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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

3

Keokuk Presbytery Junior Rally Set for Wednesday

Juniors from twelve congregations in the Keokuk Presbytery will gather at the United Presbyterian church at 10 30 a m for a rally. The Woman's Missionary society will supply a picnic dinner. Mrs Lloyd Walker will host assisted by the Washington church.

Keokuk Presbyery United Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society Lloyd Walkr Washington Church Alcome Keokukresbytery Ata Ana Calif

Plan Family Night Dinner at Country Club Thursday

The country club will host a family night dinner this Thursday at 6:30 in the clubhouse. Mrs R J Patterson chairs the event with a long dinner committee including Mr and Mrs Marble, Mr and Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Sullivan, Mr and Mrs Annon, Mr and Mrs Bestermark, Mr and Mrs Zager, Mrs Nellie Thompson and daughter Helen, and Mr and Mrs Harland Mead.

Country Club R. J. Patterson Max Marble Fdney Smith Baullivan Ralphannon Nels Bestermark Stany Zager Nellie Thompsn Helen Harland Mead R Patterson

Romime Reunion Set for Sunset Park Sunday

The Romime reunion will be held in Sunset Park on Sunday, August 11.

Sunset Park

Pleasant Hill social calendar highlights local clubs

Social calendar lists Pleasant Hill events for Wednesday to Friday. Groups include Ladies Aid Mrs Roy Foss I and I club Mrs Ben Coppock Harmony club picnic at Lake McBride and other picnics, 4-H club entries, Rebekah and Rural Woman's clubs, a country club dinner, and Methodist Ladies Aid. Members urged to bring dues, baskets, and recipes with transportation arranged for some events.

Pleasant Hill Friendly Neighbors Club Glenn Schwartz Sunshine Community Club Central Park Mt. Pleasant James W. Combs Servier Just Us Club E. H. Messer Walnut Women's Club Stanley Baird Prairie Flower Missionary Soc Church Oscar Sheetz Rural Woman's Club Lester “Luckenrill Jackson Boys Eveett ‘ Lioyrd Marek H.H Jesse Moore Rebekah Club Harold Gray Country Club

Benson school reunion announced for August at school house

Former pupils of the Benson school will hold a reunion at the school house on Wednesday August 7 with a basket dinner at noon followed by a community picnic and general good time. All are welcome.

Benson School

Mountain's Height Challenged by Radius Claim

A historical note questions a claim stating Mount Everest's height equals one seven hundred fortieth of the Earth's radius, implying a miscalculation in comparing peak height to planetary scale.

Mt. Everest

Hearty Hearty Salad Sandwich Meal Idea

A vintage style recipe features open faced tongue and cheese sandwiches with a four-vegetable salad, tomato wedges, and hard cooked eggs. It emphasizes mayonnaise for flavor and pairs the sandwich with a beverage and dessert to form a complete meal.

Local Birthdays Highlight Eighteenth Seventieth Sixth Celebrants

The Crawfordsville Journal marks multiple birthdays today. Max Schiatter turns eighteen and Beulah Stewart becomes seventeen. Nora Bennett reaches seventy six, with other celebrants including Charles Mayo Theo Logan L V Hazen and J Rothschild. Ruth Marilyn Donaldson turns nine.

Charles Mayo Theo Logan L. V. Hazen J. Rothschild

Birthday Improves Record for Donald Stout

A brief note marks a birthday for Donald Stout and mentions age on the fingers of one hand, indicating a milestone in his life.

Donald Stout

Program Given by Children at Bethel Mission Meeting

A Bethel Missionary Society meeting yesterday featured a children's program. Grace Shaw led, Myrtle Pearson opened devotionals, and Phyllis Brown directed missionary service. Performances included piano by Gladys Wolfe, vocal duets by Ailee and Dorothy Walker, a Jesus Loves Me solo by Betty Jean Martin, and readings by Alice Walker and Virginia Meyer.

Bethel Missionary Society Grace Shaw Myrtle Pearson Phyllis Brown Missionary Service Gladys Wolfe Ailee Dorothy Walker Jesus Loves Betty Jean Martin Alice Walker Virginia Meyer Lois Fitzgerald Eddie Gray Betty Applegate Joan Patterson

Twilight Golf Held by Women Golfers Invited to Fairfield

Thirteen women golfers competed in a twilight golf potluck at the country club last evening in cool weather. Jean Moore won the golf ball prize after the 7 o clock social. Another twilight potluck is planned next Monday with an invitation to Fairfield country club members for Ladies Day on Wednesday August 14 featuring 9 am golf and a 12 noon luncheon for 60 cents. Reservations with Helen Thompson by August 12.

Jean Moore Washington Country Club Fairfield Country Club Helen Thompson

Ladies Aid Unit 10 Meeting Friday

Unit 10 of the Methodist Ladies Aid society will hold a Friday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Homer Jarrard. Devotional leadership for the afternoon will be provided by Mrs. Tom Her.

Methodist Ladies Aid Homer Jarrard Finance Committee U.P. Woman's Missionary Society Walter Kyle Ladies Aid Unit The Methodist Ladies Aid Society Tom Her

Mr and Mrs Wulf Host Merry Ten Club Meeting

The Merry Ten club met at Mr and Mrs Irvin Wulf's home on July 26 with Pinochle played and high score prizes won by Mrs Ed Lambert and Grove Letts. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Wulf. refreshments were by the hostess with Vera Wolf and Gertrude Letts assisting. The next meeting will be a Lake McBride picnic on August 16 inviting all former members.

Merry Ten Club Mrs. Irvin Wulf Ed Lambert Grove Letts Vera Wolf Gertrude Letts Elmer Wulf Lake McBride

Fairview Club Ice Cream Social Hosts Honor Members

Mr and Mrs Edd Rees hosted the Fairview club annual ice cream social for members and families. All but three families attended and guests included Mrs Marvy Lord of California Patty and Samuel Edgar of Washington Martha Davis Ruth Hammond and Virgil Fletcher. The event featured visiting and homemade ice cream and cakes.

Edd Rees Fairview Club Marvy Lord California Patty and Samuel Edgar Washington Martha Davis Ruth Hammond Virgil Fletcher

Finance committee report to be heard at meeting

All members are urged to be present to hear the finance committee report.

Finance Committee

Rural and Urban Women Attend County Lesson Meeting

About 65 women met in the county Y M C A community room for the third meeting of the rural and urban women’s home conservation committee. Mrs. Richardson of Eddyville led lessons on legislation since 1920 and parity payments and related programs.

Women’s Home Conservation Committee The KE. Richardson Eddyville Iowa

W R C. Holds Regular Meeting and Plan Picnic

The Woman's Relief corps with president Mrs. Florence Hout presiding met in GAR hall. A large amount of relief items was turned in. A member picnic is planned for later this month. Bake sale raised about $9. Mrs. Jarl Steele to chair refreshments at next meeting.

Woman's Relief Corps Florence Hout Gar. Hall Robert Reaney Jarl Steele

Trade Treaties Topic Ends Lesson Series

The document notes that at the next meeting, early in September, the lesson will cover Trade Treaties. It is the fifth and final session in the series.

Best Way to Make Iced Coffee

The article details a simple method to brew coffee double strength and pour it into ice filled glasses while hot so melting ice dilutes to the right strength. It recommends Butter Nut coffee for a rich smooth mellow flavor yielding delicious iced coffee.

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