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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
3
Marilyn Mouser hosted the Cedar Clippers 4 H club Saturday afternoon with seven members and leader Mrs. Maurice Crawford present. The group spent the time sewing pin cushions for the arm and small thimble and needle holders. Mrs. Crawford gave each member a sewing box for club use.
Ruth Foster presented a review of Thomas Sugrue's Starling of the White House to the Literature department evening division of the Fortnightly club at the Klein home. The meeting welcomed 27 members with new member A S Smith and a note from Y W C A secretary Mrs Charles Wilson read by Margaret Applegate.
Frances Sojka hosted a Saturday post-nuptial courtesy for Mrs Raymond Sojka at 701 E Jefferson. Fifteen guests hemmed and embroidered the honoree’s name on tea towels while poems were read and a miscellaneous shower proceeded under a decorated umbrella. Refreshments in green and white were served by Mrs Ray Sojka and sisters Rosamond and Lovila.
The Fort nightly club's Bible department met at the Public Library for its regular Bible study. Mrs. N. M. Speidel presided with 14 members answering roll. Visitor Margaret Cowden attended. The memory verse was recited in unison and minutes read by Mrs. Ivan Rehmel in place of the absent secretary. A letter from Mrs. John Stewart in Florida noted a Bible class with 75 women. Miss Cowden gave a brief report on the 5th and 6th chapters.
Members of the Red Horsers club held a dinner at The Pines to mark the sixth anniversary of the men entering military service with the 113th Cavalry. Attendees included numerous named couples and individuals from Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs John Owen and Mrs Boyd White co hosted the regular T T T Chapter gathering at the Owen home with 19 members present. Mrs M J Cruise led the business session and plans were made for a special social meeting next month during the social hour refreshments were served.
The West Chester W C T U will hold its local institute at Mrs. Howard Stewart’s home Friday starting at 1 30 with a cooperative noon dinner. Afternoon session opens at 1 15 with devotions and a forum by honorary members and others on the Immediate Needs of our Community and State. All are invited bring a covered dish sandwiches and table service.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Norman hosted a turkey dinner yesterday honoring Mrs. Sherd Wilson. Relatives attended as Mrs. Wilson prepares to depart after a monthlong visit. guests included Mae Crone, Nora Hicks, Rex and Barbara Robinson, Jesse Pearson, Ed and Cora Davis, Nellie Crone, Harve Wilson, Al Crone, Geraldine, Frank Wilson, and Lillian Crone.
The article notes Galatians were reviewed by members and previews the next lesson covering the first two chapters of Ephesians. It also mentions a walking challenge of 22 miles on the steamship Queen Elizabeth without retracing ground.
Budget supper ideas feature a split ham shank for two piles of meat. The cushion part makes a boneless roast while the lower half simmers for varied dishes like Ham and Keg Pie or Ham ala King. A baked ham shank with cloves pairs with beans and Boston brown bread for a hearty Saturday feast.
A morning prayer meeting for the Presbyterian church is set for 9 30 Wednesday. The V F W Post will hold a meeting at 8 o clock this evening at K C hall.
About 120 friends attended an open house in Richmond Saturday to honor Mr and Mrs William Koening on their 50th wedding anniversary. They renewed vows in a morning Mass with son Mark and grandson Billy assisting as acolytes.
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