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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

2

Trend to geometric patterns sparks spring fashion

New York designers forecast a bold spring trend with geometric patterns in fabrics from mini and giant checks to window and plaid motifs. Collections feature black and white contrasts, neutrals, pastels, and mentions of houndstooth, cartwheel hats, and the revival of bias cuts and doll-like Poupee silhouettes in dresses and coats.

Arthur Jablow John Moore Lyndon B. Johnson American Designers Group of New York Frechtel

Doctors claim TB skin test shows promise in study

Three Chicago doctors report a new TB skin test detecting 96 of 106 cases with no false positives among 61 non TB patients. They caution results need confirmation by others before general use.

Chicago Harry Glendur Byron Fosseick Milton Silverman London University of Alabama New Jersey Harvard

Just Us Club entertains members at Edwards home

Thirteen members of the Just Us Club gathered at Mrs. W. B. Edwards home on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. E. H. Messer opened with the poem Friendship. Games and contests were led by Mrs. Opal Parcell and Mrs. Ethel Swift. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. D. O. Butler and Mrs. Lewis Goodlander by mystery friends. Mrs. Eva Robertson assisted with refreshments.

Just Us Club W. B. Edwards E. H. Messer Opal Parcell Ethel Swift D. O. Butler Lewis Goodlander Eva Robertson Edwards Charles Wiley Rosemary Club Shirl Augustine Low Bill Crandall John Cherry

Audubon Madam Ann Pratt Hospitalized on Christmas Eve

News from the U P Home in Audubon Iowa notes Ann Pratt was taken ill Christmas Eve and underwent surgery. Washington friends are wished well. Miss Mattie Black, returning from Clarinda College Springs Shenandoa visits, joins the Home as matron. Dudley Allen arrives as over winter guest, accompanying Mrs Adair and daughter from Aliquippa. Mrs Laura Moffett Laughlin of Emporia Kansas visits with family. Presbyterians from Hills Iowa bring Christmas cookies. Gifts include money fruit candy a magazine Hi Fi record and more. Tom Krause of Keota sings at Evensong. Correction issued for an earlier error and anticipation of a Home article in the Journal.

Audubon Iowa Ann Pratt Washington Mattie Black Clarinda College Springs Shenandoa Dudley Allen Mr. Allen Des Moines James Adair Aliquippa Adair

Funeral services for Mrs Mary C Pacha

Funeral services for Mrs Mary C Pacha were held at St James church Wednesday at 9 30 a m with burial in East Pleasant Plain Cemetery Rev T J Lew and Rev James Grubb presided Pallbearers were Tony Franzen Leo Fritz John Pacha Albert Pacha Byron Snider and Dean Cox Sherman Eden Funeral Home arranged the services

Flavor of Hawaii Coconut Macadamia Pie Recipe

A South Sea inspired dessert combines Philippines coconut and Hawaii macadamia nuts with a rich custard. Ingredients include flaked coconut, chopped macadamia, butter, sugar, eggs, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and optional whipped topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes until firm. Cool and garnish with coconut or more macadamia.

Philippines Hawaii

Walnut Women's Club hosts cooperative dinner and new member

Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Neuhart hosted a noon cooperative dinner for Walnut Women's Club families with nine families present. Officers were elected with Mrs. Robert Johnson president and Mrs. Herbert Ferrell vice president. Mrs. Pacha joined the club and plans for February gifts were approved.

Harlan Neuhart Walnut Women’s Club Milton Schnicker Robert Johnson Craig Neuhart California Gale Walker Maurice Pacha Rodney Letts Herbert Ferrell Edwin Lukavsky Lyle Wilson Pacha

Nutrition sessions planned next week

The second food and nutrition training session for leaders of home economics 4-H clubs is set for January 10 and 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Iowa Southern Utilities meeting room in Washington. Topics include etiquette, food service, table setting, breakfasts, preservation of food, meal planning, plus music reading and grooming. Leaders from listed clubs will attend on Monday or Tuesday, a salad luncheon will be provided, and the meeting ends at 3:30 p.m.

Iowa Southern Utilities Washington Sally Smith County Extension Home Economist Starliners Chickadees Busy Bees Crooked Creek Cloverettes Washington Pals Pepperettes Cedar Clippers Clover Cloverettes Dutch Creek Flyerettes

Admitted Today and Births Today Notice

Admitted today Melvin Grieser Wayland medical. Births today Mr and Mrs David Slabaugh Kalona welcome a son.

Melvin Grieser Wayland, Medical David Slabaugh Kalona

Social and club notices fill week calendar

Friday Past Matrons meet at 6:30 p.m. and initiation events at 5 p.m. Rebekah Lodge and IOOF Hall activities, Masons 6 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Saturday Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at 8 p.m. Bob Yerington calls with snack table. Sunday WWI Barracks Aux dinner noon at Wapello HS with district meeting. Monday clubs and chapters meet from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations including library and Masonic Temple. Tuesday and Wednesday schedule include YWCA pancake supper, Baptist circles, Home I-III groups, and Legion Auxiliary events.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge IOOF Fairgrounds Ken Crow Legion Hall Bob Yerington Democratic Women’s Club Harry Levy YWCA Old Junior High Martens Europe Congo Baptist Hettie Lake Circle Richard Simmering Rhoda Nielson Hazel Moore Noble Grand Circle M. D. Lee American Home Charles Harvey Joe Falk William Sitler Old St. James Home Legion Auxiliary Legion

Final rites for Francis J. Duffy held at Jones Funeral Home

Final rites for Francis James Duffy were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M. O. Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Freddie Martin, Claire Curtis, Ben Scott, Orey Schwitzer, Everett Sanger and Al Miller. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Fortnightly Club seeks Mother of the Year nominees

The Fortnightly Club opens nominations for its Club Mother of the Year with Mrs. Cloyce Stewart leading the committee. Active religious members with a 15 plus year old youngest child, proven motherhood, courage, cheerfulness, patience, affection, understanding, homemaking, civic responsibility, and willingness to join the mothers conference and American Mothers program are eligible. Submissions are due January 25.

Cloyce Stewart Mothers American Mothers Committee

HEO Club elects officers at Thursday meeting

Mrs. George Gould was elected president with Mrs. Dave Bell as vice president, Mrs. Elwyn Corey secretary, and Mrs. Everette Gardner reporter. The group discussed topics as the roll was called, Elwyn Corey led the meeting, new secret sisters were named, and guest Mrs. Larry Griggs with Mrs. Charles Bartholow assisted with refreshments.

Friendly Circle Club Marion Augustine Lyle Romine Clyde Crile Milburn McKay Augustine Elwood Kleese Harold Klopfenstein Frank Kleese George Gould HEO Club Dave Bell

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