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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

2

Sociable events and club picnics fill Fortnightly calendar

The Fortnightly calendar lists family dinners at the Country club at 6 45 p m and numerous club gatherings. Included are V F W auxiliary meetings at the V F W hall 8 00 p m Homemakers club and Sunset park picnics at 6 30 p m St Marys circle potluck at 7 00 p m Kolah club picnic at Sunset park and Ladies Golf and Bridge breakfast at 8 15 a m at the Country club Ladies and other groups hold prayers circles and social events with rain plans noted for several gatherings. Thursday includes West Chester Federated church social circle and Log Cabin open 2 00 5 00 p m.

Lester Orr V.F.W F.W. Hall W.R.C Legion Hall Murdock Cabin Homemakers Club Sunset Park St. Mary's Circle St. James Presbyterian Prayer Circle Pythian Circle John Libe Kolah Club Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Walter Doak West Chester

Friendly Bible Class Enjoys Day at Cabin

The Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church gathered at Floyd Murdock cabin on Cone lake after Sunday school and church. Twenty five members attended a chicken dinner and photos were taken for the church scrapbook in the afternoon.

Friendly Bible The Baptist Church Floyd Murdock Cone Lake

Sharon Moothart Celebrates 11th Birthday With Friends

Sharon Moothart 11 entertained six guests Saturday at her parents home Mr and Mrs G F Moothart Ice cream cake and gifts followed and the party girls then attended a movie

Sharon Moothart G. F. Moothart Sharon

State Secretary of Fellowship Speaks to Pleasant Hill Ladies

Mrs Beulah Pomeroy Fairfield state secretary of the Christian Womens Fellowship spoke to the Pleasant Hill Ladies on Thursday afternoon. Twelve members answered roll call of vacation plans with Fern Woodyard and Mrs G W Yeager as guests. Devotions led by Mrs Cloyd Lambert followed by prayer. Miss Woodyard sang a solo with piano. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs Benn and refreshments served by Mrs McDonald and Mrs Jacob Ernest.

Beulah Pomeroy Fairfield Christian Women's Fellowship Pleasant Hill Fern Woodyard G. W. Yeager Cloyd Lambert R. B. McDonald Miss Woodyard Howard Benn Ed Chalupa Benn McDonald Jacob Ernest

Cooperative Family Dinner Honors Returning Monniers

A cooperative family dinner was held Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart to honor E. L. Stewart's daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Monnier returning from the Philippines. Helen Stewart was the former Mrs. Helen Monnier, with Mrs. Glen Dunan of Park Ridge assisting. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dave Scott, Springfield Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Bordwell, E. L. Stewart, Syke Temple, Mazie Stewart, J. M. Finner, and Glen Dunan of Park Ridge.

John Stewart E. L. Stewart William Monnier Philippians Richard Stewart Dick Bordwell Syke Temple Mazie Stewart J. M. Finner Glen Dunan Park Ridge

Sigafoose Reunion Held at Sunset Park

The Sigafoose family reunion was held Sunday August 13 at Sunset Park with 44 relatives present. Officers for the coming year were elected: Glenn Beenblossom president, Mrs. Elwyn Gardner secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Susie Hopping served as business meeting conductor. Next year the reunion returns to Sunset Park on the second Sunday in August.

Sunset Park Susie Hopping Glenn Beenblossom Elwyn Gardner Howard Sigafoose Edna Brock J. F. Zook Ollie Sigafoose George Wheeldon Enla Mae Sigafoose Donald Sigafoose Will Sigafoose Bill Brock Billy South English Lloyd Crawfordsville Dale Beenblossom Columbus Junction Dale Bales Kenneth Been Blossom Ainaworth Jay Simmons Bruce Russell Simmons F Sam Simmons Fairfield Edna Gardner Sam Sigafoose Washington

Weekend meals planned for crowds with simple menus

A homemaker can feed four to eight with ready to reheat options. Suggested dishes include potato salad, ham loaf, chicken sauté, corn on the cob, and easy cake. Plan desserts and snacks in advance, wash and chill salad ingredients, and prepare frostings or sherbet for quick serving.

Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe Turns Museum

The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe New Mexico, built by the Spaniards in 1610 as New Mexico’s capitol, stands today as the oldest government building in the United States and is now a museum.

Santa Fe New Mexico United States

Porch Supper Menu With Light Tomato Juice Starter

Serve chilled tomato juice with lemon to start off porch suppers. Pass with the juice a plate of cream cheese balls rolled in finely cut dried beef. Dress up meat loaves with a pineapple topping by placing slices of pineapple in bottom of a greased loaf pan. Pack meat mixture on toy of fruit. Serve the loaf inverted cold diced ham in your supper waffle batter and make them more tempting. Serve with tossed salad and a colorful fruit dessert, and the meal's complete.

Philadelphia port exports reach $1.23 million in Q4 1949

Figures from the Venezuelan consul in Philadelphia show American goods valued at $1,230,880 shipped through the Port of Philadelphia during the last quarter of 1949.

