Conference Plans Social Year Activities and Lunch
Conference delegates outlined the year s social activities and work progress. At noon a picnic style lunch of wine and light fare was served before the group returned home Saturday afternoon.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1922
Page
5
Conference delegates outlined the year s social activities and work progress. At noon a picnic style lunch of wine and light fare was served before the group returned home Saturday afternoon.
The Nineteenth Century Club formed on October 12 1894 joined the state federation in 1896 and the general federation in 1902. Founders include Mrs H A Burrell and Miss Anne Burrell later Mrs M C Terry and Mrs A R Dewey long president. Membership was kept at fourteen with active biweekly study of history and current events, now eighteen members. 1922 23 aims include new books and drama history readings with a slate of meetings led by Mrs Eicher Miss Jeffrey and others. Charter members listed with Ola Babcock Miller the only survivor in Washington.
A brief workout from the November Delineator recommends standing with feet eighteen inches apart and arms extended then a side touch sequence followed by a standing forward clasp and a rolling chop motion. Perform each series three times for a simple home routine.
Community clubs plan evening social events across Wednesday and Friday with church groups hosting gatherings. Forthcoming activities include Missionary societies supper meetings, Pythian Sisters and G A K gatherings, and a weenie roast, box dinners, and a Hallowe en party among local groups. A fashion note from Delineator reviews fur coat styles for winter wear.
The Senior Guild met at the church to sew buttons and bandages, elect officers for the coming year, and enjoy fudge and popcorn. The Lexington W F M S gathered October 12 with a notable program, continuing support for a native teacher in foreign fields. A Y W C A cabinet slumber party at Floyd Letts home featured meals, a business session, and budget planning for uniforms.
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