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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1952

Page

2

Initiation Held for Two Pythian Sisters at KP Hall

Pythian Sisters initiated two new members, Mrs. Maxine Moore and Orlena Augustine, at the KP hall Tuesday night with 47 in attendance. Committees were named to assist the new members, funds approved for the Ferrell fund, and delegates elected for the grand temple and district convention. An April 1 school of instruction is planned with district officers in charge and invites extended to nearby schools.

Pythian Sisters KP Hall Maxine Moore Orlena Augustine Hubert Lohrer Vina Manussiet Omer Conklin Moore Les Woods Ralph Martin Dan Rohrer Augustine Ferrell Des Moines Charles Crone Clarence Shaffer Conklin Gus Reinert Woods George Baker G. F. Moothart Burlington Cloyd Garrett Ice Johnson Moothart Willis Richards Baker John Young Clarence Berkhoff John Morrett Marion Thompson Oskaloosa West Chester Brighton Emma Barnett Everette Chorpening Les Leeper Ethel Palmer

Dr and Mrs Reid Return From Six Week Western Trip

Dr and Mrs Fred E Reid returned home last evening from a six weeks tour of the West and South spending twelve days in Los Angeles and a month in Phoenix where they visited Mrs Dora Steck and Mrs Otella Boller. They also saw Mrs Lena Tripp in Tucson. They reached home after a heavy snow storm delaying travel at South Washington and continuing to Davenport before final arrival in Washington.

Fred Reid Los Angeles Phoenix Dora Steck Otella Boller Washington Des Moines Steck Tucson Lena Tripp South Washington Davenport Milwaukee

Mrs Dill and Mrs Smith Host LBC Club Meeting

The LBC club met with Mrs Bert Dill and Mrs Mae Smith Tuesday afternoon. Thirteen members and two guests attended. A brief business session preceded the entertainment committee's duties. Members recalled moving experiences and guests enjoyed St Patrick's Day themed refreshments.

LBC Club Bert Dill Mae Smith

Africa’s addax described as light colored antelope

An African antelope known as the addax is noted for its pale coat. The species is described in brief terms as a light colored desert-adapted animal native to Africa.

Student Recital by Edith Shields Pupils at YMCA

A piano recital by Mrs Edith Shields pupils will be held Thursday evening March 6 in the YMCA community room. The public is invited to attend the program which will begin at unspecified time.

Edith Shields YMCA

Social Calendar of Church and Club Meetings Listed

All items for this column must be in by 10 a.m. Wednesday. Beta Sigma Phi PEO and church social events occur Thursday at various venues. OES Pincell, Temple events, Friendly Circle and Circle meetings, West Chester COC Class, and other guilds plan 2 p.m. gatherings. Friday features Women’s Service Guild and Rebekah lodge activities with a 6 30 p.m. potluck at Masonic Temple. WSCS and Women’s Missionary Society host workshops and afternoon events with co hosts and supplies noted.

Beta Sigma Phi P.m William Sitler T. A. Michels Delta Alpha M. Phillips St. Pauls Vernon Pike Women's Service Guild Presbyterian Church Ruth Nichol Earl Galloway Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge WSCS Methodist Church Women's Missionary Society of UP Church Walter Kyle Lola Winga

Former Resident Celebrates Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Francis B Swift of Davenport observed their silver wedding anniversary on Monday February 24. Swift was born near Havre and graduated from Washington high school class of 1915. He has been a mail clerk on the Milwaukee Railroad between Davenport and Kansas City. Mrs Swift is the former Mary Broker of Chicago.

Francis B. Swift Davenport Mr. Swift Havre Washington High School Milwaukee Railroad Kansas City Swift Mary Broker Chicago

Y Wives Vote Tuesday For District Delegates To National Convention

The Y Wives met Tuesday afternoon and selected four delegates from the Iowa District YMCA to the National convention in Muay. Charlotte Earls appears on the ballot and may join the district delegation. About fifteen members attended to crafts and planning for precinct caucuses. Next meeting includes a 1 30 dessert luncheon and officer elections.

