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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1938

Page

3

Eight Talks Listed for Child Welfare Session

University of Iowa announces eight lectures for a child welfare conference theme The Child as a Social Product running June 21 to 23 Expert speakers include Sanford Bates William Bristow Lois Murphy Regina Flannery Malcolm MacLean Ernest Osborne and Elmer Stephan Lectures cover behavior tribal customs parental roles guidance recreation and art in child development

Iowa City University of Iowa George D. Stoddard Sanford Bates Boys’ Club of America National Congress of Parents and Teachers William Bristow Washington, D. C Lois Murphy Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville N. Y Regina Flannery Department of Anthropology Catholic University Washington Malcolm MacLean General College University of Minnesota Erenest Osborne Columbia University Elmer Stephan Pittsburgh Public Schools

Mrs Ed Grayson Hosts EOW Club Meeting

Mrs Ed Grayson hosted the E O W club with two guests Mrs Tillie Bruegge and Mrs Pverette Stewart in her home. Sarah Rinehart assisted with refreshments. The group spent the evening on needlework and planned the next meeting.

E. O. W. Club Tillie Bruegge Pverette Stewart Ed Grayson

Alumni Banquet Celebrated by United Presbyterian Church

A banquet in Ainsworth marked the eighth annual alumni event in the church dining room. Ladies Aid served a multi course dinner while tables featured purple and white décor. Officers elected for the next year include Sam Stephens president and Harold Clegg vice president. Out of town guests included Mrs Lettie Harding and Ethel Henderson among others.

Ainsworth United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society F. H. Edmondson Walter McFarland Chas Hazelett Marian Stephens Mable Thomas Mable Cox Maxine Elliot Reading Virginia Coon Grant Davis Edith Richards Conn Whiteman Carl Koehler Pauline Clegg Mac Wallace Sam Stephens Harold Clegg Dorothy Smylie Bob Henderson Lettie Harding Erma Pressly Victoria Canott Burlington Ethel Henderson Oakdale

Event to be Held at Mrs Glenn Hayes Home

In two weeks a gathering will take place at the home of Mrs Glenn Hayes. The notice mentions a private or social function hosted by Mrs Hayes and invites attendees to mark the date.

Ing Glenn Hayes

Social Calendar of Community Events and Meetings

Notices list a long set of social gatherings for Thursday through Saturday. Attendees include Mrs. Leo Sueppel Fleur-de-lis club at 2 pm, Mrs. Art Rathmel country club dinner at 6:30 pm, Lexington Ladies Aid at church, Fortnightly club at 8 pm, Rebekah club, Dorie Steele Kolah club, H. J. club, Chapter 1 PBE O at 7:30 pm, West Chester W H M S, Mite box opening, Presbyterian Missionary meeting, U P W M S prayer group, W R C meeting, and a large gathering with numerous named guests from Des Moines, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids attendance noted.

Mares. Rome Co. D Leo Sueppel Fleur-de-lis SW Cease Art Rathmel Lexington Ladies Aid Society Presbyterian Church Rebekah Dorie Steele Kolah Steve Crawford West Chester Edgar Stewart I. C. O. F. Hall M. E. Ladies Aid Society Presbyterian Missionary Surely Harry Dy U. P W. Michel, Jr

Local Degree Staff to Perform at Oskaloosa Jubilee

The Pythian Sisters degree staff led by Mrs Myrtle Poole will travel to Oskaloosa tonight to perform degree work at the jubilee membership drive. At yesterday's K of P hall meeting the group nominated three candidates to be initiated there. various Temples will initiate in one group.

Pythian Sisters Mra Myrtle Poole Oskaloosa K of P

Fortnightly Club General Meeting Plans Announced

The Fortnightly club unveils a program for tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian church. John Yousling and Mrs E D Morrison Jr will perform music, slides of Washington gardens will be shown with Mrs J N Irwin narrating, and delegates Mrs C P Weldin and Mrs Glenn Wilson will share trip stories from the Kansas City triennial convention.

