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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1950

Page

2

Election of WRC Delegates at Saturday Meeting

Delegates to department and district conventions were elected at the Woman's Relief Corps meeting held Saturday afternoon at the Legion rooms. The list includes first delegate Mrs Harold Brock second delegate Mrs Fred Wagner and alternates Mrs Albert Wehr and Mrs Ray Sojka.

WRC Department Woman's Relief Corps Legion Rooms Department Convention Harold Brock Fred Wagner Albert Wehr Ray Sojka Dora Bolar Clarence Brown

Yomaco Class Guest At Box Supper Friday

The Yomaco class of the Baptist church was entertained at an old fashioned box supper Friday evening at the church by the Friendly Bible class. The Yomaco class won an attendance contest and was the guest of the losing class. Contests and games provided the evening's entertainment.

The Baptist Church Friendly Bible

Emma Anderson Group Meets at Reed Home

The Emma C. Anderson study group of the Methodist church met Friday afternoon at Mrs. C. Raymond Reed's home. Mrs. M. F. B. DeLashmutt assisted. Edna Klein introduced the review from "We Seek Him Together." Leader Mrs. E. E. Stutsman led the business session. no regular December meeting is planned. Refreshments were served.

Emma Anderson Reed Home Emma C. Anderson The Methodist Church C. Raymond Reed M. FB. DeLashmutt Edna Klein E. E. Stutsman

Powers and Dettwiler Wed in Rock Island Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage of Hazel Powers and Harry Dettwiler of Washington. The wedding occurred October 14 at the Presbyterian Church in Rock Island Illinois with Rev. Longe officiating. The couple reside in Washington.

Hazel Powers Harry Dettwiler Harry Dettweiler Washington Rock Island, Il Longe Presbyterian Church In Rock Island Mrs. Dettwiler

Social Calendar Highlights For Monday Evening

The Social Calendar lists 6:30 p.m. YMCA community room reservations with CallEdna McCart at 139 due by Thursday. Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. Mason Temple. Knights of Pythias at 8:00 p.m. KP hall. Junior Fortnightly at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Richard Ross note change of place and bring an auction item. West Chester Pythian Sister staff practice 7:00 p.m. KP hall. Music and Drama Christmas party and guest night 7:30 p.m. Lincoln school auditorium with a preceding 8:00 p.m. business meeting. Bring Christmas goodies. Child Study 1 at 8:00 p.m. Mrs Harold Stephens bring LOY.

YMCA Calledna McCarts Rainbow Girls Masone Temple Knights of Pythias Richard Ross West Chester Pythian Lincoln School Harold Stephens

Florida Orange Doughnuts Recipe From Orange Juice Supply

A Florida orange doughnut recipe uses fresh orange juice and zest to make 3 dozen doughnuts. The method covers yeast activation, dough mixing, first and second rises, rolling, cutting with a 3 inch cutter, frying in oil, and finishing with granulated sugar.

Florida

Community organization meeting schedule notes actions

Local groups list evening gatherings across churches clubs and charities. Notes include potlucks, Christmas exchanges, handcraft sessions, and officer elections at Presbyterian, YWCA, Pythian Sisters, Sunshine clubs, and more with times from 1:00 to 9:30 pm and venues like church halls YWCA rooms and KP hall.

Engagement Announced for Ruth Foster and Stephen Wiggers

At a dinner this Saturday at the John Foster home the engagement of Ruth Foster to Stephen K Wiggers of Washington was announced. Miss Foster is county home economist and Mr Wiggers is manager of the Washington County Breeders cooperative. Guests included Mr and Mrs Thomas Robb Mr and Mrs KB Seales Mr and Mrs Lee Poynter of Washington and Leo Sturgeon of Adel. The wedding is planned for the Christmas season.

John Foster Ruth Foster Stephen K. Wiggers Washington Thomas Robb Seales Lee Poynter Leo Sturgeon Adel Miss Foster Wiggers Washington County

Y Social Club Meets With Mrs Leroy Hardy

The Riverside Y Social Club met Thursday with Mrs. Leroy Hardy. Guests included Mrs. Earl Herr and Mrs. Jesse Sentman. Mrs. Gertrude Buger will host the December 14 meeting with a Christmas gift exchange.

