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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
2
Thirty four guests attended a 1 pm luncheon at the Frank Miller home hosted by Mrs. Gifford Morrison Mrs. Wayne Limerman Jr and Mrs. Tom Stewart. The event featured bridge and anagrams with prizes awarded for high and low scores and a blind prize.
The Rural Women’s Club gathered at the Carl Phillips home for a 9 o’clock breakfast with husbands invited. Thirteen of 14 families attended, Valentines and mini nut cups set the table, five prizes were awarded from lucky numbers, and William Marie Jr. celebrated a birthday with a song. A short business meeting followed by canasta and a noon birthday cake for Mr. Marie.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports three new chestnut varieties that yield large sweet nuts and resist chestnut blight.
One hundred thirty nine pencils were brought to the WS CS circle 11 meeting at the Methodist church. At the next gathering members will bring erasers crayons or notebooks to be packed for Kwassum Women's College in Nagasaki Japan. Twenty nine members and nine guests attended with Mrs. Fred Miller and others among the visitors.
All Bluebird groups in Washington invite mothers to a Valentine box supper Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. in the Camp Fire rooms IOOF hall. Girls may bring a mother or eat with their leader. Prizes for best decorated box. Each box should include the meal cup and coffee or hot chocolate served.
U S Department of Agriculture plant scientists report vacuum cooling as a highly promising method for conditioning certain vegetables for shipment based on recent laboratory tests.
Twenty four Rebekah club members gathered at LOOF hall Thursday for an all day quilting session with a noon potluck. A March of Dimes donation was approved and a letter of thanks for a Christmas gift was read. A playlet and bingo style games entertained, with February birthday hosts and a marching orders for next meeting in March.
Birthday list honors Erwin Koening and Joan Marie Pressly among others with ages or years noted. The clipping mentions couples from 1942 1920 and 1921 celebrations for Reynold Greiner Joe A Soukup Cloyce Stewart.
Mrs. Ida Hough of West Chester marks her 90th birthday with an open house at Wres. Hough's home on February 15 from 2 to 4 p m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Readable listings show a busy schedule of clubs and gatherings. YWCA informal crafts in Tile painting room Friday plus IOOF hall family social Saturday at Skelgas store. Other events include Rainbow Girls bake sale and various meetings at churches lodges libraries and homes through Tuesday with potlucks dinners and study groups.
The VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club met with Mrs. Vera Ansters on Wednesday morning with 20 members present. The February 28 meeting will be with Mrs. Ethel Palmer.
Mrs Mae McClure spoke on Richard E Lauterbachs Danger from the East at the Women’s Council Group 4 meeting held at Mrs Harlan Neuharts home. She discussed Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur’s roles and noted Japanese interest in American life. Fifteen members attended and brought clothing for a missionary project.
During the Civil War era gathering, several group members answered hidden questions from the council magazine The World Call. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Virgil Earll.
Mr and Mrs Joe Bell of 603 N Marion Avenue will mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 PM. Friends and relatives are invited to visit their home.
Home appliances including refrigerators, washing machines, radios, phonographs, TV sets, freezers, vacuum cleaners, stoves, and dishwashers have special finishes. These finishes guard against rust and disintegration, while enhancing beauty and keeping items in good repair.
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