Iowa Muay Charlotte Earls

DAR Members Meet in Home of Mrs. Cruise

The Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. M. J. Cruise's home with Mary Welch assisting. Sixteen members attended under Regent Mrs. Ralph Minick. Mrs. C. R. McCutcheon reviewed the DAR magazine and displayed Helen Pouch school scholarship stationery. Mrs. J. E. Lemmon spoke on The Lil of the Indian Child, and Mrs. Paul Thayer sang two Indian songs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cruise and Miss Welch.

Daughters of the American Revolution M. J. Cruise Mary Welch Hos Ralph Minick C. R. McCutcheon DAR Helen Pouch J. E. Lemmon Paul Thayer Cruise

Blue Lake Bean and Tuna Bake Recipe Tale

A homemaker friendly dish using Blue Lake green beans tuna and elbow macaroni. The article lists ingredients and step by step sauce preparation and baking to yield four servings.

California Aorthwest

Rainbow Girls Donate To The Ferrell Fund

Rainbow Girls voted Monday night to contribute to the Ferrell Fund. Biattoer, Worthy as social advisor, presided in the absence of Vela. Plans were made for a Legion style show Tuesday night. The worthy grand advisor will visit in April.

Rainbow Girls Organization Jefirey Ferrell Vn Biattoer Worthy Tat Vela the Legion

Marion Maids Meet With Davison Sisters

The Marion Maids 4 H club met Saturday with six members three visitors and two leaders. Nancy Schnicker was named club librarian for the coming year.

Marion 4-Helo Janice Jayvee Davis Jean Davison Nancy Schnicker Roon Care

Spring Styles Seen At Fashion Show by Rainbow Organization

Rainbow Organization staged a spring fashions show at the Legion hall Tuesday night. About 125 attendees viewed outfits modeled by a large group of women while Tulips and pussy willows formed the decor by Wolf Floral shop. Mrs Lee Baird played piano for the models and Rosemary Jenkins sang with violin accompaniment by Foster Bagge.

Rainbow Organization Rainbow Girls Wiganization Atea Legion Hall Margaret WeCall Judy Arthur Beverly Wolf Harriet Orr Sybil Bagee Mary Ann Warner Ardeth Wend Rite Davis Sandra Jones Linda Brindley Marlene Blick Charlene Stoutner Paulie Stewart Alice Swanson Helen Heilman June Dodd Wolf Floral Shop Lee Baird Foster Bagge Rosemary Jenkins

Homer Stephen Recovers Nicely After Iowa City Surgery

Homer Stephen is reported to be getting along nicely after surgery at the University hospital in Iowa City. He sat up briefly yesterday as Mrs. Stephen’s daughter Mrs Clyde Boice visited from Palo Alto California. Baby State Arizona entered the Union Feb 14 1912.

Homer Stephen University Hospital Iowa City Stephen Clyde Boice Palo Alto Calif

Des Moines Republicans host $25 box supper and speeches

The Iowa Republicans held a Des Moines event with 2,000 attendees paying $25 for tickets to a dinner and political speeches at KRNT theater. Guests collected boxed meals with fried chicken and sides, while some did not attend, and leftovers were solicited as remnants of the fundraising night.

KRNT

Republican Rally Highlights Oratory and Entertainment in Des Moines

A Des Moines Republican gathering featured music and political skits by Young Republicans, with speeches by Governor Beardsley, Senator Hickenlooper, and Dr. W. H. Alexander. Robert Vogeler spoke of his Hungary experience, praising change in national policy as crowds applauded Let Freedom Ring. Attendance included 40 county tickets amid campaign fundraising.

Tom Weatherwax Washingon D.C Robert Vogeler Hungary Iowa Beardsley Hickenlooper Tom Murphy Red Oak Truman National Eugene Bailey Ottumwa Monsignor Patrick McDermott Atlantic The American Legion

Progressive Supper Planned by YW Mixers

Plans for a progressive supper to be held Tuesday evening March 25 were discussed by the YW Mixers in the YW rooms. The meal will be served in about four homes replacing the monthly pot luck. About twelve girls attended last night to work on crafts.

St James Study Club Observes Lenten Season

Mrs Bernard McCarthy entertained the St James Study Club Tuesday night. Harsh road conditions kept several members away as they read through A Day with The Pope to observe the Lenten season. In lieu of refreshments the group made four seat clovers for St Patrick's Day.

Bernard McCarthy St. James

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