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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1952

Page

2

Pythian Sisters of West Chester Name Temple Delegates

West Chester Pythian Sisters met with 22 members present. Five dollars were voted to three funds Red Cross Cancer and Jefferson Ferrell. Delegates named to the Grand Temple were Mrs Ralph Orr Mr Laurel Statler and Mrs Homer Urinning.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Red Cross Cancer Jeffery Ferrell Grand Temple Ralph Orr Laurel Statler Homer Urinning Nelson Woodford Cloyee Statler

OES Awards 50 Year Pin to Mrs Knotts in Wellman Visit

Mrs Ola Knotts received a 50 year pin from the Eastern Star Wellman chapter committee that traveled to her Ed Jones also earned the same honor this year. Mrs Knotts resides with sister Mrs Laura Oldfield at 8523 South Iowa Ave.

Ola Knotts Eastern Star Lodge Wellman Mrs. Knotts

Pythian Sister School Of Instruction Slated For Tuesday

The Pythian Sisters announce a school of instruction at the K P hall on Tuesday April 1 with Mrs G FE Moothart presiding and Mrs Jele Johnson of Prairie City as instructor. Two sessions begin at 1 50 pm and 7 pm. a noon luncheon at Winfas and a 530 dinner at Mrs Emma Barnett home. Reservations for the dinner due by March 29 to Mrs Moothart or Mrs Barnett.

Pythian K.P. Hall G. FE. Moothart M.elc Jele Johnson Prairie City DDC Winfas Emma Barnett Moothart Barnett

Mrs Fuhr Hosts U Go Go Club Guests Thursday

Mrs Fuhr entertained the U Go Go club Thursday afternoon with eight members present. Guests included Mrs Mayo Mrs Holeman Mrs Sorrell and Mrs Robert Garrett. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs Holeman winning high score and Mrs Schiebel second. Next meeting will be with Mrs George Jarrard.

Val Fuhr O. R. Mayo Mable Holeman S. N. Sorrell Robert Garrett Holeman Charles Schiebel George Jarrard

Mrs Woodburn Hosts Pansy Hill Group Meeting

Nine members one child and two guests attended the Vansy Hill club meeting at Mrs Dale Woodburn home. They voted to contribute 5 to the Jeffery Ferrell fund. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs Crayne and Mrs Ernest. A flower and food sale is planned at the next meeting with Mrs Roy Kephart.

Bill Crayne Jake Ernest Vansy Hill Clut Dale Woodburn Jeffery Ferrell Crayne Ernest Roy Kephart

Mrs Berdo Hosts Fleur de Lis Club Meeting

Mrs. T J Berdo hosted the Fleur de Lis club Thursday afternoon with 13 members present. Guests included Mrs. Donald Morrison and son and Mrs. Wayne Zeck. Members shared favorite recipes and displayed new household gadgets while discussing dusting mitts.

Donald Morrison Wayne Zeck Fleur de Lis Club T J Berdo

Avery Island Jambalaya Recipe From a Simple Kitchen

A basic jambalaya combines butter onion green pepper garlic and optional tomato with Tabasco and salt. Shrimp are added after simmering rice and cooking 20 minutes then 10 more minutes until done yielding six servings.

Social Calendar for Church Groups and Clubs

All items due by 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Richard Stewart chairs Christian Women's Fellowship 7:30 p.m. at church and Red Horsers club at 7:30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Don Bealer host. Ema C. Anderson Mission Study at Methodist parlor. Monday Bible Study 2:20 p.m. Library. Knights of Pythias 8 p.m. KP hall. Tuesday DAR 2:30 p.m. Mrs Fred Reid with change of meeting place Handeratt B 2:50 p.m. Roll call What I did with my hands last winter. Pythian Sisters school of instruction at KP hall afternoon 1:30 p.m. Initiation 5 p.m. Mrs Jele Johnson in charge. St James PTA 1:45 p.m. Social hall. YWives 1:30 p.m. YW room. YWCA Mixers 7:30 p.m. YW room.

Richard Stewart Christian Women’s Fellowship Red Horsers Club S P.m Don Bealer Tuesaday Dar Fred Reid Handeratt B Otto Sheetz Pythian Sisters School of Instruction Jele Johnson St. James Pta YWCA

Appoint New Leaders Of Child Study 111

Mrs Kenton Manvell announced the group officers for the year. Norman Leehner as secretary, Mrs Robert Ross as assistant leader, and Mrs John Logan as leader. A fund collection supported the Jeffreys Ferrell fund. Willis Jones spoke on First Aid in the Home. Additional notes included county federation plans and April meeting venue.

Kenton Manvell Norman Leehner Robert Ross John Logan Earl Frederick Jeffreys Ferrell Fund Turnipseed Earl Davis Federated Clubs Ins

Child Study 11 Hears Report on Books Sent

Seventeen members of Camilla Study T1 and Mrs. William Hart met at Mrs. Milton Flickinger’s home. Mrs. Jack Trotman led the meeting while Mrs. Phil Kineon reported on distributing children’s books contributed to State University hospitals totaling 67 coffee strips. Committees named for nominations and program topics were announced. decorating a child’s room and family games were discussed. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Harry Levy and Mrs. Stephens.

