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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1948

Page

3

Mrs Dodder Elected Past Matron’s Head

Mrs H M Dodder was elected president of the Past Matrons club at the Masonic Temple Friday night. Mrs Lida Hunting was named vice president and Nellie Dodder secretary treasurer. A potluck supper for members and families preceded the meeting with 34 present. Following elections 18 attended the business session and a Christmas exchange was held.

H. M. Dodder Masonic Temple Lida Hunting Nellie Dodder

Mrs J Finney Guest of Mission Society Meeting

Mrs J M Finney spoke on her visits to mission schools in Frenchburg Knoxville and Ezel at the Ruth Nichol Missionary society gathering held Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs Emmet Enke. Attending were Mrs Marion George and fourteen members with devotions led by Mrs Francis McConnell.

J. M. Finney Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Emmet Enke Frenchburg Knoxville Ezel Marion George Francis McConnell George Kerr Will McConnell P. L Fenn Enke Fenn

St Pauls Guild Plans Monthly Meetings and Christmas Program

St Pauls Women's Guild met Friday at 1 30 PM in the church for a Christmas program of song and prayer. Mrs Ted Givans led the devotional with Martha Griffin and Mrs Walter Sheetz welcomed as new members. Thirty members and four guests attended as officers reports were given and a date change announced to meet first Thursday each month next year. A congregational supper was set for Thursday Dec 9 at 6 PM with basket suppers. Secret sisters were drawn for 1949 and a Christmas exchange followed the social hour hosted by Mrs Archer Augustine Mrs Henry Witthoft Mrs Ida Bush and Mrs Givans.

St. Paul’s Women's Guild Ted Givans Walter Weston Martha Griffin Walter Sheetz Archer Augustine Henry Witthoft Ida Bush Givans

Birthday Greetings Spark Local Wedding and Anniversary List

Sundey Birthday on December 5 highlights wedding anniversaries for Claud Bain Rex Hazen and Fred L Moore. The birthday roll includes Ed sall Brown Clem Chalupa Barbara Jean and more. Fred Burger observes his anniversary as well with greetings due.

Claud Bain Rex Hazen Fred L. Moore Edsall Brown Clem Chalupa Barbara Jean Orin A. Wallace, Jr

Santa Claus Visits GHM Club Holiday Dinner

Santa distributed gifts after a cooperative dinner hosted by the G H M club at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weeks home. Officers elected include Mrs. Donald Lins president and Mrs. Pearl Parcell secretary. Pinochle prizes awarded to Pearl Parcell and Mrs W L Rukgaber, Woodrow Crone and Mrs Donald Lins.

Santa Claus G.H.M. Club Richard Weeks Woodrow Crone Alre Ny Santa Donald Lins Pearl Parcell Scott Wilcox W. L. Rukgaber Low Alvin Kephart Sarah Jane

Henry County Herd Tops 36.8 Butterfat In November Report

The Henry County Home leads 20 tested herds in November with 36.8 pounds butterfat from Holstein cattle. The official dairy report notes an average 590 pounds milk and 24.5 pounds fat per cow among 28 cows, with 64 dry and 3 freshening. Top cows include Everette Davis Jersey Val iant 71 pounds fat and Bob Daves Agnes Holstein 69.9 pounds fat.

North Henry County Here Improvement Association Jim Tweedy Byron Cory Andy Anderson Earl Earl Swartzendruber Harold Bontrager

Braden Club Meeting Held at Fultons Residence

Mrs John Martin of Ollie attended the Braden club meeting Friday at 2 pm in Mrs Clarence Fultons Crawfordsville home. Members shared Christmas memories and revealed secret sisters for the year. December birthday celebrants Mrs Wilbur Schantz Mrs Lloyd Pentecost and Mrs Henrys Davis served cake. Mrs Smith to host in January.

John Martin Ollie Braden Club Clarence Fulton Crawfordsville Wilbur Schantz Lloyd Pentecost Henrys Davis

Mrs Smith Reviews Last Chapter at Study Group

Mrs U S Smith reviewed the final chapter of Great Prayers of the Bible at the Emma C Anderson study group meeting held Friday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the home of Mrs Fred Miller.

U. S. Smith Emma C. Anderson Fred Miller

Pink Blue Shower Honors Mrs Van Sickle at Conklin Home

Mrs Bill Van Sickle was the honoree at a pink and blue shower Tuesday afternoon at the Clifford L Conklin home. Sixteen guests joined in games and contests and the gifts were presented in a cradle of blue and white. Refreshments included angel cake and strawberries with whipped cream and coffee served by the hostess and assistants. Cradle themed lace and pink blue cups topped the trays.

Bill van Sickle Clifford L. Conklin Keith Daering Leland Sheetz Angel Rake

Franklin Locals Dinner Guests and Accident Update

Mr and Mrs Henry Sheets and Roberta visited Newt Weaver home near Kinross for dinner. They later called on Mrs Ray mond Peiffer who, after a car crash a week ago, is recovering from a fractured leg with two young sons.

W. V. Durst Franklin Henry Sheets Roberta Newt Weaver Kinross Robert Raymond Peiffer

Watch The Classifieds Twenty Four Members Present

A small meeting notes that twenty four members attended. After the session Mrs Miller served tea to attendees.

Pie crust technique prevents sogginess in bakes

Egg white brushed on the lower crust before filling forms a moisture barrier. This helps fruit and custard pies bake with a crisper bottom crust and reduces soggy texture during the oven drying stage.

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