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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1938

Page

5

Fortnightly Club Honors Mothers in Community Roles

Washington area Fortnightly Club showcases mothers active in Child Study American Home and Handcraft departments. New officers Mrs Weldin Mrs McCleery and Mrs Flenner named. retiring president Mrs Roberts and longtime leaders praised for service.

Weldin Leery Flenner McCleery American Home Department Finner Carl J. Roberts George Rudiger T. R. Gillespie Washington

Fortnightly Club rooted in dedicated mothers across eras

The Fortnightly club is described as sustained by mothers active in past and present. They are portrayed as eager to raise intellect culture and understanding of current issues, aiming to improve the home environment for children and everyday life.

J. C. Botee Bible Department J. A. Harwood Namine C. W. McLaughlin Hugh McCleery J. ©. Sexton Roger Sherman W. A. Gibson D. H. McLaughlin

Seniors Present Play Me Him and I At High School

AINSWORTH May 3 The senior class play Me Him and I will be staged at the high school auditorium on May 5 and 6. The cast includes Thomas Smith Theodore Goble Richard Brown Jack Darkins Harry Jones Conn Whiteman Wilda Warburton Brown Richards wife Joyce Butterworth Leona Smith Tom's wife Thelma Peterson Con stance Crawford Harry's fiancee Carol Stephens Mrs James Crawford her mother Jean Frey Tilly Tinklepaugh a lovesick maiden Dorothy Pearson Larry Smith Tome uncle Walter Me

Thomas Smith Theodore Goble Richard Brown Jack Darkins Harry Jones Conn Whiteman Wilda Warburton Brown Richards Joyce Butterworth Leona Smith Tom Thelma Peterson Constance Crawford Harry Carol Stephens James Crawford Jean Frey Tilly Tinklepaugh Dorothy Pearson Larry Smith Tome Walter Me

Mothers Lead in P. T. A. Council Portrait

Pictured above are Mrs. Rodney Kephart and Mrs. Cleo Shockey, mothers who head city P. T. A. council roles. Kephart has led the council since 1936, with Shockey serving as treasurer and active in St. James P. T. A. work.

Parent-Teachers Association Rodney Kephart Cleo Shockey Kephart City P. T. A. Council Shockey Council St. James P. T. A

Mahin Brothers Reunite in Ainsworth Home

Charles Matin, recently at University hospital, visits his brother Dr. F. M. Mahin in an Ainsworth residence. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nash of Cedar Rapids joined them in Ainsworth on Sunday with Effie present.

Chas. Mahin Dr. Mahin Ainsworth Ruth Norris Charles Matin University Hospital F. M. Mahin Charles Nash Cedar Rapids Effie

Local Visitors and Family Notes Round Wellman Area

McCreedy and Mr and Mrs Harry Boileau spent part of the day in Wellman. Mr and Mrs Richard Lins and children of Iowa City visited Sunday with relatives here. Millard Chambers of Letts visited Saturday with his mother, Mrs Mary Chambers. Merritt Hawkins has been quite sick since Sunday. Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn was very ill Sunday with acute indigestion but is better now.

Mothers in P T A Work Strengthens Schools Across Town

Better mothers learn to see their children's problems through others' eyes and aid in the welfare of all children through P. T. A. enterprises. Washington shows high membership as many mothers support school districts, while P. T. A. grows as a newer organization fostering study and progress for better future adults.

Caple P. T. A. Enterprises Washington Pp. T. A

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T. A. Flenner Mrs. ©. P. Weldin Richard McCleery Nicola Harmon Nicolas Harmon Washington's Gift Store Him Congress Cafe Harvey & Warfel Lemmon's Lemmon Bidg Mast Side Square Scott's Scott North Side Square Hahn South Side Square Florists Telegraph Delivery Assn
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