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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1971
Page
3
Extension home economist Jane Passmore explains the wok as a centuries old round cone shaped pan that concentrates heat at the bottom and heats up the sides, allowing quick high temp tossing frying with little oil for crisp vegetables and meats. The wok can scramble, saute, steam, braise, boil, stew or deep fry, though its 6 quart size requires shelf space.
Miss Deanna Statler was guest of honor at a bridal shower and breakfast at the United Methodist Church in West Chester on Saturday December 4. Cohostesses included Mrs. Cloyce Crone and others. 47 guests attended. The couple, Deanna Statler and Clifford Stoutner, plan to marry December 18 at the same church.
Mrs John Skubal entertained 15 Etude Music Club members at her home Tuesday evening. A Christmas program featured participation by all. Mrs Edwin Kilpatrick led the business meeting and Mrs Ernest Kilpatrick rehearsed the chorus with Mrs Richard Nelson as cohostess.
Mr and Mrs Larry Rhutasel of Freeburg Illinois adopted Chad Edgar born November 22 and arriving December 3 at home Lance aged almost two celebrates with his new brother Mrs Rhutasel formerly Marjorie Slemmons of West Chester Vicki Dare daughter of Richard and Mrs Dare of Crawfordsville plays trombone with the Dubuque College Symphonic Band and performed in the University of Dubuque fall concert Miss Dargs a freshman at the University of Dubuque is in the College of Liberal Arts Anne Butler daughter of John and Mrs Butler is elected president of the Delta Gamma Sorority at Drake University and is a junior majoring in business retailing.
Mrs. James Rosien led a holiday recital Saturday at Prairie Flower Church. Students Pam Gaffey Christy Gaffey Carrie Gaffey Cindy Mullikin Angie Sojka Ron Lee Sherri Vanderlinden Marvin Sojka Sandy Frier Sara Anderson Linda Peiffer Debbie Vanderlinden Chris Lee Delaina Goodlander Darla Goodlander Matt Sojka John Leichty Patsy Mullikin Marjorie Peiffer Marcia Frier Kathy Reed Mark Chorpening performed various Christmas songs while candid photos of each pupil were shown. The corsage for Mrs. Rosien came from Matt Mary and Angela Sojka and a poinsettia from Patsy and Cindy Mullikin.
The calendar lists potlucks, meetings, and social gatherings across local groups. Highlights include Masonic Temple events at 6:30 pm and 8 pm, WSCS luncheons, Circle meetings at churches, Christmas parties, and cooperative dinners with gift exchanges and food baskets through Monday.
The County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee will meet at the Farm Bureau office on Monday December 13 at 1 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs Haydn Thomas and Mrs Duane White A handmade gift exchange valued under 1 is planned All Farm Bureau Women are invited to attend
The Lexington Circle met with Mrs Marion Pence for a Tuesday potluck dinner. Ten members and one guest attended as secret sisters were revealed and new names drawn. Mrs John Patterson was elected president and entertainment months chosen. A $5 donation to Het alded Children in Washington was approved.
Mr and Mrs Everett Davison of Wayland announce the engagement of Margene Davison to John Erlenbush son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush of Washington. Margene a 1968 Waco High School graduate works at Metroman in Mt Pleasant John a 1967 Washington High School graduate works at Stans Body Shop in Ainsworth A March 4 wedding is planned.
Richard Sp-4 Dean Richard 48560 5617 HHC 2nd BDE FSSE 101st Airborne Div APO San Francisco Calif 96383 is listed as in service in Vietnam. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Richard of Wayland.
Local news brief highlights include civic announcements and community events. City council meeting notes reference zoning items and public works plans. A brief obituary section lists area residents and ages. Weather outlook predicts cool, dry conditions for the coming days.
Yesterday admitted patients include Hubert Crail Washington medical Mrs Jannie Martin Kalona medical Mrs Clara Alfred Washington medical and Mrs Mugene Dicks Columbus Junction surgical. Today dismissed include Mrs Elsie Conard Keota John Bell Columbus City John Keeler Columbus Junction and Mrs Frank Manning Wayland.
Beth Shalla daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Shalla turned six on December 7. She enjoyed dinner with her parents and grandparents and attends Stewart School as a kindergartner.
Two drivers paid their Glasgow Traffic Court fines in cash and were surprised when Judge Ewen Stewart awarded them rebates. The judge said a guilty plea paired with funds to pay shows responsibility worthy of reward.
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