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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1952
Page
2
Plan a pre made meat pie using lamb veal or beef stew. Cook meat covered with water then add vegetables near the end. Thicken the gravy liquid and store meat and gravy refrigerated until assembling the pie for baking.
The Friendship Class of the West Chester Methodist Church held its Christmas party in the church parlors on Thursday evening. Nine families attended the potluck supper. Karl Hobbs and Mrs. Keith Statler organized the tables. Devotions were led by Jon Capper and Mrs. Keith Stewart, with others participating. Officers were elected: Keith Stewart president, Mrs. John Capper vice president, and Mrs. Harry Dusenbery secretary and treasurer. The group will meet monthly for parties, with lively entertainment by Dale Lance and Mere Karl Parcell. The Christmas exchange was held at the close, and Frank Kleese, the class teacher, received a gift.
A holiday cranberry filling idea to spread on risen yeast dough. Cook cranberries with water, sugar, flour and salt until thick, then cool. This makes enough filling for two dozen rolls and can be used as a dinner accompaniment or breakfast bread.
About 100 persons attended the Eastern Star family Christmas party at the Masonic Temple. A cooperative dinner followed, with Mrs. Roy Bauer chairing the dining room and Merc. Fred Longer in charge of the kitchen. Paul Smith served as master of ceremonies for a program featuring carols, solos, duets, and instrumental numbers performed by local residents, as Santa distributed gifts and treats.
The Loyal Women's class of the Baptist Sunday school held a Christmas social at Mrs. Mary Starrs home. Hostess Mrs Starr was assisted by Mrs. Mildred Jackson and Mr Walter Starr. After dinner, gifts were exchanged and thirteen members and guests attended. Each member shared a favorite Christmas carol, with Silent Night chosen as most loved.
A pre Christmas family dinner and gift exchange was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Solma and family. Santa arrived with gifts for the children after the lighted Christmas tree was illuminated. Attendees included Mrs Ros Sojka Harold and Luella Mrs Dorothy Wollrab and Dicky Mr and Mrs Leroy Cerny and Ronnie Mrs and Mrs Vince Sojka and family Mrs God and Mrs Robert Kleapter and family and Mr and Mrs Gebe Stewart. Nancy Wollrab was unable to attend due to illness.
Lt. Gen. William K. Harrison, U.N. negotiator, says the Red Cross proposals were scorned by the Communists. A 194 fall Toronto conference involving Communist China North Korea and Russia saw three formal requests at Panmunjom with the final appeal on November to ease for the Christmas holiday ignored by the Reds.
A birthday notice honors Mrs. Ethel Lins of 412 East Washington Street as she observes her birthday anniversary today with well wishes from family and friends.
The Rotary club hosted about 120 children and mothers at a YMCA Community room Christmas party. Melvin Hill presented a film strip on the Christmas story narrated by Dr. Evert Haney. Piano music and group singing followed with gifts funded by a communal fund, organized by a YWCA committee.
Church young people met at the home of Mr and Mrs Deare Bower for an annual social gathering after services at the Christian Tabernacle. About 454 attendees included Mary Louise Bower home from Springfield Missouri and Dean York home from the Navy in California.
Connie Humston aged seven was honored at a Saturday afternoon birthday party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Grant Humston Jr. Relatives and friends joined games and gift giving with Marilyn Merz Patty Burham Cynthia Chamberlin Linda Trig Connie Hess Mary Ellen Luckenbill Ruthie Godwin and siblings Larry Gary Eddie Becky in attendance. Grandmother Mrs Grant Humston Sr and Mrs Clovee Godwin with Cherry Luckenbill helped serve refreshments.
Cudahy Packing Company reported a net loss of 37 059 206 for the year ending November 1 blaming prolonged strikes in six major plants. The report to stockholders noted five point one four million loss in the first half and a nine point nine million operating loss for the year before credits from prior year adjustments reduced it to five million and three thousand two hundred six dollars.
Damage total reached about ninety percent of Seoul’s business buildings after the city changed hands four times since June 1950, underscoring the extensive economic destruction in the Korean capital.
The couple Wilma Grossheim daughter of Dre and Mre W J Grossheim and Rev Milo Phillipi pastor of St Pauls Evangelical Reformed Church in Washington receive congratulations after their engagement was announced Sunday morning by Rev Phillips and Dr Grossheim. Miss Grossheim conducts church work in Cincinnati Ohio.
American Sabrejets shot down three Communist MIG-15s in three fights over North Korea. The 5th Air Force reported the jets engaged bombers near Mingyue and targets along both coasts as air and naval attacks continued.
Local column lists numerous visits and family gatherings around Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Names include Marie Jr, Grant Pumeton Jr, Allen Atkinson, Claude Michael, Grandma Schmitt, Leo Marie, Virginia, Margaret, Martha, Will Marie Sr, Mary Jane, Mary, and others. Events note birthdays, hospital lists, and Thanksgiving guests with multiple households mentioned.
President elect Eisenhower is deeply interested in international economic problems and world trade. George A. Sloan of the International Chamber of Commerce said after a briefing at his hotel headquarters that Eisenhower is a strong believer in global commerce and has a deep grasp of international conditions.
In Berlin a Soviet detainment followed a jeep accident on the highway between West Germany and West Berlin. The two Airmen denied striking a Soviet staff car after their jeep overturned, with the American report noting no collision signs.
Hong Kong dispatch reports Father Adolph Buch a 61 year old French Catholic missionary who spent 48 years in China collecting insects had his collection confiscated by Communist police at the Hong Kong China border. They warned he would be returning them to Americans who would ship them to China. Buch collected numerous rare insects at Ningpo and Shanghai and had donated many to U S and European institutions.
Washington report notes the Treasury on New Year’s Day will show an eight billion dollar increase in federal indebtedness since Franklin D Roosevelt’s death in April 1945. By June 30 the deficit may be reduced to around eighty five hundred million dollars, a substantial though still large amount, reflecting saver habits and wartime spending.
A House Government Operations subcommittee report accuses the Army Navy and Air Force of wasteful spending on costly military construction projects. It cites inaccurate or incomplete information given to Congress and questions whether emergency funding funds unnecessary facilities. The Defense Department offered no comment.
Nell Mc Grew Owen, a glamorous school marm, was selected as the most beautiful Texas teacher in a Sunday event, drawing attention for her poise and public role. The selection highlighted her presence in education and community service within the state.
Mrs. Owen, selected as the country’s most beautiful teacher by actress Eve Arden in Our Miss Brooks, will receive an all expense paid trip to Hollywood. A 1951 SMU graduate, she won the 1950 rotunda beauty contest and now teaches drama at James B. Bonham School in Dallas.
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