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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1941

Page

3

Final Consumer Lesson Delivered to Township Leaders

Ruby Simpson of the Iowa State College extension presented the last Home Project lesson to township leaders from Washington, Cedar, Jackson and Franklin townships. The program stressed informed homemakers and awareness of legislation and tax issues, with an Achievement Day exhibit planned for April 2.

Ruby Simpson Iowa State College Ames Washington Cedar Jackson Franklin J

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 entitled The Prayer in the Garden of Olives.

Methodist Church R. C. Keagy Garden of Olives

Present Program at Lodges Social at Odd Fellows Hall

A family night social of the 1.O.C. F. and Rebekah lodges featured a high school boys quartet Willis Booth Merle Booth Dowell Rothlisberger performed songs, Audrey Hotle read, Bobby Anderson played accordion. The Wells brothers with other youths offered instrumental pieces and a one act play followed by dancing and refreshments.

1.O.C. F Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall Willis Merle Booth Douglas Dowell John Rothlisberger Audrey Hotle Bobby Anderson Wells Brothers Harold Brock Charles Murdock

Lincoln P T A Health Program Highlights Meeting

Lincoln P T A held a health program in the Lincoln school community room. President Mrs D C Barrett led 45 women and one guest as speaker Mrs Killeen Jeffrey reported on health activities. Mary Farley and third grader Marie Landau received the attendance award.

Lincoln Peavent-Teacher Association Lincoln School D. C. Barrett Oakley Payne Girl Heins Marie Landau Mary Farley 8. C. Simmering

Social Calendar Notices and Meetings

Notices for this calendar include the social events and meetings: past chief association at 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs. G A Reinert, garden department at 7 30 p.m. Mrs BE M McConaughy, 607 W Main St, commandery potluck at 6 20 p.m. Masonica Temple, Presbyterian Missionary Society at 2 40 p.m. Mrs FE A Ralston, Methodist WSCS at 2 15 p.m., Rebekah lodge at 7 20 p.m. ICOF hall, pie bringers for initiations, and Monday events at AL City Council.

Priday Garden BE. M. McConaughy W. Main St Masonica Temple Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church FE. A. Ralston Women's Society of Christian Service of Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall AL City Wallea Yy Library

Many Happy Returns Today Birthday List Read in Newspaper

On this date several residents celebrate birthdays including Margaret Keating Mrs John Godlove Mrs M T Coon Lizzie Kuntz 75 Tommy Max Telford Robert O Connor Helen Wilson Wayne Knupp C M Hazen Leo Marie Dr W D Dwyer J Kallous Maurice Tinnes Frank Vodicka Jr and Mrs John Davidson turning 69.

Haskins Margaret Keating John Godlove M. T. Coon Tommy Max Telford Merle Telford Ainsworth Robert O'Connor Orie O'Connor Helen Wilson Wayne Knupp Clayde Knupp C. M. Hazen Leo Marie W. D. Dwyer Ik. J. Kallous Riverside Maurice Tinnes Valley Frank Vodicka

Two Groups Have St Patrick's Party at Crawfordsville

The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary members and families held a St Patrick's party in the Legion hall with sixty people attending. The Wyman youth group presented a one act play followed by games. Green St Patrick colors highlighted the light refreshments. An enjoyable evening for all.

Crawfordsville American Legion The Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall Wyman St. Patrick

Fortnightly Club Holds March Meeting at Riverside Home

Members of the Fortnightly club gather at the Riverside home of Mrs. J Veggy for their March meeting. Socializing and club business are expected as part of the event.

Just Us Club Meeting Held at Mrs J Dodd’s Home

Mrs John Dodd hosted the Just Us club at her home for twelve members. Guests included Mrs Shebeck Dowis and Eichelberger. Officer elections reappointed Cy Bush president Lowell Harding vice president and W H Messer secretary treasurer. Bingo preceded refreshments served by Messer and Eichelberger. Next meeting, the club’s anniversary, will be at Mrs Lowell Harding’s home.

John Dodd Just Us Club John Shebeck Tom Dowis W. L. Ebienhelberger Cy Bush Lowell Harding W. H. Messer Messer Eichelberger Kensington Club T. C. Davis G. F. Trotter Nellie McConnell Edith Richards Gwen Telford Martin Telford

Mildred Drescher Speaks to Women of Wayland Church

Forty women attended a Wayland Methodist church gathering on Thursday afternoon to hear Mildred Drescher a returned missionary. The program included devotional diary by Mrs Eda Boshart solos by Mrs J Shook and Mrs Oral Conrad and a high school girls sextet. Refreshments followed hosted by committee members and honored guests from nearby towns.

Wayland Wayland Methodist Church Mildred Drescher Eda Boshart J. Shook Oral Conrad

Myrtle McCleary Society Meets at Mrs Berdo s Home

The Myrtle McCleary Mission ary society of the First Presbyterian church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Tom H Berdo s home. Dessa Shaw led a short business session naming officers for the new year. The group includes Mrs. William Groat as leader and Mrs. Tom Berdo as secretary treasurer with Mrs. Leland Carris as assistant leader.

Myrtle McCleary

Mrs Northey Speaks on Advertising at P E O Meeting

In Columbus Junction on March 19 Chapter CX P E O Sisterhood held a Monday evening meeting with Mrs Juanita Huston. Mrs Wilma Northey spoke on advertising. New officers named include president Lyrel Norris and pianist Juanita Huston. Committees cover yearbook and refreshment duties with several noted members listed. Also mentioned is Whatsoever Society social event hosted by local ladies in Methodist church parlors.

Columbus Junction P.E.O. Sisterhood Juanita Huston Wilma Northey Lenore Newnam Effie Darrow Anna Robertson Lyrel Norris Genevieve Pedderson Bina Brown Helen Cecil Anna Mulhern Edith Reaney Whatsoever Society Methodist Church Matie Shellabarger Aleda Swailes Henvi

Luckey and Harbison Horse Sale Lunch Stand Takes In

Etta Salmon and Division four ran a lunch stand in the old post office room during the Luckey and Harbison horse sale on March 14, earning about $45 for the event.

Etta Salmon Luckey and Harbison

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Meet for Quilting

The Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society held an all day meeting in the Community building with a cooperative lunch. Seven members and a guest Mrs Lawrence Moltet attended morning prayers and four more joined in the afternoon as quilters worked on crazy patch blocks for a comfort top.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Lawrence Moltet John Williams

Sorosis Club Hosts Dinner at Dr Bassler Home

Sorosis club members entertained their husbands with a chicken dinner at Dr. and Mrs. C E Bassler home in Ainsworth. Twenty guests attended the event organized by Mrs. W H Hemphill with St Patrick decorations and favors.

Ainsworth Sorosis Club C. E. Bassler St. Patrick W. H. Hemphill M. E. Church Ira Nordyke Nye F. W. Spessard Miss Trimble

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