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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1967

Page

3

Just Us Club marks golden anniversary with noon dinner

The Just Us Club, a fifty year old women’s social circle in the north town, celebrated its anniversary with a noon dinner at Captain’s Table. Seventeen active members, led by president elect Ethel Swift, reflected on charity work for the Y and Red Cross, recalled earlier anniversaries, and included tributes to deceased members.

Just US Club Join Dodd Lewis Goodlander Rebecca Builer

Community club and church circle notes from a busy week

Mrs William Matson hosted TTT Chapter DL with 18 members and Ellen Jeffrey as cohostess. Reports from the state meeting covered the election and initiation of Mrs James Butler as state organizer. Plans included a June 6 benefit bridge luncheon at the Willows and a Founders Day event. Thirty-two ponchos were turned in for camp girls. Founders Day and a silent white elephant sale were discussed. American Home III held a dessert gathering at Captain's Table with guest speaker Edna Jones presenting Curtain Going Up on opera houses in Washington. Towel orders were to be taken in September. Local church circles studied Jesus Is the Light of the World with plans for a mothers day reception tea. Grace Hill Ladies Aid conducted an all-day church cleaning with new chairs and curtains ordered. Mothers Day tea set for May 12 with Sue Robeson as guest speaker. Catholic Daughters elected new officers and will install May 23 after Mass. Committees planned for Pines Rest Home deliveries. White Way Club met at the Smiths with 11 members and sun shine gifts. next meeting set.

William Matson TTT Eileen Jeffrey Delbert Soper Robert Ross James Butler the Willows Walter Doak Eden Valley American Home III Edna Jones Washington Darrell Ross William Putman Roy Steele Ross Grace Hill Ladies Aid Leonard Brinning Aid Max Waterhouse Keith McClelland Eugene Engel Brinning Robert Miksch Sue Robeson Mid - Prairie School

Women’s club tour plans announced for Iowa district

Mrs Harold Gamon Fort nightly president said the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs first district historical tour will be Friday May 19 starting at 9 a.m. at the Muscatine Art Gallery and Museum. Stops include McKee Button Factory Muscatine John Deere History Wall Davenport Art Museum and Renwick Mansion. Lunch at Bishop’s Cafeteria Bettendorf. Notify Mrs Gamon.

Harold Gamon Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs State Historical Society Muscatine Art Gallery McKee Button Factory Muscatine John Deere History Davenport Art Museum Renwick Mansion Bishop's Cafeteria Bettendorf Gamon

TLS Club Meeting at Keota Hosts Flower Exchange

The TLS club met at Mrs. Joan Horning's home with nine members and two guests. Lorene Henry led the meeting, a flower and bulb exchange occurred, and Mrs. Marie Greiner performed quizzes on flowers. A hostess gift went to Joan Horning. Next meeting set for June 7 with Mrs. Greiner. Rose Times hosted Sunnyside Pinochle with three card tables and prizes to Verne Dill, Margaret Ruby, Ruth Zehr. Ruth Gink ens honored by secret sister. refreshments, coffee, and candies served.

Keota TLS Club Joan Horning Lorene Henry Gerard Mae Horning Marie Greiner Hornung Sunnyside Rose Times Mary Sorden Verne Dill Margaret Ruby Ruth Zehr Ruth Ginkens

Prairie Flower School Hosts YMCA Swim Demonstration

Tonight at the YMCA from 8 to 9 p m Prairie Flower School presents a water demonstration for parents and the public. About 60 children attend weekly sessions on Wednesdays with three 20 minute periods and three classes.

Prairie Flower YMCA Prairie Flower School

Plain Janes Club Lunch Follows Meeting

The Plain Janes Club met with Mrs. Paul Adam for a one o clock salad luncheon on Wednesday. Nine members answered roll call with long time correspondence. After a brief business meeting a social hour followed in the afternoon.

Plain Janes Plain Janes Club Paul Adam

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