Venezuela Philadelphia

59 Present For 20th Annual Guy Reunion

The 20th annual Guy reunion was held at Sunset Park on Sunday August 18 with 59 relatives at a basket dinner followed by a business meeting led by president Dan Guy. Henry Mannhardt was elected president for next year. Laurel P. Guy was named vice president and Mrs Wen dell Shaffer secretary treasurer. Oldest Member Letters were read from Elizabeth Stoy and Annie Danmon. Tom W. Guy of Boone was the oldest member present. The group will meet next year at Sunset Park the second Sunday.

Guy Sunset Park Dan Guy Henry Mannhardt Laurel P. Guy Wendell Shaffer Elizabeth Stoy Anniston Ala Annie Danmon Lamkin Tex Tom W. Guy Boone Floyd C. Cooper Osie Fairfield Myron John Bauer Chicago

Shaffer Reunion at Sunset Park Draws Wide Attendance

The Shaffer reunion gathered at Sunset Park on August 13 with many relatives visiting from across Iowa and Michigan, including Howard Shaffer, Ira Saunders, Bernard Singleton, Ed Shaffer, K S Oswalt, Ellis Negus, and numerous others from Keota Washington Des Moines V Pleasant Plain and Burlington.

Shaffer Sunset Park Howard Shaffer Ira Saunders Bernard Jean Singleton Brighton Ed J. Shaffer Dows K.S. Oswalt Richland Ellis Negus Davenport Keith Killer Lone Tree Joyce Blum Michigan Mary Shaffer Harold Hagist Edith Munro Olive Muro C. N. Newton Marion Wells Francis White Keota Robert Parker Burlington Roy P. Hull Peoria Howard Fisher Des Moines William Popejoy V Pleasant Plain Fern Hoyt Clarion Newton White George Bartholomew Donald Lyle Brinton Francis Crone Maxine Milo Bosworth Clarence Shaffer Roy Wells Charles Schulty Beulah Ferguson Washington

Stainless Sheet Catches Juices in Oven Drips

A stainless sheet placed at the oven bottom catches juices from cooking. It can be removed and washed in the sink after use.

Stella Beenblossom Celebrates 79th Birthday

Mrs Stella Beenblossom marked her 79th birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Pratt on Wednesday evening August 2. Attendees included her sister Mrs H B Warwick of Montezuma, the Mervin Shuman family from Lancaster California, and Allison Edgar of Chicago along with children grandchildren and other relatives. Four birthday cakes and ample ice cream and strawberries were served.

Stella Beenblossom Glenn Pratt H. B. Warwick Montezuma Mervin Shuman Lancaster Calif Allison Edgar Chica

Birthday Honoree Honored At Sunday Dinner

Mrs Eva Rabenold was honored Sunday noon for her birthday at a cooperative dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs William L Zager. Attending were Mrs Olen Zager and children Mr and Mrs Delbert Zager and children Mr and Mrs George Lord Mr and Mrs Hugh Morris and Ronald Rabenold.

Ainsworth Eva Rabenold William L. Zager Olen Zager Delbert Zager George Lord Hugh Morris Ronald Rabenold

Ladies Golf and Bridge Breakfast on Wednesday

The Ladies Golf and Bridge association hosts a breakfast at the Country Club Wednesday morning August 16. Cost is 15 dollars and reservations close Tuesday noon with Walter Doak.

Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Walter Doak

Albert Wehr Hosts Dinner Honoring Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wehr entertained at dinner Sunday noon honoring their weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ross and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Falk of Red Oak. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Menefee and granddaughter Judy of Crawfordsville, Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Moore and son Larry, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wehr, Tommy and Timmy.

Albert Wehr Alex Ross Paul Falk Red Oak Henry Menefee Judy Crawfordsville Lauren Moore Larry Harold Wehr Tommy Timmy

Piano Pupils Set For Recital At Mrs Harvey's Home

Helen Harvey will present pupils Karla Parcell Alice Charpen ing Carol Lance Nellie Ios Patty Kos Joyce Krotz and Donna Krotz in a piano recital at her home Tuesday at 2 30 PM. Friends are invited to attend.

Helen Harvey Karla Parcell Alice Charpening Carol Lance Nellie Ios Patty Kos Joyce Krotz Donna Krotz

Florida Summer Citrus Salad Recipe Featured

A cool fruit salad uses canned Florida grapefruit and orange sections with melon, cantaloupe, watermelon, avocado, berries, and pineapple. The recipe yields 6 to 8 servings and includes mint garnish with a sweet syrup drizzle.

Florida

Properties of Rubber Showcasing Versatile Material Traits

The article outlines rubber qualities that enable everyday uses from soft coatings to rigid hard forms. It highlights airtight inner tubes and foam cushioning with air cells, water shedding in raincoats and water absorption in sponges, and the balance between durability in tires and wear in pencils.

Farm Woods Best Cheapest Source for Farm Construction

Farm woods offer the best and cheapest source building material for farm construction projects. The note highlights affordability and practicality of using locally sourced timber for structural needs.

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