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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1936

Page

3

Favorite Recipes by Mrs Rose Reid and bake shop notes

A collection of Mrs Rose M Reid recipes with steps for One Egg Muffins Filled Cookies Julie s Pie Crust White Cake and Chocolate Layer Cake plus Pastelle Frosting and a coconut cake option. Also notes on Messiah practice at M B church and Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting at Mrs S W Korf home with times and addresses.

Rose Reid Rose M. Reid K. C Julie American Cookery Boston Cooking School Magazine Presbyterian Cottage

Riverside man John Younkin marks 96th birthday

John F. Younkin of Riverside celebrated his ninety sixth birthday at home on Sunday November 29. He is the town's oldest citizen and the sole surviving Civil War veteran in the area, having served with Company C, 24th Iowa Infantry and fought in multiple battles before demobilization. He remains in good health, drives to the post office and stores, and enjoys cards and cigars.

Riverside John F. Younkin Mr. Younkin Samuel and Catherine Godlove Younkin Perry County Ohio Nancy Migs Younkin Dy Gorge W. Younkin Magnolia HI Miss Champon Hill Black River Vicksburg New Orleans Virginia Sheridan Berryville Winchester Cedar Creek Bull Mountain Goldsboro Sherman Carolina Georgia Pennsylvania Davenport Younkin

DeMolays to Sponsor Word Party at Mason Temple

The DeMolays will sponsor a social evening for Rainbows and De Molays at the Mason Temple on Wednesday night December 2 at 8 oclock. Activities include cards and dancing. All members of each organization are invited.

Mason’'e Temple

Patricia Weldin Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Patricia Lee Weldin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weldin was guest of honor at a birthday party yesterday afternoon in the Lincoln school kindergarten room. Sixteen children attended with little Ann Wilson a guest and Mrs C D Weldin and Miss Edith Weldin among relatives. Individual cakes ice cream and candy were served.

Patricia Lee Weldin Phil Weldin Lincoln School Patricia Lee littloAnn Wilson Paue'a D. Weldin Edith Weldin

Christian Missionary Society to Convene Friday

A meeting of the Christian Missionary Society is set for Friday at 2 o'clock at the parsonage. It will be the November ending combined session. Members should bring comforts and elections of officers will occur for the December meeting.

Christian Missionary Society Rebekah Lodge

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meet Friday at Mrs Wilsons

Mrs Lawrence Wilson will host the Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 730 East Main Street Friday at 2 30 PM Nellie Wilson leads devotionals and Mrs Harry Rasmey er handles the program Serving committee includes Mrs Tom Dodds Mrs Chris Dittmer Mrs Sherm Welch Mrs John Applegate Mrs Ralph Moothart and Mrs Mickey

Lawrence Wilson Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society East Main Street Nellie Wilson Harry Rawsmeyer Tom Dodds Chris Dittmer Sherm Welch John Applegate Ralph Moothart Mickey

New Members Join Handcraft 3 and Bible Meeting Held

Four new members were welcomed at Handcraft section 3 in Mrs. W. F. Bickel’s home. New leader Mrs. Victor Westphal led the gathering with a program by Miss Gertrude Morrison and talks on kitchen conveniences. Four guests attended along with twenty three members. Bible department met at Mrs. Mary Genkinger’s home to discuss Judges with Mrs. J. C. Boice opening and prayer by Mrs. A. J. Dawson.

W. F. Bickel Dwight Williams KR. M. Sorensen Harold Williams Clarence Miller Victor Westphal Gertrude Morrison Ralph LeMoine Phil Weldin Morrison Lews State College Ames

Campfire Girls Hike and Observe 15 Trees Saturday

Nawakahmoka Campfire Girls hiked Saturday under Mrs. Carleton Wilton. They studied fifteen trees and later enjoyed a waffle supper at Betty Michels home. Two new members Betty McKay and Betty Jean House joined.

Nawakahmoka Carleton Wilton Betty Michels Betty McKay Betty Jean House Oceseca YT. A. Michels

Ladies Aid Society to Elect Officers

The Christian Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday afternoon in the south Sunday school room to elect officers. President Mrs Hillhouse announced the event. the gathering starts at 2 p.m.