Camilla William Hart Milton Flickinger Jack Trotman Phil Kineon State University Hospitals Gregory Marion McAvoy

Camp Fire Girls Meet to Watch TV Program

Members of the We-to-Ma-Chick Camp Fire girls gathered Monday evening at Mrs. El Sorrells home to watch television. Two of the girls, Marlene and Darlene, attended the event.

el Sorrell Marlene Darlene

Officers Named for Coming Year in Child Study Group

Mrs Blecha presided as president with Mrs Kenneth Blecha named president for the new year. Officers include Mrs Er G Humm as president Mrs Albert Mille as vice president and Mrs Howard Hazen as secretary and treasurer. Milo Sorden spoke on music for children and Patty and Linda Stewart performed.

Richard Stewart Er. G. Humm Kenneth Blecha Albert Mille Howard Hazen Ed Ver. Steeg Tom Carson Louis Larsen Robert Wiley Milo Sorden Patty Linda Stewart Roberta Wiley Donna Friese

Rural Women's Day to Feature Mrs Eliason Speaker

Mrs Roscoe Eliason of Louisa county will be guest speaker when Washington county women meet for their annual Rural Women's Day Friday April 4. She will discuss They are People based on her experiences in European homes last summer. A pageant titled A Home of Peace will be presented under Mrs Ralph’s direction.

Roscoe Eliason Louisa County Washington County

Washington High School hosts women’s background costumes exhibit

A program at 1 30 p m at Washington High School auditorium invites all new Americans to view depictions of international dress and social projects. The event will feature the year’s work and a special invitation segment.

Kinese Washington High School

Women of the Moose Hold First Meeting At Hall

Women of the Moose organized their unit naming Margnerite Carter Ruth Dunbar Opal Richards and others as officers for the year The group set meetings for the second and fourth Thursdays at the Hall A rummage sale was scheduled for Saturday April 5 and initiation ceremonies were planned with Opal Richards and Jackle Ganifrey directing committee Members will bring a donation and refreshments were served at meeting’s end

Women of Moose Hall Women of the Moose Spon Margnerite Carter Ruth Dunbar Opal Richards Mary Burroughs Fern Birney Dorothy Patterson Argus Gin Dell Sentinel Cathleen Godfrey Jackie Godfrey Ollie Franklin Eileen Schull Ruth Heyde Blanche Ssowash Ethel Glider Laura Sheetz Alberta Evans Betty Green Eloise Hazen Moose Lode Carter Dunbar Burroughs

Births and dismissals at the hospital

Births: Mrs Vernon Adam of Neota has a son and Mr Ray Maurer of Richland has a daughter. Discharges: Mrs Floyd Stover was dismissed yesterday and Stanley Foster today.

Vernon Adam Neota Ray Maurer Richland Floyd Stover Stanley Foster

Local News Briefs From Across Town

Mrs Eileen Rowe starts new job at Nicola and Marmon book store. Mary Walter and Mrs Julia Jaering return from Davenport. Edith Miller and Charlotte Little depart Fort Madison for 103 Angeles California where Miss Little will be attendant for Miss Miller who will wed Maynara Goff Jr in early April. Goff serves in the Marines at Camp Delmar near 108 Angeles. The girls travel to Fort Madison with Janeene Meyers and Wetty Adam. Keith Vetter joins Robert Day heading to Des Moines for the Lews Community Chest council meeting where Day will lead a forum discussion.

Edith Miller Charlotte Little Fort Madison Angeles Calif Miss Little Miss Miller Maynara Goff Jr Goff Camp Delmar Wrisen Janeene Meyers Wetty Adam Keith Vetter Robert Day Des Moines Lews Community Chest Council Day

American Junior Red Cross mobilizes youth nationwide

Across 89 000 schools more than 19 000 000 students join the AJR C to aid others locally and globally. In Washington 355 members span 6 high schools while county rural and elementary schools total 2066 in 51 rooms. Last year 280 000 gift boxes valued at 560 900 and 380 school chests costing about 100 each supplied 50 pupils each. Support the 1952 Red Cross Fund.

American Junior Red Cross Washington Jr. Red Cross

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Pythian Sisters of West Chester Name Temple R. Q. Eastland Journal Pythian Sister School of Instruction Mrs. Fuhr Mrs. Woodburn Pansy Hill Group Mrs. Berdo EB. Ray Bell Miles Stout Zeck Joe Knotek Am&h Nicola Harmon Washington Oil Co Avery Island Knights of Pythias Pam William Perdock Ton Walker Joe Martin Merle Jones Roor Taylor Willis Jones Harold Hazelett Lechner Ross Kneen Harold Stephens D. W Gregory T. J. Pease Jr Keith Norton Kenneth Hizdon Edwin Peiffer Harry Levy Mrs.Stephens Bales & Service Oldsmobile Willits Mrs. Blecha Paulern Stewart Don Boyer No Bk. Tlansen Ralph Gibby Eileen Rowe Nicola and Marmon Vook Mary Walter Julia Jaering Davenport Red Cross Fund Joe Falk Clothing & Shoes West Side Square Rothschild’s South Marion
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