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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1941

Page

3

Baptists Hold Reception for New Minister Trenerry

A reception in the Baptist church honored Rev. Alfred Trenerry and his wife after their arrival. Church leaders presided and speakers included Dave Benson Rev Abk Dale and Dr R C Keagy with musical numbers by Kathryn Vacha Charles Murdoch Thora Reynolds and others. A covered dish supper preceded a social time and prayer closing the event.

Alfred Tremerry Baptist Church Wayne Kendrick Peakers Dave Benson Abk. Dale Mew Haven Washington Baptist Association R. C. Keagy Ministerial Association Leigh W. Soule MacDermid Kathryn Vacha Jesus Charles Murdock Harold Walker Tate Thora Reynolds Carolyn Strong Handel Meredith R. L. Grimes Crolyn Strong Trenerry A. E. ‘Dale

Dauphin VFW Women Install 1941 Officers

Officers for 1941 in the Daughters of Union Veterans were installed at a meeting in the G A R hall. New president Mrs Eva Blake named appointive officers and reported forty five members in good standing. Fifteen officers attended as refreshments followed the short business session.

Daughters of Union Veterans G. A. R. Hall R. S. Warfel Boyd Foster Eva Blake D. W. McClure Pearl Whistler C. V. Crull Nellie Tripp E. M. McConaughy L. L. Lemsey W. D. Dupuis Blake Scott Wilcox Frank Gobble Emma _ Vincent Blanche Hebner Mary Shields Della Miller Nellie Wiley Ed Wiley Mima Young

Rainbow Girls Hold Regular Meeting at Masonic Temple

Rainbow girls met in the Masonic Temple last night with about thirty members present. New worthy advisor Jane Bicher presided over routine business discussions and the new mother advisor Mrs Don Orr attended for the first time.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Jane Bicher Don Orr

New Screw Type Conveyors Cut Coal Conveyor Wear

A new process replaces the old casting method for stoker coal conveyors. The screw type conveyors are made by twisting a cold steel bar around a steel core and fusing into a solid piece, extending life and efficiency.

Dry skim milk storage tips and quality changes

Dry skim milk can be kept in a tight can without refrigeration for several weeks in cool weather. If exposed to air it absorbs moisture becomes lumpy and changes flavor.

Ghost Rite Among Sumatra Batkas

The Batkas people of Sumatra prepare a ghost for an important funeral after a ceremonial farewell to family and friends. The ghost is then cast into the river to mark the rite’s conclusion.

Batkas Sumatra

Britain Bans Baths in Two Towns to Save Water

Residents in two Lake District towns, in northwestern England, are advised to forego baths and use sponge-downs to conserve water for firefighting needs amid drought concerns.

Lake District England

Old-Fashioned Spicy Doughnuts Recipe

A home kitchen guide to making spicy crullers with cinnamon nutmeg mace and a yeasted dough. It details mixing, rising, rolling, frying at 375 degrees and yields about eight dozen doughnuts with cruller twists and sugared milk for serving.

Public Affairs Program Luncheon Thursday Speeches Planned

Public Affairs department section 1 will hold a luncheon at 1 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Phil Weldin's home 717 South Fourth Avenue with Mrs. Leslie Gates and Mrs. Eugene Heneley of Grinnell as guest speakers. They will address the Fortnightly Club special program Thursday evening on the Public Affairs topic.

Public Affairs Department Phil Weldin South Fourth Avenue Leslie Gates Eugene Heneley Grinnell Roy Brobst Rural Women's Club T. W. Hunter H. H. Club Bert Spangler Public Affairs Dept Jolly Troopers Lester Wagner

Junior Fortnightly Hosts Speaker on Interior Decorating

Members gathered at Mrs. Florence Fisher's home for the January meeting with ten in attendance. Don Benblossom spoke on interior decorating, followed by a brief business session and refreshments. Louise Porter will host the February meeting.

Florence Fisher Don Benblossom Louise Porter

Music Department Meets in Mrs Sizer Home January

The music group met at Mrs. Harry Sizer's home for their January session. Mrs. Lester Luckenbill performed two cello pieces with Mrs. George Masson as accompanist. Mrs. Sizer read a note on William Mengelberg and Mrs. Tweeten led Beethoven's C Major Symphony study with recordings from the New York Philharmonic. Ten members and one guest attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sizer Mrs. Masson and Mrs. Claude L Reister.

Music Department Harry Sizer Frederick Preston Search Ole Virginny Foster Lester Luckenbill George Masson New York Philharmonic Orchestra Luckenbill Sizer Masson Claude L. Reister

Birthday acknowledgments in Three Quarter Century club

Several community members celebrate birthdays today. Notables include 97 year old L F F Sigafoose and 80 year old Mrs Inez Martin. Also honored are Bruce Robert Rice age one Evelyn Nichol and many others across Sterling and surrounding towns.

