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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1950

Page

5

Mrs Harvey Davis reviews Especially Father at Home III

Mrs Harvey Davis reviewed the Gladys Taber book Especially Father at the American Home III meeting held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs W J Grossheim's home. She noted the eccentric absent minded professor father and recalled Lawrence University in Appleton Wisconsin where she studied geology with Rufus Mather Bagg. Elizabeth Davis of Crawfordsville attended as a guest among 35 members. Mrs Bruce Lipscomb presided and announced Fortnightly's next meeting at the Christian church with public forum tickets at 1.20 for four lectures.

Harvey Davis Meeting of American Home Gladys Taber American Home III W. J. Grossheim Elizabeth Davis Crawfordsville Bruce Lipscomb The Christian Church Public Forum

Novel Demonstration On Meat Dishes At American Home II

Mrs. E Stutsman led an American Home II session on Meat Dishes That Give Variety with a practical demonstration and a 1 o clock luncheon for 19 members at Mrs Harve Wilsons home. Co host Mrs Fred L Stewart. The group welcomed new member Mrs Howard L McCleery and discussed favors to serve with meat.

E. Stutsman FE. E. Stutsman American Home II Harve Wilson Howard L. McCleery Hugh McCleery H. H. McCleery Stutsman

Dora Minick Undergoes Operation at University Hospital

Dora Minick underwent an operation at the University Hospital in Iowa City yesterday and the report received by friends today is not encouraging.

Dora Minick University Hospital Iowa City Friends

Social Calendar items Across Washington community groups

A dense list of meetings and events from Washington clubs and churches. Sessions include potluck nights, circle meetings, pinochle, cooperative luncheons, election of officers, youth activities, and health conferences, with times and venues at K P hall VFW hall Masonic Temple Christian Church and local homes.

Legion Auxiliary Plans March Of Times Campaign Effort

The American Legion auxiliary will assist with the March of Times drive this month following Tuesday night’s meeting led by president Mrs. Neal Burton. A $5 contribution was approved and plans for a joint post and auxiliary county meeting on January 19 at the Legion hall were announced.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Neal Burton Lee Stacy Brighton Ft. Des Moines Des Moines R. J. Tanner P. L. Etter Jay Brewer Harold Jarvis George Baker

Missionary Group Hosts Cooperative Supper at Home

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Study group met Tuesday for a cooperative supper at Mrs. Irene Nickersons home. Fifteen members attended with one guest Irma Thomson. Devotions were by Mrs. Clair Gray and Mrs. Evelyn Gaibrath led Japan family culture lesson. The Home Association board meets Thursday at the Pines to review preliminary home plans with Bullington architects.

Alma Hearne Holland Irene Nickerson Irma Thomson Walter Smith Payne Marshall Clair Gray Evelyn Gailbraith Japan The Home Association the Pines Bullington

The Old Masters and Modern Art Topic at American Home Meet

American Home members met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. J. N. Dodd’s home to discuss The Old Masters and Modern Art. Mrs. W. J. Masson spoke on The Old Masters and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, while Mrs. Glenn Thompson read Mrs. L. T. Truxan’s Modern Art paper from Burlington.

Art Museum J. N. Dodd W. J. Masson DiVinci L. T. Truxan Burlington Glenn Thompson Homer Brower John Shebeck Edith Schaffer Evanston Ill Minnie Mears Davenport

Classifieds Notice From The Washington Evening Journal

Subscriptions listed for Washington Iowa edition show rates for per week per year and 3 6 month periods. Publication details indicate afternoons except Sunday with post office entry under March 38 1879 and membership in Inland Daily Press Ass'n.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charlea Morris W. J. Shannon Minx Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Presse Ass Audit Bureau of Circulations

Brighton Pythian Sisters Meet at Crile Home

The Brighton Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Edna Crile home with Mrs. Dave McNeese and Mrs. Tony Meath in charge. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Brighton Pythian Sisters Chiefs Club Edna Crile Dave McNeese Tony Meath

Form Brighton Chapel Officers Are Elected

The Brighton Chapel affiliated with the Church of God of North America has organized and elected officers. Oscar Lowry elder Jack Hoover James Dunbar deacons Mrs Ross Lane deaconess Mrs Homer Rotzinger clerk Jennie Madden treasurer Ross Lane trustee.

Brighton Church of God of North America Oscar Lowry Jack Hoover James Dunbar Ross Lane Homer Rotzinger Jennie Madden

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