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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1949
Page
3
The piece questions lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 arguing maturity and judgment matter more than youth. It notes petition signing risks and discusses taxation, nursing opportunities, and the needs of public service workers amid rising costs.
A reminiscence recalls Leonard Lackey rising from cook to sergeant after a North African landing and a cake that impressed a colonel. The passing of Mrs. E. C. Gilbert of Keota removes a well known community organizer who led a famed ladies band that performed in Washington and eastern Iowa. The column notes Washington checker players and a Life magazine round table discussion on the Pursuit of Happiness tied to the Declaration of Independence.
A window on the square showcases the blue fabric and Miss 4 H in a slick chick outfit. The page also hints at round table discussions on happiness and community life in Washington and suggests lending a Life booklet on forming discussion groups.
A puzzling exchange on a Sunday night has one speaker seeking a definite number. He states the number is ten times ten told ten times over, with half of it being ONE ALONE and the other half exceeding all count. The riddle asks what number XYZ represents.
Mrs. F L Strickler hosted nine homemakers from English River township for a full day meeting. Ruth Foster demonstrated slip cover making including chair measurement, material choices, seams, and laundering friendly construction. After a potluck lunch padding was discussed for better chair lines. Four chairs were worked on. Mrs William Spenner led the business session and plans for two future gatherings were made. The next workshop will cover house dresses with a streamline sewing demo. The first meeting is set for Feb 9 at 1 pm at the Christian church basement with the second to be announced.
A community column lists multiple birthdays including Trotman age five and D E Hart age ?, Three Quarter Century club members Elizabeth Zwicker and J A Miller, and wedding anniversaries for Harry Dye and Clarence Boshart. Also notes Rosie Taylor Riley Grecian Laura Longwell and Bobby Stewart among celebrants.
Mrs Nick Roth and Karen Kay Kephart six year old. Larry Dale Beenblossom nine. Jane Ellen Mayer seven. Observing anniversaries include Clarence Hering Dewis Patterson Erlenbush and Bozman couples.
Valley Ladies Aid welcomed two new members Mrs Gerald Feltz and Mrs Charles Bond during an all day quilting session with guests Mrs Ted Mayer Mrs Francis Wright and Mrs William Van Sickle. Caroline Conklin presided at a noon business meeting noting a plan to sew for needy children with devotion led by Rev Milo J Phillips. Mrs Francis Feltz will entertain February 9.
Mrs. Marion McAvoy reported at the Thursday meeting that the Jan 15 bake sale netted 26.09 dollars and will be donated to the Youth Center. Hostess Mrs. Fred Reid Jr and co host Mrs. Milo Steele Jr with 15 members and guest Mrs. Merle Dickinson attended. The program included two papers, one by Mrs. Daryl Dodder on You Cant Hurry Them.
Kneen asked if audiences expect too much as hostesses served refreshments during the event.
In the absence of both president and vice president, Mrs. George Dare presided over the Mothers' Circle of DeMolay at the Masonic Temple. New officers elected were Mrs. Don Maxwell president, Mrs. Glenn Thompson vice president, Mrs. Lloyd Stout secretary, Mrs. Leo Mangold treasurer, and Mrs. R. D. Handley chaplain. Serving committee for Feb. 14 will be Mrs. Maxwell, Mangold and Stout, with Feb. 28 set as guest night.
Twenty-one members braved the storm to attend the Farnightly club Child Study I at Mrs. Don Boyer home Thursday night. Mrs. Harold Erskine was introduced as a new member. Fortnightly meeting set for Feb 10 and club constitution reading completed. Under Mrs. Richard Stewart, the group discussed Sodium Fluoride for Teeth. Refreshments were served by assistants Merritt McDaniel Shepherd and Wilson Putman.
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