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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1950
Page
7
USDA reports scattered sheep supply with steady bids for most grades. Slaughter lambs scarce with 22.00 for select items and higher bids for top skin clips. cattle offerings moderate with steers and heifers steady to 50 cents higher, cows and bulls largely steady, some loads of high grade steers selling above 30 dollars per hundredweight.
The Susannah Girls gathered Tuesday afternoon with sponsor Mrs. Wendell Baker to begin a project sending a box of supplies to a girls' school in Japan.
Mrs Lucy Sines attended the Rebekah club meeting at Odd Fellow hall Tuesday afternoon with thirty members present. President Mrs Rebekah Shebeck conducted the session which announced an all day February 9 gathering to assemble a quilt and share a noon potluck. Committee assignments included Mrs Oral Mayo and Mrs W P Moriarty for the year. The auditing committee reported and three members led birthday contests.
The Marion Maids 4 H club met Saturday afternoon in Wayland with host Jean Davison. Mrs Carl Hill spoke on eliminating fire hazards at home and Janet McMullen gave a talk on buying a slip. The group cut blouse patterns and practiced sewing with guidance from Rhua Davison and others. The recreation period and music were organized by Louise Hill and the hostess, with refreshments served by the hostess mother and assisted by Joyvee and Janice Davison.
Mrs. Frank Miller and Mrs Robert Patterson co-hosted a 7 pm dinner bridge at the Miller home. High prize went to Mrs Don Whitlateh, second to Mrs M J Cruise, and low to Mrs Henry Bailey. Mrs Emma Barnett acted as caterer.
The Cedar Clippers 4-H club voted $10 to the LF.Y.E. at a Monday meeting held at Arlene Chorpening’s home. Donna Cave presided as leader Mrs. Maurice Crawford directed the session with discussion on Selecting a Pattern and altering patterns.
The Pythian Sisters plan a school of instruction on March 7 at KP hall per district deputy Mrs. Hubert Lehrer. Mrs. Omer Conklin presided, with committees formed for sandwich duty and entertainment led by named members.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brenneman hosted a turkey dinner Tuesday at their home honoring their daughter Deborah Jean on her birthday. Teenage guests from the community attended along with Deborah’s maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGraw of Washington. Gifts were exchanged and flash bulb photos were taken.
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