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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1938

Page

2

Funeral attendance and local society notes

Local residents attended the funeral of Stewart E. Wilson in Town City. A visiting group called on Mrs Jenette McElhinney and Ed Wilson in Iowa City. Various townspeople traveled from Newell Wellman Fairfield and Des Moines for family events and weekend travels including Rose Bowl sights. Fresh eggs sold at 18c per dozen by W S Reister & Sons.

Richard McCleery J. B. Crail Stewart E. Wilson Cherie McElhinney Town City Fred Reid Howard L. McCleery Stella Latchem Jenette McElhinney Ed Wilson Iowa City W. S. Reister & Sons Harry Simpson Bonnie Jean California Mr. Simpson Mayme Lange Longe Beach Sierra Madre Los Angeles Floyd Roe Des Moines Warren Allen Mr. Roe Robert Roe D. F. Macon Red. Butt John Lewis Newell Ls. D Jesse Harvey Washington Glenn McCarel Newburg Jesse Mikseh Fairfield Feve Rowe Roy Rowe Clarence Rowe Wellman J. G. Rehmer

Guests Of Dr Carl Kunath And Family In Iowa City

Dr and Mrs Carl Kunath of Iowa City were guests Sunday evening in the home of Dr Kunaths mother Mrs J E Kunath. Dr Kunath is connected with University hospitals in Iowa City. Also notes on local illness including Mrs R G Wessler ill with flu and improving, William C Longer recovering after a tonsillectomy, Charles Bear showing slight improvement, W N McCarty improving, Joe Daniels recovering from a stroke, and Mrs John Jones in Washington county hospital sleeping fairly well.

Carl Kunath Iowa City Dr. Kunath J. E. Kunath Joe Daniels John Jones Washington County Hospital

Social Calendar Highlights Church and club events week

Local social calendar lists meetings and gatherings from Tuesday to Friday. Postponements noted for E. O. W. club and H. H. club. potluck dinners, luncheons, and elections planned at Baptist church, P. T. A., Rosary and Ladies Aid groups. multiple homemaker circles and unit meetings scheduled across town with venues including West Second street, North Side Cafe, Masonic Temple, Presbyterian Manse, and public schools.

Aew Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Glenn Pratt White Shrine Women and Friends Masonic Temple Sunshine Community Club Consibers Mwenal Joe Klopfenstein Harmony Club Tommy Harvey West Chester M. E. Ladies Aid Society Rosemary Club Shirley Augustine Poinsettia Club Sherm Crone Jay Brewer Fleur-de-Lis Club M. Flynn Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid Society C. Uarry Anderson North Side Cafe Rural Woman's Club and Families Humston H. H. Club Youtz Friendship Club Alvin Shaw U. P. Ladies Aid Society N. Ave. C N. W. Thompson Mae Smith Homer Birney

Wesleyan Mission Groups Share Supper and Program

Wesleyan Missionary society members held a cooperative supper at the home of Mrs. Roy Means with thirteen attendees. After a brief program led by Mrs. L. A. Jones, all joined services at the Methodist church. the business meeting was omitted. Mrs. W. B. Dupuis spoke on World Peace and Good Will Limited. Mrs. Ed Griffith described the Allen home in Asheville, North Carolina.

Wesleyan Missionary Society Roy Means L. A. Jones W. B. Dupuis Ed Griffith Allen Ashville N. C

Glendale Gleaners 4 H Club Opens Year Meeting

The Glendale Gleaners 4 H Club began its year at Hazel Hoppings home with six members present. The president led the session and bulletins on canning meat were handed out. The next meeting is set for February 12 at Virginia Hoppings home. A prior gathering on November 26 at Mercedes Millers home included three members.

Glendale Gleaners 4-H Club Hazel Hopping Virginia Hopping Mercedes Miller

Oyster Supper Held at J Simmering Home

An oyster supper was served Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Simmering Jr. Guests included the Zieglowsky and Sheetz families, Hartburg visitors, and other relatives. Afterward, attendees played pinochle and visited. The gathering marked the January birthdays of Viola Simmering and sister Mrs. Marion Sheets.

John Simmering Albert Zieglowsky Howard Alberta Ann Carl Zieglowsky Merle Sheetz Ronald Bernice Sheets Lloyd Dale Hunt Henry Zieglowsky Barbara Swisher Marion Sheetz Marlene Carol Hartburg Theodore Olmans Hilda Abbert Wilbur Peyton Robert Oltmans Dick Oltmans Charles Zieglowsky Viola Marion Sheets

Flour measurement tips for baking accuracy

This guide highlights proper flour measurement and sifting to prevent dense cakes and tunnels in muffins. It covers level spoonfuls versus cup measures, oven color testing with flour, mixing order, batter and dough classifications, packing tendencies, and avoiding overbeat for quick bread batters.

