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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

8

Grace Hill Hosts Reception for New Minister

Grace Hill plans a potluck reception for Rev. Arthur Peters his wife and daughter and Mr and Mrs Stanley Vodicka and daughtersMarch 25 at the community building starting 630 pm announced at the Grace Hill Ladies aid sewing bee at Mrs Nelson Woodfords home Thirteen members attended quilting and sewing during the day with a noon potluck meal

Grace Hill Arthur Peters Grace Hill Ladies’ Aid Nelson Woodford

Devo tions and Potluck Arranged by Local Group

In afternoon devotions Mrs Cloyce Hayes led readings of Psalm 98 and a poem. The Lord's prayer and a Matthew verse were recited. A special all day meeting is planned next Wednesday at Mrs Harold Klopfens tein's home with noon potluck and quilting activity.

Cloyce Hayes Matthew Harold Klopfenstein

Care of Metal Roots

Painting a metal roof adds years to its life. The time to paint is when dark spots begin to show up.

Irrigation Drives 70 Percent of Pacific Coast Crop Output

Across California Oregon and Washington seventy percent of crop production relies on irrigation. The statistic highlights irrigation's dominance in the three states' agriculture.

Pacific Coast States

High School Plays Draw Large Audience Tonight

A large audience watched three plays by high school and junior college students titled Sweet Sixteen Wise Girl and The Neighbors.

Auxiliary Plans for March 22 Meeting

The Ainsworth American Legion auxiliary outlined plans for a county meeting on Tuesday March 22 in Ainsworth. The day includes carpet rag sewing at Mrs George Alexander's home and a 12 30 luncheon at the United Presbyterian church basement. Each attendee brings her own table service. Mrs Paul Hazelett Mrs A D Brown and Mrs Robert McFarland will prepare meat loaf and coffee for the meal. Other county auxiliaries have been notified of their luncheon duties. A sack lunch was served at noon during the carpet rag sewing event with coffee and mints provided by the hostess.

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary George Alexander United Presbyterian Church Paul Hazelett A. D. Brown Robert McFarland

Mrs Banks Hosts Homemakers Club in Crawfordsville

Mrs. David Banks of Crawfordsville entertained the Rural Homemakers club Tuesday afternoon with ten members present. After the business meeting the group sewed and visited, with refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Dell Farrier and Mrs. Walter Krantz. Mrs. Farrier to host the April meeting.

Crawfordsville David Banks Rural Homemakers Club Dell Farrier Walter Krantz

Reelect Mrs Briley President of Club Pythian Circle

Mrs Briley was reelected president of the Pythian Circle at a Wednesday afternoon meeting held at Mrs John Libes home. Also reelected were Ode Ferguson as vice president Ivan Rehmiel as secretary treasurer and Frank Gobble for the card and flower committee. Howard Sigafoose attended as a new member. Ten members were present with group singing and Irish jokes. Flowers decorated the home and refreshments were served. Mrs Rehmel will entertain the club in April.

Pythian Circle Ben Briley John Libe Ode Ferguson Ivan Rehmiel Frank Gobble Howard Sigafoose Flowers Libe Sam Witting Rehmel

West Chester Club Honors Mrs. Butler

Members of the A. T. club honored Mrs. John Butler at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs. Richard Fisher’s West Chester home. Butler is moving to Washington. The afternoon featured visiting and bridge with refreshments served. Attending were Mrs. Jock Hotle Mrs. James Stancer Mrs. Merle Thrapp Mrs. John Mapel and Mary Butler.

A. T. Club John Butler Richard Fisher West Chester Butler Washington Jock Hotle James Stancer Merle Thrapp John Mapel Mary Butler

Minister Presses Jones Family on Sunday Attendance

A local minister visits the Jones home where Mrs. Jones and six year old Mary Jane explain they gain little from sermons. Mary Jane questions what one penny could buy signaling the child’s witty view on church value. A second note discusses a service department offering up-to-date shop facilities and skilled mechanics for car repairs.

Jones

Mrs Holden Guest at Kolah Club Meeting

Mrs Harvey Holden attended the Kolah club meeting at Mrs Clarence Goff home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Bessie Wead and Mrs Clayde Knapp reported on a recent Farm Bureau women’s trip. Mrs Goff showed movies from trips to California and Florida. Refreshments with a St Patrick’s Day theme were served assisted by the hostess.

Harvey Holden Kolah Club Clarence Goff Bessie Wead Clayde Knapp Farm Bureau Goff

Birthday dinner honors Gerry Zeck at parents’ home

Gerry Zeck was honored at a birthday dinner held at his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Zeck’s home last night. The celebration marked his Tuesday birthday with guests Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goff and youths Ronnie and Dean, and a St. Patrick’s Day theme in the menu and decorations.

Gerry Zeck George Zeck Gerry Clarence Goff Ronnie Dean

Progress Club Meeting Held in Wayland

The Progress club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Eldred Berkshire in Wayland to review For a Better Tomorrow. Mrs. Everett Hileman led the program with 17 members present and guests Mrs. Harold Cross and Mrs. A. R. Meyers. Jimmie and Richard Meyer performed accordion duets during the social hour and refreshments were served.

Wayland Everett Hileman The Progress Club Eldred Berkshire Harold Cross A. R. Meyers Jimmie Richard Meyer

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