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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1941

Page

3

Missionary Group Meets at United Presbyterian Church

Eleven members attended the Junior Missionary society meeting in United Presbyterian church parlors on Saturday afternoon. Mary Justine George led devotionals and Mrs. Lloyd Walker explained the Junior Special and mission work collection. Mrs. Ralph Kleese led the lesson from Across the Fruitland Plain. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Will McConnell.

Junior Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Mary Justine George Lloyd Walker Ralph Kleese Fruitland Plain Will Me Connell

So and Sew Club Meeting Led by Mrs Knotts

Dayton Grove January meeting of the So and Sew Club was held Thursday afternoon with Mrs Robert Stephens presiding in the absence of the president vice president and secretary Nine members attended Mrs Knotts was named chairman and Mrs Crawford secretary The group conducted business then socialized with refreshments served by the hostess

Dayton Grove Robert Stephens Knotts Crawford

Women of the New Testament Topic Discussed at Bible Club

Mrs. Andrew Larson presented a paper on Women of the New Testament during the Bible Department meeting held yesterday afternoon in the library with eight members present. Mrs. C. E. Strong led the Titus and Philemon study while Kuna Klein conducted devotional services.

Andrew Larson Bible Department C. E. Strong Kuna Klein

Olive Moore Society Elects Officers In Crawfordsville

Missionary group met Friday at Olive Moore home with Mrs H chain leader and Mrs Florence Maxwell reviewing China topic. Olive Moore read missions article and letters from Miss Myrtle McCleary. Business elected Miss Olive Moore president and 10 officers for the coming year.

Crawfordsville Jan Missionary Society of Th Presbyterian Oliv Moore China Florence Maxwell Chiang Ki Chek Hazel Moorhead Olive Moore Orvis Myrtle McCleary West Africa R. C. McCleary Oliver Moore B. Orris Treas Cora McKee R C. McCleary H. S. Davis National Missions Overseas Hospital Young

Royal Neighbors Install Officers in Riverside Meeting

Royal Neighbors of America in Riverside held an installation at the Masonic hall with Mrs. Ella Lemley of Kalona as installing officer and Mrs. Philomena Scott as ceremonial marshal. Officers and graces were named, a potluck luncheon followed, and downtrodden roads forced a small attendance at the South Side Club gathering with postponement of the white elephant exchange.

Riverside Royal Neighbors of America of Masonic Hall Ella Lemley Kalona Philomena Scott Riverside Lodge Oracle Frances Moss Mary Soukup Anna Kos Fannie Meeks Clara Rath Celia Safourek Vera Streb Inner Semetinel Anna Kupka Outer Sentinel Jheona Kenney Rose Havel Emma Frank Faith Ella Novy Courage Margaret McConaghey Lena Novy Kate Knehet Endurance Libble Mehadfey Alda Schmidt Alva Bell Claude Firnn

Birthday notes salute many with special days

George F P Madden of Brigh ton marked his eighty eighth birthday today as a member of the Three Quarter Century club. Birthdays also go to Mrs R K Hvais Craw fordsville and her twin Evan Evans of Wales. Other greetings go to Mrs J B Horn Wit Mitchell Florence Koenig Riverside and Mrs Franky Leeper Pitotburg. Also Shir ley Ann Escher turns five and Joan Fields turns twelve.

George FP. Madden Brighton RK. Hvais Crawfordsville Evan Evans Wales J. 8S. Horn Wit Mitchell Florence Koenig Riverside Franky Leeper Pitotburg

Valley teen Arlene Churchill celebrates seventeenth

Arlene Churchill of Valley is seventeen years old today as family and friends plan a small birthday observance. The announcement notes her age and location in Valley and names her as the celebrant.

Arlene Churchill Valley

Social Calendar Updates and Club Meetings

Notices list various social events and meetings with dates and venues. Groups include U P Women Missionary Society, Damascus Shrine, Rosemary Club, B O W Club, Presbyterian Cottage Prayer, Gracehill Ladies Aid, Sunshine Community Club, Just Us Club, Public Affairs, and Legion auxiliary. Changes and reminders appear for several sessions and venues.

D. C. Barrett Ed Squire U. P. Women's Missionary Society D. D. Davis Damascus Shrine Ss P.m Masonic Temple Rosemary Club Shirley Augustine B.O.W Presbyterian Cottage Harold Johnson West Washington Street Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Umrm Co A. Stroim Bethel Missionary Society Davis St. James Flagel Gingerich Sunshine Community Pete Koehler Dreams

Farmer Share Of Food Dollar Dips In Survey

Of 58 food commodities surveyed, according to the department of agriculture, the farmer gets 40 cents of each consumer dollar. Low point in recent years was in 1932, when the farmer got only 32 cents, high point in 1937 at 45 cents.

Department of Agriculture Low Point High Point

Artist Father Sparks Household Stir

Little Pansy Peavish recounts a family quarrel sparked by Papa drawing pictures of the ladies while Mamma hosted the art club, explaining the fuss at home.

Pansy Peavish Mamma Papa

Cinnamon Brown New Color For Spring Fashion

The upcoming spring palette features cinnamon brown as the versatile wardrobe hue for costumes across climates and occasions. Photographs show Rosalind Russell in a beige tan cinnamon coat with dolman sleeves, Margaret Hayes in cinnamon crepe gown with organza layers, and Laraine Day in a cinnamon brown suede travel suit with matching accessories.

