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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1946

Page

3

Ys Men Host Ladies Night Dinner At Community Y

The Ys Men club hosted a ladies night dinner in the Community room at the Y. Recep tion in the lounge featured red white and blue decorations and tomato juice cocktails. Rev Walter Peeusisen of Indianola spoke on Will Peace Come to Europe focusing on Holland and Belgium. A humorous skit titled The Family Doctor was performed by several members before Mrs Berdo received a bouquet of roses.

Charles Berdo Emma Barnett Willis Jones Milo Sorden John Yousling John Owen World Outlook Committee Walter J. Peeusissen Indianola Europe Peeusissen Holland Belgium Towa E. D. Morrison, Jr Helen Stone D. F. Livingston M. M. Schell A. R. Terrell Roger Sherman Dave Flder R. H. McCreery Berdo

Garden Section 2 Meeting at Fortnightly Club

Mrs. William Sheetz hosted Garden Section 2 of the Fortnightly club with 14 members attending. Guests included Mrs. Taylor Stout and Mrs. J. W. Cox. Mrs. Parl Loveless presided in leader's absence while Mrs. Glenn Thompson served as secretary pro tem. Papers by Mrs. Foster Bickel on Party Posies and Daisie McConnell on Planning Rock Gardens and Garden Pools were presented. A new vacuum cleaner offering dry suds cleaning and upholstery attachment was announced for use on floors and furniture.

William Sheetz Taylor Stout J. W. Cox Clark Wagner Parl Loveless Glenn Thompson Foster Bickel Daisie McConnell

Dutchettes 4 H Club Hosts Cooperative Supper

The Dutchettes and boys 4 H clubs held a joint February meeting at New Haven schoolhouse with parents present. After roll call seven girls studied braiding rugs while the rest enjoyed games. The next meeting will be with Janet Tinnes.

New Haven Janet Tinnes

Birthday greetings and wedding anniversaries noted today

Couples and individuals celebrate anniversaries and birthdays in a local observance. Names mentioned include George Murphy and spouse 1933, Mariah Oo Brighton 1997, Elmer Pearson East Highland 1908, Helen Critz Riverside 98, Elwood Glenschrock 3rd birthday, Leroy Schrock of Iseota family, Carrol Ruth Young IJlelen Brock Mary Lee Bower LeRoy Brown Reed Orris Joe Shalla and numerous others from Ainsworth East Hissland Walnut Amboy and surrounding areas.

George Murphy Mariah Oo Brighton Elmer Pearson East Highland Carrol Ruth Young Leonard Young Ijlelen Brock Jim Brock Mary Lee Bower Walter Bower 76 Township LeRoy Brown Clarence Brown Reed Orris Fred Orris Ainsworth

Galloways Host Rosemary Club Event With Bridge

Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway hosted Rosemary club guests and their husbands. Six bridge tables awarded high scores to Mrs Cloyee Stewart and Mr William Glassburner, with second highs to Mr and Mrs George Horn. Seasonal refreshments followed aided by the Stewarts.

Earl Galloway Rosemary Club William Glassburner Mae Davis Cloyee Stewart Glassburner George Horn

Social Calendar of Community Gatherings And Meetings

Calendar listings show Rebekah benefit card party at 8 p m in One ROOF halt hall and various church and club events at W Baker West Chester RG F hall K P hall Y W C A program St Anthony Circle St Pauls Woman s Guild Ruth Nichols Missionary Society and other local groups with dates and hosting details for activities through weekend and into March 12 30.

Rebekah W. Baker West Chester K.P. Hall Friendly Charles Murdock Independent Club Joe M. Wolfe Y.W.C.A P.m Delta Alpha Sunday School Methehureh W. B. Dupuis E. Main St A. C. Peterson Rural Woman's Club Leo Marie Young People Fellowship Group St. Paul's Church Katherine Flynn E. L. Stewart DP. F. Whitsler St. Anthony Circle Hubert Walker St. Paul's Women's Guild John Zieglowsky Ruth Nichol Women's Missionary Society P. m U. P. Church Alice Reynolds Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society

Grapefruit Aspic Made In Three Easy Steps

A simple three step method to make grapefruit aspic. Remove the top from a No 2 can of Florida grapefruit juice. Soften gelatin in 1 4 cup juice, heat remaining juice to boiling, then dissolve gelatin and mix. Oil the grapefruit can lightly, pour in the mixture, chill overnight until firm.

Fancy Cookies and Glassed Fruit for Quick Desserts

Keep a stocked pantry with glassed fruits and crisp cookies for easy servings. Glassed plums pair with Molasses Lace Cookies that can be prepared in advance and stored in the jar for ready dessert options.

Molasses Lace Cookies from a Historic Recipe

A recipe for Molasses Lace Cookies yields 5 to 6 dozen. Ingredients include 7 cups flour cinnamon salt soda baking powder fat brown sugar molasses vanilla. Mix dry ingredients sift. Melt fat with sugar and molasses then combine. Bake 325 F 12 to 15 minutes. Shape while warm into cups or ruffles.

Joint VFW Social Draws Wide Attendance At KC Hall

Two VFW groups held a well attended joint social at the KC hall. Mrs. Dave McGaffey led a varied program with student singers, instrumental duets, and dancing interludes. Refreshments and pinochle games closed the evening under the committee chairmanship of Mrs. George Birney.

Veterans of Foreign Wars K. C. Hall Dave McGaffey Martha Downing Ellen Gray Alice Walker Margaret McCall Shirley Dowell Marjorie Bower Romberg Clokey Beverly Brown Maxine Crone Connie Knauss Peggy Knauss Guy Knauss Pegsey Connie Mrs. Knauss Peggy Jesse Radda Maxine

Breakfast buffet plan for guests with self service

The note suggests a buffet style breakfast with fruit juices in bottles on ice, cereals, hot dishes, and guests washing their own dishes. It also advises cleaning tile walls in bathrooms to prevent unnoticed dirt and to refresh daily routines while maintaining an uninterrupted schedule.

