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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
6
Ten years ago today R. L. Lytle and O. E. B. Semitt were the competing candidates in the mayoral race. The article notes a tight contest and outlines early campaign positions.
Mrs. Clyde Thompson was chosen president and Mrs. Elmer Wengher vice president at a Sunshine Community club meeting held at Mrs. Carl Schneider’s home. Mrs. Henry Lunning is secretary treasurer and Mrs. Burdette Stover reporter with Mrs. Schneider as assistant.
Members of Chapter CX, PEO of Columbus Junction named Mrs Irene Myers president at Monday evening’s meeting in the Fame of Mrs Juanita Huston. Other officers elected were Mrs Carolyn Orr vice president and Mrs Hope Dunn recording secretary.
West Chester residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Forinash were surprised on their 40th wedding anniversary by relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Troy Forinash and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones of Des Moines. The night featured viewing home movies, a buffet luncheon, jonquils candles and a wedding cake with corsages for the honorees and guests.
Dr J Leonard Davies of the University of Iowa spoke on Adult Education at the Lincoln school PTA meeting in Iowa City. A question period followed and bake sale proceeds of 51 were reported. Committee appointments and upcoming PTA events were announced.
Marietta Workman hosted 18 members of the Ann Judson circle of the Baptist church on Tuesday evening. E H Messer read scripture and an article from the Christian Herald on displaced persons. Carol Forgey reviewed "Cheng’s Mother" by Irene Forsythe. Jim Roach and Vesper Bennett served refreshments. A birthday cake honored Cora Hopping. officers Margaret Robertson, Margaret Reaney, Isabelle Sellers, and Helen Howell were noted. The meeting followed a potluck dinner with the president to attend the state convention at Du.
Mrs Ralph Kleese was re elected president of the Fortnightly club at a called general meeting in the YMCA community room. Mae Davis was elected vice president and Byron Snider was named corresponding secretary. Recording secretary will be KK G Humm and Sam Simm ering treasurer. Mayor G E Mace spoke on highway plans and sewer problems. A garden program with Margaretta Tarr of Town State College at Ames was set for March 18 at the YMCA. The county convention will be at Kalona March 22 hosted by Idris and Alpha clubs.
Mrs George Jarrard attended the Just Us club meeting at Mrs John Shebeck home and became a new member. The next meeting is March 23 at Mrs Mary Sickles home with Mrs Cy Bush and Mrs John Dodd in charge of entertainment. Wahoo was played with Mrs J Dayton and Mrs Sickles in charge. A potted plant was sent to sick member Mrs D W McClure. St Patrick themed refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Sickles and Mrs Dayton assisting.
Members of the Methodist WSCS executive board met for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Fred Miller’s home on Wednesday at 1 p m Co hosts were Mrs. Charles Eyestone and Mrs A C Durst. Mrs A S Smith gave grace presiding was Mrs W L Gates who spoke on the lenten season and read poems. Next study group set for April 1 district group convenes March 29 at local church. Appointive officers to be named at next meeting.
Calendar items for clubs churches and organizations with times and locations include Rebekah club cooperative dinner at OO F hall Family night Methodist WSCS circle 11 Mrs Harold Stephens OES Masonic Temple and multiple church circles. Friday groups 1 2 3 at Christian Church potluck district school supper and officer elections plus many circle meetings with box projects sewing materials and donations. Monday events include Fortnightly Executive board meeting Wesleyan Service Guild class cooperative dinner White Shrine DeMolay Knights of Pythias and more at local halls and library by transportation notes.
Dorothy Brauninger of Des Moines YWCA district program director spoke at a noon luncheon in the YMCA community room East End. About 35 women attended as Harriett Coulter led prayer and others read Prologue to Morning. A free will offering supported the event's expenses.
Mrs Hettie Lemley hosted the Good Will club gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 2. Eleven members and two guests, Mrs Jennie Curl and Mrs Ed Longley, attended. Two poems honored departed member Mrs Lulu Finch and a business note sent a get well card to Mrs Jake Wenger. Irish jokes and quiz questions filled the afternoon and refreshments for St Patrick's day were served.
Darlene Clara Johnson and Dennis Dean Lemley celebrate with five candles each while Joyce Marie Neff and Virginia Kay Knight require seven. Other observers include Leo Vittetoe Rowena Carter Ted Anderson Frank Pulver Margaret Mineart Richard Dean McAvoy and Eileen White. Clarence Rathmell Linda J. Pence four and Mrs M J Cruise noted. Today also marks the 53rd wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Sam Warren.
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