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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1940

Page

3

Mrs J O Matthews Wins Kitchen Handcraft Paper

Mrs J O Matthews presented an excellent paper on New Ideas in Kitchen Handcraft at the Handcraft department meeting held yesterday in Mrs K W Wood’s home. She displayed clever kitchen gadgets while Mrs May Jay led the exchange of ten tones. Refreshments were served by several hosts including Mrs B J Holmes and Mrs John Ittenhouse.

J. ©. Matthews K. W Twood Matthews May Jay Ten Tone J. L. Kennedy Ts. B. J. Holmes John Ittenhouse Ivan Rehd Eastwood

Chapter CX PEO Meets with Mrs Lee Huston

In Columbus Junction on Monday evening Chapter CX P E O Sisterhood held a meeting at the home of Ms Juanita Huston. Mrs Margaret Hinderman and others hosted or attended as initiates were named. Wapello residents Grace Weber Lise McCleery Hattie Minn and Marie Overholt were among those sent.

Columbus Junction Apr P.E.O Juanita Huston

Homemakers Club Shares Favorite Recipes at Meeting

Members of the Homemakers club shared favorite recipes at a recent meeting with permission to publish them. Recipes include Layer Cake from Mrs. Lester Stone, Trotman brown sugar frosting, Oatmeal cookies from Mrs. Arthur Wiley, Box Cookies from Marguerite Henrig, Scotch Pie by Mrs. Hubert Redlinger, and Brown Sugar Cookies by Mrs. Harold Ahrens.

Homemakers Club Neill Marguerite Henrlg Hubert Redlinger Harold Ahrens

Lemon Juice Recipe for Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief

An inexpensive home remedy promotes relief from rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. A Ru-Ex Compound mix with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons is taken twice daily. Claims include noticeable improvement within 48 hours, with a money back guarantee if no relief. Phillips Hebner Drug Store endorses Ru-Ex Compound.

Phillips & Hebner Drug Store

Mercedes Miller Enstertains Group at Birthday Party

Mercedes Miller hosted a birthday gathering Saturday evening at the Note of her parents north east of Washington. Guests included Huth Anderson Muar nie Ahrens Mildred Meyer Lois trimston Evyelyn Miller Richard Pringle Cecil Rennogle Paul Benson Marion Miller Bernard Flanders and Paul Benson. Refreshments and ice cream followed by cake were served. Mrs. Ted Crone and Mrs. Vic Crone aided with serving.

Mercedes Miller Washington Honores Huth Anderson Muarnie Ahrens Mildred Meyer Lois Trimston Evyelyn Miller Richard Pringle Cecil Rennogle Paul Benson Marion Miller Bernard Flanders Richard Johnson Dan Rohrer, Jr Walter Brown Ted Crone Vic Crone

Bequests to Religious Groups Total Over 813000 in Donoghue Will

Peter Donoghue, 65, a retired Avery stable operator, died March 31 at Eldon. His will provides bequests to religious organizations and individuals, with the largest single gift of 5009 to J Aloysius Catholic Church at Eldon. St. Joseph Hospital and Father Flanagan's Boys Home each receive 500, while St. Vincent's Orphanage in Davenport is left 1006. The total estate value is not disclosed.

Ottuvmwa Peter Donoghue Avery Stable Eldon Mar J. Aloysius Catholic Church El‘lon St. Joseph Hospital Father Flanagan Nebraksa St. Vincent’s Orphanage Davenport

Spring coat and hat styles brighten wardrobes for 1930s women

The piece highlights Irene Hervey in a navy striped tailored top coat, Bette Davis in a plaid basket weave coat with a white felt hat, and Lucile Fairbanks in a white oilskin hooded coat. Descriptions emphasize color, pattern, and coordinated accessories for a refreshed spring look.

