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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1947

Page

3

Mrs Stone Pupils Present Piano Recital at Methodist Church

A group of grade school piano students under Mrs. Leo Stone gave a recital in the ladies parlor of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. About 75 guests attended as various students performed pieces including works by Schaumburg, Chopin, and American folk tunes with multiple duets and solos.

Leo¢ Stone Methodist Church Schaum Richter i Tock Roger Alliman Risher Cherry Luckenhill Stairs Schaum ‘Tawian Druin Davis Betty Alliman Adler Ted Howell Cettoh Pickers Rebe Mary Ruth Galloway Schaun Joyce Kauffman Sues Abi Oan Jean Kauffman Nancy Edgar Mrs. Stone Thompson Beverly Shaun Bluebells Charlene Romine Annabelle Zeck Eam Carnival Oan Kumeti Janet Shalla

Headliners 4 H Club Hosts Mother's Day Tea

The Headliners 4 H club entertained their mothers Saturday afternoon at leader Mrs Don Maxwell home after a brief business meeting led by club president. Guests included Mrs Francis McConnell and daughter Sandra Ruth Foster Mrs Norman White and mother-in-law.

4 H Club Don Maxwell Francis McConnell Sandra Ruth Foster Norman White

Literature Group Dines, Elects Officers in Fairfield

The Fortnightly club Literature department held a dinner and program at Hotel Turner Fairfield. Thirty members attended as Thelma Luther presided and Elizabeth Dawson reported nominating committee results. Officers were reelected, and Fairfield students from Parsons College performed a music program.

Hotel Turner Farfield George Rudiger C. H. Guther Bertha Ross Nyla Rennie Ann&a Mae Baskett Elizabeth van Huekelem Thelma Luther Elizabeth Dawson Miss Luther Miss Baskett Margaret Applegate Rash ‘Foster Rudiger James Lamson Fairfeld Fairfield Women’s Club

Sorosis Club Meets At McGinnis Home

The Ainsworth Sorosis club held its May meeting at Mrs. William McGinnis home with 1 member present and guest Marian McGinnis. Glynn Megcelsen reviewed The Revolt of Asia. Gifts were presented to several members who will move soon. An annual plant exchange occurred and a June 12 picnic at Alice trademaker’s home was planned.

Ainsworth Sorosis Club William McGinnis Marian McGinnis Glynn Megcelsen Asia BE R Putterworth Marjory Kyle O. J. Fix Mus McGinnis Alice Trademaker

Camp Fire Girls Hike and Picnic at Lincoln School

Mrs George Dowell guardian led nine Camp Fire girls from Lincoln school on a hike to Red Brick schoolhouse for a vienie. They waded in the creek and picked pansies at Pansy hill before returning home. Refreshments were served by Mrs Maxwell with Martha Whittaker Audrey Wittetoe and Barbara Dare. A Maypole centered the tea table.

George Dowell Lincoln School Pansy Hill Mrs Maxwell Martha Whitttaker Audrey Wittetoe Barbara Dare

Harmony club hosts Brighton visitors in social evening

Mrs. W. B. Robison IIs hosted the Harmony club of Brighton with former resident Mrs. Pearl Frain. Guests included Mrs. Wilstaffer, Mrs. Bridges, Mrs. Long, Mrs. Kessel, and many others who traveled from Brighton for the gathering followed by refreshments.

W. B. Robison Harmony Club of Brighton Pearl Frain Wilswatter J. C. Bridges UC. W. Long Joe Kessel Myrtle Helmick Fred Wanerus Edna Crile Ira Saunders Albert Saunders D. J. Kyle Hattie Jones Ira Shafter Cora Pringle

Elect Mrs Lorden President of TTT Chapter Y

Elect Mrs Lorden President of TTT. Mrs Herbert Campbell and Mrs John Yousling co hosted last evening at the former's home in Chapter Y. Twenty members answered roll call as Mrs M J Cruise presided. Officers elected: Milo Sorden president Verle Gallagher vice president Roy Fields recording secretary Charles Morris corresponding secretary Gladys Mace treasurer Melvin Hill historian. The evening ended with visiting and refreshments.

