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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
3
J A Holmes of Des Moines spoke at a Lincoln Stewart PTA joint gathering on school quality and democratic training. He stressed trained teachers, good discipline, well paid custodians, and home involvement as key to education.
The text advises using twisted wire fibers for toilet brushes rather than tight heads for sanitation. Wash rinse and shake after use, hang with brush end down, tuft edge scrubs to reach corners, and dry with bristles down.
John E. Adams of Ainsworth marks his 82nd birthday as a Three Quarter Century member. Anniversary milestones include J M Speer’s 64th, Wilton H Webb’s second, Robert Wittmer’s third, and Alex McCreedy’s 46th. Marilyn Elaine Rittenhouse and Cheryl Rae Cook celebrate birthdays, with other neighbors observing multiple family milestones and local names listed.
Rev Fath, acting pastor at St Marys Riverside, announced Lent regulations from Bishop Hayes. Ash Wednesday Mass held at 8 oclock with ashes distributed. Lenten services continue Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Floral and sewing activity noted with Legion Auxiliary.
Highland homemakers gathered Tuesday afternoon to learn from Ruth Foster, the county home economist, on housedresses and aprons. Mrs Lee Conry hosted and led the session with practical sewing tips and study suggestions for next year. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Evan Evans hosted nine members a guest and a child for a White Cloud Social club gathering. The president Mrs Ralph Beauchamp led the business session voting a $5 Red Cross donation and planning a neighbor welcome party. Members sewed carpet rags and finished a laprobe for the Veterans hospital.
Ten members of Public Affairs department met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Wiles Andersons home with Mrs Beggs presiding. The group announced the March 14 general meeting at the Y featuring Frances Nash Donovan. A nominating committee was named and the program chairmen listed. The afternoon topic was Alaska The Land of Promise presented by Mrs W Kyle.
Notices list upcoming activities in Pilotburg and area groups including Pilotburg Ladies Aid Dutch Market at Baptist church dining room and World Day of Prayer service. Events cover P.B.O. chapter meetings Junior High PTA and C.C.C. class reminders plus social visits and family notes.
In middle age Abraham Lincoln experienced vision problems and acquired his initial glasses the day prior to delivering his renowned Lost Speech. The anecdote highlights how his eye strain intersected with a pivotal public moment.
Fortnightly Club members and guests will hear Frances Nash Donovan dramatic entertainer on Thursday evening March 14 in the Community room at the YMCA. The March meeting hosts are the Bible and three American Home sections with committees organizing the event. Carolyn Hamilton directs the women’s chorus with Mrs Boyd White at the piano. Donovan appears under Hillis Fulks bureau of Peoria Illinois after a Kirksville Missouri program, presenting To Built New Worlds focusing on leadership across human endeavor with scenes from Family Portrait The Patriots Harriet and Skin of Our Teeth.
Mrs. Herr entertained eight Snowball Social members and four children yesterday afternoon. President Mrs. Glen Fubb led a brief business meeting, followed by activities organized by Mrs. Oscar Sheetz and Mrs. Don Wylie. St Patrick’s day themed refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Walter Neff.
An all day Grace Hill Ladies Aid meeting was led by president Mrs. Nelson Woodford with eight members present. A sack lunch followed a quilting session and a community social with cooperative supper was announced for Friday at the Community building.
The society will hold an all day meeting next Wednesday at the Community building with a sack lunch at noon. Roll call will be from James.
A quarter inch frog and the Ir In the world are noted for claiming the smallest bird in the world, tying their notoriety to the title.
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