Butter Saver Graham Cracker Sandwiches

A simple snack idea uses two graham crackers with peanut butter and honey filling, eaten with a tall glass of milk. The recipe promotes a wholesome treat for young households and offers a quick energy boost.

Graham

Post-Nuptial Shower For Mrs. Glenn Harris

Riverside reports a post nuptial shower for Mrs. Glenn Harris the former Bernadine Soukup at Trinity Methodist Church parlor. Hostess Mrs. Joseph A Soukup presided with banco games awarding top honors to Mrs. Robert Kloppfer and consolation to Mrs. Edward Beranek. Guests received gifts and refreshments followed.

Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Glenn Harris Bernadine Soakup Harris Joseph A. Soukup Robert Kloppfer Edward Beranek

Rebekahs Cancel Columbus Junction Visit

Announcement states the visit to the Columbus Junction lodge for Thursday evening is canceled and plans will be discussed at Friday evening’s meeting.

Columbus Junction Lodge

Yoder Couple Wed At Mennonite Church

Marjorie Madelle Yoder and Floyd Franklin Yoder wed at a Wellman Mennonite church ceremony Sunday evening. The event drew about 125 guests and featured a nine piece program, with reception and elaborate blue and white decor. The bride, a Wellman High School alumna, has teaching and Denver work history. the groom, Kalona High School graduate, served in Civilian Public Service and will reside near Wellman.

Wellman Marjorie Madelle Yoder Marion L. Yoder Floyd Franklin Yoder Chris A. Yoder Kalona Mennonite Church W. S. Guengerich Edward Diener George S. Miller Margaret Diener Flmarie Marner Florence Yoder Helen Miller Kenneth Yoder Erma Lou Yoder Lois Troyer Robert Yoder Carl Troyer Stanley Robert Mabel Yoder Leola Yoder John Wershberger Orvall Miller Mary Tiggens Ethel Heckler Pearl Brenneman Cecil Capper Yoder Wellman High School State University of Iowa Denver Colo Kalona High School Edmondson's Department Store Dwight Blosser Mary Huggens Ezra Shenk Stanley Yoder Delmar SS Galesburg Delmar D. Yoder Montgomery Ala Cecil Yoder John Hershberger Madison Wis Leo Hershberger Malcolm Nebr Paul Troyer Denison Willis Troyer Wayland Ethel Beckler Milford

Tadlock Reports State Lamb Show

Tadlock reports on the state 4 H lamb show sale in which he entered lambs. Duane Tadlock, club president, led the meeting at Lexington schoolhouse with Leo Sturgeon as guest. Demonstrations covered ringworm control and guard rails. secretary Floa Ruth McDowell reported on club business.

America Lexington Leo Sturgeon Duane Tadlock Bill Litwiller John Farl Duvall Tadlock Floa Ruth McDowell McDowell

Dark lingerie care tips for new purchases

Advice on washing new dark nighties and underwear to prevent dye transfer. Recommends a preliminary wash in lukewarm suds before wearing and frequent washing afterward to avoid staining skin or other clothing.

Lillian Morrison and Richard Fletcher Wed in Cedar Rapids

Lillian Morrison daughter of Mrs Rhoda Morrison and Richard Fletcher son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Fletcher both of Columbus Junction were married February 20 at the First Methodist church parsonage in Cedar Rapids Attendants were Helen Morris and Mrs Marjorie Oleson They will live on a farm south of Columbus Junction in the Amity school district A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Richard Fletcher was held at Mrs Douglas Langstaffs home Friday

Columbus Junction Lillian Morrison Rhoda Morrison Richard Fletcher Eugene Fletcher First Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Helen Morrisson Marjorie Oleson Amity Douglas Langstaff

Mrs Caldwell New President of Missionary Society

Mrs W S Livingston and Nelle Allison co hosted the Women s Missionary Society meeting at the former s home. The group opened with a vocal solo Swing Low Sweet Chariot and prayers followed by program notes on race and group tensions moral delinquency family reestablishment and Dr Henry of Assaite. Officers elected for next year include Mrs Caldwell president and McCleery efficiency secretary.

C. H. Woods H. H. McCleery Jessie Stewart D. J. Ross O. F. Boller Ethel McCreedy Maud McCreedy Henry Assait Boller C. A. Bolce W. W. Caldwell R. 8. Warfel Harriet Clemenning Tillie Caldwell McCleery

Ironing on cold fabric creates steam for quick pressing

The method uses iron on very cold fabric to condensate and generate steam with little moisture. Plan ironing before weekly marketing to leave space in the refrigerator.

Quick blouse ironing tip for damp fabrics in a warm oven

If you must wash and iron a blouse in a hurry, roll it in a towel to remove excess moisture after rinsing. Remove and place in a paper bag in a barely warm oven while the iron heats. You'll be surprised how quickly the ironing will go.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Sheetz G Ev Studio Helen Critz Elwood Glenschrock Leroy Schrock Iseota Joe Shalla Sera William Cnossen A. L. Griffith Roy Wood M. J. Redlinger Betty McCartney Mangold Ethel Mineer East Hissland Charles Walker Walnut District Carl White Amboy Gladys Boyd Galloways Dr. Scholl Sim’s Shoe Store Legion Hall V.F.W Vicks VA G. Harris Rebekahs Marjorie M. Yoder Floyd F. Yoder Gpurgeong ED Kfratol NAVY BROWN R. Fletcher Caldwell Missionary Society Montgomer Riversides Wards Montgomery Ward
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