Rosalind Russell Dolman Margaret Hayes Los Angeles Charles Cooper Laraine Day

Balanced Wenus for a Day Meal Plan and Costs

A paper by Mrs. T. W. Harwood outlines Balanced Menus for a Day for four, totaling 1.45 dollars. Breakfast features cereal, eggs, juices, toast, and coffee. dinner includes baked stuffed pork chops with apples, sides, cherry pudding, and coffee, with detailed preparation notes and portions.

T. W. Harwood American Home Department

West Chester High School News Highlights Weekly Games and Events

West Chester high school reporters note Trojans lost to Ainsworth 32 68 and 16 16 in senior flag football. Richland edged West Chester 18 12 at the finish after leading 11 6 at halftime. Pupils welcome Shirley Ann tardber from Keota and receive Junior Red Cross magazines. The class studies Eskimo Land with igloos dolls sleds and dogs in the sand table.

High School West Chester West Chester Trojans Ainsworth Richland Shirley Ann Tardber Keota Red Cross

Friendly Bible class potluck supper at Baptist Church

Twenty one members of the Friendly Bible class gathered for a potluck at the Baptist church. Mrs. Richard Leet and Mrs. Roy Gordon hosted. Rev. Alfred Trenerry led prayer. The group voted to send flowers to the funeral of Mrs. L. V. Hazen and announced an attendance contest through February 24 with sides chosen for best Sunday school turnout.

Friendly Bible Class The Baptist Church Richard Leet Roy Gordon Alfred Trenerry L. V. Hazen Rodney Arnold

Mrs Lockwood and Doris Custer Birthday Honorees

Doris Custer daughter of Mr and Mrs Grover Custer and her grandmother Mrs J B Lockwood celebrated birthdays with a 1 pm chicken dinner for twenty one guests at Doris parents home. Two birthday cakes, visiting, Chinese checkers, hymns sung by Mrs McGarter on organ and tea in the evening marked the celebration.

Mrs. Lockwood Doris Custer Grover Custer J. B. Lockwood Doris

Ministers Propose Counseling Role in Marriages

Several leading Protestant ministers at a Greater New York Federation of Churches conference recommend expanding the marrying minister role to provide personal guidance to couples before and after the ceremony to eliminate marriage mills.

Greater New York

Kahapamoku swims past shark in ocean feats

Notes recount Kahapamoku's famed swimming prowess while the room records birthdays Faith Bauer Nancy Hien Bradshaw and Marcella Bowser. Reports cover Every Pupil's Tests, Holland geography, flag study, salute versus pledge, and the seventh grade unit Life of the Fisherman with a Fish booklet.

Timo Jack Cherry Walter Bauer Faith Bauer Nancy Hien Bradshaw Marcella Bowser Holland Betty Horace Lois Stutzman Appy Mae Rigenhagen Betty Bradshaw Annabel Jackson Marietta Greiner Joe Bauer Lois Cuddeback Helen Swanson

Governor O'Daniel Re-elected in Texas Inauguration

Texas Governor W Lee O'Daniel is shown with his family Pat Mrs O Daniel and Molly at the outdoor inauguration meal in Austin as his hillbilly band plays for the ceremonies.

Texas W. Lee O'Daniel Pat O’daniel Molly Par Gov. O'Daniel Austin Tex Hillbilly Band W. Lee O’daniel, Pat, Mrs. O’daniel and

A L C Members Guests of W Q V C members host meeting

Eleven A L C club members attended a W Q V club meeting at Mrs H E Ross home presided by Mrs L W Durst. Rene Kraus spoke on What Can Democracy Learn from Winston Churchill and other talks covered Churchill from 1918 to 1932 and 1931 to 1938.

Ross Levert L. C. Miller D. KR. Stelinger McIntosh Churchill Treasury America D. R. Steninger Keith Adams A. J. Nicholes Britain Rex Severt Lowell Dodds Glennwood Gitureich Joe Shmelzer Quincy Rice Roy Marner Weldon Miller Stanley Kash Harold Swartzendruber George Miller Elizabeth 3Ock Duluth Minn Bridge Club Donall Romine

White Shrine Card Party At Masonic Temple

Bridge was played at three tables at the White Shrine card party held yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Guy Cole had high score for the afternoon’s playing, with scores totaled at the close of the series. After the games, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Roy Means served refreshments. Mrs. John Winga and Mrs. H. G. Miller will host the next party in two weeks.

White Shrine Masonic Temple Guy Cole Cole Roy Means John Winga H. G. Miller

Queen Elizabeth Imprisoned Raleigh Fifteen Years

The record notes Sir Walter Raleigh was kept in the Tower of London for about fifteen years by Queen Elizabeth before his execution on the execution block.

Elizabeth Sir Walter Raleigh Tower of London

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sew Club Bible Dept Olive Moore Society Shirley Ann Escher Vern Escher Joan Fields J.W. Fields Lacrosse Sida 'Sd Turkey oMasonic Temple Just Us J. Db Dayton D. HH W McLavehlin George Rudiger West Main Street Richard Stewart Priday Legion Auxiliary P.m Legion Rooms City Hall Mrs. Fishburn Venezuela Gonzalo Gomez New York Monseta Gomez Max Gomez Puerto Rico Gomez Joyce Matthews Hollywood West Chester School News Miss Pickett Ronald Baptist Mills Ke Kahapamoku Darwin Hicks Henry Villhaur Karl Whetstine Dotall Romine Cleaer Spurgeon Coats Sspurgeon
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