Fortnightly Modern Literature Meeting Highlights Canadian Trips
Mrs. W A Cook hosted the Modern Literature department meeting with talks on Canadian trips. Mrs. H C Hull read Evangeline by Longfellow and readings delighted attendees. Next year’s study, The Countries Which Are at War, was proposed with Cook, McLaughlin, and Rowne to coordinate with Evening Literature. The Child Study group met with twelve members, discussing Household Economy and Food Conservation, in a brief yet profitable session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
Modern Literature Department
Dewey
Folgington
David McLaughlin
Alice Rowne
J. C. Sexton
S. J. Cooktin
Prank Lb. Wilson
Washington County Women League Plans Garden Study
A page reports Washington County Women League activities encouraging gardening among children with prize incentives. Mrs. C W McLaughlin and Mrs A R Miller head the committee to oversee the effort, funds come from 25 cent yearly dues. Nonmembers are asked to join and assist. A committee will confer with Secretary Hosmer and other clubs on community interests as part of the April quarterly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. McLaughlin
A. R. Miller
League
Hosmer
Women’s Council Meets at Fort Dodge on War Efforts
The women’s branch of the town council of national defense met at Fort Dodge to discuss nursing expansion and home nursing classes. They urged an industrial census for Iowa and adopted resolutions supporting a child welfare survey, wartime food and labor measures, and restricting civilian knitting instructions to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Council of National Defense
Fort Dodge
Laura Bass
Industrial Conditions Committee
Iowa
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
Women of Co. ND. Red Cross
Federated Clubs
Mothers’ Clubs
Woman's Committee
National Council of Defense
Lowa Council of National Defenses
Womans Magazines
Washington Improvement League Board Meeting Highlights
The Washington Improvement League executive board met Saturday afternoon. They announced a gift to the Red Cross of 200 dollars and noted 197.80 dollars raised from a winter lecture course. The treasury will cover the remaining balance to reach 200 dollars and plans to cooperate with Prof. Smith on a related matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Improvement League
League
Red Croes
Treasury Patel
Prof. Smith
Washington Improvement League Seeks Spring Membership Rise
The Washington Improvement League plans a busy spring program and aims to boost membership from about 150 to over 200. Membership costs 25 cents yearly and any Washington woman on the roll becomes an active community worker. Eva Livingston leads the league and accepts new applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Improvement League
Washington
Improvement League
Eva Livingston
Women to Hear Miss Knowles Talk on War Service
A large turnout of county women is expected for a lecture tomorrow afternoon by Miss Neale Knowles of Ames at the Presbyterian church. She leads Iowa State college extension work and will discuss patriotic war service and the role of a home demonstration agent. A brief musical program precedes the talk at 2 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale Knowles
Ames
Presbyterian Church
Miss Knowles
Iowa State College
Patriotic War Service
Iowa
W. A. Gibson
C. KE. Plumly
Leslie Mountford
Flag in the sky spurs war ending hopes in West Virginia
Washington residents report a cloud formed image resembling an American flag with rows of soldiers seen in the sky near Martinsburg, echoing a Chicago paper sighting. Onlookers say the formation foreshadows a swift war end with victory on the banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Blade
Washington
Chicago
Martinsbery
W. Va
Salem
Social calendar for the week today
The Baptist Brotherhood banquet at the church at 6:30 pm. Miss Neale Knowles speaks at the Presbyterian church at 2:30 pm on the patriotic war service of women. A 2:15 pm musical program. Mrs. Lewis Jones hosts Mothers' club in the afternoon. Ladies Social Union all day meeting with Mrs Charles Meginkster. Miss Alice Goodspeed hosts Lexington Red Cross workers at an all day meeting. Highland Center Sewing Circle all day tomorrow with Mrs Frank Salladay. Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day with Mrs Wes Beel. Mrs Chal Hoxworth hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale Knowles
Presbyterian Church
Lewis Jones
Mothers’ Club
Ladies Social Union
New Heaven Church
Charles MeKin
Gster
Alice Goodspeed
Lexington Red Cross
Hichland Center Sewing Circle
Frank Salladay
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Wes Beel
Chal Hoxworth
John Bryson
Second United Presbyterian
Havre
Community club and church group notices for week
Various groups schedule afternoon and evening gatherings from March 12 to March 19. Embroidery, knitting and auxiliary clubs meet at homes of Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Quinn, and others. Eastern Star, Baptist and Presbyterian circles plan sessions, while sewing and surgical dressings work proceed at local shops.
Community group meetings and lectures scheduled this week
The SOS group plans an afternoon talk with Mrs. George Foster. The Lexington Auxiliary hosts Mrs. Beatty Thursday afternoon. Cedar Township Knitters meet all day with Mrs. Edna Quinn on March 14 to make bandages. Miss Knowles speaks at the Presbyterian church at 2 15 p m on March 15. The FlS meets Thursday at 7 30 p m for balloting. Brighton township knitters meet with Mrs. W A Cherry on March 14. Bethel Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Emma Waggoner’s home Friday at 2 p m with Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler and Miss Lydia assisting. Christian church holds a business meeting Wednesday at 7 50 p m. W070 group meets with Mrs. Clyde Thursday March 4 at 2 30 p m with temperance themed devotions and a scripture lesson from Corinthians. Leaders and topics are listed. bulletin subscription urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
Yes. S. PL Beatty
Lexington
Cedar Township
Edna Quinn
W. A. Cherry
Brighton Township
Order of the Eastern Star
W. W. G. Girls of the Baptist Church
Prank Lace
Nelson Thompson
Washington Township
Bethel Ladies Aid Society
Emma Waggoner
Godfrey Juzeler
Lydia
Clyde
F. A. McDowell
Roll Call
Rev. Wishart
Conservation Recipes Offer Tested Home Dishes
A Washington contributor shares tested recipes aligned with Food Administration rules. Cocoanut Blanc Mange uses corn starch and coconut, Corn Flour Ginger Bread blends spices with corn flour, Hominy Balls mix corn, cheese and crumbs, and Drop Cakes combine molasses oats and barley rice flours with soda for a quick bake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Food Administration
Muscatine
Red Cross Benefit Sale Nets $5 From Buggy Donation
Henry Sears of West Chester donated a buggy for Red Cross relief yesterday afternoon. Ed Miksch bought it for five dollars and handed the money to Mrs J Crail who deposited it with the county treasurer for the Red Cross. The note praises such donations for supporting ongoing Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sears
West Chester
Red Cross
Ed. Miksch
Farmers and honesty contrasted by human imperfection
The text urges skepticism toward politicians and self conceit and notes that farmers share human flaws. It argues no group is perfect, recognizing both faithful and unfaithful among farmers and all occupations.
Rabbit fur replaces wool in Australian hat industry
Rabbit hair is supplanting wool in felt hat making in Australia with many factories using rabbit fur. It is said to be superior to the finest marine wool and millions of rabbit skins are used annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
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WEETS
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Baptist Brotherhood
Ladies of the Embroidery Club
Pharsday
Just Us
Mises Elsie Minick
Queen Esther
Bible Department
F. J. Wil
Louise Cunningham
R. C. Allen
SOS. S.elub
Sot. Beatty
Fr. M. S
Jess
Oo Fls
Christian Church
Clark & Enelin
Clark & Enalin
Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
A.o.nichison the Friend OF Yourseet
Red
Caner
Just
Heifetz
J.C. Caner Piano Tuner
Eton
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OOD
Hoover
Mazols
Corn Products Refining Company
Battery Place
New York
H. M. Reed Company
Waterloo, Iowa
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