John Yousling E. D. Morrison Washington Gardens J. N. Irwin Brighton Kansas City C. P. Weldin Glenn Wilson Fortmiehtiv Club Presbyterian Church Etna Dawson Charles Devis Fred L. Stewart B. F. Bostwick, Jr

Birthday Gratitude Across Washington Storied Birthdays

Washington residents celebrate birthdays including Mrs. W. J. Damean Vernon Witting Kathryn Ann Hoover aged thirteen Kathryn Little daughter of John Little William Springman and Mrs N J Linnekamp with sisters Edith and Nina May. Dorothy turns tomorrow and Robert Lowe is two years older than her. Anniversary celebrations mark Mr and Mrs Ralph Livingston and Mr and Mrs Al Crote. Kenneth Parker is eight, brother Karel Wayne four on May 10. Children of Floyd Farrier.

Washington N. J. Linnekamp Edith Nina May Robert Lowe Dorothy Kenneth Parker Karel Wayne Floyd Farrier

Handcraft Club Closes Year With Potluck Luncheon

Twenty two members of the Handcraft department met for a potluck luncheon at Mrs Leonardy’s home. Mrs W M Fitzwilliam spoke on Applique, read by Mrs A Claire Dewey who also showed related pictures. Members shared their projects and planned next year’s program. Luncheon committee included Mrs T W Harwood, Mrs J D Dayton, Mrs Beasie Wead, and Mrs Glenn Holden.

Leonardy W. M. Fitzwilliam A. Claire Dewey T. W Harwood J. D. Dayton Beasie Wead Glenn Holden

Dancing School Opened in Cincinnati in 1799

A dancing school began in Cincinnati as early as 1799 offering instruction in the minuet cotillon and French and English dances.

Cincinnati

Kalona Alumni Banquet Highlights Class of 1938

Kalona hosts a May banquet in the high school auditorium with alumni teachers and guests. Edward Gingerich delivers the welcome, senior poems are read, performances by Ivan McCormack, Ney Fry, Bill Fry, Vernon Stagner, Eugene Way, Ruth Kyle and others impress attendees. Out of town guests and gifts noted as well as a Baptist church shower for Janet Lea.

Supt. Snodgrass Ivan McCormack Ney Fry Bill Fry Vernon Stagner Eugene Way Ruth Kyle Pauline Peterseim Helen Fry Joen Antes Katty Emil Hesselschwerdt Parks Johnson Harold Brenneman Wallie Butterworth Ralph Drollinger Charlie McCarthy Ed Bergen Frank Swartvendraber Jimmy Moore Ora Rogers Rogers Enos Miller Chas. Brown Ned Morrow Ed Gingerich Carl Anderson Harold Moore John Bissey Glen Allen Well Howard Sentman Franie Louck Edward Blanche Needley Earl Hershberger Daniel Miller Arline Ihrig Evelyn Gingerich Lone City Vrc Reese Transler Port Byron Lois Thompson Boone Miss Lea

Local gathering lists numerous attendees at cake and ice cream

The invite lists many attendees including Mesdam es Ivan McCormack Frank Ra ston Harry Snodgrass Alya Kepler Joe Fisher James Fisher Ora Rogers Raymond Hasty Della Dawson Stanley Dawson Alice Sleichter Clifford Sommers Everett Teets Emma Helvelschwerdt Frank Conklin Gerald Teets Logan Reif C EK Hillis Ervin Reif Lovela Strickler and Misses Jessie Ruscelli Ruth Kyle Joella Antes Adelaide Swartzendruber Martha Glick Golda Maxwell Edith Maxwell Clara Faulkner at a social event featuring cake and ice cream.

Joella Antes Adelaide Swartzendruber Martha Glick Golda Maxwell Edith Maxwell Clara Faulkner

Sorority Alumnae Dinner Hosted by Mrs Lloyd

Alpha Chi Omega alumnae from University of Iowa met Monday evening at Mrs. J. M. Lloyds 1215 South Iowa Avenue for a reguar monthly dinner. Sixteen members attended with Mrs. Henry Berdo and Mrs. Lloyd the only Washington members, others from Iowa City.

J. M. Lloyd Alpha Chi Omega Sorority South Iowa Avenue Ing Henry Berdo Liovd Wer Washington Iowa City Sigma Chapter Alpha Chi Omega University of Iowa

Armenia Dairymaid Churns Goat-Cream Butter

In Armenia a dairymaid makes goat-cream butter by hanging the goatskin churn on a tripod and swinging it to and fro, a traditional method described in local practice.

Armenia

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