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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1962
Page
2
Reba Staggs notes fresh spices should be used sparingly to enhance meat flavor, not overpower. She lists beef uses with basil bay leaf celery seed and more, suggests veal pork lamb liver and ground beef pairings, and urges experimenting to build a good cook reputation.
Three tables competed Thursday at the OES Pinochle party in the Masonic Temple. Prize winners were Mrs. Ed gar Stewart high and Mrs. Maude Schmoeller second. Hostesses were Mrs. J. F. Larson and Mrs. Blanche Foster. Next meeting set for two weeks hence.
The U P Home planning committee staged a varied program of music and stories for Variety Night. Dr. Ray M Davis and Mrs Davis stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs D W Kanega and Miss Mattie Black. They were en route from Minnesota to Florida for the winter. Dr. Davis sang solos and the couple later visited in Des Moines with Mrs William Franch’s family. The piece notes the South Iowa Synodical Executive’s travels and expresses admiration for John H Glenn Jr as he plans to circumnavigate the globe.
Snowball Club members sewed quilt blocks at Mrs. Cloyce Tin es home. A noon meal of corn bread and beans was served. Vice president Mrs. Raymond Whisler led the business meeting and roll call referenced a current event. A YWCA thank you for the Christmas party donation was read. Plans for the annual dinner with Mrs. Glenn Knupp were made and the quilt will be finished at that meeting instead of a regular program.
Mrs Blick hosted eight members as the LBC Club elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs D O Butler, vice president Mrs Carl Jarrard, secretary treasurer Mrs Lloyd Walker, reporter Mrs Grace Stewart. Next meeting with Mrs Charles Bartholow. Hostess aided by Mrs Bartholow.
Mrs Myrtle Neiswanger entertained 10 Pansy Hill Club members Thursday afternoon with guest Mrs Roy Schiebel. Members shared three things they wished not to do during roll call while dues were collected and a flower card fund was formed. Collette and Evelyn Bruty led contests and Mrs E L Rouse won a prize. A group photo was taken for a future club party and refreshments followed.
Marilyn Thatcher, county home economist, will address Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women's Group on January 30 and Jackson Township group on January 31. She will cover pattern measurement and alteration with a reminder to bring a tape measure. Contact the County Extension Office for demonstrations.
Friday CWF General Meeting 7 30 p m At church Executive board 7 p m Baptist Missionary Society postponed until Feb 23 Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 30 11 30 p m Legion Hall Bob McDonald caller Word Weavers 1 30 p m Sunday St Mary Circle 5 30 p m Family potluck with Mrs Mary Reister Coffee and rolls furnished Bring two dishes to pass and table service Monday White Shrine Bridge 1 30 p m Masonic Temple Lincoln PTA 7 30 p m Social hour at school gymnasium Important business meeting following Special program
The Lincoln PTA will hear Anne Courtney an exchange student from England as speaker on the program Monday night at Lincoln school building. President Mrs Don Swartzendruber announced an important business meeting will include a final vote on continuing PTA affiliation with state and national groups. A social hour at 7 30 p m opens the evening and Lincoln pupils will perform a difficult Chinese game.
Family Living 1 held at Mrs. William Sitler home with 27 members and 2 guests. Mrs. J F Mallory led an etiquette quiz based on Amy versus Emily with expert answers. Officers elected include Sitler leader Wilson assistant Polis secretary treasurer.
Pauline D. Dill and her husband deed real estate to Cora Hicks in OP Wellman.
Contract notice records Charles M. Denison transferring land to Owen R Roth and his wife in section 32 township 75 range 7. The agreement outlines conveyance of property rights and title conditions as filed in the local land records.
A teen asks how to prove reliability to parents and earn privileges. Abigail Van Buren suggests earning trust through responsible actions. The column shares a married life admission where a husband confessed infidelity and later rebuilt family happiness, concluding forgiveness can heal. The page also includes light notes on grandparents bragging and a joke about love questions, ending with Abby’s booklet offer.
Members of Child Study II met with Mrs. Robert Koehler on Thursday evening. The nominating committee led by Mrs. Max Smith elected new officers for the coming year: leader Mrs. Harold Ganon, assistant leader Mrs. Richard Anderson, secretary treasurer Mrs. John Baldrige. A panel discussed normal difficulties in early childhood, with Mrs. Richard Ross, Mrs. Cletus Kafka, Mrs. Jack Nelson and Mrs. Raymond Carter forming the panel. Mrs. Richard Dare delivered the opening inspiration with readings and resolutions for the New Year. Next meeting is Feb. 22 hosted by Mrs. Keith Proctor, who asks members to share a Civil War story or bring an era memento.
Barbara Shannon returns home from Drake University Des Moines to spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W J Shannon. Donna Osincup also comes home between terms from Drake University. Other visits include Elmer Livermore of Raritan Ill Lloyd Turnipseed family in Port Clinton Ohio and Robert Brining and Beth from Media polis with Harold Williams and T H Luckenill. Baptist Missionary Society meeting postponed to Feb 23 due to bad weather.
Mrs Lloyd Marek displayed photographs from a Florida trip at the Fleur de Lis Club meeting hosted by Mrs Truman Tuttle. A 1 30 dessert was served by the host and Mrs Bernard Reed as twelve members answered roll call naming their favorite winter pastime. A card from Mrs James Moeller was read.
United Nations diplomats reported Soviet fears for Antoine Gizenga life and urged an urgent Security Council session. Izvestia accused a colonial plot to murder Gizenga as he remained under house arrest in Leopoldville, while Congo tensions and Lumumba’s legacy shadow current moves.
Roy Hodges served as toastmaster at the annual dinner with Rev. Lloyd Latta giving the invocation. Special guests included 4-H junior feeder champion Bob Bonar and beef judge Vaughn Rinner. Gail Danielson spoke on Beef Month programs. officers and board members were announced. 396 attended. Raymond Howsare and Herman Wagenknecht won free banquet tickets for predicting top beef price. eight others guessed correctly but two were drawn.
UPI reports interior Iowa and southern Minnesota hogs with barrows and gilts mostly steady to strong and sows steady to 25 cents higher than Thursday. Estimated receipts today around 50,000 with prior week 61,000 and year ago 44,000. Butchers and sow price ranges listed by weight categories.
The report outlines Glenn's 4 hour 50 minute flight time to reach Grand Turk or Bermuda depending on orbit count. A Navy balloon mission will test visibility from 30,000 feet as Glenn crosses the area during his second orbit. Glenn will eat space food near the end of his first orbit and perform in-capsule exercise with blood pressure checks.
Judge L R Carson signs decree in district court granting Bernice Tripses a divorce from Vernon Tripses. Plaintiff receives real estate in Washington, custody of three children, and defendant ordered to pay child support until they reach adulthood.
The Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church near Wayland announces a Bible conference starting Tuesday January 30 at 7 30 p m with Rev Wallace Larson of Arthur Iowa as speaker The week features nightly Bible teaching and special music from local churches Youth night is Saturday A closing pair of services will be held Sunday February 4 at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Public is invited.
Yesterday several local residents were listed under hospital medical notices: Mrs. David Ballou Aulissa, Mrs. Loren Hinds shaw Richland, Mark Jon Dill Keota, Mrs. Eva Strum Washington, Mrs. Edwin Hill Washington, Mrs. Kenneth FE Bolkl Columbus Junction. Today Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Soper Washington reported a daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hess Washington also reported a daughter.
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