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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1949
Page
3
Edna McCarty spoke on Arts and Crafts at Mazie Stewart home, showcasing leather, weaving, plastic craft, cork and ceramics. Twenty two members and two guests attended as Mrs. William Sheetz presided roll call noted current events.
Mrs Leo Marie led the St James PTA meeting Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the school Refreshments were provided by committee chairs The group voted a 2 contribution to the Red Cross and decided to organize a Junior Red Cross in the school The city PTA school of instruction is set for March 22 Attendance prize went to Room 3 The April 5 potluck luncheon at 1 30 pm will have a listed luncheon committee Election of officers will be held.
Mrs Stella Latehem guest speaker at Handcraft III meeting hosted by Mrs Howard McCleery. She described her Honolulu trip and details of the pineapple industry aboard the ship she sailed. Dressmaking hints, refreshments, and decor were noted as part of the 23-member gathering.
The Pythian Sisters named representatives and alternates to Grand Temple at the meeting Tuesday night at 7:30 in the K P hall. Those named were Mrs. Hubert Lehrer Mrs. Clarence Shaffer Mrs. Francis Crone Mrs. Gus Reinert and Mrs. Oral Mayo. Mrs. Woods was elected delegate to the district convention and Mrs. Omet Conklin was named alternate. The refreshment committee for the March 15 meeting will be Mrs. Clair Dusenbery chairman, Mrs. Crone, Mrs. Merle Eckel and Mrs. Lelia Goodlander.
Mrs Ralph Bauer and Mrs Hugo Lensch co hosted a luncheon at 1 15 p m in the Lensch residence with guests seated at small tables. Yellow daffodils and St Patricks day decor filled the rooms while bridge games at five tables produced high score by Mrs A K Baldrige and low by Mrs W B Crooks. Special prizes went to Mrs Frank Crone and Mrs E E Stutsman.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bell entertained Rosemary club members Tuesday evening at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hughes. Four bridge tables determined high scores by Mrs. Lloyd Marek and P F Whisler and low scores by Mrs. Dell Walker and Earl Galloway. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bell with help from Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Whisler.
Mrs. Clair Holmes of Crawfordsville hosted Chapter L TTT Monday afternoon with twenty four members present. Vice president Mrs. J. H. Jones presided as the group voted nine dollars to the Red Cross and spent the afternoon making comfort tops for charity while refreshments were served.
Sixteen Franklin Township homemakers gathered at West Chester K P hall for the first of two lessons on streamlining sewing. Ruth Foster demonstrated sewing without trying on the garment, sizing, pattern comparison, and pre-cut pattern alterations for speed and accuracy. Each attendee brought material and a pattern and cut out a dress using the new method. The second meeting will be Friday at Mrs Don Sheet’s home with a sack lunch at noon.
Notices for this column are due by 10 am Wednesday. Beta Sigma Phi meets 8:30 at Mrs Willis Jones, change of time. Ainsworth OES 6:39 pm cooperative supper at Masonic Temple bring dish to pass. West Chester Pythian Sisters 6:30 pm pot luck for members and husbands bring white elephant for bingo at KP hall. Thursday Friendly Circle 2 pm at Mrs Frank Kleese. HBO club 2 pm at Mrs Clarence Booth roll call Irish Jokes. PRU 2:50 pm at Mrs M L Metreedy. St Vants Women’s Guild 1:30 pm at church. A Go to Go club 2 pm Mrs vess Campbell. Delta Alpha class Methodist 1:30 pm Mrs Robert Hyde 720 S 2nd Ave. COC West Chester 2:30 pm Mrs Irvin Coffey. Each reports on jarables of the Bible. Pillotburg Ladies Aid afternoon Mrs Clyde Crile roll call scripture verses. OES Pinochie party 2 pm Masonic Temple. City PTA Study Group 8 pm homemaking room high school. Friday Ruth Nichol Missionary society 4 o’clock Mrs Roger Sherman after World Day of Prayer service. West Chester World Day observance 2 pm Methodist church leader Mrs Lon Kauer all churches participate. Past Matrons club 6:30 pm initiation pot luck supper at 6:30. Meat potatoes rolls dessert provided. Masonic Temple Rebekah lodge 7:30 pm 1000 hall. W KR 02:00 pm Legion Hall bring pictures for boys rooms at Knoxville hospital Presbyterian Women’s Service Guild 2:00 pm at church. Notice change of day.
Andy Blattner turns 80 and Rose Hutt also marks a birthday as members of the Three Quarter Century club. Clarence and Mrs Randall celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary. Additional greetings go to Janice Hotzinger Marek Batterson Noonan Chabal Palmer Casey Horak Booth Dea Barnes.
Mrs Harold Booth and Connie of Afton visit Mrs Booths parents Mr and Mrs B Reed. Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson of Ainsworth call on the Reed family and Mrs Booth, visiting with Mrs Booth.
Mary Ruth Berdo was guest of honor at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. S C McCleery and Mrs. Howard McCleery. Thirty two guests attended a two course buffet with green and white décor. A playful wedding scene featured a cast reenacting wedding traditions with props and a mock bride and groom, ending with a gift for the honoree who is set to wed Carl Siemon on WW March 12 at the Methodist church.
Nu Phi Mu sorority gathered at Mrs Lloyd Turnipseed home Monday evening with Virginia Kane presiding. They discussed a future play, formed a writing or selecting committee, drew Rose buddies for the year, and approved a Red Cross contribution. Members are available for babysitting and should call 725 for details. The next meeting is set with Mrs Turnipseed on March 14.
A Monday evening group call at the Eagle home surprised Mrs Herman Eagle on her birthday. Leo Sueppel, Mrs Iva Bales, and Mrs Eagle won cards. Guests presented gifts. A two course lunch followed, and a large birthday cake baked and decorated by Mrs Sueppel.
Mrs D Stout was elected president of the Missionary Society at a Tuesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Louis Larsen's home. Donald Stout was chosen as president elect, with Mrs Robert Custer named vice president, Mrs Lloyd Owen Sing as secretary, and Mr Charles Hotle as treasurer. Retiring president Mrs Richard Bordwell led the business portion and devotions. Mrs Custer presented a paper on Christian Voices in China. A Chinese themed reception followed.
Fourteen members of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Tuesday at 2 50 p m in the home of Sarah Pollock. Elizabeth Dawgon served as regent and presided. Mrs S W Livingston reviewed the January DAR magazine. Mrs E L Stewart spoke on Revolutionary Generals. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Ralph Minick and Mrs C O Davis.
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