L. FF Bruce Robert Rice Frank Rice

Social Calendar Highlights From Local Clubs and Groups

Community notices list meetings and events across Bethel area clubs including nurses society Pythian Sisters D A R and many church groups. Details cover times places changes and potluck meals with members urged to attend and bring dishes.

Rosella Patterson and Harold Moore Wed in Minnesota

Rosella Patterson daughter of Mrs. Carrie Patterson of Ington and Harold Moore son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Moore of Washington were married at 2 PM in the Baptist parsonage at Austin Minnesota. The single ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. Leo Sandgren. Mildred Shebeck of Washington and Marvin Yoder of Wayland served as attendants.

Rosella Patterson Carrie Patterson Ington Harold Moore Plainfield John R. Moore Washington Baptist Parsonage Austin Minn Leo Sandgren Mildred Shebeck Marvin Yoder Wayland Shebeck

Fortnightly Program Moves to Eight O Clock With Guest Talk

The Fortnightly club will hold its special program Thursday at 8 PM due to church services. Mrs. Eugene Heneley of Grinnell will speak on her South America trip, sharing items from her visit. Two guests per member may attend. The event features music and a brief business meeting, sponsored by the Music department and Public Affairs divisions.

Ssociate Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society Junior Missionary Society Merry Markers Club Clayton Bear Good Will Club QO. E. Silk West Jefferson Street Legion Auxilary Watter Kyle Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Harry Anderson North Side Cafe Lexington Circle June Gardner Sunshine Community Club Fred Zieglowsky West Chester Methodist Women’s Society West Chester Methodist Church White Shrine Fred Reid South Town Avenue John McConacey Roy Means Stewart P.T.A Stewart Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Glenn Pratt Navajo Club F. BE. Stutsman Eugene Heneley Grinnell South America

Mrs McLaughlin Reviews Hamilton Work at Meeting

Mrs David McLaughlin gave a review of Alexander Hamilton by David Loth at yesterday’s afternoon Literature department gathering in the home of Mrs Carl J Roberts. Mrs T A Michels read Henry Van Dyke poetry. A new member Katharine Mauthe joined, and Mrs W B Dupuis will host February meeting.

David McLaughlin Alexander Hamilton David Loth Carl J. Roberts T. A. Michels Henry van Dyke Katharine Mauthe W. B. Dupuis

B P W Officers Plan for Meeting in North Side Cafeteria

Officers of the newly formed Business and Professional Women's club gathered at a North Side cafe last evening to map plans for their upcoming meeting. The group includes Mary Peck as president Martha Decker as corresponding secretary Mary Lynn Heilman as vice president LaHoma Johnson as treasurer and Elizabeth Dumont as recording secretary. The club unites young women in Washington under state and national B P W groups to advocate for their views with the legislature.

Business and Professional Women's Club North Side Mary Peck Martha Decker Mary Lynn Heilman LaHoma Johnson Elizabeth Dumont Business and Professional Women of Washington State National Federation of Business and Professional Women

Couple Weds in White Lace Ceremony in Austin Minnesota

The couple wore white lace and black accessories at the ceremony. Afterward they held a wedding dinner in Austin. Mrs. Moore, a 1937 Washington high graduate, worked at the Y M C A. for years. Mr. Moore, a 1936 Jefferson High School graduate, worked at Eclipse Lumber in Washington then Plainfield as assistant manager. They reside in Plainfield.

Austin Minn Moore Washington High School Y.M.C.A Y.M Y.W.C.A Jefferson, Iowa Eclipse Lumber Company Washington Plainfield Eipse Lumber Company

G H M Club Social at Max Cook Home

The G H M club gathered at the Max Cook residence for three tables of pinochle last evening. Weather kept some members away. Prizes went to Mrs. Crone and Mrs. Wiley for women, Woodrow Crone and Robert Wiley for men, with Woodrow Crone taking the traveling prize. Pearl Parcell presided, naming Mrs. Max Cook as acting hostess during Mrs. Munson’s illness. The next meeting is set for February 6 at Mrs. ...

Max Cook G.H.M. Club al Crone Robert Wiley Woodrow Crone Eli Jackson Pearl Parcell Sam Munson

Eli Jackson Named Lead Host With Mrs Sampson Assisting

Eli Jackson will serve as lead host with Mrs John Sampson acting as assistant hostess for the event.

Eli Jackson John Sampson

H E O Club Elects Officers for Year

Officers for the new year were elected at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Frank Embree with ten members and two guests present. Mrs. Ernest Meyer became president, Mrs. Earle Libe the vice president, Mrs. Willard Ginkens the secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Duane White the reporter. The afternoon closed with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Embree and Mrs. Walter Statler.

H. E. O. Club Frank Embree Cloyce Statler Marilyn Kirton Ernest Meyer Earle Libe Willard Ginkens Duane White Walter Statler

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice Then Date

Presbyterian prayer gathering set for Wednesday at 9 30 AM in the home of Mrs Val Fuhr 208 East Seconda ry IRLE and 18 placeholder details follow

Presbyterian Cottage Val Fuhr East Secondary Irle

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