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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1951

Page

2

Dinner Honoring Charles Mayer on Birthday

Mrs Charles Mayer organized a surprise dinner for her husband birthday Sunday. A cake adorned the center table as the guest of honor received several gifts. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Victor Mayer, Mrs Katie Schmitt, Mrs Phoebe Banks, Mrs Ola Mayer, and Mr and Mrs Frank Mayer of Richland.

Honor Charles Mayer Charles Mayer Victor Mayer Katie Schmitt Phoebe Banks Qla Mayer Frank Mayer Richland

Victor Mayers Host Oyster Supper and Card Night

An oyster supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer on Saturday evening. Canasta and pinochle were played with Mrs. Robert Dill taking high score and Mrs. Richard Mayer low score. Attendees included Richard Mayer, the Leeper and Sanders families, the Augistine family, and the Dill family.

Victor Mayer Robert Dill Richard Mayer Harvey Leeper Lee Sanders Emily Keith Augustine Rita Dill

Casserole Layered with Potatoes Beef and Peas

A simple baked dish places sliced cooked potatoes in a greased casserole. It is topped with shredded dried beef and cooked peas in a medium white sauce, then sprinkled with fine bread crumbs and heated for 15 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees F.

Knitting and crafts classes set at YWCA this January

Knitting classes with Edna McCarty begin tomorrow at 2 PM and continue Thursday January 11 for beginners or those needing help. Rugs with Mrs. Ralph Bauer are offered on January 18 and 25, while Mrs. Cloud Willits teaches figurine painting starting January 10. All are welcome to participate.

YWCA Edna McCarty Miss McCarty Ralph Bauer

Former Goshen College Alumni Banquet Held at Wayland Church

Dr. Carl Kreider acting president spoke at a December Wayland banquet for Goshen College alumni. Sixty attended. J. Glen Widmer chaired. Toasts by Olive Wyse Mutlett Wyse Reuben Widmer Krabill. Special music included college chorus recordings. Alumni association elected officers: President J. Glen Widmer, Vice President Ervin Reschley, Secretary Treasurer Harold Meyer.

Wayland Carl Kreider Goshen College Goshen Indiana Wayland Mennonite Church J. Glen Widmer Friendly Helpers Olive Wyse KE. S. Mutlett C. C. Wyse Reuben Widmer Winfield Vincent Krabill Hesston College The College Association Widmer Ervin Reschley Harold Meyer

Friendly Families Ring In New Year at Whites Farm

Thirty one members and guests of the Friendly Families club celebrated the New Year at Mr and Mrs Duane Whites home south of Ainsworth. High score prizes went to Mrs Carl Greiner and George Stout while low scores went to Mrs Harold Gerdes and Dale Roberts. Refreshments were served at midnight. Guests included Terry Leeper Helen Lukavsky Donald Lukavsky and Mr and Mrs Tom Stirling.

Friendly Families Club Duane White Ainsworth Carl Greiner George Stout Harold Gerdes Dale Roberts Terry Leeper Helen Donald Lukavsky Tom Stirling

John Owen Hosts Y's Men Bridge Club Night

Mr and Mrs John Owen entertained a Y s Men bridge club Tuesday with three tables in play. The high couple prize went to Mr and Mrs Harold Wehr, while Mrs Duane Griggs and Charles Morris won other top honors. Dessert followed at 7 30 pm and the men joined the women after the meeting.

John Owen Harold Wehr Duane Griggs Charles Morris Charles Berdo Mr. Griggs Owen

Martin Brophy Weds Frances Rummelhart in Hills

Martin Brophy son of Mr and Mrs Leo Brophy of Riverside and Frances Jean Rummelhart daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Rummelhart of Hills were united in a double ring ceremony at St Josephs church Hills on December 27 Rev Martin Horan officiated Music by Barbara Curtis and Joanne Rummelhart The couple will reside in Iowa City where Brophy works at Curtis Florists

Riverside Martin Brophy Leo Brophy Frances Jean Rummelhart Ivan Rummelhart Hills St. Joseph's Church Martin Horan Barbara Curtis Joanne Rummelhart Rose Brophy Loretta Brophy Marianne Rummelhart Edward Brophy Leroy Rummethart Francis Brophy Melvin Rummetlhart Iowa City Curtis Florists

Joint Installation For Knights and Sisters Monday Night

The Pythian Sisters will hold a joint installation of officers with the Knights of Pythias Monday evening at the KP hall. At the Sisters meeting Tuesday night a committee was named by Mrs. Omer Conklin including Mrs. E. BK Ward Edith Weid ner Ivan Hahn and Mrs William Little. Officers practice is set for Thursday at 7 30 oclock.

Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Omer Conklin E. BK. Ward Edith Weidner Ivan Hahn William Little

Sausage and Bean Supper Layered Bake

A recipe describes lightly browning one pound sausage links then layering in a greased casserole with two cans baked beans, three sliced onions, and four sliced tomatoes. Sausage rests atop layers and the dish bakes at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes with salt and pepper.

Social calendar items and rescheduled meetings listed

A compact list of local group activities and postponed events includes the O E S social at 7 30 p m, Public Affairs I meeting rescheduled to January 17, Linger Longer supper at Franklin Center, Merry Makers cooperative dinner, Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p m, U and I club postponed to January 11, and various church and guild gatherings with potlucks and required bring details. Community groups cover women’s societies, youth clubs, and fraternal lodges with dates and hosting venues.

Ainsworth O.E.S Franklin Center School Merry Makers Club Clayton eBar Beta Sigma Phi Ed Scerrell U and 1 Charles Schiebel Friendly Circle Club Don Sheetz Clifford Thorne St. Paul's Women's Guild West Chester COC Fred Lindenmeyer WMS UP Church Walter Kyle Presbyterian Women's Service Guild Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Installation of Officers at Two P M

A brief notice states the installation of officers scheduled for 2 p m. Details specify time and setting for the ceremony as part of a local fraternal or organizational event.

Delashmutt Speaks on Juvenile Delinquency to VFW Group

Millard DeLashmutt of the welfare office addressed the VFW auxiliary adult education group Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ralph Borman Jr.'s home. His topic was Juvenile Delinquency in Washington County. Twenty five members attended and the meeting closed by Mrs. Phillip Kneen, Mrs. Don Bealer, and Mrs. Ernest White.

Millard DeLashmutt Welfare Office VFW Ralph Borman Jr DeLashmutts Washington County Phillip Kneen Don Bealer Ernest White

Pineapple Ham Loaf Bake Upside Down Treat

A winter dish combines crushed pineapple with a brown sugar bottom in a greased loaf pan. The loaf uses a ground ham and pork mixture as the top layer and bakes to set then is inverted for serving.

Entertain Relatives At New Year Dinner

Mrs Celesta Maas and Harold hosted a turkey dinner at their home near Ainsworth on New Year Day. Relatives Charles Maas and family could not attend. Bud Maas has an ear infection since Christmas. Albert Maas dined with his daughter and son in law Omer and Mrs Green of Wellman. Willie and Beth Ann Maas stayed with grandparents as parents attended a Kalona Masons and Eastern Star installation. Ice coated roads sparked mention of extra vacation day. Mrs Cecil McFarland writes from Vancouver WA noting one minute of rain and sun. Mr McFarland remains at an airbase in Portland.

Celesta Maas Harold Ainsworth New Year's Day Charles Maas Bud Albert Maas Omer Green Wellman Willie and Beth Ann Maas Town City Raymond Bell Cecil McFarland Eleanor Maas Vancouver Washington McFarland Portland

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