Herbert Campbell John Yousling Chapter Y M. J. Cruise Milo Sorden Verle Gallagher Sice Roy Fields Charles Morris Gladys Mace Melvin Hill

Birthday greetings persist for Three Quarter Century club members

Two members of the Three Quarter Century club observe birthdays today Mrs 3S C Lewis of Mulberry and Lizzie Reighard born in 1857 in Ohio. Others celebrating include Gary Keith Sheetz son of Donald and Mrs Sheetz and Donna Rae Cave daughter of Donald and Mrs Cave with many well wishes from neighbors and friends.

Gary Keith Sheetz Donald Sheetz Donna Rae Cave Donald Cave

Presbyterian Prayer Meeting Wednesday at Church

A Presbyterian morning prayer gathering will meet at 9:30 AM Wednesday at the church. The event is announced from the church at 7412.

Presbyterian

Garden Weeds In Garden Beds Fall Plowing Controls Weeds

Two weed types infest gardens. Underground stem weeds such as witchgrass and seed weeds like lambsquarters threaten crops. Fall plowing and thorough spring hoeing nearly eliminate them.

Community Calendar Roundup of Soca Notices and Meetings

Calendar notices list various club meetings and social events across groups such as St Rita Circle Alma Hearne Holland Missionary soc American Legion Auxiliary and Harmony club. Highlights include meetings at Legion hall I O C F hall Methodist church and Masonic temple with hosts and times noted for Tuesday through Thursday. The column also mentions a cooperative supper, a needlework drive, a health talk by Dr Montgomery, and a luncheon with reservations.

St. Rita Circle Henry Godwin Alma Hearne Holland Rosemary Club Clive Gray West Chester Methodist Church QO. C. Boshart Walter Statler Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Co. D. of G.hesk Stewart P. Ff Melvin Hill Lincoln P.T.A Schoo Select l G. E. Montgomery Good Will Club John Tucker J. N. Irwin W. L. Lloyd Brighton Lexington Circle Morton Emde

Community Club Notices And Meetings Schedule

Handcraft department events at the Public Library with 6 30 p.m. dinner details and a handcraft fair item. U Go I Go club meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs Paul Mast. Notices of meeting place changes include St Anthony Circle and West Chester Federated church social circle. Various lodge and society meetings listed with times and hosts.

James Birney Public Library Paul Mast St. Anthony Circle P.m Joe Wehr T.A

Mary Lee Cutkomp to be May Bride

May 12 engagement notice from Sanuel H. Cutkomp of Columbus City for his daughter Mary Lee Cutkomp to John Difford Beck of Kansas City Missouri. The wedding is planned for May 31.

Mary Lee Cutkomp Columbus Junction Sanuel H. Cutkomp Columbus City John Difford Beck Kansas City Drinkall-Lenz Herman Drinkall Elma Paul G. Lentz Paul N. Lentz Muscatine

Wayland Juniors Host to Seniors Starry Banquet Theme

Wayland May 13 Junior seniors banquet held in high school auditorium with white roses for seniors and their wives. Miss Nihart honored with a crown of white roses by the junior class amid starry decorations and a Starlight program. Dining was served by sophomores. music featured Stars of the Velvety Skies and a senior class prophecy.

Wayland Betty Boshart John Watson Virginia Myers J. W Pitchard Robert Roth Joseph Freyenberger Kenneth Henss Donna Eichelberger Rex Roth

Chester Girls Trio Wins First Place in St Joseph Contest

West Chester school tops a Saturday contest in St Joseph Missouri with Priscilla Porter Betty Griggs and Corinne Nicola winning first place. They were guided by music instructor Miss Castle and joined by their parents Homer Porter Harold Nicola and Harold Griggs.

Chester St. Joseph R. C. Ferguson West Chester Priscilla Porter Betty Griggs Corinne Nicola Miss Castle Homer Porter Harold Nicola Harold Griggs Earl Griggs C. C. Niffenegger Guy Stoops Ames W S. Turnipseed Fron Wellman Niffenegger James Stancer Rosemary Bruce Gardner Columbus Junction Billy Reif Kalona Theodore Poore Dallas Kitzman Kitzmans Keota Hone Art Club Milo Delong Mother Delong

Money Well Spent Education Ranks Third in Public Expenditures

Education spending ranks third among all public expenditures in a report highlighting budget priorities. The analysis details how funds are allocated across departments, with education showing substantial investment and community impact.

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