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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1950

Page

2

Couple to be married July 2 honored at Baptist church

June Palmer and Robert Nicola were guests of honor at a church party sponsored by the women’s group. A program by the committee of Mrs. Charles Mc Connell Mrs. Henry Roland and Mrs. Ranald Hotle featured a gift from guests. The refreshment table in pink and white carried a bouquet of pink roses and candles.

June Palmer Robert Nicola the Baptist Church Charles McConnell Henry Roland Ranald Hotle Charles Rawson Veronica Earl Longfellow Richard Weeks Mary Pickles Rebecca Shebeck John Dodd

Canadian Bacon with Pineapple Peach Summer Serving

A cheerful summer serving features Canadian style bacon slow broiled with pineapple slices and peach or apricot halves. The method suggests pan broiling to blend bacon with fruit for a bright hot weather dish.

Navajo Club Holds Picnic For Members At Home

The Navajo club met at Mrs. E. E. Stutsman's home Friday at 12 30 p m for a lawn picnic. Guests sat at one long table and spent the afternoon socially. A business meeting was led by president Mrs. W E Jones. Next meeting slated for September.

Navajo Club E. E. Stutsman W. E. Jones

West Point 4-H Club Meeting Reports Lessons and Refreshments

The West Point 4-H Club met Monday evening at Carolyn Petersons home. Peggy McDowell gave a talk on materials and their care after the business portion. Joy Bauer reported on the Ames convention. Carolyn helped serve refreshments. Next gathering is July 10 with Shirley Smith.

West Point Carolyn Peterson Peggy McDowell Joy Bauer Ames Carolyn Shirley Smith

Entertain Bridal Party With Dinner in Home

Mrs. Harvey Holden and Mrs Clarence Goff hosted the bridal party Friday evening for the Beverly Wead and Robert Reschly wedding to be held July 2. Eleven guests attended at the Holden home with garden flowers and a yellow white color scheme. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Richenberger Wayland and Alice and Susan Reschly Mt Pleasant. After dinner the party attended the rehearsal at the Wead home.

Harvey Holden Clarence Goff Beverly Wead Robert Reschly Holden Russell Richenberger Wayland Alice Susan Reschly Mt. Pleasant

Farmerettes 4-H Club Hosts Guest at Meeting

Mrs. Raymond Sojka hosted the Farmerettes 4-H club Friday afternoon with ten members present. Letitia Kneen attended as guest while Sue Patterson presided and Patricia Horak spoke on stain removal and laundry prep. Lovisa Sojka reported on the Ames state convention and members checked year to date garment totals. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for July 21 at Joy Heck’s home.

Raymond Sojka Letitia Kneen Sue Patterson Patricia Horak Ames Lovisa Sojka Joy Heck

Rhythm Majors to Play Formal Dance at Country Club

Rhythm Majors of Fairfield will perform at a formal dance on July 6 at the Country club from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Rainbow and DeMolay members and dates invited. Tickets cost 1.50 per couple. Committees led by Arlene Knupp, Ronald Baker, and others handle orchestra decorations and prizes.

Rainbow Girls teMolay Rhythm Majors Fairfield All Rainbow DeMolay Arlene Knupp Ronald Baker Frances Miller Donna Patterson Shirley Blattner Ray Carter Punen Carla Guther Patricia Weldin Barbara Godwin

Social Calendar: Community Meetings and Clubs Scheduled

Saturday events in Washington county include the Red Cross annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the YMCA community room and a chicken supper at 6:89 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Victor Blattner. Sunday features DAR hostesses and a Sunset Park potluck. Midweek activities include U and I club at 2:00 p.m. and Presbyterian prayer service at 9:39 a.m. Other entries list various club gatherings and a horseradish tip for poi roast.

Washington County American Red Cross YMCA Independent Club Victor Blattner Hugh Hail Stella Latchem Sunset Park Pythian Sisters Hall Carol Brewer Missionary Society U and I May Dawson L.B.C. Club Linger Longer Club Dale Lance Ladies Wiele

West Chester Band Uniform Fund Tops $1750 Mark

West Chester June 30 The Band Mothers club supper raised more than $250 for the uniform fund. Since March the fund has grown to over $1750 aided by band members selling magazines. Esther Lindenmeyer arrived to spend the summer with her parents and will teach in Washington. Local figures and church circles also noted in community notices.

