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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1921

Page

6

Washington Women Report Interesting State Conventions

Washington women reported on state conventions attended by members of the American Legion Auxiliary Isabella Daughters and local clubs. Iowa delegates chose new officers, debated bylaws, and discussed disarmament and education measures while Also noting the biennial federation meeting with talks on libraries, film standards, and women’s eligibility in state government.

Werhington Coter 3 P. Kh. O Court Medermecht Dadih Tere Isabella Woman's Auxiliary Leon Brat American Legion Kolah Clube Thene Stat American Legion Auxiliary M. Hollinger Leon Beatty Sioux City American Legion Autillary Unitarian Church Donald McCrae Council Bluffs Mawson Creston René Skelly Davenport Fregetary Glenn Ottumwa Woman's Auxiliary of the Americas Women of the State Auxiliary Hanford MacNider Adj. Barton Jbruoul Uie Pauline Curhick Indianapolis National Auxiliary Helen Hughes Heilacher Minnesota Auxiliary Wade MacNider M Hollinger Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Kolah Mra F. Armstrong Ft. Dodge Henry Taylor Bloomfield Galen Tilden Ames Mra. F J. Sayer Jefferson Willam Milchrist Victor G. Coe Clinton W. Spaulding Grinnell Town House of Representatives Towa General Assembly of the of Towa General Assembly Pehhods League of Women Voters

Mrs Call Heads Iowa P E O Society

Mrs Mary K Call of Algona is named the new president of the P E O in Iowa and vows to energize the group. Marshalltown will host the next convention with officers including Mabel Duree and Lenna L Carter among others. delegates to the supreme in Kansas City were chosen. Former Queen Natalie of Serbia, living in a Paris convent, makes artificial flowers.

Daughters of Isabelle Daughters of Wsabella Des Moines Daughters of Isabella Catholicers of America Order Sioux City Genevieve Walsh Genemt The New York St .Paul's Carrie Buechele J. F. Ball Helen Townsend A. M. Jayne St. Paul’s Sisterhood Mary Call Algona Mabel Duree Renterville Lenna Carter Cedar Rapids Maude Halleck Fort Anna van Horne Mahar Burlington Elizabeth Mall Odebolt Carrier& Buechele Waterloo Lucy Englebeck Kansas City Marshalltown Mary K. Call Centerville Mar. Lenna L. Carter Maude Natalie Serbia Paris

Local Socials Feature Picnics and Club Meetings

A group of about a dozen picnicked at MecCleery shack south of town with Miss Mabel Buckley of Chicago as guest of honor. They enjoyed phonograph music, dancing, and cards. Miss Buckley visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Buckley. Isabella Minnick hosted a G B C slumberless party with games and a late luncheon followed by a country breakfast. Pancakes and fried eggs were a surprise hit. The Fortnightly club evening literature department held a farewell social at Mrs. Frank L. Wila’s home. Mrs. George Brinton lectured on the Zolonist Movement and Mrs. David McLaveblin spoke on World Powers at the Jews’ return from captivity. Nellie Tripp announced the department’s closure. The program marked the end of two years on the Old Testament, drawing many Bible study enthusiasts to other groups.

MecCleery Mabel Buckley Chicago Isabella Minnick G. B.C Frank L. Wila George Brinton David McLaveblin Nellie Tripp Washington

Social Calendar May 24 to 31

Local clubs host meetings and socials from May 24 to 31. Senior guild at the Baptist church. Booster club at Mrs Hany Andersons. North Community club at Clyde Fishburns. Kolah club at Mrs Steve Crawfords. Sunflower club at Mrs Clara Russells. West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid at the church. Eureka church ice cream social. Bethel Presbyterian Ladies Missionary society at Mrs Juzeler. P K chapter and Delta Alpha class gatherings. Fleur de Lis and Embroidery clubs meet. WTU at Miss Mary Parkers. Afternoon Bridge at Mrs M H M Feddersons. Sunset Park picnic by B E B class. White Shrine Number Ten meets at Moose Hall. Chester Community school picnic. Hapital Church Ladies League social. First United Presbyterian Women meet Friday. Saturday Women Missionary society assembly.

The Baptist Church Hany Anderson Booster North Community Club Clyde Fishburn Steve Crawford Clara Russell Sunflower Club West Chester Methodist Ladies Aid Society Eureka Church Juzeler Lydia Larties’ Missionary Society Bethel Presbyterian Church P. K P. Donahey Speidel Delta Alpha A. C. Durst Fleur de Lis Club South of Town Embroidery Club John Wagner Mary Parker M. HM. Fedderson Sunset Park B. EB. O Methodist Church Damascus Shrine White Shrine of Women's Missionary Society First United Presbyterian Church

Hospitality club thanks hosts and leaders at meeting

At the close of the meeting members expressed appreciation for Mrs. Frank L. Wilson for hosting at her home and for her years of help. A rising vote of thanks was given. Miss Tripp was also praised for faithful leadership this year. The evening ended with social time and refreshments. Mrs. W. W. Hettenbaugh of Grove City, guest of Althea and Kathryn Montgomery, attended.

Frank L. Wilson Tripp W. W. Hettenbauch Grove City Pennsylvania Althea Kathryn Montgomery

Training Little Citizens in a Family Dispute

The Unknown Observer reviews a Heath family scene with Gwen 11 Max 13 and Dolly 4 showing unequal fruit sharing and parental discipline. The observer argues Gwen’s question about fairness was logical and condemns the mother’s punitive bedtime and partial fruit distribution as unjust, urging parents to seek cheerful obedience.

Heath Max Gwen Dolly Powers That Be Themother

Japanese campaign on baby carry and women’s status

The article reports Japanese government guidance urging women not to carry babies on their backs to counteract supposed short stature. It notes English women’s institutes promoting simple living and a New York wage earners’ push to protect industrial bills. It also mentions factory dormitory living with severe congestion and small sleeping spaces for workers.

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