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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1946

Page

4

Mrs Bushek Elected First District President of American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs Edward Bushek of Riverside was elected first district president at the district conference held yesterday at the Baptist church. Eighty three delegates and 47 visitors attended. Officers elected to serve with Mrs Bushek include Mrs Joe Hoaglin Hillsboro vice president and Mrs Henry Von Muenster Clarence secretary. The meeting featured talks by department leaders and a student sextet performance, with luncheon hosted by the Washington unit.

Bushek Riverside American Legion Auxiliary Edward Bushek Baptist Church Washington W. N. Skourup Bette Snakenberg Sikke Temple Joe Hoaglin Hillsboro Henry von Muenster Clarence Ray Stange Burlington M. Myrton Shelley Thomas R. Carr Skelfey Carr G. R. Anderson Tipton Frank Abrahams Mt. Pleasant A. H. Hindermann Abrahams Martha Downing Ellen Gray Alice Walker Margaret District County Presi Ents Archie M. Eower Fred Downing

Installation Of VFW Officials At Joint Ceremony

At a joint meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary last evening at K C hall officers of the two organizations were installed. Following a cooperative supper, M D Atkinson served as installing officer for the Post officers and Mrs Sadee McAvoy officiated for the Auxiliary.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Auxiliary K. C. Hall Cleo Shockey Margaret Keyser John Little Ben Holt William Matucha Dave McGaffey Post M. D. Atkinson Marsh Akinson S. W. Easter Floyd Polis Ray Bell Ray Hasgow E. R. Burham Alva Harlan Don Bealer Tom Swift Milo Steele, Jr Sadee McAvoy Marsh Atkinson Carl Replogle Ray Glasgow William Crawford Fred J. Longer June Lemley Jesse Radda Mable Lemley Marion McAvoy Cecil Replogle John Custer Dwight Hayes Helen Hesseltine Joe Wehr

Missionary Society Meets at Church

The United Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society met in the church parlor for the April session led by president Mrs. W. W. Caldwell. Seventeen members attended as Mrs. W. J. Duncan led devotions and Mrs. Nora Ebner supervised the prayer cycle. Harriet Clendenning Jesse Stewart and Mrs Earth Miller discussed loyalty while talks on church services and Florida winter visitors by Mrs. John A. Stewart and Maizie Stewart were given.

Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church W. W. Caldwell W. J. Duncan Nora Ebner Harriet Clendenning Jesse Stewart Earth Miller John A. Stewart Maizie Stewart Florida

Straws Boost Sanitation and Comfort at Lunch Stands

Readily available individually wrapped drinking straws improve sanitation at lunch counters and fountain eateries. They help prevent gulping during warm weather and offer sipping comfort for customers.

Fortnightly Club to Host Dramatic Artist Francelia Waterbury

The Fortnightly club May party will feature dramatic artist Francelia Waterbury presenting The New Mrs Arden in the Community room of the Y at 8 pm. Hostesses from Junior Fortnightly will run the event, with Mrs W B Dupuis presiding and club business on the agenda.

Francelia Waterbury W. B. Dupuis FE. G. Fisher TB. Shearer Dupuis

A New Meat Pie Delights with Novel Toppings

A recipe for a meat pie blends chop suey with a cornbread crust in a baking dish. Described as tamale pie in spirit but distinct in flavor, the dish promises plenty good taste and novelty.

Social Calendar Items From Local Clubs

Notices list events for Valley Ladies Aid Fleur de Lis Just Us Rural Women's and Pansy Hill clubs with flower exchanges, plant exchanges, lectures, and meetings. Includes changes of meeting day/place and speakers from Wapello and various church and women’s organizations through Saturday.

Valley Ladies Aid Society Floyd Letts W. Easter Rural Women's Club Lou Rhodebeck Pansy Hill Club John Wagner John Little John Owen Women’s Republican Club Y. W A. W. Hinderman Wapello

Birthday wishes for local children and residents

Birthday greetings mark milestones for Charles Neal Ramsey III in Tucson Arizona and William Donald Witthoft near Keota. Richard Dean Donaldson turns six. Jerry Duea observes his 19th birthday now in Dunkerton. Helen Falk aged 18 receives congrats from high school friends. Gerald C. Fisher also turns 18. Other celebrants include Howard Hazen Virginia Meyer Harold Booth Elizabeth Dea Stanley Wallace Albert Maas Harry Schneider and William Panzer.

Charles Neal Ramsey, III Virginia Lemley Charles Ramsey Tucson Ariz William Donald Witthoft Arthur Witthoft Keota Helen Falk Joe Falk Gerald C. Fisher Harold Fisher Howard Hazen Virginia Meyer Harold Booth St. Charles Elizabeth Dea Stanley Wallace Bert Maas Harry E. Schneider William Panzer

Party Sandwich Loaf With Cream Cheese Frosting

A vintage party sandwich loaf recipe features a triple deck loaf spread with whipped cream cheese and cherry preserves poured along its length. It includes prep steps for chilling wrapped loaf, then serving with curly endive garnish and a frosting that becomes a snowy top.

