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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1930

Page

6

County Federated Clubs Meet in Kalona Iowa May 8 1930

The fifth annual Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs meeting for Washington County convenes at Kalona Christian Church on May 8 1930. Alpha Club Kalona hosts with a full day of programs including solos lectures and a luncheon. Bus transportation from the origin location leaves 9 35 am reaches Kalona 10 am and returns 5 20 pm fare 65 cents one way with round trip discounts.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs of Washington, County Kalona Iowa Christian Church Alpha Club of Mya Wd Pelee Ues Ee Dist Miss Hamilton McCleery Clifford Thorne E. D. Miller Dawson Mendelssohn Doris Levy Alpha Club Galen Tilden Ames Denza Helen Harvey H. B. Knight

Early Americana Furniture and its enduring charm

The piece traces the fledgling American craft of 18th century furniture using cherry maple and pine. It notes sturdy, simple designs born from work life and the lingering romance of original pieces and collectors led by Leopold Stickley amid New England settings and old-time hospitality.

Leopold Stickley New England Boston

Local Club Meetings Announced for Early May

Regular meeting of Royal Neighbors set for Tuesday May 6 at 7 30 in Modern Woodman hall 6812 Washington City Council of the P T A to meet Tuesday night at the library 7 30 Election of officers urged All members of Unit 11 M E Ladies Aid to gather at the home of Mrs 8S E Sigafecce southeast of city Friday afternoon All members urged to attend and new attendees welcome The leader asks that the ladies

Woodman Hall Washington City Council The M. E. Ladies Aid Society

Fortnightly drama department hosts pot luck dinner and play

The drama department will hold a pot luck dinner Tuesday at six with Miss Elsie Glassburner at 913 KE Main St. A selected modern play directed by Mrs. Michels will be presented. The Wellston Social Club meets Thursday with Mrs. Paul Harvey in May for a flower seed and bulb exchange and dues are requested.

Drama Department Elsie Glassburner Main St Michels Wellston Social Club Paul Harvey

W. T. U. Meeting Set With Mrs Scott on Thursday Afternoon

The W. T. U. will meet with Mrs. J. W. Scott at 602 East Jefferson Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. R. George is named leader. GOtL.

T. U J. W. Scott East Jefferson J. R. George Leader

Afternoon Tea Etiquette From A Historic Guide

The article outlines proper tea preparation and party setup. It describes rinsing the teapot, using one teaspoon of leaves per cup, and steeping three to five minutes. It covers menu details from sandwiches and tea cakes to bonbons and nuts, plus an oriental style variation and a Quaker mint tea punch recipe.

Social Calendar For The Week May 6 to May 13

Week long list of club meetings across cities with hostess names and venues. Pythian sisters gather at Castel hall. Daughters of American Revolution meet at Mrs. Orville Elder’s home. E. O. W. club hosted by Mrs. Laura Graham. Friendly social club at Lena Himmelrich’s. Booster club at Mrs. Orville Caldwell’s. Far nightly club drama dept with Miss Elsie Glassburner and pot luck. Wednesday features Merry Makers, Pleasant Plain Missionary society all day, Harmony club hosted by Mrs. John Davidson, U and I club at North Iowa avenue, and B. P. club at Mrs. S. B. Watson. IX club at Mrs. Wilcox. Thursday federated clubs meet in Kalona. Wellston social club with Mrs. Paul Harvey. H. J. club at Mrs. George Shalla. Prairie Flower mission circle at church with Mouser and Scott serving. Garden club at Mrs. Ralph Stewart. Rebekah club, T. U. and Independent club gatherings. Methodist Ladies Aid units listed. Baptist Missionary society at Mrs. W. F. Jacobs. Friendship club hosted by Mrs. Geo. F. Wallace.

Pythian Sisters Castel Hall Daughters of American Revolution Orville Elder Laura Graham E. O. W. Club Lena Himmelrich Friendly Booster Club Orville Caldwell Drama Department The Far Elsie Glassburner John Patterson Merry Makers Club Pleasant Plain Missionary Society John Genkinger John Davidson Ws. Chester Harmony Club Henry Minick U. and I. Club North Iowa Avenue S. B. Watson B. P. Club IX Club W. R. Wilcox Wellston Paul Harvey H. J George Shalla Prairie Flower Mission Circle Th c Mouser O. K. Scott Garden Club Ralph Stewart Rebekah Club Methodist Ladies Aid M. R. Meek T. R. Benn Guy Evans sJiss Ella Warren E. B. Hammer Fred Hutt C. J. Jungbluth O. B. Myers Everette Smith S.E. Sigafoose Walter Jarrard Missionary Society of the Baptist Church W. F. Jacobs Geo. F. Wallace Friendship Club Mt. Pleasant News Katheryn Kracaw Hubert Duttweiler H. E. Kracaw Lohengrin Ruth George Osborn Roseland Higsby Donald Kracaw Edna Starry Louella Pike Ida Jennie Collins Duttweiler Canton Ill International Harvester Company Mrs. Duttweiler Margaret Lockridge

Community Club Meetings and Potluck Notice

The 4H Folly Jokers hold an all day meeting on May 10 at the home of Isabelle and Rosalie Combs. Attendees should bring a dish to pass and their own sandwiches with seventy five cents for materials to make uniforms. The Friendship club meets with Mrs. Geo F Wallace Friday afternoon the 9th. A literary club will meet with Mrs. W K Jacobs at 829 S 3rd Ave Friday.

Folly Jokers Isabelle Rosalie Combs Friendship Club Geo. F. Wallace Missionary Society of the Baptist' Burely W. K. Jacobs S. 3Rd Ave

Independent and Just Us clubs entertain guests this week

Mrs John Kennedy and Mrs Chas Kennedy host the Independent club at 2 30 pm. On Thursday afternoon the Just Us club will be entertained at the home of Mrs W R Wilcox at the Chas Kennedy residence.

John Kennedy Chas. Kennedy Independent Club Just Us W. R. Wilcox

No Putting Off a Birthday on New York Central Lines

A brief magazine quotation contrasts planning the future with celebrating a girl's birthday on the New York Central lines, highlighting present moments over longer-term concerns.

New York Central Lines Magazine

Washington Lodge to Conduct Second Degree at Sherman Chapel

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will hold second degree work at the Sherman chapel Wednesday May 7 at 7 30 p m. W M S of the Methodist church will meet Thursday evening May 7 at 7 20 with Mrs T L Brookhart 936 South Iowa avenue. Members urged to note day change.

Washington Lodge Sherman Feneral Parlor The Methodist Church T. L. Brookhart South Iowa Avenue Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Sherman Chapel E. EB. Stutsman W. M

Marked Difference Avocation in Personal Calling

A concise distinction notes that a marked difference exists between a person's major business or calling and an avocation which is a minor or irregular occupation or diversion.

Oldest English Song Sumer Is Icumen In Recount

The first real English song is Sumer Is Icumen In later modernized as Summer Is Come In. It dates to the Anglo Norman period around 1250 and is tied to medieval English lyric tradition.

Sumer

Spectacular Fire Destroys Big Oil Refinery

A dramatic blaze at the Inter-Ocean Sales Corporation Oil Refinery in McCook spread across tanks after a truck loaded at a tank caught fire. Firefighters could not approach due to heat as workers fled. A switchboard operator remained at her post to warn others before the blaze overtook the site.

McCook U.P Inter-Ocean_ Sales Corporation Chicago Corporation

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