mae Zaiger also honored. Other celebrants include John Krotz Toe luang Alvin Richardson John Kiene Glen Wilson John MeKune Bob Evestone Jimmie Sherman Francis Feltz Cleo McCoy Bioma Smith Anna Rath.

Ronald Gene Donald Dene, McAvoy Robert McAvoy Ralph LeRoy = Osborne Ralph Osborne John Krotz Toe Luang Alvin Richardson John Kiene Glen L. Wilson John MeKune Bob Evestone Clifford Evestone Meline Jimmie Sherman Roger Sherman Francis Feltz Valley Cleo McCoy Crawfordsville Bioma Smith War Smith Merrimac Anna Rath East Highland

Mrs Hubert Lohrer Installed as Head of Pythian Sisters

The Pythian Sisters held a regular meeting to install new officers for the year led by installing officer Mrs Francis Crewe with assistance from grand officers. New officers include past chief Mrs Clarence Shafer and head Mrs Hubert Lohrer along with other appointments and standing committees. Visitors from West Chester temple attended the session in Detroit. The couple plans a February 6 wedding ceremony.

Hubert Lohrer Pythian Sisters Clarence Shafer Francis Crewe Oral Mayo G. A. Reinert Lester Woods Claire Dusenbery Temple James Conklin Marion Thompson John Morrett Paul Monroe Charles Crone Lehrer Warren Stewart Frank Shepherd Francis Crone Ralph Martin Clarence Sinafer Ernest Miller Owen Grecian Ed Wells Willis Richards Gerald Meathart 5. N. Sorrell Claude Bain George Birney George Baker K. Ward G. M. Humble Fd Wells West Chester Temple

Shepherds Celebrate Fourth Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Donald Shepherd as they observe their fourth wedding anniversary.

Mrs Donald Shepherd

Dorothy Albrecht Engaged to Philip Hotha Son of Iowa City Family

Mrs Mamie Albrecht announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Dorothy Albrecht to Philip Hotha, son of Mrs Gladys Hotha of Iowa City. Miss Albrecht works for Rock Island Motor Transit Co in Iowa City. the article notes the couple's plans in Riverside with details of hometown ties.

Riverside Mamie Albrecht Dorothy Albrecht Philip Hotha Gladys Hotha Iowa City Miss Albrecht Rock Island Motor Transit Co Hotku

Early Marriages in America Run Counter to Beliefs

A historical survey indicates Americans wed younger on average than many peers abroad, challenging common perceptions of marriage age norms in earlier decades. The finding cites global comparisons and suggests cultural and economic factors shaped early unions in the United States.

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Anderson in Eugene Martin Home

Members of the H EO Club and guests gathered Monday evening to surprise the Andersons at a farewell party. The event at the Martins featured social time, plaques, and refreshments. the couple plans to move to Durent Iowa soon. Attendees included Howell Gwene Don Applegate Carl Libe Floyd Olds Maurice Libe Lawrence Libe Phillip Caldwell Carolyn Doig Stanley Doig Gertrude Doig Eugene Martin and others.

H. EO. Club Dean Cox Billa Olds Eugene Martin Walter Anderson Club Howell Gwene Don Applegate Carl Libe Floyd Olds Maurice Libe Lawrence Libe Phillip Caldwell Carolyn Gertrude Doig Stanley Doig

D A R Meeting At Mrs McConaughy Home

D A R members met at Mrs E M McConaughy’s home with 21 present and two transfers from Sioux City and Burlington chapters. The group donated 19 to Bell Tower Fund and 19 to Tribute Grove of Rawhide Trees in California and observed St Distaffs Day with sewing for the County hospital.

E. M.mcconaughy Elizabeth Dewson Stella Latehem Sioux City Dora Kurtz Burlington Bell Tower R&lwood California Jessie Stewart C. G. Conrad Emma C. Andersen

Special guest Roats from Chicago office attends evening music event

A music evening features a special guest, Mr. Roats, visiting from the Chicago office to share the program and engage with attendees. The appearance adds local interest and highlights cross-city arts connections.

Mr. Roats Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Chester K. P. Lodge E. H Testroet C. C Order of Rainbow Girls Marioni Ann Eisner Edward Eisner Carol Pauline Martin Willian Martin Brighton Robert Rice Frank Rice Marjear Mae Zaiger Detroit Transmission Co Detroit Mich Hotka St. Mary's High School Mrs. Anderson E. McConaughy Sara Pollock Penney’s New Penney Basement Cotton Shop Terry Chenille Gaymede Sii
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