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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1922

Page

5

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.

Nineteenth Century Club One of Washington’s Early Literary Groups

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.

Evening Journal Washington Red Cross Organization Cp. A. R Nineteenth Century Club State Federation General Federation H. A. Burrell Anne Burrell M. C. Terry A. R. Dewey Homer Darbyshire FE. C. Eicher Milan Shields Hiram Scofield Bess C. H. Wilson Laura Jackson Roberts Ida Mable A. H. Wallace Jane A. Chilcote Sylvia Warren Ola Babcock Ola Babcock Miller

Two Exercises for Reducing Waistline From 1920s Tip Sheet

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.

Social activities fill Prairie Plower church calendar and clubs

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.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Prairie Plower Alma Hearne Hell Pereian Missionary Society Methodist Church Minnie Etta Conner Art Department Pythian Sisters

Senior Guild and Club Activities Highlight Local Society

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.

Bess Jones Emma McChesney Inez Sharp Charles Hay Lexington W. F M.S Drena Oldfield Entsminger Jennie Strum Ainsworth Alba Knotts Floyd Letts Oggen Edna McCarty Mary Gale Letts Mrs

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