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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1946

Page

2

Three American Home groups meet for club program

The Fortnightly club sections held January meetings at member homes with plans for a general meeting next Tuesday in the Methodist church social rooms. Program included a drama cast, choral music, talks on reconversion, wartime duties, and fashion and cooking demonstrations.

Methodist Church Dodd J. N. Dodd W. B. Dupuis D. W. McC England Asia Silas Ross William Kos Lydia Jazeler Ruthbridges Dorothy Livesay J. N. Phillips C. Phil Weldin al Crone F. Whisler J.B.D. Martin Miss Livesay

Music Department January Meeting At Fortnightly Club

The January gathering of Fortnightly Music Department was attended by 16 members and two guests Eleanor Tucker and John Lloyd Hughes. Mrs. Boyd White announced a Fortnightly general meeting on January 15 featuring a Drama department play and the Music department chorus.

Music Department Elu Carolyn Hamilton Eleanor Tucker John Lloyd Hughes Boyd White M. M. Schell Robert Fulton Lyle Grove Walter Smith Hughes Bernice Quintus Virginia McLaughlin Tucker Louis McCutchen Hamilton George Dare Grove

Birthday Wishes Mark a Day of Local Celebrations

Mr and Mrs William McClelland lead a golden wedding anniversary in Wellman as other locals mark 64th, 11th, and 15th birthdays. Names include Nancy Patterson 15, Phillip Dusenberry 14, Marlene Peiffer 6, James Thompson 3, Karen Houts first birthday, with acknowledgments for Ralph Ryan and Helen Morse among community birthday honorees.

Marlene Roseann Peiffer Ralph Peiffer James David Thompson Charles Thompson Ainsworth Nancy Patterson Phillip Dusenberry Claire Dusenberry Karen Sue Houts R. C. Houts West Main Street

Hoehle Couple Welcomes Son Robert Lee II

T/Sgt. and Mrs. R L Hoehle announce the birth of their son Robert Lee II on December 22, weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces. Sgt Hoehle is stationed in Tsingtau China with a military unit.

R. L. Hoehle Robert Lee, II Hoehle Tsingtoa China

Notable remarks at the social gathering mentioned

The text records a social event with remarks given on various subjects and notes that refreshments included a seafood dish. The decorated refreshment table was presided over by Mrs. D. J. Ross and Mrs. Morrison, Sr., with Mrs. Ross assisting the hostess with refreshments.

D. J. Ross Morrison

Golden wedding honored at Daytonville family dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Perrin celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner at their Daytonville home. Their family included three of five daughters coordinating the meal and several absent sons reached by long distance calls from Lt. Cora A. Perrin in the army nurses corps and Capt. Wilford W. Perrin in the Pacific theater. Open house followed, gifts and congratulatory telegrams arriving as the couple marked many decades of marriage.

Army Nurses Corps Cpt Wilford W. Perrin Pacific United States Daytonville Mr. Perrin

St James P T A Plans February Family Supper

The St James Parent Teacher Association met at the school with president Mrs Ales Gevock reading a short poem Fractions. Secretary Mrs John Mattes reported and the attendance prize winner was the music sister. A clothing drive and volunteer help were requested. A cooperative supper is set for Sunday Feb 10 at K GC hall with committees named for the general duty roles.

St. James K. GC. Hall Martin Whittaker Frank Wos Mattes Ray Minick Lester Kern Lyle Schulty Ed Wittetioe Leo Marie Bill Bruty Alex Gevock Roy Fritz

A I Club Supper At Hoxworth Home

Mr and Mrs J B Hoxworth and Mr and Mrs Ivg Mitchell hosted a Saturday evening A and I Club supper at the former's home for Telub members and families. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Garrett Mr and Mrs Lloyd Maxwell and others. A gift exchange followed the coop supper and a brief business meeting outlined plans for the next coop supper and afternoon gathering February 6. The evening concluded with card games and Wa hoo.

J. B. Hoxworth Ivg Mitchell And Telub Ernest Garrett Lloyd Maxwell W. A. Bearer Robert Dawson Mert King Joe Maxwell Dawson B. G. Holt Ira Mitchell

Insecticide DDT Stays Effective Six Weeks to Three Months

Entomologists report spraying dairy barns with DDT remains effective for six weeks to three months and kills flies slowly as they crawl across treated areas. The study notes a lethal dose is delivered when flies contact sprayed surfaces.

Welcome Home Shower for Mr and Mrs Goodlander

Mrs Leta Sheets and L J Goodlander wed in Des Moines January 2 with Rev Bacon at the Lutheran parsonage. A surprise homecoming shower for the couple followed the ceremony as 20 friends gathered at their apartment in Des Moines and at the Korte home for refreshments.

