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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1941

Page

3

Knights of Pythias Anniversary Dinner

Members of the Knights of Pythias and their families attended a dinner at the K. P. hall hosted by the Pythian Sisters to mark the order's anniversary. Prizes went to Mrs Randolph Kelsey and Mrs Howard Jlotle for women while Owen Grecian and Jim Ashby won for men.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Ecards Randolph Kelsey Howard Jlotle Owen Grecian Jim Ashby George Baker Clayton Bear Howard Hotle G. A. Reinert KK. FE. Ward

Merry Ten Club Hosts and Saturday Nite Supper Meet

The Merry Ten club gathered Friday evening at Erv Wulf residence with four pinochle tables. Prizes went to Mrs Claude Kilgore and Mac Wallace for high and low scores. Mrs Pat Johnson and Ray Lambert won consolation prizes. A one course luncheon was served with help from Mrs Bill Wulff. The March meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Bill Wulfe. The Saturday Nite Supper club met at G F Trotter home for cooperative supper and bridge. Violet Lamphert and C R Thoma won high scores. guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Richards.

G. F. Trotter Violet Lamphert C. R. Thoma Clarence Richards

Lexington Ladies Aid Meeting Recap

The Lexington Ladies Aid met at the church with Mrs. Bess Huber Mrs. Mable Huber and Mrs. Doris Tadlock as hostesses. A two course luncheon featured patriotic colors with about sixteen members and sixteen guests attending. Two new members Gertrude Tipton and Audrey Fleming were reported. Hosts for March are Elizabeth Young Effie Huber and Hazel Smith.

Lexington Lexington Ladies Aid Bess Huber Mable Huber Doris Tadlock Mayme Flynn Mary Oldfield Clara Flading Alma Mapel Gertrude Tipton Audrey Fleming Elizabeth Young Effie Huber Hazel Smith

Judaculla Rock Near Cowarts NC Holds Odd Carvings

The Judaculla rock near Cowarts North Carolina, about 40 feet in circumference, bears carved figures of birds tepees and snakes and is believed to be an ancient Indian revera site.

Cowarts N. C

Tackenberg Oliver Wedding in Independence Home

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gardner of Hevre details the marriage of their daughter Helen Gardner Oliver to Oliver Tackenberg son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tackenberg of Mt. Pleasant. The single ring ceremony occurred Feb. 15 at the Badman residence in Independence with Attendants Bess Strenpke and William Boeteger Hoth.

Oscar Gardner Hevre Helen Oliver Tackenberg A. J. Tackenberg Mt. W Pleasant BasShore William Badman Independence Bess Strenpke William Boeteger Hoth

VFW Post and Auxiliary Host Joint Party Highlights

The VFW Post and Auxiliary held a joint meeting Tuesday evening with about fifty attendees. Prizes were won by Roy Schaffer, Mrs. Lloyd Little, and Mrs. Karl Lemley. Plans were formed to attend the district meeting in Airfield on March 2 and the local drill team will perform floor work. Refreshments were served by committee members A. K. Pater, Stella Palmer, Dale Atkinson, Everett Purham, and John Pehler.

Veterans of Foreign War Roy Schaffer Lloyd Little Karl Lemley Airfield A. K. Pater Stella Palmer Dale Atkinson Everett Purham John Pehler

Mrs John Caldwell Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs John Caldwell hosted the Just Us club yesterday afternoon at her home. Fourteen members attended with two guests including Mrs Bethel Van Ness and Mrs Glen Sk Wilson. The meeting opened with a club song and featured contests won by Mrs Wilson Mrs Al Crone and Mrs W C McFadden. Refreshments were served. next meeting will be planned by Mrs L F Harding and Mrs Murray Smylie.

John Caldwell Just Us Club Bethel van Ness Hstess Glen Sk. Wilson Caldwell Cy Bush J. D. Duayton R. D. VanDoran

Norma Clegg C L Club Hosts Meeting

Mrs Norma Clegg hosted a C L club gathering on Tuesday afternoon with ten members and two visitors. A Farm Bureau lesson on Local and World Situations Affecting the Consumer was given by Mrs Carrie Zager, followed by an economics discussion. New member Mrs Richard Stephens attended and Mrs Georgia Reaney was invited. A tray lunch was served. next meeting set with Mrs Nell Clegg on March 11.

Norma Clegg C. L. Club Carrie Zager Richard Stephens Georgia Reaney Reaney Nell Clegg

Grape Juice Turns Brown If Left Exposed to Air

Grape juice will brown and alter flavor when not tightly sealed from air exposure. Adequate sealing protects color and taste, preventing oxidation and spoilage.

Local Social Calendar Highlights Meetings and Events

Social calendar lists various club meetings and public gatherings through Friday including Child Study, Pythian groups at addresses on East Madison and 80 North Iowa Ave, World Day of Prayer at Christian church, Women’s Council after service, Garden and Literature departments, 19th Century luncheon, and Pythian Sisters staff praecne at 2220 pp. My. cn oP 2's hall.

