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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

3

IP T A Mothers Hear Billy Cox on Disney Cartoon Making

Stewart PTA mothers enjoyed a party at the school with Billy Cox discussing his Hollywood work. He illustrated Disney studio animation steps and film photography processes, followed by questions. Seventy three attendees praised the event and committee efforts.

Stewart P.T.A Billy Cox Hollywood Calif Cox Disney Studios William Putman J. W. McBurney R. J. Patterson Leslie Zook Albert Orcutt Owen Grecian Eg Astton Virgil Earl Charles Breitenbach Max Cook K. J. Patterson P.T.A

Farewell Dinner Honoring John Porter Before Military Training

Mr and Mrs Leslie McFarlane and daughter Norene hosted a seven oclock chicken dinner in Brighton Texas to honor John Porter who will leave with Troop D for a year of military training at Camp Bowie Brownwood. The gathering included Martha Shockey Alvin Horak Frances Porter Bill Phillips and others for games and contests.

Leslie McFarlane Norene Brighton John Porter Camp Bowie Brownwood Texas Martha Shockey Alvin Horak Frances Porter Bill Phillips Clarence Miller Betty Redlinger C. J. McCahill Duane Johnson

Many Happy Returns Birthday list today

Paul Sheetz turns ten and Pauline eight with Mr and Mrs Andy Sheetz. Phillip Dusenberry is nine. Mr and Mrs James Dvorak celebrate fifty ninth anniversary. Other honorees include Vincent Krabill Mrs Wilbur Chalupa Mrs Carl Nelson Alice Richardson John Lemmon and Robert Shull plus Lonnie Griggs marking sixth birthday.

Paul Pauline Sheetz Pauline Mrs Ndy Sheetz Phillip Dusenberry Claire Dusenberry James Dvorak, Sr Vincent Krabill Wilbur Chalupa Carl Nelson Aliceichardson John Lemmon Robert Clinton Shull Floya Shull Lonnie Griggs Arour Griggs

Fortnightly and social clubs schedule several meetings

Notices list Fortnightly club programs at 8 p.m. and social events at the Methodist church and Masonic Temple. Rebekah and Prairie Flower societies host meetings and potlucks with specific hostesses and addresses. Christian Women units meet in assigned homes at 2:15 p.m. plus luncheon at 1 p.m. with details and reminders. Units of the Methodist church gather at 2:30 p.m. and a cooperative dinner is planned at 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Keagy, plus board meetings and YWCA room notes.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Club Roy Hrobat Prairie Flower Missionary Society C. KE. Strone Prine Friendship Club Cecil Fitzgerald Christian Women's Council Martha Unit Richard Malin Ruth Unit Glenn Holden Naomi Hiram Coatley U. P. Ladies Aid Society Ieee Tracy Methodist Church

Pleasant Hill Aid Meeting At Mrs Glenn Pratt Home

Pleasants Ladies Aid met yesterday at Mrs Glenn Pratt's house with eleven members and five guests present including Mrs John Gamon Mrs Vincent Beliel Velma Kephart Bertha Kephart and Howard Swift Scripture was read by Mrs Lee Hesseltine and the Lord's Prayer was recited by all Mrs Charles Cannon led the business session presenting the treasurer's report and routine items A ten cent cash grab bag is planned for the next meeting on February 5 at Mrs__'s home

the Pleasants Ladies Aid Society Glenn Pratt John Gamon Vincent Beliel Velma

Mrs Walter Kyle Hosts Snow Ball Social Club Meeting

Mrs Walter Kyle hosted seven members of the Snow Ball Social club at her home yesterday afternoon. The Iowa Traveling Library collection arrived with books for both children and adults. Daughters Eunice and Naomi helped serve refreshments. Mrs Arthur Wiley attended and Mrs Hal Richards will host the next meeting in two weeks on January 69.

Walter Kyle Iowa Traveling Library Des Moines Eunice Naomi Arthur Wiley Hal Richards

Navajo Club Luncheon Meeting Held At Home

Mrs BE Stutsman hosted a one o'clock luncheon for the Navajo club yesterday afternoon at her home. Seventeen members and five guests attended, seated at two long tables with chrysanthemum decorations. After a two course meal the group enjoyed needlework and a social afternoon. Guests included Mrs J BE Wright Mrs G W Hay Mrs W B Dupuis Mrs Will Hemmings and Mrs Ed Sullivan.

BE. E. Stutsman J. BE. Wright G. W. Hay W. B. Dupuis Will Hemmings Ed Sullivan

Five Local Boys to Join National Guard This Month

William Miller announces a farewell social for five neighborhood boys mobilizing with the National Guard this month. Mrs. Howard Witting and Mrs. Lee Hesseltine helped Mrs. Pratt serve refreshments.

William Miller National Guard Howard Witting Lee Hesseltine Pratt

Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Dawson Home

The Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society gathered at Mrs. A. J. Dawson's home with seven members present. Newly elected officers Anta Dawson president WyYtie Anderson vice president and Mary Atchison secretary treasurer led the group as they worked on a comforter top for charity and discussed Margaret King's Vision.

Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society A. J. Dawson Anta Dawson WyYtie Anderson Ainsworth Mary Atchison Etna Dawson Margaret King China Dawson

All Day C L Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Zager

Mrs William Zager hosted an all day C L club gathering on Tuesday January 7 with ten members present. A noon sack lunch was provided and two Farm Bureau lessons were given on The Consumer in a Changing World and The Consumer's Problems at Market. Officers elected for the coming year were President Mrs William Zager Vice President Mrs Herman Wagenknecht and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Elmer Thomas. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Palmer Miller January 28.

William Zager C. L. Club Farm Bureau Hlmer Thomas Herman Wagenknecht Elmer Thomas Palmer Miller

City Mail Carriers Dine at Manassier Home in Manassier

City mail carriers and two substitutes joined Mr and Mrs G V Manassier for a Tuesday evening dinner at their home. Regular guests included George Masson Charles Ragan Byron Snider and the host. The event featured a splendid dinner and social hour.

Manassier G.v. Manassier George Masson Charles Ragan Byron Snider Mr. Manassier

Sigafoose Honored with Birthday Supper at Sam Marsh Home

In Shiloh on January 9 Mr. Sigafoose was guest of honor at Sam Marsh’s annual birthday supper marking his XVIII birthday celebrations. The menu featured an angel food cake with 97 candles. Attendees included Howard and Gravee Schoonover and Ben Coppock from Washington. Mr. Sigafoose noted he voted for Lincoln and has voted in every presidential election.

Shiloh Sam Marsh Sigafoose Marsh Howard Sigafoose H. J. Schoonover Norman Ralph Fae Gravee Schoonover James Lincoln L. F. Sigafoose Ben Coppock Washington Coppock

Merry Makers Club Dinner Elects Officers for Year

Members of the Merry Makers Club and families held their annual New Year dinner at the Bear home. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Adolph Larson as president Mrs Ed Kleinberg as vice president Mrs Harley Myers as treasurer and Mrs Earl Dill as secretary. Thirteen families attended. February meeting planned at Mrs Stanley Vouser's home.

Merry Makers Club Clayton Bear Adolph Larson Ed Kleinberg Harley Myers Earl Dill Stanley Vouser

Santa Catalina’s County Status and 1848 Treaty Link

Santa Catalina Island is designated part of Los Angeles County California. It was secured from Mexico as part of California by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed February 2 1848.

Santa Catalina Santa Catalina Island Los Angeles County Calif Mexico California Guadalupe-Hidalgo

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