Lewis J. Goodlander Des Moines Leta Sheets L. J. Goodlander Bacon Korte

Hospital Births And Admissions Reported In Area

At the hospital Mrs Mae Morgan of 12 East Third Street was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Mr and Mrs Leo Hammes of Sigourney welcomed a son born at 1 26 yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Dean Schwartz of Wellman have a son born at 2 20 this morning weighing seven pounds six and a half ounces. At 7 35 this morning a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sylvester Mineart. Homer Darby of Keota underlines the report name.

Mae Morgan East Third Street Leo Hammes Sigourney Dean Schwartz Wellman Sylvester Mineart Homer Darby Keota Under

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Social calendar listings show Lexington Circle January meeting and numerous club gatherings led by Mrs. Ralph Tadlock and Mrs. Robert Dawson. Activities include PTA, D.A. chapters, missionary societies, W.S.C.S. units with multiple locations and potluck requirements. If transportation is needed call Mrs. Oscar Lane.

January Coffee Cake and Cookie Recipes Featured

New recipes to try in January include an Orange Coffee Cake with Bisquick and orange rind. Chocolate Oatmeal Drops cookies use cocoa and oats, with optional nut toppings and sugar icing. Also featured is Chopped Liver Spread with liver onions hard boiled eggs and butter, served as luncheon meat or on toast.

Jessie Alice Cline Home Economist

Mrs Zeck Hosts Circle Meeting

Mrs Ralph Zeck welcomed members of the Past Noble Grand Circle hosting last evening. With the president absent, Mrs Paul Harvey was not present and Mrs Zeck led the brief business session. Cards followed and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her daughter in law Mrs Wayne Zeck.

Ralph Zeck Noble Grand Circle Paul Harvey

Sinks Shine With Gasoline Cloth Claim

A woolen cloth dampened with gasoline is said to erase dirt from porcelain sinks bathtubs and marble wash bowls. Mrs. Donald Simmering of Ainsworth underwent an appendectomy this morning. Discharges included Mrs. Ezra Freyenberger and daughter Nedra Lou Wayland J C Duncan of Cotter. Mrs. Silas Ross of 215 East Jefferson Street was admitted Saturday as a medical patient.

Donald Simmering Ainsworth Ezra Freyenberger Nedra Lou Wayland J. C. Duncan Cotter Silas Ross East Jefferson Street

Installs Officers Of Pythian Sisters In Year

At the meeting of Pythian Sisters last evening at K P hall officers for the new year were installed. Mrs Everett A Stewart will be past chief, Mrs Francis Crone most excellent chief, Mrs Clarence Shaffer excellent senior, Mrs Ernest Miller excellent junior, Mrs G Marshall manager, mistress of records and correspondence, Mrs Owen Grecian mistress of finance, Mrs Warren Stewart protector, Mrs Vina Manassier guard, Mrs George Baker, Mrs Crone's appointive officers installed were Mrs Harvey Waggoner and Mrs Ralph Martin flag guard, Mrs Oral Mayo pianist, Mrs Bri A Stewart and Mrs G A Reinert flower committee, Mrs Mac Morgan, Mrs Paul Harvey, Mrs Shaffer ultrusistic.

K. P. Hall Everett A. Stewart Francis Crone Clarence Shaffer Ernest Miller G. Marshall Owen Grecian Warren Stewart Vina Manassier George Baker Crone Harvey Waggoner Ralph Martin Oral Mayo Bri. A. Stewart G. A. Reinert Mac Morgan Paul Harvey Shaffer Walter Anderson Clayton Bear Aa. W. Ward Edith Weidner Bk. E. Ward A. Stewart Reinert

Cheese storage tip in vinegar cloth refrigeration

A method for keeping cheese fresh suggests placing it in the refrigerator wrapped in a cloth dipped in weak vinegar and wrung dry. This technique emphasizes moisture control and acidity to preserve flavor and prevent spoilage.

New Officers Lead Alma Hearne Missionary Society Meeting

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a cooperative dinner and meeting with 23 members present. Helen Lewis was president, Elizabeth Klein vice president, Anna Mae Baskett secretary, Stella Palmer treasurer. Palmer led devotions as Thelma Luther presented Racial Tolerance. Mrs Milo Sorden sang a solo. The group voted Palmer a life member in the Woman's Society of Christian Service.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Fred EK. Miller Irene Nickerson Pearl Whistler Helen Levis Elizabeth Klein Anna Mae Baskett Stella Palmer Miss Palmer Thelma Luther Milo Sordén Woman's Society of Christian Service

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