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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1946
Page
4
Expert flower arrangements are within reach for most rooms. Plan by choosing a simple design type such as triangular circular or radiating. The triangular pattern offers flexibility and is shown by Alyn Wayne Florists' Telegraph Delivery Assn. as a home garden arrangement using Pompons and a figured vase as the focal point.
Mrs. David McGaffey presided over the VFW Auxiliary meeting at K C hall with 30 officers and members present. Three new members were initiated and plans were set for a May 12 hospital day at Knoxville Veterans Hospital with tours for visitors. The group voted donations to the Knoxville hospital and to Boys Town, and arranged four wheel chairs for community use. A cooperative supper and officer installation were planned for Tuesday evening.
Community event asks attendees to bring a dish to share and sandwiches. Tables and service will be arranged for guests.
The April meeting of Garden department section one of the Fort nightly club was led by Mrs. R. S. Warfel with guests Mrs. Leslie Gates Mrs. George Baird and Anna Dawson. Members shared favorites and heard talks on columbines and shade plants followed by a flower auction that raised 6.50 and a vote to buy Hill's Friendly Evergreens for the Public library.
Charter members of Washington County Women’s Federated Clubs will be introduced at the 20th anniversary convention to be held April 24 at the Brighton Methodist church. The event marks since the first county convention in Wellman on April 27 1896 with Mrs E S Coffey presiding.
Four to five acres per eight hour day is the average harvestable with a sugar beet combine.
Dense list of events including Damascus Shrine installation at Masonic temple, pinochle party postponed two weeks, Pythian Past Chiefs 8 p.m., Rosemary club afternoon, P.E.O. Chapter 1 7:30 p.m., Lexington Ladies Aid, flower exchange, WMS meetings, Prairie Flower community meeting 7:30 p.m., Bethlehem Commandery dinner, W.S.C.S. 3 p.m., Rebekah lodge 1.0.C.F. hall, Junior Missionary Society 1 p.m. at U.P. church, with various hosts and meal details, plus note on Senate impeachment trials.
Mrs Grace Osborn of Upper Arlington Ohio says she endured crankiness gas dizziness and constipation until using Pru-lax. She reports improved digestion energy and a happier marriage. The ad urges using Pru-lax with directions and offers money back if not satisfied.
Regular meeting last evening led by Mrs. Francis Crone planned a Mother’s Day program for May 18 inviting members and guests. A cooperative supper committee for April 23 was named, and plans were made for inspection and initiation at the May 7 meeting with a May 7 school of instruction led by Mrs. Florence Glad of Winfield. Brighton Wellman and Keota chapters were invited to attend with refreshment duties listed for the evening.
To complement meatless menus, ideas include Beet Cheese Onion Salad using jarred beets and dill, served in lettuce cups with dressing. Also Eggs Florentine blends spinach and baked eggs with cheese sauce and crackers, while Eggs with Onion layers onions peppers eggs and white sauce baked with crumbs. Liver Rolls with Onion Stuffing pair liver slices with a seasoned stuffing and crumb topping.
The text describes preparing rolls stuffed with a mixture using milk for the filling, rolling and skewering, coating with crushed corn flakes, browning in hot fat, then baking with water or stock for about 30 minutes. It yields six servings. Funeral services for Mrs. Glenn Hayes were held yesterday at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr. Fred J. Miller in charge. Pallbearers named Palmer Babcock Arthur Ruesegger O E Sisk Fred Wagner B G Holt W A Bealer. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. D. W. McClure presides as 15 members attend a D U V meeting at Legion hall. Plans are set for the 2nd district convention in October. The group reported sending cookies to 19 Veterans hospitals and a department president's letter anticipated a Washington chapter visit. The session closed with a flag salute.
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