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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1938

Page

3

Eunice Acheson Guest of Honor at Dessert Bridge

Eunice Acheson, whose Boston fiancé George Pugh wedding set for August 25, was honored at a dessert bridge hosted by Clarice Meek. Twelve guests attended with sweet pea and petunia decor. Mrs. Robert Risk won high score. Out of town guests included Mrs. Robert McKee and Edna McCarty.

Eunice Acheson George Pugh Boston Mass Clarice Meek P. F. Whisler Robert Risk Miss Acheson Robert McKee Oak Park Edna McCarty Jackson Mich Harvey Meek McKee Meek

Advisors Club Picnic With Seven Present at Sunset Park

Seven members of the Past Worthy Advisors club joined a picnic supper at Sunset park last evening. They cooked hamburgers on an open fireplace and held a short business meeting. The next gathering is planned for September 72 at Naomi Wilson's home.

Worthy Advisors Club Sunset Park Park Harriett Bey Helen Kos Naomi Wilson

Canadian bacon definition in traditional curing

A concise note defines Canadian bacon as the cured tenderloin of a hog. The description emphasizes its origin from the lean meat near the hog’s loin and its curing process.

Social calendar items for upcoming week

Notices list meetings and events for clubs and societies from Dorcas to nurses picnic with times and locations. Several groups note date changes and special bring items requirements, including Sunshine club ice cream social and Pythian Sisters potluck at Sunset Park.

Dorcas Society St. Paul's Churen Noble Grand Circle Enna Roy Stewart Ek O. W. Club Ernest Garrett Rebekah Club I. O. QO Fhall Sunshine Community Club Don Wylie Pythian Sisters Sunset Park Rosemary Club Donald Brown Just Us W. C. McFadden East Fifth Street H. J. Club Blanche Shalla Good Will Club Mary Fisher H. H. Club William Longer Stet Natces Walnut Womens’ Club Farr Burroughs Roll ¢Alla West Chester M. EF Ladies Aid Church Prairie Flower Missionary Society Nurses Home Myrtle Pearson U. P. Lades Aid Society

Blackberry Roll and Fresh Berry Drinks Feature In Summer Menu

A homemaker style article describes making Blackberry Roll from cobbler dough with berries sugar and butter. It also shares Royal Purple Punch and Tomato Mint Cocktail recipes with measurements and storage tips for convenient batching.

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announced

The Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9 30 in the home of Mrs. Etta Glassburner at 303 East Jefferson Street. The descendants of John A. Davis plan a reunion at Sunset Park on August 21.

Presbyterian Cottage Etta Glassburner East Jefferson Street John A. Davis Sunset Park

Jolly Jokers 4 H Club Sees Ten Members At Meeting

The Jolly Jokers 4 H Club met with assistant leader Bernardine Long and ten members present. Charlotte Longer led the session with roll call about jars canned and a discussion on class exhibition. Refreshments were served afterward.

Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Bernadine Long Charlotte Longer

Daughters Attend Picnic at Sunset Park

Officers of the Wesleyan Missionary Society led by Mrs. Sidney Moore organized a mother-daughter picnic in Sunset Park last evening. Eleven attended including guests Mrs. William Shannon Beatrice Moore and Virginia Stutsman. A social hour followed the supper with no business or program conducted.

Wesleyan Missionary Society Sidney Moore Sunset Park William Shannon Beatrice Moore Virginia Stutsman

Four Birthday Anniversaries Highlight Local Scoop

Maxine Blaine Gingerich of Wayland turns four, daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl Gingerich. Mrs C A Ruebsam Jr marks her birthday. Clara Ann Falk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Falk, also has a birthday. Dorothy Turner reaches age fourteen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Turner. The Douglas community lists more residents with birthdays today.

Maxine Blaine Gingerich Karl Gingerich Wayland C. A. Ruebsam, Jr Clara Ann Falk Joe Falk Dorothy Turner Mrs Harry Turner

Vincent Reunion Set For Sunset Park Wednesday

The annual Vincent reunion takes place at Sunset Park on Wednesday August 10 with attendees expected from local families and former residents to share memories and updates.

Post-Nuptial Party for Mrs Ramsey in Putnam Home

Eleanor Peiffer and June Put hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Wesley Ramsey at the Putnam home. Gifts were opened, blue and pink brides colors featured, gladioli decor by Jungbluth gardens, angel food cake with wedding bells and doves, and guests included Arlene Knote Mary Donaldson Mildred Anderson Maxine Baxter Betty Kolosick Evelyn Nebergall Charlotte Campbell Jean Essley and others.

Eleanor Peiffer June Putnam Wesley Ramsey Putnam Ramsey Virginia Rohrer Jungbluth Gardens Arlene Knote Mary Donaldson Mildred Anderson Maxine Baxter Betty Kolosick Evelyn Nebergall Charlotte Campbell Jean Essley Mrs. Ramsey

Campus Martius Fort Named for Field of Stars

Campus Martius or Old Fort Campus Martius refers to the stockaded fort built near Marietta Ohio for protection against Indians. The name is said to mean field of stars.

Campus Martius Marietta Ohio

Honor Mrs Boone at Bridal Shower in Kalona

Mrs Gerald Teets hosted a bridal shower Thursday for Faye Boone Edith Maxwell before marriage. Guests included Mollie Boone Ada G Maxwell and George Maxwell among others. They braided tea towels played games and enjoyed ice cream tea and cake.

Mrs. Boone Bridal Kalona Gerald Teets Faye Boone Edith Maxwell Mesdames Everett Teets E. H. Reif Logan Reif L. E. Edmondson Mollie Boone C. E. Hillis Della Dawson Stanley Dawson Raymond Hasty J. J. Fisher Joe Fisher George Maxwell Ada Gin- Serich Lucille Snider Goldie Maxwell Gail Fry Buckeye Arizona Zacha Fry Chicago G. Shayer Robert Eugene Gail Leland Lyle Fry J. F. O'Loughlin O'Loughlin Washington Sunset Park Ed Kern Patty Neia Ann Kern

Military Pomp Marks Newton Wedding

Marguerite Carl of Newton and Edward M. Holland of New York will wed in Newton with military pomp rather than a private home ceremony. The event follows Newton being placed under martial law July 19 during the Maytag Co dispute. The ceremony occurs in the courthouse. Carl was secretary to the county attorney and Holland works in the publicity department at R.K.O. pictures.

Newton Marguerite Carl Edward M. Holland New York N. Y Miss Carl Maytag Co Court House Jasper County Luther M. Carr

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