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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1919

Page

6

Kindergarten Helps for Parents Promoted by Agencies

A weekly Washington County women column highlights kindergarten assistance for parents. Issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Education and the National Kindergarten Association in New York, the pages promote activities and guidance for early childhood education.

Washington County Department of the Interior Bureau of Education National Kindergarten Association New York

Fortnightly Club’s Broad Community Welfare Efforts Documented

The Fortnightly club publishes a year book summarizing decades of public spirited work. It notes support for schools, parks, library, hospital, and sanitary improvements, plus donations for manual training, a library facelift, and a war relief drive.

W. W. Wilson W. R. Jeffrey F. L. Wilson Chautauqua Association Congressional Library Washington, D. C Park Board Federated Clubs Red Cross

Cultivate Your Childs Confidence and Be His Closest Friend

Martha Galaudet Waring argues parents must honor a child’s individuality and confidences. Practical steps include listening with sympathy, avoiding ridicule, and discussing truths openly with both parents involved to foster trust, growth, and spiritual kinship.

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Sinks and Tables Right Height Save Woman’s Time

The article advises kitchen work surfaces should be 32 to 36 inches high and sinks with the bottom about 80 to 31 inches from the floor. It urges women to tailor height to comfort and efficiency, noting that leg length can be adjusted by cutting or adding blocks.

United States Department of Agriculture

Surprise party and civic gatherings cheer local society

Highland Center Sewing Club members hosted a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCreedy as they prepare to move into a new Washington home. About 100 guests enjoyed games, ice cream, and cake, with numerous neighbors in attendance. The same evening Guild members hosted a mystery guest shower for Miss Pearl Sharp, featuring a musical program and gift exchange with yellow and white decor.

Highland Center Sewing Club Alex McCreedy Washington Marjorie McCreedy Vera M*creedy Mary O’connor S. R. Wallace S. A. Harrison Roy Warner J. R. McCreedy Haskins H. F. Steele Floyd Steele Leroy Hardy Lola Snails Riverside Nellie Blaker Litchfield Minnesota Bessie Busby Lina Vaughn Ray Steele Mitchell Spreacker Ainsworth Kate Boyd Frank Florang A. J. Steele Merle McCreedy Pearl Sharp Will Sickles John Dodd Guild Tom Dowis Charles Hays Gwendolen Long Miss Sharp

Cheese Substitutes For Meat In Hot Weather

In hot weather cheese is proposed as a nutritious substitute for meat, offering ease of preparation and variety. Several recipes use cheese with bread crumbs, milk, and eggs, including a corn and cheese souffle and a tomato rabbit dish, noting comparable food value to beef and potatoes.

Department of Agriculture

Loose coats with raglan kimono sleeves gain appeal

Fashion notes predict the next season will favor practical top coats worn over tailored suits. Many designs will feature raglan or S¢tin kimono sleeves, making the garments decidedly desirable for women seeking versatile outerwear.

Fringe trims for long overblouses vary in width

Fringe in many widths is the most accepted trim for the long overblouse, though fringe is often used only to finish narrow sash ends.

Novel Birthday Social Invitation for Church Renovation

The Ladies Aid of the First United Presbyterian church invites friends to a birthday social to raise funds for the new church. Attendees are asked to bring two pennies per year of age and more if possible, promising discretion and a bag for donations. The event is on Thursday at eight in the old MBE, with promises of fun and support for remodeling the church.

Hilda Freding Ft. McPherson Sunset Park Ladies Aid Society First United Presbyterian Church U. P Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Cecil Hotle

Pleasant Plain Missionary Society All Day Meeting Notice

Announcement lists an all day meeting for the Pleasant Plain Missionary Society on Thursday September 4 with Mrs J E Wright. It notes election of officers and urges all members to attend and to note date change.

The Pleasant Plain Missionary Society J. E. Wright American Legions American Legion G. A. R. Hall J. Wilson

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