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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

3

Eleven in Piano Recital by Mrs Shields Group

Mrs H S Shields presented eleven pupils in a piano recital at her home on Saturday afternoon. The program included Whippoorwill by Williams Playing Catch Blake Christmas Bells Blake, Nancy Patterson duet Evening Low Nancy and Patty Patterson duet Festival March Low Nancy Patterson Mrs Shields Stepping Stones Thompson A Chord Frolic Thompson Jean Rudiger duet Bohemian song Low Jean Rudiger Mrs Shields China Town Lohr Dance of the Marionettes Goodrich Patty Patterson The Little Giomes Frothingham See All the Ice Carnival Quatie Hart Margaret Ralston Impetuous Jumps Williams.

Henry Shields Whippoorwill Williams Blake Blake Nancy Patterson Low Nancy and Patty Patterson Nancy Patterson Ooe Goodrich Giomes

Student Recital Program Items and Performers Listed

A fragmented program entry lists performers Sara Lu Miller Bonnie Jean Simpson Nan Hoover Lois Mace Eleanor Tucker Hadley Thompson Mary Baldrige and others with pieces including The Lass with the Delicate Air Rococo Shados in Grand Lake Polonaise Op 40 No 1 and Chopin Nocturne Op 9 No 2.

Satios Btory Goce Sara Lu Miller o _ Arne Nan Hoover Bonnie Jean Simpson L. Noelek Lois Mace Mignonette Eleanor Tucker Grand Lake Thompson Mary Baldrige Chopin

TTT Chapter Holds Evening Business Meeting

TTT Chapter Y, TTT, held a business meeting last evening at Mrs. Richard Johnston’s home on West Main Street. Nine members attended as Mrs. Raymond Payton presided and plans were discussed for a rum making sale to be held soon.

T.T.T Richard Johnston West Main Street Raymond Payton

Crumb Macaroons and Cookie Jar Tips

A vintage cookie guide outlines refrigeration for dough, flouring cutters, and proper cooling. It shares a Crumb Macaroons recipe with six ingredients and yields 21 to 24 cookies, plus storage and handling tips for keeping cookies fresh.

Birthday Celebrations Mark South Prairie Community Day

Mrs Roy Crossett and others are among today's birthday honorees. Bobbie R Murdock of East Highland, Eddie Gray and schoolmates at South Prairie celebrate with cake and fruit salad at noon. Eddie Gray’s mother Mrs Clive Gray delivered special refreshments. Leona Kos teaches at South Prairie and W J Boyd also marks a birthday today.

Roy Crossett Winnie Belter Claude Randall R. H. Malin Bobbie R. Murdock Eddie Gray South Prairie School Eddie Clive Gray Leona Kos

Social Calendar Listings for West Chester Area Events

Social calendar notices cover meetings and gatherings across many groups. The list mentions Registered Nurses society Ladies Aid Zion West Chester Methodist church Friendly Social Club Pythian Sisters and more with dates, locations, and occasional notes on dress or bring-what-you-can items. Includes Pioneer clubs, PTA and church auxiliary events, plus community notices about Easter guests and local officials.

Registered Nurses Society Nurses Home Ladies Aid Society West Chester Methodist Church Carrie Mayhew Pythian Sisters

Johnston Couple Plan Open House for Golden Anniversary

Mr and Mrs R J Johnston longtime Columbus City residents will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at their home in Columbus City on Wednesday. Guests include Mrs Elea nor Colton mother of Mrs Johnston who recently entertained 40 friends and neighbors on her 95th birthday in the same home. The couple have two daughters Dr Helen John- son and others with ties to the community.

Columbus Junction Mar Johnston Columbus City Eleanora Colton Mareh J Helen John

Talks Given for Jr. Fortnightly Meeting Summary

Junior Fortnightly department members met at Helen Little’s home with ten attendees. Geraldine Crone spoke on Invisible Spectacles and Ruth Poster presented New Materials after a brief business session.

Helen Little Geraldine Crone Ruth Poster

D A R Meeting At Eva Denny's Home

Eva Denny hosted a Daughters of the American Revolution gathering last night with a brief business session and a program on Iowa authors. Members answered roll call with quotes from Iowa authors, Clara L. Tate read a paper titled Iowa Authors, followed by discussion and a social hour.

Eva Denny Daughters of the American Revolution Iowa Clara L. Tate Miss Tate

Music Department Presents School Children Programs

The Lincoln school Music Department showcased a program titled Music in Our Schools with performances by Lincoln second graders, Stewart sixth graders, junior high boys chorus, freshman string quartet, and sophomore clarinet quartet. Selections included folk songs, Italian pieces, and dances, with Geraldine Larton as accompanist and Bette Michels directing accompanists. The event closed with a department business meeting.

Margaret Christenson Lincoln School Dunkirk Stewart School Stringram Victor Herbert Sane Marianina Geraldine Larton Baeb Grieg Musette Bach

Y.W.C.A Board Holds Regular Meeting and Plans

Y W C A president Mihel McCreedy opened last night’s session with a devotional. Committees reported starting new plans including a two month book review series. Routine business was handled as the board approved upcoming programs announced in today’s paper.

Y.W.C.A Mihel McCreedy

Dutch Market to be served at Baptist church

Announcements note a Dutch Market will be served at the Baptist church on Thursday. The event offers community members a chance to purchase baked goods and traditional foods within church grounds. Proceeds support church activities and local outreach programs.

Baptist Church Thurs

YWCA to Sponsor Public Book Review Series

The YWCA announces a public book review series in the YWCA room east entrance. Reviews run this month and next, with four sessions led by Mrs. Hull, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Hebner reviewing works from Abe Lincoln in Illinois to Moment in Pekin and Soaring Wings. Washington readers and rural club members are invited to attend.

Y.W.C.A East Y.W H. C. Hull Abe Lincoln Illinois Robert Sherwood Y.w.cla J. N. Irwin Brighton Americas J. T. Whitaker Carl J. Roberts Pekin Lin Yutang Manton Hebner George Palmer Putnam Washington

Vigilant Class Reports Supper and Program at Church

Twenty members of the Presbyterian Vigilant Sunday school class enjoyed a potluck supper and program at the church. Mrs. Juanita Mathers led the meeting, with readings by Mrs. May Hopengardner and Dr. F. W. Eastwood guiding prayers. The program featured poetry by Harry Ramseyer Jr and piano solos by Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Velma Zook. Dr. Eastwood reviewed I Was in Prison Can Hitler Silence the Church. Public invitation extended for the next meeting at 5 p.m.

Presbyterian Vigilant Juanita Mathers May Hopengardner Matthew F. W. Eastwood Archie Buwer Harry Ramseyer, Jr Gwendolyn Ramseyer St. Mary Velma Zook Eastwood Hitler Charles McFarland

Munson Hosts Shower for Mrs Brinning at North Side Café

Mrs. Sam Munson hosted a Saturday miscel laneous shower for Mrs. Margaret Anderson Brinning who wed on February 27. Thirty-two guests attended in the North Side cafe guest room with Mrs. Gertrudeets aiding. The event featured unwrapping of gifts, a pink and white theme, sweet pea bouquets, and pink tapers at luncheon, with visitors including Mrs. Myrtle Anderson of Des Moines and Mrs. Raymond Bonar of New London.

Sam Munson Margaret Anderson Brinning North Side Gertrudeets Myrtle Anderson Des Moines Raymond Bonar New London

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