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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
3
Recipes for Bread Griddle Cakes Baked Fresh Peach Macaroon and Danish Apple Cake use bread crumbs and fruit. Includes Fat usage tips and ideas to reduce waste with recipes for cheese toast casserole meat souffle baked tomato surprise and more.
Woolen cloth should never be soaked. Wash by hand and squeeze suds through the fabric. Rubbing causes shrinking and hardening of the wool.
Cleaning beds requires removing blankets sheets and pillows to a chair. Dust the frame and box springs with a vacuum. Wipe wire springs with a lemon oil cloth. Vacuum both mattress sides and change the pad regularly. Tuck sheets neatly under the mattress during making.
Dora Mae Riekeberg and Ralph Eugene Erlenbush were married at the groom’s parents home in Washington after a 2 PM ceremony. Rev. Thomas C. Polk presided as eight guests attended. the couple will reside on a farm seven miles north of Washington.
Pythian Sisters planned installation of officers for the Jan 21 meeting led by Mrs Francis Crone. Large crowd attended at the unfinished K P hall. installation postponed to a later date. Mrs William Matueha remembered as 25 year member. Mrs Owen Grecian elected trustee to fill the unexpired term. Refreshments served at Coes cafe after the meeting.
Washington chapter of the D A R met with 18 attendees last evening. Regent Jessie B. Stewart led the opening, officers reported, and thanks were read for Mrs Glen Zaring's compote gift as the group voted donations to Bell Tower at Valley Forge and a plaque in Memorial Bell Tower for Captain Robert H. Shannon. Delegates to Continental Congress were appointed with Miss Stewart regent and Louisa Wilson as first delegate. Social hour followed with refreshments.
Mrs Elmer Thomas a polio patient at University Hospital Iowa City for three months is slowly improving and can stay off the respirator without oxygen. The report comes from Columbus Junction dated January 7.
Dry seeds thoroughly then store in paper pockets in an attic. The tip emphasizes drying and pale storage to preserve seeds for the next planting season.
The Franklin Township women met at the West Chester church basement Friday with 20 present. Neal serving was discussed and a two course dinner served in English style. Everyone had a very good time and learned many good points on serving selecting table service and linens. The next lesson will be given Feb. 7 on electrical appliances.
Chicago cash grain shows Wheat steady at 239, Corn up 1 cent with varied quotes. Oats up 1 cent with prices around 8 and 88 percent. Barley values 108 to 155 nominal. Local items describe social events, church notices, and council plans for a new street lighting system in Columbus Junction.
YWCA woodwork classes held a social hour after class yesterday as gift presentation to instructor Mrs. Fred L Longer. Mrs. Paul Snakenberg spoke for the Tuesday and Friday afternoon groups, noting Mrs. Longer's instruction and effort. An overnight case with cosmetics was presented, Mrs. Longer accepting with thanks. Coffee was served by YW secretary Mrs. Charles Wilson. Classes will continue their instruction period this year.
At St James School Superior Belle the St James Parent Teacher Association held a post holiday meeting with 14 members and one sister present. Mrs Paul Horak won the door prize and the second room took the attendance prize as Mrs Ray Minks reported. Plans were made for a cooperative dinner and February committees were formed. Social refreshments were served by Mrs Leo Maric and Mrs Horak.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid society held an all day session at the Community Building with 14 members attending. Officers for the new year were elected and the present officers will serve through 1947. Grace Hill social and Janecex sale events are announced with gifts for secret sisters capped at $1.
A person identified only as C. spent several days with her grandmother, Mrs. M. R. Edmon son, during a short visit.
Notices list joint lodge installations church groups and social events with various meetings and potluck dinners across multiple clubs including Rebekah C D A H J Club Wesleyan Service Guild and Rural Woman's club plus Masonic temple and United Presbyterian Ladies Aid with dates times and locations as provided.
Mr and Mrs William W Koening of Richmond plan a golding wedding anniversary celebration with an open house on Saturday January 11. Friends are invited to call the Koening home in two sessions from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.
They mark several birthday milestones and anniversaries across the community. Recipients include R. W. Kephart of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club, along with wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Whetstine and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Schubal. Additional well wishes go to Mrs. Harry Dickerson of Des Moines and Mrs. Charles Long Jr. of Seattle, and to neighbors and local residents celebrating birthdays today and upcoming milestones.
The Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association of Washington Iowa invites policy holders to their annual meeting Friday January 10 at 1 50 p m at the association office. Directors will be elected for six townships Cedar Crawford Dutch Creek Jackson Finglish River and Oregon. Charles Kennedy secretary December 21 25 January
Unit No with Edna and Ruth Bridges 114 percent S Iowa Ave offers dinner service and a lodging event at 7 30 PM in an unspecified venue.
The City PTA Council and four local groups Lincoln Stewart Jones and Junior High plan a joint social on Thursday evening January 16 in the Stewart school community room. Mrs E G Humm presided. Mrs Paul Horak chairs entertainment. other leaders include Mrs Earl Loveless refreshments and Mrs Glen Van Auken hospitality.
Handcraft Group 1 met yesterday afternoon at the navy meeting of Handcraft department section 1 Fortnightly club. Daisie McConnell presided with a memorial service for two deceased members Mrs William Matucha and Mrs Ennis Long. Fifteen members answered roll call with resolutions. Mrs B C Briley led a quiz about George Washington. One visitor attended. The group spent the afternoon making scrapbooks for a children's hospital.
A birthday notice honors Dorothy Kaieon Greiner daughter of William J. and Mrs Greiner of Ke. The brief tribute lists family and hometown but provides few additional details about the celebration or date.
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