Interior planning drives exterior home style and comfort

The article argues that interior arrangement shapes exterior appearance and stresses planning by occupants. It describes a one story patio house with two bedrooms a spacious living area and separate living sleeping and work zones. It advises considering family needs entertaining space storage and future renovations.

Installs Officers Of Carol Brewer Missionary Society

The Carol Brewer Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met with Mrs. Louis Larsen last evening. Fifteen members attended as Mrs. George Kerr assisted in installing new officers: Larsen president, Stout vice president, Bonita Brower secretary, Charles Hotle treasurer. Guest speaker was Mrs. G W Rudiger of WWCA. Special hour featured seasonal refreshments.

Carol Brewer Charles Hotle

Gingerbread with Apple Butter and Ginger Garnish

Prepare hot ginger bread then spread with apple butter. Top with whipped cream and decorate with preserved ginger pieces for a festive finish.

Transplanting Tips for Gardeners in the Growing Season

The gardener should transplant plants as land warms, preparing holes large enough for roots and adding plant food at the bottom. Move plants grown in pots or bands to minimize root disturbance, plant a bit deeper, press soil firmly, and provide shade during hot days. Retaining leaves aids quick adjustment.

Legionaire Collects Autographs From Notables

Fort Madison prison guard J B Schwegler, a longtime Legion delegate, has attended 17 national conventions and gathered signatures from figures such as Edison, 20 US presidents, Mrs Roosevelt, Pope Pius XII era, and many generals. He notes illegible scripts but recalls each signer. He plans a new book for state Legion leaders and Auxiliary presidents.

J. B. Schwegler Fort Madison Washington American Legion Legion Schwegler State Penitentiary Thomas A. Edison United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Supreme Court Rome

Mrs. Alta Boileau and Howard Hays wed in Tulsa

The marriage was solemnized Saturday evening in Tulsa Oklahoma with Rev Robert Young reading the vows in a 14 guest ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Lambert. The couple then returned to 733 South Eighth Avenue to start life together.

Alta Boileau Howard Hays Tulsa Okla South Eighth Avenue Glen Lamtert Robert Young Delsa Boileau Washington

Damascus Shrine Plans Ceremonial and Breakfast Event

At a Damascus Shrine meeting Mrs. Clarence Richards, the newly installed worthy high priestess, presided. Plans announced for Supreme Shrine in Grand Rapids Michigan the first week of May and a September ceremonial here with the guest of honor. The group also votes to sponsor a Breakfast at Hollywood at the Masonic temple in the fall with public invitees.

Damascus Shrine Marsonie Temple Clarence Richards Supreme Shrine Grand Rapid Mich Richards Fred Reid Roy Means Supreme Committee Hollywood Masonic Temple Albert Magdefray Eva Allen Della Clark Wayland

Garden By Ruth Foster

A family can grow a lot of food in a 50 by 50 foot garden. Small plots should focus on productive crops that need little space such as beets carrots onions parsnips radishes chard and tomatoes. Corn potatoes and vine crops require more room.

Ruth Foster

Garden Club Hosts Perennial Exchange at April Meeting

Fortnightly club Garden department section two met yesterday with 15 members present. Mrs. Paul Thomassen presided as leaders announced waiting list additions for Mrs. McFadden Mrs. Wiley Mrs. McGinnis. May party and meeting set for May 2 at the Y.

Paul Thomassen W. C. McFadden T. L. Brookhart G. I. Baird Cloyce Stewart McFadden Arthur Wiley William McGinnis Stewart Glenn Thompson Roy Lewash Earl A. Loveless Rodney Kephart Lloyd Neiswanger

Strikers Return At Cedar Rapids Firm

In Cedar Rapids on April 24 the 750 members of the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers returned to work after a four day stoppage at La Plant Cheat Co. The union won a promise to reinstate two welders and said the replacement demand would be set aside but not forgotten.

Cedar Rapids la Plant Cheat Co United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers

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E. D. Morrison, Jr Leo C. Stone Ss. W. Kaster William Kurtz Bennie Viljer V.F.W West Washington Methodist Church Baptist Women's Missionary Society Weert Chester W.C.T.U Fred Bauer Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Marsh Bailey H. P. Wilson Frank Pearson Richard Dean Donaldson Warren Donaldson Jerry Duea Joe Duea Dunkerton Mrs. Homemaker W. Wadsworth Wood Carol Brewer Missionary Society W. J. Dryden WNU Farm Legionaire Garden Club Warner Electric Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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