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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1949

Page

3

Mothers day tea for West Chester Pythian Sisters guests

West Chester Pythian Sisters hosted a Mothers day tea at the K P hall with about sixty guests. Mrs John Hough opened with greetings, Mrs Hermut Schultz delivered the response, and a vocal trio led by Mrs Earl Hobbs performed. A playlet Aunt Lizzie Goes to Town and the skit Ozark News followed as festivity continued with music by Mrs Karl Hobbs and Mrs Woodford. Spring flowers and bud vase favors decorated tables for four. Committees included Nelson Woodford H Klopfenstein and Carl Parcell.

West Chester Pythian Sisters of K. P. Hall John Hough Hermut Schultz Earl Hobbs Daryl Statler Jim Stancer Nelson Woodford H. Klopfenstein Carl Parcell

Birthday notices and anniversary greetings from local families

Mary Catherine Young turns seven as Mr and Mrs Richard Young celebrate with family. Davenport residents Mrs David Allen Mrs Duane Griggs Mrs J S Mangold and sister Mrs J H McGraw join the day. Also listed are Clyle Mason Mrs Emerson Witting Robert Scott Moody Bible Institute Gil bert Mills Walter Neff and Richard Lee Allen. Rev and Mrs W J Stevens mark their 31st wedding anniversary.

David Allen Davenport Duane Griggs J. S. Mangold J. H McGraw Clyle Mason Merson Witting Robert Scott Moody Bible Institute Gilbert Mills Walter Neff Richard Lee Allen Ainsworth

Garden Departments Tour Gardens Tomorrow

Garden departments I and III will meet at the YMCA corner at 9 30 tomorrow to start a city garden tour by 10 o'clock. The annual event resumes after a pause last year with a noon lunch at Sunset Park. Refreshments will be provided by Mrs J O Sexton Mrs Homer Birney and Mrs Jay Sellars of Garden department II.

YMCA Sunset Park J. O. Sexton Garden Department I Homer Birney Jay Sellars Rem

Gardens to Be Visited by Committee Tour List

Members of the committee planning the tour are listed with department leaders Mrs. M. L. McCreedy of department 1 and Mrs. Carl Crossett of department 11. The garden visit plan includes names such as Carlton Wilson, Arthur Griffith, Etha Dawson, Ira A. Coon, Hugo Lensch, Charles Gilbert, and others along Memorial highway as part of the organized itinerary.

Carlton Wilson Arthur Griffith Etha Dawson Ira A. Coon Hugo Lensch Charles Gilbert Ted Crone Della Humphreys George Johnson Joe Wolfe I. D. Quinn W. E Anderson J D. Dayton Bessie Wead W. Ll. Rukgabe Fred Palmer H. A. Beenblossom Don Maxwell Lester Orr Paul Thomasser T. L. Brookhart Pearl

Ruth Foster Speaks at American Home Luncheon Meeting

Ruth Foster, guest speaker, demonstrated cutting and making a complete garment without basting at the American Home luncheon following a cooperative meal at Carrie Davis's home on Tuesday afternoon. New members BE Hebner and Walter Bauer welcomed. devotions led by Mrs. Barker. meeting presided by Mrs. Dodd with 24 members present.

Ruth Foster Carrie Davis BE. S. Hebner Walter Bauer D.C. Davin Bk.e. Wrarfel Myrtle Pierson John Dodd

Social calendar lists church and club events for May

Local notices schedule meetings and activities for St. Anthony's circle Saddle club Mascle Temple and various clubs. Includes softball practice 5 30 p m Lincoln school OES and WSCS luncheons and missionary projects. May birthdays program at 2 00 p m and garden day at Y corner 9 30 a m plus bake sale at Skelgas store

Lincoln School O.E.S Mascle Temple H. H William Hesseltine Walnut Women’s Club Earl Cline Sandra Frances Ann McConnell Prairie Flower Missionary — Society Ted Meyer Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Rebekah Club Jacob Fisher Rural Women's Club Grant Humston Y Corner Women’s Council of Christian Church Ted Dalton Methodist WSCS Glenn Thompson Walter Smith Wesleyan Service Guild Frances

Mixers Plan Game Night and Song Fest

The YWCA mixers plan a Tuesday evening event at the YWCA room featuring a gym game night followed by a song fest. Participants may join swimming knitting and leathercraft instruction. Last night the group spent time knitting leathercraft and singing.

YWCA

Kalona Alpha Club Luncheon Honors Charter Members

The Kalona Alpha Club held a 12:30 luncheon Monday in the Memorial Union Iowa City in honor of charter members Mrs B F Allen and Mrs Grace Snider. Guests included Mrs Jay Eastman Mrs C R Decker Mrs J J Grout and Mrs Weller Snyder with other attendees welcomed by hostesses at Edna Maiden home in Town City.

Kalona Alpha Club Memorial Union Towa City B. F. Allen Grace Snider Iowa City Jay Eastman C. R. Decker J. J. Grout Weller Snyder Edna Maiden Town City Allen Snider

Local Names Involved In Town City Notice

C Ware and several others including Mrs John A Yoder Mrs Maiden and Mrs J L Shillig of Town City and Nadine Hochsietler of Kalona appear in a community notice outlining participants or petitioners.

Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Hosts Crawfordsville Leaders

Richard Stephens state vice president and Wayne Edmundson county agent spoke at the Dutch Creek Farm Bureau meeting held Monday at the Brinning home. Refreshments followed the session and several local residents attended.

Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Wayne Edmundson Dutch Creek Farm Bureau Merle

Local Community Names for Family Notices

The list includes Francis Feltz and Francis Wright along with Mr and Mrs Lyle Conklin George Augustine Homer Mayer Ted Mayer Gerald Feltz and Charles Bond marked in a family notices style.

Francis Feltz Francis Wright Lyle Conklin George Augustine Homer Mayer Ted Mayer Gerald Feltz Charles Bond

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.C. Pythian Sisters Beauty Mildred Lefevier Mary Catherine Young Richard Young W. J. Stevens David Bauer Wilbur West Cloyce Statler St. Anthony's Circle Vew Hall Washington Saddle Club Cliff Thompson Women's Council of Christian Church Wade Pence Bert Spangler William Crayne United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church J. N. Phillips Harold Gray Dean Luers Manford Wilcox Fred D. Stewart Monroe St Logan Ahrens Walter A Smith Maynard Brown Sam Turkington Loval Baptist Church W. H. S. Bake Sale Skelgas Store Kalona Alpha Club Coats Washington Nicola Harmon Parker 51 Penneys Penney Irene McKay Cathryn Caldwell Iva Simpson Dorothy White Lucile Shaffer Myrtle Shelangoski Faye Swickard Winnie Robison Yours
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