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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1941

Page

3

German School System Exposed at Rotary Dinner

Dr. BE T Peterson of the College of Education at the University of Iowa discussed Nazi influence on German schools, detailing political takeover and propaganda as he spoke to Rotarians and teachers at Lincoln School. The St Patrick themed event featured entertainment, Irish decor, and a humorous after-dinner program by faculty and guests.

BE. T. Peterson Lege of Education University Iowa Board of Neation Germany Ard of Education Eir Assation Rotary B Lucy Stahl Theachers’ Association Wr. Peterson Sweden St. Patrick's Day Gerny Dr. Peterson Genny St. Patrick St. Patrick’s Day Lincoln School George ©. Stewart Robert Masson Milo Steele, Jr Willard Palmer Charles Thrapp Galen Bull Paul Fry Zenta Powell T. R. Phillips Ruth Flood L. B. Travis Joe Duea Peck Geneva Kenneth Kimberlin Dean Harland Mead Harry Bowles Mr. Erbe Guy Carlton Ethel McCreedy Helen Wilson Helen Levis Elsie Glassburner Mable Moore Irene Wilson Dessie Hoffert Frances Eicher Mary Welch

St Patrick Day party at Temple hosts IrishRefreshments and contests

Eastern Star's St Patrick event at the Masonic Temple drew about thirty attendees. Mrs R Brown and Mrs Boyd were co hosts with Mrs L R Carbee chairing the entertainment and a series of St Patrick contests. Mrs R C Keagy won first prize with Mrs Lloyd Nessanger taking second. Out of town guests included Mrs Lima Pease Cedar Rapids and Florence Williams Iowa City.

St. Patrick Kensington Lima Pease Cedar Rapids Florence Williams Iowa City

Ever Changing Globe Studios Use Western Hemisphere View

Globe scenes in a forthcoming feature show a world map that keeps the Western Hemisphere in view. The camera tracks only the frontiers on this side of the ocean as the globe turns.

Ocean

W C T U Meeting with Clara Tate

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 3 30 Thursday afternoon at Clara Tate’s home 313 West Jefferson Street. Mrs Russell Bell will lead the gathering and discuss The Pen is Mightier than the Sword with a scripture lesson from Psalm 45 1.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Avo Clara Tate West Jefferson Street Russell Bell

Rainbow Girls Schedule Bake Sale And Meetings

The Rainbow Girls met at the Masonic Temple with thirty in attendance. They set an April 12 bake sale at the Washington Cleaners and discussed an April 19 school of instruction. They plan a March 29 instruction in Burlington and will attend church services as a group on April 6.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Washington Cleaners Burlington

Take Husband's Word on Pay Checks, Psychologist Says

A noted psychologist urges spouses to demand to see pay stubs to prevent suspicions from destroying marriages says withholding earnings can doom married life if either partner suspects deceit.

Shrimp Cheese Rarebit and Other Lenten Dishes

Shrimp cheese rarebit on toast makes a tasty Lenten meal alongside fish casseroles and cheese roulettes. The article provides recipes for Salmon or Shrimp Cheese Rarebit, Italian style fish casserole with haddock or cod, and cheese roulettes, using cheddar or American cheese, seafood, and biscuit toppings.

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting at Church Thursday

The Lexington Ladies Aid society will meet at the church Thursday afternoon in March. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. Elizabeth Young Mrs. Effie Huber and Mrs. Hazel Smith. Entertainment committee includes Mrs. Bess Huber Mrs. Mable Huber and Mrs. Ray Miller. Roll call answered with an Irish joke.

Lexington Ladies Aid Society Elizabeth Young Effie Huber Hazel Smith Bess Huber Mable Huber Ray Miller

Mrs. R. Schuchert Hosts St Patrick Dinner

Mrs. Ralph Schuchert was dinner hostess last evening at her home, entertaining friends in honor of Eleanor Brinning of Chicago. A three course dinner served at six featured a St Patrick's Day theme with an Irish potato centerpiece and green tapers, as guests enjoyed a social evening.

Ralph Schuchert Eleanor Brinning Chicago

Canott Hosts Ainsworth Basketball Team For Evening

Sam Canott of Ainsworth invited members of the Ainsworth basketball team and coach Jack Paul to his home Friday night. They played cards and games with prizes for high scores in Rook at three tables. Coach Paul, Daryl Pearson, and Robert OConner won top prizes. refreshments followed with purple and white school colors on display. Present were John Walker, David Edmondson, Eden, Robert Conry, John Koehler Jr., Junior Simpson, Jim McFarland, Earl Miller, and Robert OConner. Jay Edmondson and George Davis could not attend.

