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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
2
Advice for extending cheese freshness instructs wrapping in cloth treated with vinegar, wringing out moisture, and reapplying solution when the cloth dries. The method emphasizes repeated vinegar and water treatment to maintain moisture and prevent spoilage.
Maudie Barnes daughter of Mrs Thomas Harvey Barnes of Crawfordsville and M Louis Vadala of Chicago were married August 26 in De catur Ill at First Presbyterian Church Rev Freed officiated the double ring ceremony Attending were Mr and Mrs Eldred K Olson of De catur The bride a Crawfordsville high school and Monmouth college graduate taught school two years and served as a United Airlines stewardess two years
The bride is employed in Chicago. The groom is a Crane Technical high school graduate who served 3.5 years in the Army Air Forces and now studies civil engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. After a wedding trip they will live in Chicago.
Gladys Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Rose Crawfordsville wed Stanley E Brecheisen son of Mr and Mrs H C Brecheisen Gill Colo August 20 at St Pauls Methodist church Denver. Dr C A Thibodean performed the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. William Brecheisen served as matron of honor and Richard Brecheisen as best man. Flower girl Linda Widmer and ringbearer David Brecheisen Jr. led the procession with ushers Gilbert Widmer Richard Reeder William Brecheisen and David Brecheisen. The couple left for a Denver honeymoon after a church basement reception.
Seven members and three guests met at Carrie Davis home for Bethel Missionary Society. Myrtle Pearson led the business meeting. devotions were given by Nellie Juzeler on Power. Miss Davis reported the Ames synodical meeting. Grace Shaw assisted in refreshments with Ella Gordon. Attendees included Mrs. Etta Glassburner Mrs. I F Lambert and Mrs. Boyd Foster and others from Crawfordsville Mt Pleasant.
Friday includes Past Matron's club potluck at the Masonic temple and Rebekah lodge initiation at Wellman lodge 1095F hall. Presbyterian Women’s Service guild meets 2 PM, and Women’s Missionary Society gathers after noon at the United Presbyterian church. Ruth Nichol Missionary Society at 2 PM, Mrs. Livingston home. Saturday features Women’s Relief corps at 2 PM in the Legion hall. Sunday Shalla Reunion with a basket picnic at Sunset Park. Monday Rainbow Girls meet at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Temple.
The White Way club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Edgar Stewart's home in West Chester. Garden flowers decorated the house. Contests entertained guests while Mrs. Melvin Booth spoke about her trip to North Carolina. An appointed tea followed with refreshments served by the hostess and assistants.
Riverside hosts a bridal shower for Mary Ruth August 27 at the casino hall in Richmond. Mrs. Charlie Marek and Mrs. Dale Marek organized with 50 guests. Prizes included high to Urban Te Bockhorst, low to Helen Cox, travel to Anna Kolesick. color scheme pink blue white. refreshments served.
Columbus schools opened this week with a total enrollment of 424. Kindergarten through grade 3 numbers are listed, and junior high and Columbus City grades show varied enrollments. Kindergarten and all grades above third at Columbus City attend Columbus Junction.
Guidance on selecting high quality bread for sandwiches. Notes that Pullman and standard loaves have distinct advantages and suggests using a sharp knife for non ready sliced bread to ensure clean cuts.
The Ladies Golf and Bridge Association hosted Circus Day at the Washington Country Club on Wednesday at 4 00 pm with 27 ladies. The game featured unusual tee challenges and a win by Mrs David Floyd for most strokes on hole 4. Dining followed the round and guests attended. Next week, golf at 4 00 pm and dinner at 7 00 pm with reservations due by Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs William T Christy Jr and son Billy of St Louis Missouri are visiting in the Harold Wehr home. Christy is a service buddy of Wehr.
Keep cooked rice in a covered container in your refrigerator. Handy for stuffing peppers, making tice puffs, or using in fruit desserts.
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