Irene Hervey Bette Davis Lucile Fairbanks Cress

Social calendar items and postponed meetings notices

Social calendar lists postponements and gatherings across groups including Linger Longer club, insworth chapter O F S 92, Associ ate Presbyterian Mission ary society, StPaul s Evangelical Ladies Aid, Friendly Circle, C O C class West Chester Methodist, Jolly Troopers, flower seed exchange, Public Affairs luncheon, Pilotburg Ladies Aid, Chapter 1 P B CO, P Y T Hian Sisters, Rebekah, and WOR C meeting with times and locations for Wednesday to Saturday, noting a postponement and multiple host venues.

Insworth O.F.S Hall Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society A. J. Dawson Friendly Circle Club Dave Kleese C.O.C West Chester Methodist Church Homer Porter George Pennington Jolly Troopers Louis Fetes North Side Pilotburg Ladies Aig Society Carl T. Anderson P.b.co T. L. Brookhart

Loretta Eagle Hosts Sister Marys Eighteenth Birthday Party

Loretta Eagle entertained twenty four guests Sunday evening for her sister Marys eighteenth birthday. Games and contests included Buneo with Albert Everhart high and Katherine Nady low prizes. Refreshments of ice cream and cake followed. Guests included Esther Supalla Hazel Supalla Edward Chuck Emily Kolosiek Betty Kurtz Bertha Kurtz Paul Kurtz Kathryn Wehr Mary Katherine Pacha Walter Pacha James Pacha Richard Pacha Albert Everhart Joan Everhart Myron White Floresce Wittmer Joe Donoheu Mary Lamansky Joseph Lamansky Katherine Nady Joseph Lahr Rita Shelangoski Rennie Peek and many birthday gifts were presented to Miss Eagle.

Loretta Eagle Mary Buneo Albert Verhart High Katherine Nady Low Esther Supalla Hazel Supalla Dward Chuck Emily Kolosiek Betty Kurtz Bertha Kurtz Paul Kurtz

Handcraft Meeting elects officers and holds program

Officers were elected for the comune year at the Handcraft section 1 meeting held yesterday afternoon at Mrs. W Masson home. Mrs. Fred L Stewart was re elected leader and Mrs Orie Turner named assistant leader with Mrs George Masson re elected secretary treasurer. Eleven members and one guest attended. Mrs Clarence Stevenson of Fid on attended and Mrs W J Masson spoke on Utilitarian Ceramics with pottery displays. Next meeting at the Methodist church will start with a luncheon at 1 o'clock.

W. Masson Fred L. Stewart Orie Turner George Masson J. W. Chandler W. J. Masson LD Quinn Clarence Stevenson Fidon Stewart Orie Turher Methodist

Oxen Incident Gores Colfax Wagon Owner

Ray Lo Wimmer, a 47 year old World War II veteran, was gored by a bull on his Colfax acreage while handling a trained team used for a covered wagon exhibit. The bull, unfenced in the barnyard, struck him on the side with a horn. Wimmer was taken in serious condition to Veterans hospital in Des Moines. he and his wife have a 15 year old son.

Colfan Ray Lo Wimmer Colfax Wes Ave Wimmer Veterans Hospital Des Moines

What Causes Epilepsy pamphlet offer from Education Division

A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be mailed free to readers. To receive, send name and address to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave, New York. The offer emphasizes free distribution while supplies last.

N.Y

Golden Wedding for Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart

Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near Washington with a noon turkey dinner for many relatives and friends. Guests included two cakes and a long list of Kephart relatives and guests from Knox county Illinois born Mary Bell Sickels. A Golden Wedding Greeting by Dr S P Telford was reprinted at their request with a verse and blessing for their fifty years of marriage.

Frank Kephart Washington Roy Kephart Earl Kephart Velma Alvin Kephart Bertha Kephart Hazel Simmering Ed Simmering Elmer Kephart J. A. Nicholson Charities Kephart Silas Caldwell Ed Mayhew Irv Gallagher Otha Himmelreich Bertha John Warnock John Wheelan James Brooks R. B. Stephens L. B. Hanan W. J. Gallagher Ilinois Kephart Mary Bell Sickels Knox County Illinois Hiram Sickels W. R. Stryker Mr. Kephart J. H. Kephart 8. P. Telford Sit

D A R Convention Reports At Local Meeting

Three DAR members Mrs Jean Acheson Nondasi Richardson and Clara Tate reported on the state convention in Des Moines at the regular Tuesday meeting held at Mrs Frances Cherry's home. The session opened with prayer and flag salute followed by a business meeting and a panel on town artists led by Mrs Leigh Soule. About twelve members attended.

