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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1949
Page
3
Mrs Glen Lord was elected president of the D A P club at a Tuesday meeting held at Mrs Duane White's home. W D Roberts became vice president and Mrs White was named secretary treasurer. guest Mrs Earl White of Davenport attended.
Pleasant Hill ladies met at the church for a fall festival planning session with 14 members. Mrs. McDonald joined as a member during the afternoon as vice president Mrs. Caldwell led the meeting and scripture was read.
Twelve members of the County Line club met with Anna Wagenknecht on Tuesday afternoon. It was announced that Mrs. Herman Wagenknecht will host on Oct. 4. A white elephant exchange was planned and roll call answered with ideas for a good dish for a corn huskers dinner. The afternoon was social. Hanna Zieglowsky, a guest, helped her mother with refreshments.
Public Affairs met for a Wednesday luncheon at the Brighton home of Mrs J N Irwin. Assistant hostess was Mrs W H Lloyd. Mrs E J Hesselschwerdt spoke on U S Capital Abroad and Mrs T Vi Benere discussed How Well Can Americans Live. Eighteen members attended.
Four guests and 10 members attended the Sunshine Community Club at Mrs Elmer Wenger's home Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Virgil Witmer Mae Dodder of Muscatine Mrs Ed VerSteeg and Mrs Charles Cannon. Roll call referenced Gadgets That Lighten Housekeeping. The business meeting was led by President Mrs Clyde Thompson. Plans were made for the annual chicken fry. Miss Dodder spoke about her trip.
The Washington Saddle club held a potluck at the Legion hall and planned a trail ride for October 24. Members will meet at the Hilton Durst home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Custer led the dinner and entertainment committee. Thirty attended.
A Long Beach event lists Sept 1 birthday honorees including Mrs Fred Reid Harry Ramseyer Jr and Dale Fuhr. Also noted are Harold Kerr and Mrs R E Waggoner with Sept 1 birthdays. Children Rita Bruty Sandra Messer Linda Lee Frances Davison Jerry Tellin and others celebrate in September. Mrs Peter Koehler discussed a Black Hills trip while Mrs Cannon described a Southern states trip. Mrs Carl Schneider led afternoon entertainment with hostess and helpers Wittmer and Cannon.
This week lists events from Handcraft IV to Rainbow Girls installation with pots, dinners, cooperative suppers, and meetings. Notable entries include Pythian Past Chiefs at 8:00 p.m., Walnut Women's club weiner roast, Masonic Temple family night, and Tatapoochon Camp Fire Girls bean-hole dinner.
Transportation text from church and Fortnightly Bible Department at 2:30 p.m. at the library. White Shrine Bridge event at 2:00 p.m. Masone Temple. Knights of Pythias gathering at 8:00 p.m. at K. P. hall.
The Catholic Daughters of America gathered at the VFW hall Wednesday evening with Mrs. William Marie Jr. presiding. Social hour featured bingo with prizes won by Mrs. Ed Lukavsky, Mrs. Ernie Kriner, Geraldine Schulty, and Mrs. Marcella Wittetoe. lunch committee included Mrs. John Mattes, Mrs. Margaret Keyser, and Mrs. Lester Kern. Also noted: U S exports two apples for every three imported last season.
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