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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1944
Page
3
Marjorie Holbert of Paris spoke to the Fortnightly club about leaving Paris in June 1940 as German forces advanced. She described evacuations, family separations, and life under occupation, aided by American doctors and the Red Cross to reach the United States.
Young women with the overseas unit of the American Red Cross publish home letters from uth Marie Morrison stationed on an island near Italy. The diary describes villa life with a large living room green tile terraces hired Italian staff and rest camp activities including dances and meals cooked under U S Army supervision. A humorous moment with a British Colonel singing Ive Got Sixpence adds a light note to the homefront correspondence.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary met at K C hall with thirty present. Auxiliary president Helen Prince led a brief business session and ballots approved seven new members: Margaret Keyser Doris Manussier Helen Anderson Melba Buckwalter Frances McAvoy Ethel Lins Vina Manussier. Sadee McAvoy to be installing officer. A social hour and pinochle games followed. high score won by Mr Mrs Henry Te Bockhurst. Refreshments by Mrs Prince and guests.
Mr and Mrs E M Benson marked their golden wedding with an open house at 122% South Iowa Avenue inviting relatives and friends. Daughters assisted in greetings as bouquets, flowers and a centerpiece cake decorated the room. Their nine children attended, eight present, while son George served in Italy. Grandchildren Marion Caldwell and Richard Hotle were noted.
Mrs H A Beenblossom and Mrs Fred L Stewart co hosted a ten o'clock Easter breakfast at Beenblossom home east of town. Nineteen Priscilla club members attended along with Mrs George Kerr and several local hosts. Ed Sullivan introduced the new club president, Mrs Hugh Hall, after the three course meal.
Mrs. Mable Gray hosted 25 members of the Women's Missionary Society of United Presbyterian Church at 6:15 p m for supper. The program featured discussions on worship and consecration led by Mrs. Ss W Livingston and chairwoman H McCreedy. Delegates to Presbyterial Conference were named and plans announced for Shrine installations and a benefit card party in April.
Mrs. Paul Snakenberg was elected worthy high priestess at the Damascus Shrine regular meeting in the Masonic temple. Officers elected include Paul Snukenberg, watchman of shepherds. Mrs. Arthur Swift, noble prophetess. Howard McBride, associate watchman of shepherds. Mrs. Harrison Dodder, worthy scribe. Mrs. Wisie Long, worthy treasurer. Mrs. Clayton Bear, worthy chaplain. Mrs. Merle Green, worthy priestess. Mrs. Joe Wolfe, worthy suide. Appointive officers will be announced.
The Journal notes Mr and Mrs L T Gorham of Long Beach California, former Washington residents, with a courtesy cut from J G Spielman secretary of the Iowa Golden Wedding club of California. Mr and Mrs Burham celebrated their golden wedding anniversary March 21.
The Y W C A extends a cordial invitation to all women of the community to attend a book review tomorrow evening at 7 45 in the Y W rooms. A special invitation has been extended to members of the Garden department. Mrs George Morrison will re-
Members of the Merry Maid club enjoyed a cooperative supper at Mrs. Marion McAvoy home. Judy Ken Crick attended as a guest. Mrs. Harold Kerr presided as president. Roll call answered by favorite songs. Plans set for April 5 farewell honoring Mary Brock bound for Great Lakes Illinois as navy nurse. Next meeting April 25 with Mrs. Kerr.
Members of the Order of Eastern Star are invited to Wayland tomorrow evening for a covered dish supper and meeting. Washington chapter O E S is invited to attend a special meeting of Brighton chapter O F S Friday at eight at the Brighton hall.
An account of plant discoveries in the Moluccas and the spice islands. Fairchild describes wild flora encountered during travels in the South Seas and shares observations on tropical gardens and exotic species.
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