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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1950

Page

3

Handcraft 11 Members Dine and Exchange Gifts

Members of Handcraft 11 and their husbands totaling 34 people gathered at Mr and Mrs William Sitler for a cooperative dinner and Christmas gift exchange on Tuesday evening. Miriam Franklin of Topeka Kansas Mae Davis led a short business meeting and each attendee shared their "Radio Program Like Best" selections. Readings were the highlight of the evening.

Handcraft 11 Miriam Franklin Topeka Kansas Mae Davis William Sitler Merle Pckels Progran Best

Miss Franklin Leads Washburn College Reading Program

Miss Franklin head of the speech department at Washburn College in Topeka introduced by sister Mrs W T McIntyre. Readings included Angels and Shepherds from Ben Hur Drafted by Vasta Thorpe and Scene from a Farmers Kitchen with a post program gift exchange. Dinner committee named Mrs Ernie Temple Maude Stuart Leslie Zook Blaine Holmes F E Bartow.

Miss Franklin Washburn College Topeka W. T. McIintyre Ernie Temple Maude Stuart Leslie Zook Blaine Holmes F. E. Bartow

Chester WCTU Meeting at Mrs Stewart's Home

West Chester report details Mrs Howard Stewart hosting the Chester Woman’s Christian Temperance Union meeting. Mrs Walter Bauer led devotions and presented passages from Isaiah to John. Remarks covered temperance topics with readings from the study book and the article Liquor From A to Z. Twelve members attended.

West Chester Howard Stewart WCTU Walter Bauer Bauer Isaiah Micha Matthew Luke John Bethlehem Walter Duvall Tra Hough State Director of Scientific Temperance Instruction Ernest van Sickle

Ficher Church Class Meets at Duncan

The Merry Mixer class of the Eicher Mennonite Sunday school met at the Art Duncan home northeast of Olds for its December gathering. Missionary Mrs. Dickson spoke on her work and Christmas was the devotional theme with refreshments of fruit jello cups cupcakes cookies and cola. Eleven families attended.

Eicher Mennonite Sunday School Art Duncan Olds Dickson Formosa

Y Wives Finish Crafts At Tuesday Meeting

The Y Wives met Tuesday afternoon in the YW room and finished unfinished crafts. Plans were made to begin one dish weaving at the next meeting on January 2 at 1 30 p m. Mrs Loren Moore and Mrs Harold Jarvis attended.

Loren Moore Harold Jarvis

Sweet onion baked beans with bacon bake

Instructions describe layering baked beans with grated apple, butter, brown sugar, and bacon. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes in a greased casserole for a warm savory side dish.

YWCA Mixers Elect Mrs Dare President

The YWCA Mixer club elected Mrs Warren Dare as president at Tuesday evening session in the YW room. Officers include Davis Rouse as vice president, Mary Rhodebeck secretary, Clara Sinclair treasurer, and Charlotte Barll reporter. A potluck supper and gift exchange followed with carols and a question game about The Night Before Christmas. The group will meet for crafts next month due to many being away.

Ywca Mixer Club Warren Dare Davis Rouse Mary Rhodebeck Clara Sinclair Charlotte Barll Jim Randall Dorothy Turnipseed Nadine Payne Miss Rouse

VFW Auxiliary Initiates Three New Members

The VFW Auxiliary held its meeting Tuesday evening in the VFW hall and initiated three new members Mrs Bernard Payne Mrs Richard Longer and Mrs Otho Mc Donald President Mrs Harold Kerr presided Hospital chairman Mrs Dave McGaffey reported new equipment arrived Several announcements were made The adult education group will meet January 2 with Mrs Ralph Borman Jr The Breakfast club will meet with Mrs Raymond Glasgow Dee 28 There is a district meeting January 28 at Mt Pleasant A free public dance will be held Friday December 26 After the meeting a Christmas party and gift exchange was held The committee included Mrs Don Bealer Mrs Phillip Kneen Mrs Leslie Zook and Mrs Raymond Rowe

VFW Bernard Payne Richard Longer Otho McDonald Harold Kerr Dave McGaffey Ralph Borman Jr Raymond Glasgow Dee Mt. Pleasant Don Bealer Phillip Kneen Leslie Zook Raymond Rowe

Sweet Potato Marshmallow Casserole Method

Instructional note describes dipping marshmallows in unsulphured molasses and layering over mashed sweet potatoes. Bake in a moderate oven at 375 degrees until browned.

Christmas Ham Preparation and Garnish Ideas

The article offers methods to bake a whole or half ham with Christmas color garnishes such as red and green cherries and parsley. It describes roasting fat side up in a rack without water, self-basting juices, and a target internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Estimated times are 15–18 minutes per pound for a whole ham and 18–20 minutes per pound for a half ham.

Pythian Sisters Plan Joint Installation with Knights

At the Pythian Sisters meeting in the KP hall plans were announced for a joint installation of officers with the Knights. The event is to be held in January with committee reports led by Mrs. Omer Conklin.

Pythian Sisters KP Hall Knights Jann Wirry Mrs Omer Conklin Most Excel

Reunion reports aid and annual trustee update

Mrs Ralph Martin led the ways and means committee and Mrs Clarence Shaffer chaired the Christmas project committee. G W Reinert delivered the annual trustee report showing 292 dollars 74 cents and 42 sick calls. Initiation is planned for the next meeting. Gift given to district deputy Mrs Hubert Lohrer for refreshments served by officers and staff. Officers and staff practiced for the installation service.

Ralph Martin Ways and Means Clarence Shaffer G. W. Reinert Hubert Lohrer

Hearing aid uses new insulation cuts static in clothes

Tonemaster Cameo hearing aid engineers a new sound insulation system that eliminates static from clothing rubbing the case. The device is compact, smaller than a pack of cigarettes, and uses low drain tubes to boost amplification with reduced battery use. For more information, write Tonemaster Inc. at 400 EB South Washington Street, Peoria, Illinois.

Tonemaster, Inc South Washington Street Peoria Illinois

Look Twice Take Your Time With Deer Hunting Safety

Wildlife officials urge hunters to slow down and check surroundings before taking a shot. Emphasizing plan ahead, wear blaze orange, and keep dogs under close control to prevent accidents during deer season.

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Sitlers Fern Pastry Shop Lenny Cini Sorden Music Company Chester Stewart Duncan Briess Gift Boy Hanskerchiers of & Prs Gore Crepe Sheer Wilshire Gore FBI Ywca Mixers Dare VFW Auxiliary Washington Pioneer, Phillips, McDaniel and Osincup Walgreen Drug Stores House OF Flowers Terry Evening Journal Dan Rohrer Floyd Bower Hal Dunham Charles Johnson Carrie Norman Don Norton Southwest Corner Square Rothschild's
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