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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1948

Page

3

Rotary hosts school group for supper and program

The Rotary Club entertained school system members at the YMCA, with teachers wives or husbands and school board members attending. Supper at 6:50 followed by seating exchanges, a singing led by Herb Osincup, a piano and drum performance, a film “Fiddle Dee,” and poems by James Whitcomb Riley. New school personnel were introduced by Dr Clow, with remarks from Melvin Hill and committee member Art Brown.

Rotary Club Y.M.C.A Herb Osincup Ore Pething Fred Miller Melvin Hill Teachers Association W. J. Masson James Whitcomb Riley Clow Evelyn Galbraith Harold Hazlett John McConnell Richard Mershon Grace Miller Raymond Stephens Ed Kelley Marjorie Heftfelfinger I. WH. Scales Frances Hinkhouse Dorothy Moore John Phleger Easter Enola Rubey Marjorie Otis Angeline Berry Beth Leath Carol Meeker Phillis Willey Yordy Davis Martha Downing Brown George Kerr

First Meeting of West Chester Pythian Sisters

Nineteen members gathered for the West Chester Pythian Sisters first meeting of the fall at the Temple. The group reported $354.35 in altruistic work and eight sick calls were made. Refreshments were served by Mary Ellen Klopfenstein and Irene Flotle.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Temple West Chester Mary Ellen Klopfenstein Irene Flotle

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Vernon Weeks

Mrs. Vernon Weeks is honored at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Joe Wolfe and Mrs. I D Quinn in a former home. Guests include relatives. activities include a beaming bee and contests led by Mrs. Wayne Knapp. Mrs Wolfe displays baby dresses worn by her boys. A blue and white trunk decorates the nursery gift display. Flowers candles and balsam apples decorate the dining table. Hostesses assisted by Mrs. Wayne Knapp and daughter Sarah serve refreshments.

Joe Wolfe I. D Quinn Vernon Weeks Wayne Knapp Wolfe Clayde Knapp Sarah

White Shrine Bridge Party At Masonic Temple

Mrs Guy Cole and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck hosted a White Shrine bridge party at the Masonic Temple Monday afternoon. Three tables played with Mrs E E Stutsman winning high and Mrs Harrison Dodder second. Guests sat to a long table with garden flowers. refreshments served.

Guy Cole Claude Rhodebeck Masonic Temple E. E. Stutsman Harrison Dodder

McCarty to Review See What You've Got Into at YWCA

Edna McCarty will present a book review at the YWCA Thursday at 7 30 p m in the YWCA room. Her talk uses illustrations from her experience as a professional worker in business and industry focusing on See What You've Got Into.

Edna McCarty Ywca Room Miss McCarty Industria Wesleyan Service Guild Marilyn Ruegsegeer South 4Th Artemas Brown North Iowa St. James Circle S. J. Boyd Main Heights Charles Schiebel Prairie Flower Missionary Society Fleur de Lis Lloyd Marek Rural Women's Club Lloyd Humston Knights of Columbus K C. Hall West Chester W.R.C K. P. Ball Ywca Book Review

Fortnightly and Club Social Calendar Highlights

Community groups list meetings for Fortnightly Drama YWCA and church clubs with times from 2:00 to 8:00 p m. Dues requested and attire notes given plus a cooperative luncheon and potluck details. Attendees urged to call organizers and bring members.

West Chester W C T U Meeting At Mrs Bauer’s Home

The West Chester W C T U met Friday evening at Mrs Lou Bauer’s home with nine members and one guest present. The devotional leader read from Psalm 111 and prayers followed.

West Chester W.C.T.U Lou Bauer Roy Gardner R. W Pike Iva Hough America Bauer Seth Parker Hough Flo Ross Sadie Dusenberry Thompson Ethel Bauer Ross Wellman

Birthday Wishes for Local Residents Across Several Cities

A birthday list honors Mrs J Martin White Mrs Lyle Schult Joan Lievd Mrs Ed Stoutner Mrs H J Mangold Vince Sojka and Mrs Jay Brewer Also Betty Jean Schmidt Robert J Noonan Wesley Robbin and Phyllis Jean Boone Maynard Ayers marks a birthday today in Elgin Kalama zoo Jackson Oakland and Cleveland Miss McCarty a Washington high school graduate and former YWCA worker will share insights from her experience with local district and national YWCA activities.

J. Martin’ White Lyle Schult Joan Lievd Ed Stoutner H. J. Mangold Vince Sojka Jay Brewer Betty Jean Schmidt Robert J. Noonan Wesley Robbin Phyllis Jean Boone Maynard Ayers Elgin Illinois Kalamazoo Jackson Michigan Oakland California Cleveland Ohio McCarty Washington High School Greeley Colorado Washington YWCA

Band Night At M Steele Cabin Ends With Lively Revelry

Municipal band members skip instruments and uniforms for a social night at the Steele cabin on the Iowa river hosted by Milo Steele and Milo Steele Jr. Guests enjoy wieners ice cream and coffee as Don Radda James Waster and others lead games and round table talks.

Steele Iowa River Milo Steele Milo Steele Jr Cain Stewart Bell Dan Holland Jess Kadda Grey Jim Kaser Don Radda James Waster Ecards Wayne Brock Willam Wesseler Ronnie Baker Max Lee Handy Man Steele Cabin

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