Ladies Aid Society Christian Ladies Aid Society South Sunday School

D A R Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Nominations Open

The Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor a high school senior from Iowa for a Worthington DC pilgrimage each April. Nominations due February 1 1987 to county superintendent with detailed letters showing dependability service leadership patriotism and how nominees meet criteria. State winner chosen by state regent and approval committee. credentials due February 10.

the Daughters of the American Revolution Worthington D. C Iowa Agnes Samuelson State Superintendent of Public Instruction

W. F. M. S. to Host Special Program Friday

The Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society plans a 2:30 p.m. gathering Friday at 633 East Washington Street. Singers from the AME church will perform with Mrs. Roudabush hosting and Mrs. R. A. Hampsher directing the program.

Methodist Women's Foreign Missionary Society W. J. Roudabush East Washington Street R. A. Hampsher

Whale Sharks Inhabit Tropical Waters Reach Large Size

Whale sharks live in tropical seas and grow up to about 45 feet. They have small teeth and filter food from the water using fine gill rakers. They are harmless to humans.

West Chester lodge to hold rank work on Thursday

West Chester lodge number 393 announces rank work scheduled for Thursday December 8. All members are urged to attend. A separate note lists a bio surprise and a 246%3 food sale at Washington Cleaners. United Ladies Aid requests phone contributions to Mrs. Wm Gibson or Mrs. Mabel Gray, chaired by Mrs. Joe Porter.

West Chester Washington Cleaners Lnt U. P Ladies Aid Wm. Gibson Mabel Gray Joe Porter

Headwaters Stolen by A Neighboring River System

In river systems one stream often erodes upstream to capture the headwaters of a neighboring basin. The Shenandoah River example shows Beaver Creek’s headwaters being diverted by the larger Shenandoah, illustrating headward erosion and river capture.

Beaver Creek Virginia Shenandoah River

Name Hostesses for White Shrine Party Wednesday

A White Shrine card party will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Hostesses for this second party in the series for the winter will be Mrs. Rose M. Reid and Mrs. Earl Bickford. The games will start at 2 15 p m.

Masonic Temple Rose M. Reid Earl Bickford

Maxine Baxter Birthday Party Honored at Home

Ten guests gathered Saturday at the H. A. Baxter residence to honor Maxine Baxter on her fifteenth birthday. Card games, a limeback contest, and a treasure hunt followed afternoon bridge. Refreshments were served by Mrs. A. B. Jonas and Mrs. LeRoy Nichols of Clinton.

H. A. Baxter Maxine Baxter A. B. Jonas LeRoy Nichols Clinton

Birthday List From Albia to Wayland Celebrates Local Figures

Mrs Anna Wilkins turns years old and is noted as born in Albia and longtime resident of Washing since 1925. Other birthdays include Ralph Scott, Mrs Stan Thompson, Mrs C F Griff, Mary Jul Lemmon at University of Iowa, Mrs Elw Gardner, Mrs August Glangm of Wayland, and Maxine Baxt.

Anna Wilkins Albia Ainswo Washing Ralph Scott Stan Thompson C. FE. Griff West Chester Mary Jul Lemmon University of Iowa Elw Gardner August Glangm Wayland Maxine Baxt

Union School Program At Bush Corner December 8

A program will be held at Union School one mile from Bush corner on Thursday evening December 8 at 8 oclock. A hot lunch will be served. Marjorie Lyle is the teacher.

Union School Marjorie Lyle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Messiah M. B Woman's Relief Corps Robert Allen Relef Corps Masonic Hall Tracy Bradley Iowa City Mra Ola O'Loughlin Clara Weber Geo. Maresh Hazel Strabley Baker Albert Hahn Cedar Rapids Kart Steele Wash'neton Estelle Critz Ella Knittel Kate Inga Cora Flynn Patricia L. Weldini Ue I Christian Mission Presbyterian Aid Rebekahs D. A. R. Good Citizenship Rea Han Hanson H. J. Ward & Co Charest Haldy Vicks 5 Klein Klein Klothing Kompany Westphal Saveley Eweler
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