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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1944

Page

3

Entertain Group At Pinochle Party In Paul Long Home

Mrs. Paul Wong and Mrs. Lee Ginkens marked their sixth wedding anniversaries with two parties. The Lone and Ginkensy families hosted a Saturday gathering at the Long residence with guests Clarence Aller of Keota Arnold Allen and Fern Durst of Washington. The event featured pinochle and refreshments.

Paul Long Paul Wong Lee Ginkens Long Home Clarence Aller Keota Arnold Allen Fern Durst Washington

Daily Meal Recipes From A Forgotten Newspaper

A collage of kitchen tips and menus includes a chocolate cake recipe using coffee and chocolate, a lima bean dish with cheese and bacon, and notes about a dinner with Mr and Mrs Darrell Goodwin and guests. The text presents practical cooking steps and serving guidance for a modest home menu.

Darrell Goodwin Phyllis of Wellman Norbert TeBockhorst Tommy Urban TeBock Borst Richmond

Apple Meringue Pie and Shrimp Casserole Recipes

This clipping lists two dishes, Apple Meringue Pie and Shrimp and Vegetable Casserole, with stepwise preparation notes. It includes ingredients such as apples, lemon, butter, eggs for the pie filling and meringue, plus oil, onion, carrots, celery, shrimp, rice, tomatoes, parsley for the casserole, and general baking directions.

West Chester celebrates anniversaries and birthdays today

Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Niffenegger observe a wedding anniversary. Wanda Ruth Smith and Charley Harley share a birthday. Carol Elizabeth Tellin turns ten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin of Fairview. Other birthdays include W. F. Hobbs Keota and several named individuals.

C. C. Niffenegger Wanda Ruth Smith Charley Harley West Chester Carol Elizabeth Tellin Vince Tellin Fairview

Missionary Society Holds Lesson Study Meeting

Members of the Associate Presbyterian church Missionary society met Monday evening at Mrs. A. E. Atchison's home for their regular gathering. Etna Dawson led devotions and Anna Dawson presented a study on The Associate Presbyterian Church Its Work in America. The year focuses on missions in America and a brief business portion was followed by sewing for the needy and carding refreshments. Attendees included the Sojka and Hora families, Mar ek, Havel, Cerny, Wollrab, and several Sojka relatives, among others.

Missionary Society of the Associate Presbyterian Church A. E. Atchison Etna Dawson Anna Dawson Associate Presbyterian America Wess Sojka Darlene Norma George Hora Walter Sojka Walter Hora Lorence Marek Melosh Havel Arthur Hora Claude Havel Bkidiene Sojka LeRoy Cerny Harry Wollrab Nancy

Card Party Honors Set

Vince and Dale Soika entertained a group of friends Friday evening in honor of their brother, Sergeant Harold Soika, of Camp White, Oregon. Guests spent the evening playing cards and sharing stories.

Vince Dale Soika Harold Soika Camp White Ore

Pinochle Night Ends With Refreshments Served

Mondson was elected into membership. A committee donated four pinochle checks to the group. The remainder of the evening featured pinochle games at three tables. Refreshments followed, provided by Mrs. Payne chairwoman, with Mrs. William Kos, Mrs. Marietta Workman, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brewer assisting.

Mondson V Flww Payne William Kos Marietta Workman Jay Brewer

W R C Patriotic Social Honors Lincoln and Washington

The Women's Relief Corps hosted a Patriot Day social at Legion hall with guest speaker Dr. F W Eastwood. The second ward social committee led by Mrs. L R Baker, Mrs. Robert Reaney and Mrs. Effie Murdock organized the event. A high school girls octet performed with Donna Durr among participants.

Lincoln Washington Legion Hell Women's Relief Corps Second Ward L. R. Baker Robert Reaney Effie Murdock F. W. Eastwood Donna Durr

Local program features singers and reader at banquet

Donna Wylie, Julia Zeck, Maranda Martin, Ellen Caldwell, Charlotte Karll, Mary Lou Barth, Appy Mae Riggenhaggen sang selections. Carol Hines read. Maranda Martin sang a solo. Hostess committee offered seasonal refreshments with patriotic favors.

Donna Wylie Julia Zeck Maranda Martin Ellen Caldwell Charlotte Karll Mary Lou Barth Appy Mae Riggenhaggen Carol Hines

Brazil to Produce All Artillery at Volta Redonda Plant

Brazil plans to become self sufficient in artillery by expanding the new steel plant at Volta Redonda to manufacture munitions for Allied use with the United Nations effort.

Brazil United Nations Volta Redonda

Infant Eye Response After Birth Described

A newborn shows a brief eyelid blink when exposed to light but cannot track moving light for more than a week, indicating limited ocular control in early days.

Blue Eyes Disappearing Worldwide Study Claims

The Better Vision Institute reports a trend of decreasing blue eye prevalence globally. Scientists suggest genetic shifts and evolving populations may be driving the change, with implications for future eye color diversity.

Better Vision Institute

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Journal Woman's Mrs. Ginkens Beverly and Kenny Mrs. Long Bobby Dickey W. TF. Hobbs Robert Lee Hesseltine Dale Fuhr A. C. Schulze Pearl Houseal C. R. Barr Mary Ardith Jarrard Phyllis Irene Owens Rennie J. Dawson Journal Living Lake Missionary Society V.F.W Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary K.C. Hall Lestie Payne Clara Ead W.R.C. Patriotic Social Nicur Austelle Glasbake Big Congoleum Cynthia Wees
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