Riverside Leroy Hardy Earl Herr Jesse Sentman Gertrude Buger

Lois Barber and Harold Bliven Wed in Columbus Junction

Lois Mae Barber daughter of Mrs Eu nice Barber and Harold J Bliven son of Mrs Pearl Bliven both of Columbus Junction were married at 730 pm Saturday in the Columbus Junction Methodist church. Rev FE C Sears performed the double ring ceremony with music by Mrs HH Lee Huston and Mrs Daryl Willey. Attendants were Mrs Dean Cowger and Jack Mewhirter. The bride wore a pink wool street length dress with white roses and sweet peas. the attendant wore blue with white carnations. Mrs Bliven is a 1948 Columbus High graduate and employed at Smithcraft. Mr Bliven a 1942 Columbus High graduate, three years Navy veteran, and a local Fisher garage mechanic. They will live in Junction after a brief trip.

Columbus. Junction tLois Mae Barber Eunice Barber Harold J. Bliven Pearl Bliven Columbus Junction Combus Junction Methodist Church FE. C. Sears HH. Lee Huston Daryl Willey Dean Cowger Mediapols Jack Mewhirter Bliven Smithcraft Columbus High School Biven Columbus High School Navy Fisher Garage

Plan Air Reserve Unit Meeting Here Thursday

Six service personnel are invited to attend a meeting in the Legion rooms at city hall Thursday evening, December 7, at 7 30 to discuss the Volunteer Air Reserve Training program led by Capt. Carl Terriby VART liaison officer. All not yet assigned to an active reserve unit are urged to attend. Terriby is with the third air force at Selfridge field Michigan but on temporary VART assignment.

Legion Rooms Air Reserve Carl Terriby VART Terriby Third Air Force Selfinge Field Mich

Three Men Die In Iowas Highway Truck Crash

Three men were killed and another seriously hurt when a canvas topped work truck carrying nine people skidded on an icy spot on highway 65 eight miles south of Iowa Falls. Victims named include Howard Van Laere Hamp ton. A Fisk Iowa Falls. and Glen Sherman Payette. The driver was Richard Vincert of Manchester and the truck belonged to Stewart Inc Anamosa.

Iowa Falls Highway 65 Here Howard van Laere Hampton Richard Vincert Manchester McCallsburg Vnen

William Shannon elected to Alpha Delta Sigma fraternity

William J. Shannon advertising manager of the Evening Journal was elected to membership in Alpha Delta Sigma by invitation from the Iowa City chapter at their annual fall meeting and initiation. The Gamma Alpha Chi sister group lists Mary Lou Barth of Ames In Cross Ink as a member and states she is a former Washington resident.

William J. Shannon The Evening Journal Alpha Delta Sigma Mr. Shannon Iowa City Gamma Alpha Chi Mary Lou Barth Ames In-Cross Ink Company Miss Barth Washington

Iowa Wesleyan Choir Sets Dec 14 Concert at Washington High

The Iowa Wesleyan College choir directed by Prof. Oscar Butler will perform December 14 at 2 51 in the Washington High School auditorium. The program targets students at the high school and junior college with few balcony seats for general listening. County members Rosalie Robison Brighton Robert Krause Keota Don Topping Wellman are listed as participants.

Lowa Wesleyan College Washington High School Oscar Butler Rosalie Robison Brighton Robert Krause Keota Don Topping Wellman

Leotians Fire Crude Skyrockets Off Platforms

Northern Tolo China and Siam Thailand fire crude rituals as the Loaotiane tradition drives sparks from high platforms to scare off evil spirits. The practice signals cultural rites in remote communities and draws attention from regional observers.

Tolochina Thailand

New hand refractometer aids testing of flaxseed and soybeans

A new handheld refractometer has been developed to rapidly test flaxseed and soybean quality by measuring oil iodine number. The device promises quick on-site assessments for oil content and quality, potentially aiding seed processing and quality control.

Weather’s shaping hand in historic battles and empires

Scores of major events show how climate altered history. The sea storm aiding England at the Armada, rain hindering Napoleon at Waterloo, and snows of Russia wintered both Napoleon and Hitler’s campaigns, revealing weather as a decisive force across centuries.

England Napoleon Waterloo Russia Hitler

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