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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1946

Page

3

Women-5 club plans special programs and events

The Women-5 club resumes meetings with first session at the First September and ongoing events including anniversary observances. Officers include Mrs. Michels president and Mrs. Howell treasurer. The club marks its 2nd year with lectures, dramatic histories, sculpture demonstrations, and artistic programs through May.

Civd Saa Varden Clus Education A . Michels Werel x Masson Aqs Orne Masson Etary

Park Carat-m epearment Club Meeting Review

The Gar: Has section held its first gathering of the club year at Sunset Park with picnic lunches. Officers led by Mrs. Sam Wittritz and others presided through roll call, welcoming two new members Harry Drake and Mrs. Fadden. Plans announced for a Sept 21 meeting at the Baptist church.

Sunset Park Sam Wittriz Ak McCutchen L. L. Lowene F. L. Broadgate Acheson Ce Stewart Harry Drake Department the Bee Baptist Church

VFW Groups Hold Family Picnic at Sunset Park

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary with about 50 attendees hosted an annual chicken fry at Sunset Park last evening. Committee members were Mrs Dale Atkinson Mrs Hattie Swift and Mrs Sarah Page. A bountiful supper and social visiting followed.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary Sunset Park Dale Atkinson Hattie Swift Sarah Page

Honor Three Girls Of Brewer Society At Bridal Courtesy

Members of the Carol Brewer missionary society of the United Presbyterian church hosted a bridal courtesy for three honorees including two brides Mrs Forrest McNeil and Mrs Edward Rain and a bride elect Dorothy Daniel. A 6:30 dinner at the church featured hostesses Mrs Richard Bordwell and Virginia McLaughlin. The evening included group dramatizations of each honoree life, a mock trial on spinsterhood, and gifts from the society.

Carol Brewer Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church Forrest McNeil Edward Rain Dorothy Daniel Church Richard Bordwell Virginia McLaughlin

Martha Baker and Kenneth Brown Wed in Marion

Martha Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Baker and Kenneth Brown son of Mr and Mrs C L Brown of Brighton were married in a one o clock Methodist Church ceremony in Marion. Rev Goble officiated and the couple will reside on the Ray Sojika farm after September first. Brown served 28 months in the United States Navy as a gunner's mate prior to his discharge.

Martha Baker Howard Baker Kenneth Brown C. L. Brown Brighton Goble Marion Omar Black

Bickels Host Birthday Dinner For Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Foster Bickel hosted a birthday dinner at 433 East Van Buren last evening. Guests gathered annually to celebrate August birthdays with a September celebrant included. Touquets of garden flowers adorned the living room as the group enjoyed a flower contest and visiting. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Homer Birney Mr and Mrs James Birney Ethel and Maud McCreedy.

Mrs. Foster. Bickel East van Buren Bickel Garden Homer Birney James Birney Ethel Maud McCreedy

Pleasant Hill Social Calendar Honors Returning Servicemen

Community notices announce a midweek social honoring returned service men at the Pleasant Hill church with meat sandwiches and pie. The schedule lists a Baptist church Bible class pot luck at 6:30 PM, plus afternoon meetings by H. J. club Rural Women's club and a Log Cabin Chau tauqua at Sunset Park open for visitors.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church H. J. Club Paul Yansky Rural Women's Club Lester Luckennbil A.R Sunset Park

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Planned After Meeting

Riverside August 27 The American Legion Auxiliary held a well attended meeting at the Legion headquarters. A delegate report from Des Moines on the national convention was given. Plans were made for a card party on September 19 with a committee led by Rose Dautremont and others. A supper marked a birthday celebration for Mary Laney at Mrs K L Thomann’s home in Riverside.

Joseph Pirka C. V. Dautremont Mrye William Knebel Ivan Wy, Cummmies Ralph Kleppee Jeacey Liarry Roy Hummerhart Mary Grinper

Pears Blend With Peaches Or Apples In Desserts

Pear pie with lemon juice cinnamon and ginger is described alongside pear upsidedown cake and pear and cornflake desserts. The recipe set includes peach dishes, caramel apples, and serving ideas with butter milk and nutmeg.

Dinner for United Presbyterian Women at Stewart Home

Members of the Women's Missionary society evening division of the United Presbyterian church and guests dined at Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stewart's home 614 North Iowa Avenue. Husbands and friends attended while Mrs. Frank Gault spoke on Tarkio convention and Miss Margaret Cowden, a long time Iran missionary, discussed her work. The gathering included a devotional, roll call by 24 delegates, and a social close to the evening.

Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church John A. Stewart North Iowa Avenue Tech Geasts Frank Gault Crawfordsville Margaret Cowden Marion Work W. Glenn Eldridge Stewart Tawn Society W. W. Caldwell

Birthday wishes roll in for local residents and families

A community notes multiple birthdays and anniversaries observed in Crawfordsville and Davenport. Highlights include William Duncan and Sara Jane McKone with two candles for age, Joyce Ann Barber and Ernest Carl Ibendahl celebrating fourth birthdays, Donald Verne Simpson on his third, Donnie Eugenie Shull on five, and John Charles Kennedy turning 15. Anniversary greetings go to Mr. and Mrs. F. Whisler, married in 1927.

Bob Scarble Journal William Duncan Tom Duncan Sara Jane McKone Charles McKone Sandra Jean Lay Freda Lay Joyce Ann Barber Kay Harber Crawfordsville Ernest Carl Ibendahl Henry Ibenaahi Donald Verne Simpson Laird Simpson Ainsworth Donnie Eugenie Shull Donald Shull Sarah Bailey L. G. Bailey Davenport John Charles Kennedy Charles Kennedy William L. Varney Ed Conner J. A. Timmerman Marjorie Faulkner Ray Phillips Fred Zieglowsky M. D. Work Ed Custer Winifred Ragan Denver Colo Pr. F. Whisler Homer Birney Liv

Class of 1941 Plans Reunion and Picnic

Members of the class of 1941 from Washington high school will hold a reunion Sunday at Sunset park with a noon basket dinner. Families of members are invited. The organizing committee includes Mrs. Robert Clark Arenzville UK president T J Berdo Cedar Rapids vice president Viola Marek Davenport secretary David Masson treasurer.

Washington High School Sunset Park Robert Clark Arenzville UK T J. Berdo Cedar Rapids Viola Marek Davenport David Masson

Methodist Choir Rehearsals Resume Under Osineup

There will be no Baptist choir rehearsal this week. The Methodist choir will resume rehearsals under the direction of Herbert C. Osineup at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. All members urged to attend. KK. P. lodge of West Chester will meet Thursday September 5 at the hall Eldon Bauer C C.

Herbert C. Osineup KK. P. Lodge of West Chester Eldon Bauer C

Soybeans Richer in Potassium Than Other Farm Seeds

Soybeans contain a relatively high percentage of potassium compared with other farm seeds and grain, highlighting their distinct nutrient profile and potential dietary value.

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