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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1930

Page

6

Ladies Surprise Mrs Schmoeller With 35 Honor Guests

About thirty five members of the Women's Relief corps called on Mrs A B Schmoeller at her home Saturday evening to honor her. She has led the W R C for three years and received a gift and thanks for her unselfish work aiding Union veterans and families. The note praised her leadership and the group’s activities including displaying Old Glory in public places.

Women's Relief Corps A. B. Schmoeller Schmoeller

Special Christmas Eatables Menu and Prep Guide

Fortnightly club American Home section gift outlines a complete Christmas menu and advance prep tips. Recipes cover cocktails, oyster dressing, giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, sauces, salads, canapes, rolls, apples, cheeses straws, ice cream, and several cookies and cakes with days-ahead steps and kitchen notes for best flavor.

Jonathan

Christmas Confections by Mrs DeLong at Fortnightly Club

Mrs DeLong led Fortnightly Club American Home section in a discussion on Christmas confections. She urged wrapping, attractive containers, and described vegetable based candies, fondants, and chocolate dipping tips for home makers.

Confection Recipe Highlights from Mrs. MEO GC and Others

A collection of kitchen candy and dessert instructions from multiple contributors. Recipes include cherry dip with orange juice and butter, cranberry jelly, coffee candy, dates and coconut roll, a chocolate roll with nuts, peanut caramel slabs, puffed rice balls, pineapple pudge, and various nutty brittle and fudge preparations.

Mirs. W. OM. Pitrzwilliam K. L. Wilson

Sweets Discussed for Section 1 Home Dept

At the Fortnightly club American Home department meeting Mrs. A. H. Twinam spoke on Christmas Sweets. She highlighted Old-Time Black Walnut Taffy and Butterscotch recipes with detailed steps and many variations including fudge clusters and popcorn treats.

American Home Department M. FE. Dicken A. H. Twinam

Cant Should Never Block the Main Highway, Gril Says

A Gril quote urges people to drop the word cant as a mindset and to avoid blocking traffic on busy routes. It frames cannot as a state of mind linked to success and progress.

Gril

Gift ideas for sisters from Washington shops

The piece suggests bright color and quality gifts for sisters in Washington stores. Options include silk pajamas, fine undergarments, compact sets, card packs, bath item jars, a permanent wave, modern color cameras, books, dresser sets, colorful brushes, decorative boxes, and a new dress or sweater as holiday gifts.

Washington

Christmas gatherings at local schools and clubs

Mr and Mrs George Freshwaters were honored at a high school teachers Christmas dinner with a pewter pitcher as a gift. J A Taylor led the remarks and both hosts responded. The Past Noble Grand circle held a Christmas exchange at Mrs Oral Mayos home as officers were re elected and endowment funds discussed. Myrtle Pearson hosted the Friendship club with nineteen members and eight guests for games and a two course luncheon in Christmas colors. The Young Married People class of West Chester M E Church met at the Bauer and Kleese homes for a December social with a business meeting and light entertainment.

Harriett Myers Lone Martha Thrasher Myrtle Pooth Chabal M. EF. Booth Dan Jarrard T. Reeves D. C. Griges George Freshwaters J. A. Taylor Freshwaters Noble Grand Circle Oral Mayo Alice McAvoy Iva Davison Jennie Jugenheimer Mamie Diller Mason City Florence Hont Noble Grand Dora Bailey Myrtle Pearson Friendship Club Annas Brown Hazel Lambert Alice Brown S. S Lioyd Bauer Frank Kleese West Chester M. E. Church Bauer Fbarte Eldin Bauer Lester Laubach Lloyd Bauer Earl Griggs Isaac Sprague Karl Atwood Harold Griggs Claude Cellins

Christmas Gift Guide for Brother Sparks Practical Hints

The piece suggests practical gifts for a brother including ties, socks, a new suit or overcoat, luggage, leather goods, a popcorn popper, cameras, desk sets, fountain pens, jewelry, and books. It notes a holiday gathering hosted by Griggs and the Eldiy Bauer family, with a luncheon and a Christmas grab bag revealing unique items.

Brother

Goose Wears Band On Leg Two Years In Augusta

In Augusta Georgia on December 16, Jacks Miner of Kineville Ontario famed bird enthusiast placed a dog band on a Wiki 008, releasing it to fly for two years. Two hunters later returned with the dead bird to Ty Cobb, veteran ball star, claiming Cobb could eat it, after recognizing the Miner leg band.

Augusta Ur Jacks Miner Kineville Ont North America Ty Cobb Bias Ball Miner Cobb

Farmer Attacks Neighbor in Assault with Intent to Murder

Emery Rogers a 27 year old farmer waived to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Crosby a 52 year old neighbor is hospitalized in Marshalltown with a fractured skull after being struck with a scoop shovel in Nevada Iowa.

Nevada Iowa Emery Rogers Farmer Rogers Clarence Crosby Marshalltown

Great Truth From Altoona Man About Lines Of Clothes

An Altoona man offers a blunt moral about handling a muddy clothes line. He stresses patience and restraint, arguing a gentleman should not interfere when laundry sags into mud, regardless of public scorn or inconvenience.

Altoona

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