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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1952

Page

5

Pythian Sisters to Host Instruction Session Led by Iole Johnson

Plans advance for the April 1 Pythian Sisters School of Instruction with two sessions at 2 and 8 pm led by Lele Jolnen D D G C Prairie Districts 8 and 9. A noon luncheon at North Side cafe and a 4 pm dinner at Mrs Barnett’s home are planned with transport offers and a bake sale on April 19.

Pythian Sisters School of Instruction Iole Johnson School of Instruction Lele Jolnen Prairie Ci North Side Evenin Mere Bia Barnett Moorhart Barnett Laurite Moothart Willis Richards George Baker John Young Clarence Berkoff del Morrett Marion Thompson Ways and Marston Skeltres

Nurses Association Elects Miss McConnell

Officers for the coming year were elected during the Nurses Alum nus Association meeting at Hattie McConnell's apartment. Miss McConnell was reelected to the presidency with Emily Bayliss as vice president and Mrs. Beulah West as secretary and treasurer. Refreshments followed the business session.

Nurse's Alumnus Association Hattie McConnell Miss McConnell Emily Bayliss Beulah West Thoste

Wellman Couple Wed at Little Brown Church Nashua

Blanche Be. Small and John W. Wasson of Wellman tied engagement vows in a single ring ceremony at the Little Brown Church in Nashua on Sunday March 16 at 2 PM Rev. Flol Hanscom officiated with Mrs. Hanscom at the organ Attendants were Mr and Mrs Rollie J. Yoder of Wellman The bride wore navy with accessories and carried a blue handkerchief gifts from daughters The matron of honor Mrs Yoder wore navy and black with red corsage A reception for 25 followed at the Moore home West Chester The cake baked and decorated by local helpers featured yellow and green with a bird topper The couple will reside in Wellman

Little Brown Nashua Blanche BE. Small John W. Wasson Wellman Flol. Hanscom Paul Miller Edward Hudson Yoder Moores

Home Will Be Hostess To UP Church Societies

The United Presbyterian Home will host all missionary societies of the church Monday afternoon March 24 at 2 30. Miss Elizabeth Wilson, missionary from Lewis Iowa, returning to Cairo Leypt will meet groups and show slides to illustrate her talk.

United Presbyterian Home Missionary Societies of the Church Elizabeth Wilson Cairo Leypt Wilson Lewis Iowa

County Women Attend Conference in Ames

Eleven women from Washing ton county traveled to Ames for the Family Life conference. Speakers include Dr. Bernice Moore on Make a Place for Everyone and Accent on the Positive. Martha Duncan Homemaker's Half Hour, skits, and exhibits on furnishing, decorating, sewing, and a new college food laboratory tour are featured. Sponsored by the Division of Home Economics and Home Economics Extension service.

Dave Winegarden Keith Stewart A. K. Stoutner Robert Stephens A. L. Duensing Earl Galloway Thomas Gerdes Everetts Lewis Edwin Lukavaky Arthur Wiley Muriel Collier Ames Bernice Moore Martha Duncan Division of Home Economics The Home Economics Extension Service

Handcraft I Ladies Form Two Committees at Meeting

The Handcraft department of Fortnightly No 2 met at United Presbyterian Church with 12 members led by Mrs. I E Bartow. She named the nominating and program committees and announced the April 15 meeting with Mrs Sam Turkington.

The United Presbyterian Church Walter Kyle Pres I .E. Bartow Clarence Jacobs T. C. Davis George Masson William Sitler Blane Holmes W. T. McIntyre Sam Turkington

Galvanized Iron Painting Guidelines Highlight Weather Time

For galvanized iron a zinc-dust zinc-oxide primer and coat are recommended. New galvanized iron should weather about six months before painting.

Kalona Plans Father-Son Banquet March 31

Kalona community club prepares the annual Father-Son athletic banquet to be held at the school auditorium Monday evening March 31 at 6 30. Tickets are on sale now with proceeds supporting the homemaking classes and dinner prepared by Katherine Mathews and staff.

Eugene Way Kalona A. A Jackson Weller Snyder Robert Gates W. Db. Hotchstetler EH. J. Hesselschwerdt Ferd Skola A. J. Haberman

Kalona news and events in March

Mrs Edith Schmidt was laid to rest in Manlius Illinois with former residents the Truslers attending. Kalona Boy Scout Troop 34 led a waste paper drive on Saturday March 20 to raise funds for troop expenses. The Health Clinic for infants and preschoolers runs March 21 at Kalona City Hall from 1 to 3 30 PM. appointments via Mrs V H Barnum.

Ler Manlius Ilinois Edith Schmidt Truslers Hari Fry Kalona Kalona City Hall V. H. Barnum

Monastic Bells Set Time in Middle Ages

Monks served as timekeepers in medieval monasteries as bells rang to signal hours. The word clock derives from cloche, glocke, clocca, and clocge across Old French German Latin and Old English origins.

Cloche Glocke Clocca

Cheap Purchase of Manhattan Island Details

The article notes the sale of Manhattan Island by Native Americans for trinkets valued at about 24 dollars. It frames the historical transaction as a small purchase with minimal compensation, reflecting on its significance in colonial expansion.

Manhattan Island

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