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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
2
A vintage dessert feature promotes Valentine Baked Alaska served with strong coffee. It describes Jefferson era origins, strawberry layers, strawberry ice cream, and a meringue topping baked briefly to golden peaks. The recipe covers cake base, assembly, freezing, and final baking for a fresh, aromatic finish.
A nine week painting course taught by Earl Rae is set Feb 15 to Apr 12 in old junior high YW rooms Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Open to both genders, $9.50 for members $10 for nonmembers with no materials night. Minimum 20 members. call 653-2594 to reserve. The bride-elect works at Advance Ross and her fiancé farms. a summer wedding is planned.
Todd Nemmers, 8, to undergo major surgery Friday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Bob Knight, former Fareway employee, starts welding course at Cedar Rapids Tech. staying with aunt and uncle in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Pearl Parcell leaves Columbus Junction with Eva Robertson for Ruston Louisiana to visit daughter and son-in-law. Ling er Longer Club dinner at Franklin Center School with plans for Cedar Rapids tour in March. Mrs John Jeffries named March hostess. Mrs Clifford Freel hosted Merry Makers with guests Wesley Freel Kathy and Michael. Jon C Jarvis moves to Belmont California with American Airlines executive role after army discharge. Jarvis is son of Carl and Mrs Jarvis near Brighton. Warren Allen of Nevado California visits Washington for Floyd Roe funeral. Dr Harry Bush dies January 26 in Grand Junction Colorado. formerly lived in Washington. Antioch Social Club potluck at KP Hall West Chester 6:30 p.m. Saturday February 5. bring two dishes.
Yesterday admitted: Mrs Ralph Chor pening Washington medical Erwin Koenig Washington medical Mrs Paul Lambert Winfield medical Dismissed today: Lincoln Roy Marr Ainsworth Mrs Thomas Pier son and son Ainsworth Mrs Alvin P Miller and son Kalona Miss Minnie Crile Bright on Mrs Lacy Lines Ainsworth Buster Sistern Washington
Mr and Mrs Orlie E McConnaughay of Dixon Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Georgia to James E McQuaid Jr son of Mr and Mrs James E McQuaid of Washington A May wedding is planned Georgia a 1964 Millikin University graduate and former president of Sigma Alpha Iota is a music instructor in Hammond Illinois He is a 1961 Marquette University graduate and former president of the School of Speech Student Council He earned a PhD level masters in journalism from the University of Iowa in 1963 is listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and is a member of Sigma Delta Chi He is director of public relations for the Heart of Illinois United Fund in Peoria.
Several groups announce meetings and events for Thursday through Monday. Friday events include Past Matrons dinner at Masonic Temple with white elephant, Rebekah Lodge meeting at IOOF Hall Marion Ave, and UPW Association gathering with out of town speakers. Monday features Wash-Away Tops Club, White Shrine Bridge, Rainbow Girls candy sale and chili supper, YWCA Council, and Saddle Club pot luck at the fairgrounds with drinks.
Mr and Mrs John H Koehler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner and reception at the Captain's Table. Hosts included children and spouses from Denver Wray Anchorage Washington and Cedar Rapids. One family member could not attend. APRIL WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Claudia Maxine Boring to Taylor Stout Jarvis planned for April. both families listed with biographical details.
Mrs. Robert Miksch hosted the Go and Let Go Club Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Max Waterhouse leading the business meeting. Members answered roll call, plans were made for a February 12 Valentine dinner at Prairie Home, new year books were filled out, and entertainment featured weaving demonstrations by Mrs. I. V. Farrier. Refreshments in a Valentine motif were served by the group.
Louise Marie Redmond, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward G Redmond of Mt Clemens and Clemens Michigan, is engaged to James C Schweitzer, son of Mr and Mrs Bart Schweitzer of Columbus Junction Rural Route 3. The couple plan to wed Saturday February 12 at Mt Clemens. Louise Marie is a Mt Clemens high school graduate employed in an office. James Schweitzer is a Columbus Community High School graduate who attended the University of Iowa and is in the service stationed at Selfridge Air Force Base.
Handcraft group with 10 members present led by Mrs. D O Butler. Officers named for the year: Butler leader Fishburn assistant, Miss Della Humphreys secretary treasurer. Program committee Della McBride Opal Parcell Sam Witting. March auction sale discussed and donations invited for absent members. Pillows and aprons program led by Loveless and Humphreys. 60 aprons and several pillows displayed. Sally Smith guest speaker with slides from her European trip. Thank you notes read from countyHome matron Mrs Bauer and hospital nurse Mrs Hanse for club sewing. Guests included Mrs Waldr on Mrs Jarrard and Miss Smith.
Mrs Charles McClung conducted Public Affairs II on Wednesday at the UP Home. Twelve attended and answered roll call with a patriotic quotation. Mrs Lauder Kennedy presented Patriots of Various Times. A card was sent to Miss a McCreedy who has been ill. Mrs W B Dupuis led the flag salute and the meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.
Harmony Club members and their families shared a noon dinner at the Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Valentine and patriotic decor set the scene as Mrs. Scott Wilcox led a business meeting naming Mrs. Eugene Reed as next club president and Mrs. Richard Bordwell as secretary treasurer. Mrs. John Myers and Mrs. Charles Lemley returned from a two week visit to California and Las Vegas. Pat Lewis, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Lewis, visits during semester break. Pat attends Trinity College Deerfield Illinois as a liberal arts student.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President and Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper publishes weekdays excluding Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the March 8 1879 act at the Washington post office It is a United Press leased wire member and affiliated with Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press and Iowa Press Associations audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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