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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1922

Page

6

Convention Next Year at Chester

West Chester was chosen as the site for the next convention of the Women’s Foreign Mission society Muscatine District. Officers were elected, including President Mrs. George Bragg and treasurer Mrs. Paul Schreurs. John D Rockefeller pledged $1 for every two dollars raised, with Des Moines aiming to raise $100,000. Two life members were named Marjorie Nash and Wilma Stephens.

West Chester Women's Foreign Mission Society Muscatine Ainsworth George Bragg Mouecatine H. Young Washington W. W Anderson West Liberty CC. R. Stearns T. F. Barker John D. Rockefeller Des Moines Mise Ogborn Wuhu China Mabel Lawson India Methodist Evelyn Caldwell M. B. Dicken Eerend Musceline Ainsworth High School Aschatter Dow Marjorie Nash Wilma Stephens

Creston Masons plan new temple with reorganized board

In Creston May 4 the finance committee of the Masonic Temple association calls a meeting of all subscribers to reorganize the group and elect a board of directors. Officials aim for an early start on construction and expect wide local participation from masons and allied affiliations. The new temple would replace the burned building and benefit both the orders and the city.

Creston Masonic Temple Association

Community Calendar of Local Church and Club Gatherings

Local notices list meetings for Rebekah lodge Pythian Sisters and O B S groups and the Baptist Missionary Society. Also scheduled are Presbyterian, Methodist and Young Women Missionary society gatherings. A district convention and an annual dinner are noted among several eatable sales and social events.

Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church I. P. Faris

Candy social and program at church this evening

The young people of the Christian church will host a candy social and program at the church this evening at 7 20. The ladies are asked to bring boxes of candy.

The Presbyterian Church Christian Church

Gladys Barnoske Leads Successful State Pageant

Gladys Barnoske assistant in physical education at State Manual Training Normal School Pittsburg Kansas helped author and present The Spirit pageant for Spring Festival Week. The event drew over 1660 spectators and featured multiple episodes with elaborate costuming and numerous participants.

Gladys .Barnoske State Manual Training Normal School Pittsburg Kansas the Spirit Carrie A. Hupp Gladys St. Clair Lewis

Cheerful Minds and the Joy of Small Positive Encounters

The article argues happiness is close at hand through open minds and cheerful moods. It emphasizes that true entertainment lies in cheerful thinking and in brief moments of joyful contact with others who share a positive outlook.

First Costly Error in Life Lessons from Visits

A short Ohio State Journal reflection recalls the regret of arranging a wife's relatives to feel at home on their first visit, urging better social pacing and consideration in handling in law relations.

Ohio State Journal

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Chester Adfouren Masons E. M. Bridges & Co Rebekah Club Oral Mayo C.D. Os Pythian Sisters O. B.S. Rogue Baptist Missionary Society Walter Hays Woman's Relief Corps Pythian Sisters of Ruth Crayne M. B.C Castle Hall Young Women's Missionary Society of the Second United Presbyterian Church Etta Conner Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Kings’ Sons and Daughters Pleasant Hill Harry Jones Washington County Gladys Barnoske Hart Schaffner & Marx Klein Klothing Kompany Iowa Ansco
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