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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1948
Page
8
The Fort nightly Bible department met at the Public Library with Mrs. Walter Kyle leading prayer. Members studied Hebrews chapters three and four, voted to continue next year, and elected N M Speidel leader Fred Moore assistant leader and Floyd Sturgis secretary treasurer.
The Literature department of the Fortnightly met at Mrs. A. W. Crow's home. Officers for the coming year were elected: Anna Dawson leader, Mrs. R. E. Shannon assistant leader, and Mrs. Robert Day secretary-treasurer. The group announced a general meeting on March 16 at 7 45 in the Baptist church. Mrs. C. W. McLaughlin reported on the Saturday Review of Literature. A book review on The Quar- appears in progress.
Occasional light snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Also listed are hogs priced at a top of 25 dollars.
Mrs. Frank C. Crone presents a Walker novel tracing the period from the Civil War to the first world war. The Vermont setting frames strong character studies with engaging historical background, and the review recommends the book for general reading.
Several members of the Junior Fortnightly gave blood samples for typing at the local Walking Blood Bank. Dr Mil dred Doster explained the bank’s purpose to attendees at Mrs John Richards’ home during a potluck supper. Virginia Utterback led the business meeting and named the program committee members.
The article notes that centuries ago the tomato was believed poisonous and called wolf peach, reflecting early European caution about the fruit before its culinary rise.
The nominating committee led a program where members impersonated screen and radio personalities, with Mrs. Limerman in a Charlie Chapin style costume. The March general meeting at the Baptist church was discussed and attendance urged. guests Miriam Cain and Mrs. Don Stutsman attended.
The Rainbow Girls held their regular meeting at the temple and planned a school of instruction set for March 13. Gwen Hawk from Bloomfield will attend, with activities at 2:00 p m the school, 6:30 p m dinner, and 2:30 p m initiation. A Sunday practice for initiation is planned at 2:00 p m. Several surrounding assemblies have been invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rees were honored at a community building surprise party on their 25th anniversary in Columbus Junction. Over 84 friends attended a pot luck supper at 6 30, with games, a silver gift, and dessert of ice cream and cake. The couple reside on a farm southwest of Columbus City.
Kentucky law allows aliens including enemy aliens to teach in public schools. The provision raises debate over immigrant status and classroom staffing while ensuring qualified teachers may serve.
The article notes a major rise in pumped wells for irrigation over the past 25 years. Arizona and California lead the U. S. increase with Pinal County doubling wells from 1920 to 1940, while Madera and Fresno counties also show sharp rises in California.
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