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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1938
Page
3
Glendale Gleaners 4-H held its April meeting at Lois Fitzgerald home. Leader Mrs Hop ping taught gardening and seed selection. Evelyn Miller was chosen club delegate to Ames. Refreshments were served afterward.
West Chester Pythian Sisters met Tuesday evening with good attendance. A sizable sum was reported for the home fund and the temple nears its annual quota. Mrs. Gertie Stewart gave a report on altruistic work showing over 1600 dollars for the past year. A Mother's Day program closed the meeting and Mrs. Hough received a potted plant with thanks. Cake and popcorn balls were served after.
Local clubs and societies list upcoming meetings and activities across churches and community venues. Includes Masonic Temple dinner, Jolly Troopers wiener roast at the Stout timber, garden club 7:30 PM, Methodists unit meetings by location, flower exchange, Ladies Aid, Century club 2:36 PM, P. T. A. food gate, and Junior Missionary Society at the I. P. church.
Thirty attendees gathered at the K P hall for a potluck supper by the Pythian Sisters and families. Committee members were Mrs. Paul Harvey Mrs. Richard Johnson and Mrs. Maude Applegate After supper the group played progressive pinochle with prizes for high score won by Ernest Miller among the men and Mrs G A Reinert among the women.
Twenty children were to attend Patty Sizer's birthday party this afternoon at the Sizer home. Patty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sizer, is five years old. Planned games, a two tiered yellow and white cake with candy animals, ice cream, and candy treats were on the menu with candy favors for guests. Assistants included Mrs. Frank Kos, Mrs. Jean Seigel, and Mrs. R. E. F. Roberts.
Twenty two mothers and children attended the Child Study department picnic in Sunset Park. Mrs. Joe Falk chaired the event with helpers Mrs. C. H. Guther Mrs. Roger Sherman and Mrs. Lucia Patton. The program featured two duets by Helen and Clara Falk and a Marilyn Falk solo.
Merle Benson of Newton son of Mr and Mrs BE M Benson of Des Moines married Betty Ross granddaughter of Mrs FE RE McChord Newton at the United Presbyterian parsonage Tuesday at 2 30 p m Rev W N Nichol Jr officiated The bridegroom s sister Mrs Jr CC Hotle of Washington attended The groom is manager of the A and P store Newton She and her husband will live in Newton after a brief visit to Wayland and relatives
The Riverside Garden club met at Mrs. William O Loughlin s home. Members sang duets and songs while Birdie Godlove read Let s Grow Flowers that Add Interest to Bouquets. Plans were made for a flower show and tea with a May 65 date. next meeting at Mrs. Harry Hardy s May 20 will feature a garden poem and care of poinsettias African vio las and begonias led by Mrs. Hardy.
All five Washington P T A units St James Wallace Lincoln Centennial Heights join a Saturday May 14 sale at the Washington Cleaners. Mrs Rodney Kephary president leads the effort with PTA members to raise money for the summer playground project for children. A lot of good food will be on sale.
The Aleutian Islands lie 1,200 miles west of Alaska as a chain of U S possessions. The isles stretch from the Alaska mainland into the Bering Sea and Pacific, forming a strategic archipelago.
A concise aphorism notes that justice transcends party lines and personal ties, portraying impartiality as the defining, consistent trait. The quote highlights the ideal of blind justice applied to governance and ethics.
The annual Hi Y Mothers Night Banquet served at the YMCA to 107 people including Hi Y boys mothers and guests. Awards were given for first and second year perfect attendance and one honorary member join with Della Patton receiving a Hi V pin. Officers for 1938 39 were installed and advisors named.
The Junior Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at the Methodist church with twenty two members present. Geraldine Bartow presided, Betty Jean Snakenberg led devotions, and Mrs Maynard Brown gave a lesson on the Philippine islands. Mite boxes were opened and refreshments were provided by Mrs George Brinton and Mrs J R Mauthe.
Officers were elected at the IX Bridge Club meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles Faulkner. Mrs. Howard McBride was chosen president and Mrs. Robert Risk the secretary treasurer.
Mrs L W Durst hosted a Wellman dinner for the Wellman faculty ladies and male teachers wives. The home featured spring flowers and her daughter Marian assisted. Six places at two tables were set with guests including Mrs Cecil Graham Mrs H K Ross Mrs Lyall Smith Mrs John Stock Mrs Francis Harbison Magdalente Nichola Miss Moise Beatty Rubens Wilson Thelda Freel and Miss Bedford. Community Club held a Tuesday dinner gathering with about thirty attendees discussing town matters. Iota Sigma met Tuesday evening with Mrs Joe Smeltzer hosting a guest night featuring a ten cent tea with seventeen in attendance.
A reunion of all pupils and families who attended Salem school under teacher Mrs Della Downs will be held Sunday at the school in Tate. A basket dinner at noon followed by a four item program in the afternoon is planned.
Mrs. Frank G. Miller appears on a birthday list along with Mrs. John Shalla and C. C. Niffenegger of West Chester. Alice Wehr of Hardscrabble also features as part of the observance. Patty Sizer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Sizer, is five years old.
Robert O Connor is reported improving well at home after an appendicitis operation on Monday night. A nurse's card noted rapid improvement though eating remained difficult. Family and neighbors share updates as local residents attend Mother's Day gatherings and school events continue with a potluck dinner planned.
In Crawfordsville on May 12 the United Presbyterian congregation honored Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wittmer for their concert roles. The event featured a children's choir, readings, and musical numbers by church members and guests, with ice cream served by the Ladies Aid.
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