C. H. Guther Pythian Past Chiefs Association Oral Mayo St. P. Dewey East Madison Street Christian Church Rhs Women’s Council of Christian Church W. G. Hidridge North Iawa Ave Fina Klein Pythian Sisters Praene A. W. Clow

Birthdays and anniversaries celebrate many in town today

Virginia Payne and Helen Brock turn 17 while several residents observe birthdays including Roy Wood Betty McCartney Reid Orris Ethel Mineer Charles Walker Mary Lee Bower and Carl White. An anniversary marks Mr. and Mrs Elmer Pearson as well as couples Earl Nicola and George Murphy with marriages dated 1907 and 1937 respectively. Bill Brown of the University of Iowa also has a birthday today.

Virginia Payne L. Payne Helen Brock Jim Brock Ethel Mineer East Highland Elmer Pearson Charles Walker Walnut Carl White Amboy Mary Lee Bower Walter Bower 76 Township Earl Nicola Brighton George Murphy

Model Dresses to Show What Each Type Should Wear

The Parent Teacher Association of the Junior High met at the school to study Applied Art School Clothing and Home Decorations. Mrs. P. E. Etter led the lesson with dresses from M. Bridges Dress shop and models from Elizabeth Meek Laura Murphy Jean Gault Helen Falk and others.

P. E. Etter Orville Mecklinbert Miss Wilson Elizabeth Meek Laura Murphy Jean Gault Helen Falk Marcella Boileau Ben Caladwell Sara Lou Miller Mary Justine George Adelyn Duea J. C. Penney Frank B. Miller Gerade Mary Voorhees Marcia Masson Gwendolyn Ramseyer Doroth Pratt Pauline McDonnell Maranda Martin

Dinner Courtesy for Marshalls on 45th Anniversary

Columbus Junction reports a 45th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Marshall. Friends visited Wednesday, a family dinner was held, and the couple married Feb 26 1898 in Columbus Junction. They have two sons Morris and Ralph and daughter Mrs. W A Davidson. one grandson Lloyd preceded them in death.

Columbus Junction J. M. Marshall Mrshall Laura Bakey A August Bakey Columbus City Methodist Church J. M. Pusey Marshall Morris Davenport Ralph Columbus Janetson W. A. Davidson Sioux City Crandchildieg Lloyd

Chapter L T T T Meets At Mrs Grace Robertson Home

Chapter L of the T T T met at the home of Mrs Grace Robertson with Mrs Lucille Huston as assistant hostess. Five guests attended including Misses Alice Holmes Ilene Benson and Mrs Vianne Lowe. Four tables of progressive rummage were played. Tolander won the guessing prize Benson high score Huston low score. a one course lunch was served.

Crawfordsville Grace Robertson Lucille Huston Alice Holmes Ilene Benson Vianne Lowe Violet Lindesn Ruth Tolander Tolander Miss Benson Helen Huston

Honor M Stransky Birthday Dinner in Riverside

Mr and Mrs Milo Shalla hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring Mrs Shallas brother Milo Stransky at their Riverside home. Attendees included Phyllis Shalla Ed Stodt Cedar Rapids and Frank Stransky Iowa City. Y Social Club members also held quilting at Mrs Erwin Koenig's home with luncheon.

Riverside Milo Shalla Shalla Milo Stransky Ed Stodt Cedar Rapids Frank Stransky Iowa City Phyllis Shalla Washington

Gracehill Ladies Aid Holds All Day Quilting Session

The Gracehill Women’s Aid met for an all day event led by Mrs. Lyle Hayes. Five women quilted in the morning with guest Mrs. Ashiel Robertson of Wasington. Children played games while five more joined afternoon quilting and devotional led by Mrs. F. Libe. roll called by president Mrs. H A Engel. Plans set for a similar meeting next week with members bringing lunch.

Gracehill Ladies Aid Lyle Hayes Ashiel Robertson Wasington F.l Libe H. A. Engel West Week

Ancient Chinese cooking year with five specialized months

In the sixth century Chinese chefs organized a culinary year into five months dedicated to sweet cakes, soup, vegetables, fish, and meats, reflecting structured meal planning. The note adds a general baking tip about preheating to 450 degrees and baking biscuits 10 to 12 minutes.

Notice of Probate for Eva Y. Thompson in Iowa District Court

The court in Washington County Iowa files and opens the last will of Eva Y Thompson dated August 25 1939. A hearing is fixed for March 4 1941 at the courthouse to prove the will and determine its validity. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated. R R Noonan clerk of district court issues the order.

Washington County Eva Y. Thompson Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan

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K. P Erv Wulfs Merry Ten Club Leo Viekss Helen Gardner Oliver ‘Tackenberg V.F.W. Party For Post and Auxiliary Glenn G. Hayes W.K.C Frank Miller A. L. Griffith M. J. Redlinger Ainsworth Roy Wood Betty McCartney Reid Orris Fred Orris Bill Brown University of Iowa Marshalls T.T.T G. Robertson Honor M. Stransky Herman Koenig Cora Davis Erwin Koenig Earl Marshall Gracehill Upper Park Avenue New York New York Central Deor Ocean Ik Riki Wilson Boston BUTE Drepnel Parm Minced Ib Bliss Coffee Red Cross P&g van Dam Grisco JEWEL Texas California Sunkist Oranges Doz Ibs Florida
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