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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
3
The Evening Literature Department will hold its annual May party next Monday at 6 p.m. at the Guest House. A dinner, brief program and business meeting will follow, including the reading of next year’s program, then attendees will attend the University of Iowa chamber symphony orchestra.
The Snowball Social club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Glenn Knupp with Mrs. Earl Booth presiding. A flower exchange organized by Mrs. Walter Kyle and Mrs. Stanley Fishburn left each member and guest with a floral remembrance.
A concert will be held in the high school auditorium at eight o'clock. Hostesses for the party are Mary Arrowsmith Mrs. Thomas Parsons Blanche Robertson Mrs. R J Schliekelman Martha Sids Mrs Ruth Phorne and Martha Timmerman.
Group 3 of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid holds a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday. The Sorosis club of Ainsworth sponsors the talkie Hoosier Schoolmaster Thursday evening May 4 in the school building to raise funds for the school library.
Honey absorbs and retains moisture prolonging freshness in bread and cakes. This natural syrup helps prevent drying during storage and baking.
Notices list upcoming meetings and social events including Ruth Nichol Missionary society potluck at 6 30 p m Mrs Jay Brewer Eastern Star and social at 7 30 p m Masonic Temple O E 8 chapter initiation Friday U P Womans Missionary society afternoon division 2 15 to 5 45 p m Woman s Foreign Missionary society Way breakfast at 8 a m love offering taken Independent club afternoon Presbyterian Aid tulip tea 2 30 p m Timers dance Rendezvous free dance for club members Saturday W R C meeting 2 30 p m GAR hall Monday Literature department evening section dinner 6 p m Guest House Tuesday American Home section 2 1 2 luncheon 12 45 p m Guest house
Navajo club members elected Mrs Howard McBride as president with Mrs A W Yard as vice president and Mrs Augusta Lester as secretary treasurer at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in the home of Mrs O B Schmitt. Fifteen members attended with three guests from Wayland and Des Moines joining in refreshments.
Mary Kathleen Stephens daughter of Mr and Mrs Gore Stephens of Ainsworth is celebrating her first birthday today. Charles Eugene McAvoy son of Mr and Mrs Charles McAvoy has his birthday today. Rosa Mersenger of Wayland, Katherine Ropers, Mazei Jarrard, Milt Denison, and Raymond Wheelan age fourteen today.
Merry Maker's club members gathered for an all day meeting hosted by Mrs. Clyde Kennard in her new home east of Richmond. Nine members attended with three guests including Kennard family relatives. A noon potluck followed by quilting activities. next gathering planned for June 7 with Mrs. Adolph Larson.
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution at its annual convention urging President Roosevelt to halt the sale and shipment of articles to Japan. Copies were sent to President Roosevelt the chairman of the foreign relations committee and the town congressional delegation.
Vera Sage of Des Moines spoke to about 26 Washington County nurses on nursing legislation. She traced the nurse practicing act from 1904, warned against unregistered practice, and urged renewal of lapsed registrations while outlining reciprocity and standards upheld by the Iowa nurses examiners board.
The St. Marys high school senior class of 39 was feted by juniors at an evening banquet in St. Marys hall Riverside Decorations used turquoise and old rose with a U shaped tablescape. Ruth Klein Alicia Leefley and others performed in a program led by toastmaster Melvin Schneider.
The Vicilant class of the Presbyterian Sunday school met at the home of Mr and Mrs Hen nie Dawson Monday evening for a pot luck supper. Thirty five were present. Gwendolyn Ramesevyer and Dorothy Putman played selections on the piano. Marjorie and Mary Walker sang duets accompanied by the pianist.
Mrs H L Wittrig hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid at her home southeast of Washington yesterday. Scripture and the Lord s Prayer opened the session led by Mrs Howard Baker and Mrs P H Swift conducted the business. Much time was spent on a comforter top with guests Mrs Dale Darbyshire Allen, Mrs Carl Schneider, and Mrs Vernon Carter aiding in refreshments. Next gathering set for Wednesday June 7 with Mrs Kioy Kephart.
Mrs Raymond Sankey hosted eight H E O members and guest Mrs Pearl Kirton yesterday afternoon. Mrs Hen Coppock opened with scripture, Mrs Charles Berdo led a short program, and members stitched quilt blocks for a friendship quilt while Mrs Kirton helped with refreshments. The next meeting will be June 7 at Mrs Karle Libe's home.
Mrs. Lucy Cochran will attend tomorrow to chair a meeting of township chairmen and county committee along with Farm Bureau women interested in home demonstration work. The gathering will be held in the G A R hall.
The Sarosis club gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Etta Wallace home in Ainsworth. A plant exchange was featured and Mrs. Etta Marsh spoke on her Oregon trip while Mrs. Kate Annas reviewed North- content.
A brief note outlines the 1939 project focused on home management within Wil. Aimed at organizing household tasks, budgeting, and practical life skills for participants.
The West Passage notes sponsor a talkie on Thursday evening May 4 titled The Hoozier Schoolmaster. The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs. Lucille Anderson and played bridge at two tables. Guests included Mrs. Madge Rab enold, Mrs. Lulu Moore, and Mrs. Leona Buenneke. A one course luncheon was served.
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