DAR Reguir Frances Cherry Jean Acheson Nondasi Richardson Clara Tate Des Moines R. C C. Keary Leigh Soule

Birthday Anniversaries Mark Day For Riverside Twins And Local Residents

Eighty four year old Riverside twins Frank and August Rummelhart celebrate birthdays today. Irene Endicott Ainsworth Ed Simmering Mrs Floyd Maxwell Mildred Anderson Maurice Libe Mrs Stalph Ashby Pilotburg Mrs Taylor Stout Mr Grace Harter and Mrs C W Hendrickson are each a year older today. Mary Ellen Askea turns twelve today alongside Jamies Pence born south of Wellmuat. April 9 marks birthdays for three members of the Three Quarter Century club. Mrs Al pharetta Fry Wellman is 84 Mrs Thomas Schitling Washington 79 and Jennie Fleming Washington 83. Mrs Dean Enfield also celebrates today.

Riverside Frank August Rummelhart Irene Endicott Ainsworth Ed Simmering Floyd Maxwell Mildred Anderson Maurice Libe Stalph Ashby Pilotburg Taylor Stout Grace Harter C. W Hendrickson Three Quarter Century Club Alpharetta’ Fry Wellman Thomas Schitling Washington Jennie Fleming

Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal at Mrs Shields Home

The Presbyterian choir will meet Wednesday evening at 7 15 in the home of Mrs Henry Shields at 420 West Main Street. The Eureka Telephone Co. annual meeting is set for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at Eureka School House.

Presbyterian Henry Shields Weet Main Street Eureka Telephone Co Eureka School House

Registered Nurses Re-elect Officers in Washington county

Officers of the Washington county society of registered nurses were reelected at a meeting last evening at the nurses home. Mabel Shields was named president with Thelios Luther as vice president Hattie McConnell secretary and Mrs W M Tweeten treasurer. The president will appoint a program chairman. Miss Luther presided in the president’s absence. Members decided to mail cards to all members so they can vote on the wage proposition.

Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Norses Mabel Shields Thelios Luther Hattie McConnell W. M. Tweeten Miss Luther

Mrs. Roberts Reviews Moment in Peking for YWCA

Mrs. Carl J. Roberts gave a detailed review of Lin Yutang’s Moment in Peking as the YWCA’s third book event. She outlined the 40 year span from the Boxer rebellion, explained Chinese naming and terminology, and read selections to illustrate daily life in China. The next review on April 16 features Thelma Luther on Bellamy Ardridge’s Country Lawyer.

Carl Roberts Peking Lin Yutang Carl J. Roberts Y.W.C.A China Thelma Luther Bellamy Artridge

White Swan Uniforms and House Dresses Advertise Wide Selection

The ad promotes White Swan uniforms for nurses and wearers in white, with prices from $1.95 and various styles. It also markets house dresses at $1.95, smart bag values at $1.00, and gloves in navy, black, and colors from $2.00 to $2.95. Additional items include hose, coats for junior girls, and women’s coats ranging $7.95 to $20.50, with a note about a school strike at Phoenix and a call to reelect a suit.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. O. Matthews Lee Huston Tiny Iowa Southern Utilities CO Homemakers’ Club Mrs Lester Stone Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Washington Cleaners G. A. Reinert Ernest Miller Dot Wells St. Paul's Evangelical Ladies Aid Society P. Woman's Missionary Socity Suill God of All Grace D.A.R Mary Ellen Askea Albert Askea Jamies Pence Wellmuatt Dean Enfield Abby Rothschild’s Thoussade Serine Lydia Pinkham Sigourney Wapello Phoenix
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