Sam Canott Ainsworth Jack Paul Mr. Paul Daryl Pearson Robert O'Conner John Walker David Edmondson Eden Robert Conry John Koehler, Jr Junior Simpson Jim McFarland Earl Miller Jay Edmondson George Davis

Dinner Plan for Commandery Members and Wives

Bethlehen Commandery members and their wives will hold a pot luck supper at the Masonic Temple Friday evening. Dinner starts at 6:30. Guests should bring sandwiches own table service and a dish to pass. All commandery members urged to attend.

Takaro Booth Set To Wed In April In New York Soon

Invitations announce the marriage of Melitta Takaro daughter of Dr and Mrs Geza Takaro of New York City to Wendell J Booth son of Mr and Mrs W D Booth of Washington. The ceremony is planned for six thirty on Sunday evening April 6 at the First Magyar Reformed church. Mr Booth is employed in the city.

Melitta Takaro Geza Takaro New York City Wendell J. Booth

Clarence Wilson and Eileen Luckey Wed in Riverside

Clarence Wilson and Eileen Luckey were married Saturday afternoon in a single ring ceremony at the Baptist parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlu ckey, wore navy and accessories. the groom is son of Mrs George Wilson of Washington. Both work at the American Pearl Button company and reside at 815 South Third Avenue.

Fileen Luckey Carlu.ckey Riverside Clarence Wilson George Wilson Washington Alfred Trenerry The Baptist Church Baptist Harley Brock American Pearl Button Company South Third Avenue

Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Announcement in Madison Street

The Presbyterian Church announces a Wednesday 9 30 a m prayer meeting at Mrs J B Randle 409 East Madison Street. Also mentions the 26th offices of the American Air Line.

Presbyterian Church Prayer Meeting J. B. Randle East Madison Street The American Air Line

Social Calendar notices for Community Groups and clubs

Notices list meetings and events for VFW auxiliary Pythian Sisters Drama department D of U V G A R hall Just Us club Lincoln P T A and others. It includes dates nights and locations such as K C Hall Main Street Lincoln school Masonic Temple and church venues with times from 2:30 p m to 8 p m and reminders to answer roll calls with Irish jokes or bring a thimble

V.F.W. Auxiliary K.C. Hall Pythian Sisters Joee Bees Ee Drama Henry Bailey Main St U.V G.A.R. Hall Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Rebekah C.F. Hall Just Us Club John Dodd Lincoln P.T.A Lincoln School G. A. Reinert Ni Ave.c W. Jefferson St E. M. McConaughy W. Main St Masonic Temple Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church E. A. Ralston

Birthday Announcements Light Up Local Community

A July birthday list notes two Three Quarter Century club members born in 1858 Mrs W K Stryker from Misenheimer N T and Mary Green of Keota. Also first birthdays for Thomas Franklin Parsons and Linda Dee Stewart. Numerous 1934 births Kerry Kilgore Robert Rohrer Wayne Barnes. anniversaries for T H Will and Oliver Dunbar.

W. K. Stryker Misenheimer, N. T Mary Green Keota Thomas Franklin Parsons Thomas Parsons Linda Dee Stewart Edgar Stewart Kerry William Kilgor Claude Kilgore Ainsworth Robert Rohrer D. L. Rohrer Wayne Barnes Joe Barnes T. H. Will of Oliver Dunbar

Lenten Service At Methodist Church Wednesday

The Methodist church hosts a Lenten service Wednesday evening at 7 30 with Rev R C Keagy delivering a meditation titled The Prayer in the Garden of Olives.

Methodist Church R. C. Keagy Garden of Olives

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Lee Journal Woman's Page R. Peterson Rve Temple W.C.T.U Reothscha Lexington Ladies Aid R. Schuchert Canott Entertains Eileen Luckey Bey AOO New York Rayon Crepes Rayon Poplins Rayons West Side Square Sadie Davidson Lucille Christner John Rittenhouse Hubert Rich John Jacob Simmering Ed Miksech Esther Belle Anderson Marsha Elaine Anderson Carl D. Anderson Robert White Harold White Ernest Haifley O. F. Laubach Joe Daniels VICKS
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