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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1949
Page
3
An editorial column blends religious verse with social critique, arguing destiny favors the resolute, cites political figures and a street brawl report, and notes Dulles views on Russia. It contrasts a landowning image with elderly renters under rent control and farm mechanization trends.
A dense schedule lists American Legion auxiliary events YWCA mixers and knitting sessions at the YWCA room, Baptist circle at the Baptist church, Masonic and PTA gatherings, and numerous WSCS circles. Civic clubs plan prayers, dinners, and cooperative meals at various halls and churches.
Lovisa Sojka and Virginia Messenger earned Junior Homemakers degrees at a Thursday F H A meeting in the high school homemaking room. Virginia Messenger, president, led 26 members as plans for a St Patrick’s dance and Weisha Day trip were discussed. Delegates to the state convention were Mary Louise Redlinger and Dorothy Schnicker with alternates Lovilia Sojka and Audrey Steele.
A local birthday list notes Roderak Kerr turning 11 in Harlan with others named including Lloyd Simons Joyce Ann Switzer and Barbara Anna Besser from Harper. Additional birthdays include Charles Brown Lucile Weber Bill Shannon Elinor Kim mel Golia Miller and Richard Lease from Crawfordsville. Also listed are Mrs Will Dea of Ainsworth Leona Mineer Howard L McCleery and Mrs E H Testroet of West Chester. Wedding anniversaries reported for Mr and Mrs John Krause and Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak.
DAR Memorial Grove in California seeks funds to preserve parcel nine of the National Tribute Grove honoring World War II service members. The 500 acre parcel costs 5200,000 while已 the project has raised about 519,58.84 with a deadline in April 1949, the California Park system would maintain the grove.
Mrs. Paul Shearer and Sidna Mercer were named delegates to the district YWCA meeting in Des Moines on March 1. The announcement came at the regular meeting, underscoring local representation for the event.
No. 9 1 Mrs Joe Knotek and No 9 2 Mrs Elmer Steele request sewing equipment near Riverside. Boxes 10 2:30 p.m. include Mrs William Gauitnon. Entries involve boxes 1 2 4 6 with Mrs M B E De Lashmutt Mrs Joseph Lang Mrs Homer Gouwin and Mrs Hugh Hall. bring articles for project.
The YWCA board met Monday at 7 30 pm in the YWCA room with guest Mrs Payne Marshall from the county welfare office who detailed welfare aid and answered questions for the welfare committee. District meeting lunch plans were set with Elizabeth Dawson chairing the hospitality committee and Dorothy Nossett to attend the National YWCA conference in San Francisco. Dorothy Brauninger will speak on The Great Succession at the April 4 Lenten luncheon led by the religious emphasis and hospitality committees.
Mrs Carl Jarvis of near Brigh ton hosted a co me as you are breakfast Friday morning. Guests including Mrs Ralph Chorpening Mrs Noah Farrier Mrs Laural Guy Mrs Herbert Leverett and Mrs Lloyd Farrier were picked up at their homes and brought to the event.
The event awarded high and second prizes to Mrs. Dan Guy and Mrs. Chorpening, with Mrs. Ly e Wilson holding the low score. Prize categories included "coming as they were" for Mrs. Marion Robertson, Mrs. Wilson, and Mrs. Dan Guy. Breakfast at 10 20 featured creamed chicken and rolls, salad, cupcakes and coffee, with numerous guests listed by name.
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