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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

3

Methodist WSCS Plans District Meeting at Burlington

The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service boards plan to attend the district WSCS meeting at First Methodist church in Burlington on March 30. A charter bus leaves Washington at 7 30 a.m. round trip tickets are 1 50 from Mrs Clarence Jacobs. Main speaker is Mrs Ray Myers conference social relation secretary.

Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Board WSCS First Methodist Burlington Washington Clarence Jacobs Ray Myers

Mrs Morrison to Demonstrate Rug Braiding at YWCA

Mrs George Morrison will demonstrate rug braiding at the YWCA informal craft workshop Friday at 7 30 p m in the YW room. Attendees should bring scissors carpet warps and their chosen material preferably wool. The workshops welcome any community women interested.

George Morrison The YWCA Women's Council of Christian Church Dow McDaniel E. Jefferson Wm Putman Gray Community Meeting Friendship Club Carrie Davis Methodist Church George Foster Maud Stuart 2Nd Ave Charles R. Wilson Henry Berdo J. L. Kennedy Maurice Crawford E. FE. Stutsman E. A. Stewart E. B. Hammer T. L. Brookhart M. J. Cruise S. 2Nd Ave Ladies Aid

Mrs Harry Levy Tops Hi Lo Pinochle Club

Mrs Harry Levy was high scorer at the Hi Lo Pinochle Club meeting held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Phillip Kneen. Dale Booth was low scorer. Guests included Mr and Mrs Milo Steele Jr. A club dinner was tentatively planned. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Harry Levy Phillip Kneen Dale Booth Milo Steele Jr

Braden Club Hosts Wednesday Family Party

The Braden club met at Wilbur Schantz home near Crawfordsville Wednesday evening for a family party. Canasta and pinochle were played at four tables with high scores by Mrs. Clarence Fulton and Harry Dean Suter. Entertainment was led by Mrs. Lyle Paisly and Mrs. Ernest Jones. Lunch aid came from Mrs. Suter and Mrs. Henry Davis. April hostess will be Mrs. Carl Atkinson.

Braden Club Wilbur Schantz Crawfordsville Clarence Fulton Harry Dean Suter Lyle Paisly Ernest Jones Suter Henry Davis Carl Atkinson

Grace Hill Aid Quilts At Mrs Hayes Home

Grace Hill Ladies aid met for quilting at Mrs Lyle Hayes home. After a sack lunch, Mrs Dan Boone led devotions from Proverbs. Roll call featured Irish jokes by eight members. A neighborhood reception for new families was planned for March 21 at the community building with a program and refreshments. March 22 host Mrs Max Waterhouse also hosts with a sack lunch and Proverbs roll call.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Lyle Hayes Dan Boone Max Waterhouse

Mrs Earl Simpson Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Earl Simpson welcomed 12 Good Will Club members at her home for a business session led by president Mrs George Foster. Members answered roll call with home remedies and set a next gathering with Mrs Jacob Wenger. Mrs Clara Foreman directed two contests and refreshments were arranged by the hostess with helpers Mrs Ben Holt and Mrs O E Sisk.

Earl Simpson Good Will Club George Foster Jacob Wenger Clara Foreman Ben Holt O. E. Sisk

Honor Mrs Cherry At Tuesday Noon Dinner

Mrs Emma Cherry was honored on her birthday at a dinner held Tuesday at 4 in the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs O F Crayne. A chicken dinner and birthday cake highlighted the event. Guests included Mr and Mrs E C Smith of Washington Mr and Mrs R B Stanford of Ottumwa and Ruth Cherry of West Chester.

Emma Cherry O. F. Crayne Cherry E. C. Smith Washington R. B. Stanford Ottumwa Ruth Cherry West Chester

Social Calendar of Meetings and Gatherings Listed

A detailed schedule lists events at various venues including Masonic Temple Methodist WSCS IOOF hall YWCA and Gray Community Center. Groups feature potlucks crafts rug braiding plant exchanges and circle meetings with hosts named.

Roderick Kerr Hosts Boy Scout Birthday Party

After a Wednesday troop 33 meeting, 12 year old Roderick Kerr invited his fellow scouts to his home. The boys played games and were served refreshments by Mrs. Kerr.

Boy Scout Roderick Kerr

Hospital Admisions List Mrs Cus ter and Mrs Hayes

Yesterday at the hospital Mrs Charles Custer of Washington was admitted for a medical condition. Today Mrs Donald Hayes of Washington underwent a tonsillectomy.

Charles Custer Washington Donald Hayes

Walnut Women’s Club Birthday Luncheon Held

The Walnut Women’s Club hosted a birthday luncheon at Mrs. Fred Longer’s home for members with birthdays in the first half and last half of the year. Mrs. Ralph Chorpening led the business meeting and announced wedding gifts sent to two couples, with Virginia Reel dancing among attendees. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Melvin Schnicker.

Walnut Women’s Club Fred Longer The Walnut Women's Club Fred St. Pat's Ralph Chorpening Glen Miller Jr Dis Longer Marion Robertson Sylvester Mineart Lyl Wilson Charles McKay Chorpening Ed Nelson Glenn Miller Lloyd McKay Alvin Hesseltine Longer Melvin Schnicker

Convention Plans at CDA Meeting

Mrs. William Marie Jr. presided at the Catholic Daughters of America meeting in the VFW hall. The state convention at Algona on April 1 and 2 was discussed and members were urged to bring membership applications to the April 12 meeting.

William Marie Jr Catholic Daughters of America VFW Algona

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