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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
3
A well made bed relies on a solid mattress foundation and properly tucked sheets. Center the sheet crease, anchor the bottom sheet around the mattress, and fold corners to avoid wrinkles. Ensure blankets reach near the head, cuff the top sheet, and plump pillows before adding the bedspread.
Co hosts Mrs H B Rugg and Mrs J M Sehaufaugh entertained at a dessert bridge in the Rugg home on Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs B N Foster high, Mrs Johnny Brenneman second, and travel prize to Mrs Ed Gingerich. Garden Club met next day with 30 members. topics covered spring plantings pruning trees shrubs and dandelion control.
Helen Stewart acted as hostess at an after-theater supper in the Guest House last evening. The event honored her niece Mrs. W. J. Fitzpatrick of Chicago and marked Helen Wilson’s birthday. Guests dined in the chintz room amid snapdragons yellow roses and tapers before Mrs. Fitzpatrick and daughter Helen returned to Chicago.
A Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Gwen Telford in Ainsworth. Devotions were led by Mrs Margaret Mahi and lesson study by Mrs Le K Annas. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Katharine Kaney led a Lincoln school first grade program titled speaking chair. Fifteen pupils performed pieces including Hiding Missing and Market Square. The event at Mrs. Parsons home drew thirteen members and one guest.
The West Chester Methodist church group gathered at Mrs. Ida Hough's home for March activities. Sadie Dusenwberry led devotionals, readings centered on Lent, and a Lent offerings collection was taken from twelve members.
Grotto meetings of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid society are announced for Friday. Group 1 meets in the church basement at 2 p.m. Hostess for Group 2 is Mrs. Fred L. Moore at 86 North Iowa avenue at 2:30 p.m. Group 3 meets at 7:39 p.m. with Mrs. C S Lemmon at 214 Mast Madison Street, and Group 4 begins at 2 p.m. in the home of Mrs. J M Jord at 121% South Iowa avenue.
The social calendar lists P T A council 7 45 p m at the library reading room Pythian Sisters 7 30 p m K P hall Royal Neighbors 7 30 p m Mrs Nellie Horn White Shrine benefit card party 8 p m Masonia Temple Joly Toppers afternoon oil cloth suggestions begin Wednesday Sunshine Community lunch and dinner Snowball Social club afternoon Homemakers club afternoon Lexington circle postponed to March 29 Pythian circle 2 30 p m Mrs Seve Stewart South Marion avenue Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day Community building Bring school girl lunch Just Us club afternoon Kolah club afternoon Rural Woman's club afternoon Hal club all day quilting Presbyterian Ladies Aid groups meet 1 2 3 4 p m at church basement with hostesses Mrs red Moore Coup Mrs C S Lemmon Mrs J M Lloyd
The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 with Mrs R H Walker and Addie Harmon at 217 North Fourth Avenue A Havre school community meeting is planned for Friday evening March 24 at 8 oclock Attendees are asked to bring pie and sandwiches and provide their own service Coffee will be furnished Everyone invited
Rainbow Girls finalize a mothers tea for April 5 at 3 50 p m in the Masonic Temple after a regular meeting at the temple. A March 20 practice session is set for 7 20 pm. Proficiency work included Georgeanne Rudiner Carolyn Sartor Nellie Anderson Joan Michels Marjorie Thompson. They also schedule a church attendance on April 16 for founder's day observance. The next meeting on April 3 will be at 4 pm in the temple.
Regular meeting of the faculty men's club of Washington Schools was held last evening with twelve members in attendance. Dinner in the Echintz room of the Guest House preceded a general discussion on the psychology of teaching. The men adjourned to the home of Supt Kn A. Ralston for the discussion. Mrs. Harland Mead will be hostess to the faculty wives this.
Today several residents have birthdays including Tom Cantoni and William Bailey aged 76. Lois Brown Hadley and Mrs. Lloyd Swit are also celebrated along with Delbert Bailey and Anna dom ner, plus Frederick De Lawson and Claron McCroskey who turn twenty second and ten respectively. George W Doran marks his tenth birthday.
Mrs James W Shenefelt hosted eight girls for Helen Breese’s birthday party. Guests enjoyed Chinese checkers with white elephant prizes and a two course luncheon in green and yellow. Helen cut a large angel food cake and received gifts including yellow daffodils and pussy willows.
James Buchanan, born in Pennsylvania, remains the sole native Pennsylvanian to hold the U.S. presidency. The article notes his birthplace and his ascent to the nation's highest office.
The Taylor Stout home hosted a large shower Saturday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stout. Indian Creek club members and families attended along with many local guests from Pleasant Plain Hillsboro and Sandy Hook. Games with Chinese checkers and pinochle accompanied refreshments as seventy attendees gathered.
Cotter Presbyterian church opened its annual meeting with a fellowship supper and heard reports from officers and organizations showing solid work and balanced treasuries. The pastor outlined four months of ser vice and plans for Holy Week. Officers and trustees were elected and will be installed March 26. Members pledged support via care cards to be returned Sunday.
In the hour of pain and suffering the remark Surely this was the Son of God marked the moment for a hardened soldier. Jev and Mel Hobeson led an Easter hymn to conclude the devotional period. Announcements note week ending March 26 with Ladine Aid quilting at the church and Westminster Guild fellowship supper at Mrs. Wal ter Devore's home in Columbus Junction. Services Sunday March 26 at usual times with installation of new officers after worship.
The first practical typewriter, a milestone in office machines, was invented in 1873 marking a turning point in writing technology and productivity for business and professional use.
When iron was first proposed for ship construction the idea drew laughter from observers who doubted iron could serve as a hull material. The notion of iron ships faced skepticism before later proving feasible.
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