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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1941

Page

3

Winders and Petsel Wed in Kahoka Mo Ceremony

Riverside announces the marriage of Viola Petsel of Iowa City and Wendell Winders of Montour Iowa. The couple wed May 29 in Kahoka Missouri. The bride is daughter of Bert Petsel and wife, a Riverside graduate and Iowa State University alumna. The groom is a 1940 Iowa graduate and Pi Kappa Epsilon member. They will reside in Montour where Winders resumes coaching.

Riverside Viola Petsel Iowa City Wendell Winders Ontour Iowa Kahoka Winders Bert Petsel State University of Iowa Browns Business College University of Iowa Pi Kappe Epsilon Montour Nders

Oak Symbol of Strength in Local Lore

The oak tree is cited as a symbol of rugged strength in local lore, reflecting community appreciation for enduring timber and resilience in regional heritage.

Social calendar listings for Wednesday and coming events

The social calendar lists Mrs. Everette Schmitt and Mrs. Katie Schmitt hosting at the Linger Longer Club with a towel bring requirement. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid, Women Golfers at the Country Club, Merry Makers and Friendly Neighbors clubs meet in the afternoon. Gracehill and Missionary society events noted with various co hosts and a postponed Ruth Nichols meeting.

Everette Schmitt Katie Schmitt Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Lewis Country Club Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Friendly Neighbors Club Red Cross Gracehill Ladies Aid Missionary Society of Associate Presbyterian Church A. E. Atchison C.C.C West Chester M

Mabel Finney Honored by 4 H Headliners

The Headliners 4 H club held a picnic at Mrs. Golia Miller's home to honor Mabel Finney who leaves for Des Moines July 5 for school. A following business meeting and roll call highlighted fair exhibits and state convention reports by Esther Stewart Beulah Stewart and Mrs Miller. The group voted to send Mr Brewer a thank you note for donating proceeds from a dairy cow ticket sale to the club.

Headliners 4-H Mabel Finney Des Moines Golia Miller Esther Beulah Stewart

Gases from Comets Not Poisonous Despite Burning Threats

Comets emit methane cyanogen and maybe sodium and nitrogen but their gases are extremely thin and not concentrated enough to be poisonous.

Community notices for Friendly Circle and clubs

This notice lists a Friday gathering for the Friendly Circle and an afternoon Kolah club with families at 6 30 p.m. at Sunset Park. It also mentions Rebekah lodge pom regular meeting, hal Saturday Woman's Missionary Society afternoon division at 2 15 p.m. led by Mrs M D Work and a change of meeting day from Friday afternoon due to July 4.

Friendly Circle Club Mabel Johnson Kolah Club Sucset Park Rebekah Lodge Woman's Missionary Society M. D. Work

Church Social Planned at Crawfordsville

The Methodist church in Crawfordsville plans a Wednesday evening social at eight o'clock to honor Rev. and Mrs. Lester Bill who have been assigned for another year. Attendees are asked to bring cake and table service. Mrs. Ivor Davis hosted eleven children for Sandra Kay Bill’s second birthday with games and cake at Lease cafe, assisted by her sisters Leona Schantz and Ethel Zickafoose. Sandra’s grandmother Mrs. J. R. Lease attended along with many gifts.

Crawfordsville Methodist Church Lester Bill Ivor Davis Sandra Kay Lease Leona Schantz Ethel Zickafoose Sandra J. R. Lease

Visionaries and Drudges Define Distinct Men

A saying contrasts two archetypes: a drudge is defined by work without aim, while a visionary is driven by purpose without a concrete task. The distinction highlights differing paths between labor and innovation in leadership.

Missouri Picnic At Sunset Park Brings Residents Together

Missouri residents gathered at Sunset Park for a Sunday picnic hosted by the Texas county group. Ernest Chambers was elected president and O S Gregory secretary treasurer. A future picnic at Sunset Park was voted for next year with a program of local history and patriotic songs.

Texas County Missouri Sunset Park Wade Ferguson Daisy Chambers America Ernest Chambers Keota O. S. Gregory Davenport Ray Shanks Raymondville Bob Telford Maczak Raymond Davis Jim Simmons Glynn Simmons Paul Simmons Dewey Simmons Worth Wellman Harry Lewis Lynn Ferguson Frank Lewis Belle Wilson Oscar Washington Roy Stark Buffalo Roy Page Harper Earnest Chambers Earl Chambers Fred Foriash Ben Holt West Chester

Methodist church uses bank nights to raise funds

By adopting movie house methods the Methodist church of South Pasadena California solves its financial problem. It holds weekly bank nights where attendees give rather than receive a penny.

The Methodist Church of South Pasadena Calif

Cafeteria Picnic Ideas and Recipes for Fourth of July

A feature-style notice describes a cafeteria style picnic with guests bringing dishes and drinks. It lists beverage options and provides several tested recipes including Mrs. Harvey's Honey Nut Bread, Mrs. Alexander's Salad, Aunt Fanny's Mustard Pickled Beets and Eggs, Tuna Fish and Vegetable Casserole, and Pineapple Salad with marshmallows and whipped cream.

Fanny H. E Bessie Applegate

Spiced Grape Salad by Mrs Statler

Mrs Maud Statler shares a simple spiced grape salad using lemon Jello, a can of spiced grapes, diced celery, and a touch of green coloring. Mix, chill, and serve as a cold fruit dessert.

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