Bread Making Tips for Shortening and Cooling

For batters shortening is melted and cooled before adding to eggs or milk or stirred into the batter. Small breads or rolls are served hot and freshly baked. Larger loaves must be cooled before using. Turn all loaves from the pan onto a wire rack. Do not place on a cloth to avoid soggy crusts.

Mrs Geerdes to Review Building Rural America

Mrs. Thomas Geerdes will present a book review of Building Rural America by A. Dawber, focusing on its insights for rural development and community progress. The event highlights regional perspectives and literary critique within a local setting.

Thomas Geerdes A. Dawber

Literature Dept Hears Review of an Autobiography

Lucy Stahl reviews A Woman Surgeon by Rosalie S Morton at the Literature department evening meeting in Elizabeth Irwin's apartment. The talk covers the author's work in America including New York City Washington D C Labrador Serbia South Africa and South America. A charity collection was taken and Iowa blind women towels were distributed. Twenty seven members and one guest Maude McCreedy attended. Hostess committee served refreshments after the program and business session.

Rosalie S. Morton Lucy Stahl Elizabeth Irwin Miss Stahl America New York City Washington, D. C Labrador Serbia South Africa South America Iowa Maude McCreedy Miss Irwin Mildred Woodburn Edna Mercer Martha Timmerman

Potluck Dinner at Presbyterian Manse Ends Potluck

Following a potluck dinner in the Presbyterian manse, the cooperative dinner will be served at noon. The report notes a communal gathering with a shared meal and orderly service planned for midday.

Opal Wilson Weds Joseph Schantz at Methodist Parsonage

Opal Wilson daughter of Mrs Carson Wilson Wellman and Joseph P Schantz son of Mr and Mrs Henry Schantz south of Washington were married yesterday afternoon at 4 in the Methodist parsonage. Dr Arthur Atack officiated with Mr and Mrs Elmer Schantz of Washington as attendants. The bride wore blue silk with gray accessories. They will live on the Nebergall farm five miles southwest of Washington after March 1.

Opal Wilson Carson Wilson Wellman Joseph P. Schantz Henry Schantz Washington Arthur Atack Elmer Schantz Schantz Nebergall Farm

Plan Book Review in U P Ladies Aid Friday

United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 30 PM in the church with Mrs P F Whisler in charge. Mrs T A Michels will review Madame Currie the Fortnightly Club gift to the library in memory of Mr W A Gibson. Roberta Stone will bring high school girls to sing and more music is expected.

P. F. Whisler United Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Madame Currie T. A. Michels Roberta Stone

Announcements church meetings and cottage prayer

Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting set for Wednesday at 9 30 in Mrs I T Rehmel 605 South Marion A venue. Regular monthly church night at the U P church in Ainsworth Wednesday 7 30 p m with a program by a group from the A M E church of Washington. Silver offering public invited.

Presbyterian Cottage I. T. Rehmel South Marion Avenue U. P Ainsworth A. M. E. Church of Washington

Woman's Missionary Society Dinner Meeting

A note states the society will be given after the dinner. It calls members to attend and participate in the post dinner session.

Woman's Missionary Society

Merry Mixer club gathering at Statler Home

Fourteen members of the Merry Mixer club met at the home of Mrs. Mildred Statler with guests Mrs. George Statler and Doris Statler. A pot luck lunch followed, tea towels were hemmed, and members shared their favorite household tasks.

Merry Mixer Club Mildred Statler George Statler Doris Statler Gertrude Stephens Bernice Carr Carr Catherine Romine Cora Dayton Mabel Griffith

Elect Officers of Holy Name Society at St. Marys

Riverside January 11 The Holy Name Society of St. Marys church named Joseph Knebel as president William Dautremont as vice president and Joseph P Paillichet as secretary treasurer Two consultors will be appointed by Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier pastor and spiritual director of the society

Holy Name Society Riverside Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s Church Joseph Knebel William Dautremont Joseph P. Paillichet Bernard Jacobsmeier

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Park Wolf Floral CO St. James K. C. Hall R. G. Wessler Wiliam CC Charles Bear W. N. McCarty E. O. W. Club Ernest Garrett Noble Grand Circle Young Woman's Missionary Society of Baptist’ Church E. H. Messer Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society Jeannette Kyle West Second Street P. T. A. Council All Druggiera Wesleyan Mission Glendale Gleaners Mace Mace Motor Co U. S N. Lowa J. Simmering Eugene Harry Sizer J. R. Gardagr Lisbon E. Mellemeyer William Shannon Marjorie Pratt Glenn Wilson E. A. Ralston R. G. Cherry Joseph Schantz Plan Book Review Ladies Aid Ode Aces Statler E. M. Bridges
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