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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1949
Page
4
A study on junior and freshman activity at West Chester School details typing, bookkeeping and biology classes. Reports note senior banquet plans, disciplinary rules, spring activities, projects in home economics and manual training, and a lively schedule across grades with student reporters Casey and Evie.
Mrs. L. Shellabarger of Mt. Pleasant was elected president of the Burlington district Woman's Society of Christian Service at the spring conference in Mt. Pleasant. Over 700 women registered, with officers and secretaries reelected or named, and Miss Rossiter urged aid for China.
Laboratory tests show cotton becomes about 25 percent stronger wet than dry, while other textiles lose strength from 10 to 65 percent. The finding highlights cotton as the only textile fiber that improves with water exposure.
The calendar September derives its name from Latin septem meaning seven. The World Book Encyclopedia notes Julius Caesar added two months to the Roman calendar and the numeric sequence has remained in error since.
Eldri Dieson, a national YWCA worker in Japan, reads a note on teaching women democracy during the YWCA Mixers World Wide observance. She notes Japan's push to democratize amid old traditions, new laws granting women rights, widespread inflation, and repatriates returning with little. She mentions 11 YWCA associations exist with room to grow and reconstruction funds aiding damaged property and center projects.
The YWCA Mixer club held a World Wide Observance Day program with guests from Ireland Germany Australia and England plus Dorothy Turnipseed. Mrs Dawson spoke on wartime Germany conditions while other speakers shared experiences from England Ireland and Australia. A soap drive to Japan was announced and about 50 attended with plan for next meeting.
The Osaka YWCA runs a teenage lunch and activity program funded by the American YWCA and supports democratic group life. In Kure the British YWCA backs a local center with recreation, English classes, and clubs for girls.
The Tyrone Community Club met Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Farrier. Progressive pitch was played at four tables. high scores went to Mrs. Wmei Crawford and William Crawford, low scores to Mrs. Leland Sheetz and Duane Crawford. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for April 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Miller.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Foster entertained members of the Rosemary club Tuesday evening. Five tables of bridge were played with high scores by Mrs S W Augustine and Ray Bell. Second high went to Mrs Earl Galloway and Charlie Rothlisberger. Low scores belonged to Mrs P F Whisler and Mr Augustine. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rex Crandall.
Mrs. Ted Gerot entertained the S and C club at her Riverside area home. Guests played Hearts with Mrs. Fred Kucera Mrs. Ernest Bowman and Mrs. Edward Kucera as winners. A drawing for the next series was held. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for April 7 with Mrs. Ted Gerot.
Mr and Mrs Harold Peterseim hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Ada Hillis and Mrs Peterseim’s sister Mrs von Miller at their home on Sunday. Attendees included Vernon and Wilma Hartzler, R H Peterseim, Don Miller, Jeanette and Jimmy, Connie and others. Mrs Hugene Way led the ABC club gathering Monday evening with Rock games and prizes awarded to Mrs Willis W Gingerich Mrs Jack Guengerich and Vera Strickler.
Gates Rubber Co selects this community as the test area for a new cold rubber tire process promising 380 to 40 percent longer tread life than natural rubber. The Mace Motor Co is the local dealer handling Gates tires for 25 years, with tests aimed at extending tire service for the average motorist. Over Fort Stanwix, Rome, N Y, the Stars and Stripes first flew in battle on August 3 1777.
Mrs John Cherry hosted a reception with refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs George Hora and Mrs Crandall.
Drake university will dedicate two new science buildings valued at 1.4 million dollars on April 13. A dedication program runs from April 11 ahead of the opening of Harvey Ingham hall of science and Fitch hall of pharmacy. Funds were provided by F W Fitch and associates and the Gardner Cowles foundation.
Nanga Parbat rises from the Indus valley in northwest India to about 26 660 feet. The peak remains unconquered and has claimed twenty nine lives over attempts spanning five decades. Kathryn Kindred, State Cafe employee, marks a birthday today.
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