West Chester Band Richard Fisher West Chester Band Mothers Club Sam Bowser Milton Ross Laurel Statler Keith Stewart Harold Griggs Jess Hartzler Frank Kleese Jave Kleese Marion Renoux Merle Laubauch Willard Hole Ivan Niffenegger Merle McDowell Marion Augustine Charles Chorpening Homer Mayer Lloyd Bauer Tarl Peterson Karl Parcell Mary Hinshaw Robert Stephens Edgar Stewart Merle Thrapp Matt Wehr Raymund Gillaspie John Hough Esther Lindenmeyer Jed Lindenmeyer Esther Bellingham Washington John Lindenmeyer Lafayette Indiana Chicago Mill and Elevator Service Company Des Moines Federated Church Glenn

Raspberry Ice Cream Pie Delights In Season Treats

A guide to serving ice cream plain or with sauce highlighting its compatibility with fruits and desserts. The Raspberry Ice Cream Pie recipe uses a graham crust, cinnamon, butter, vanilla ice cream and raspberries, baked crust then layered with ice cream and fruit, served immediately.

Insurance boosts travel comfort for vacationers this week

Travelers at the agency bought trip insurance covering the exact vacation length and paying all medical bills up to 500 dollars if injured. The promotion emphasizes protection for a worry free trip and emphasizes the benefit of coverage during vacation days.

Pythian Circle Members Visit Iowa City

Nine members of the eNtinita circle traveled to Iowa City Friday to dine at the Memorial Union and visit the Eastwood home. Mrs. B. C. Briley led the business meeting while poems were read for entertainment. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Eastwood and Ivan Rehmel.

Pythian Circle Siey Day Iowa City eNtinita Circle F. W. Eastwood Memorial Union Eastwood B. C. Briley Ivan Rehmel

Keith Willis Family Moves to Colorado

BRIGHTON June 30 Mrs Keith Willis and daughter Sherry left Tuesday for Colorado seeking a new home and relief for asthma. Mrs Willis mother, Mrs R H Tracy, will visit briefly in Colorado. A son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Hamilton of Davenport on June 24. Hamilton is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hoover of Brighton.

Edna Crile Brighton Keith Willis Sherry Colorado

Dropout Crisis Prompts School Reform Calls

The magazine argues that more than half of entering American high school students drop out before graduation. It blames insufficient engagement and lack of incentives as the main cause for youths leaving school early.

Exchange Vows In Double Ring Service

Peggy Ann Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs How ard EB Bell wed Howard Kulp Jr son of Mr and Mrs Howard L Kulp in a double ring ceremony at the United Presbyterian church parsonage in Columbus Junction Attendants were Mrs William Boulton and Robert Crooks They will reside in Columbus Junction Mrs Kulp a Columbus Junction high school graduate Mr Kulp works as a transport driver for the American Petroleum Company

Columbus Junction Peggy Ann Bell Howard EB. Bell Howard Kulp Jr Howard L. Kulp Columbus City United Presbyterian Church Alfred E. Parsons

T T T Breakfast Held At Swedesburg Parish Hall

The T T T breakfast was held Wednesday morning on the Swedesburg Parish hall lawn with tables near the fireplace and floral decorations in T T T colors. Committee members were Lucille DeVarman Mabel Levy Grace Robertson and Lillian Maxwell. A business meeting followed and Founder s day was observed by a candle lighting service with officers taking part. Committees for the coming year were appointed by Elsie Beli Jones.

T.T.T Swedesburg Parish Lucille DeVarman Mabel Levy Grace Robertson Lillian Maxwell Elsie Beli Jones

Tea Towel Shower Honors Mrs Dale Engle

Crawfordsville hosts Mrs Richard Lease and Mrs W A Orris held a tea towel shower for Mrs Dale Engle with twenty guests. Engle received over fifty towels as games and advice for the bride accompanied refreshments including angel delight salad ice cream nuts and mints.

Dale Engle Crawfordsville Richard Lease W. A. Orris Lease Engle

Cedar Rapids Woman Visited by Patricia Weldin

Bonnie O Neill of Cedar Rapids is spending the weekend as a houseguest of Patricia Weldin.

Bonnie O'Neill Cedar Rapids Patricia Weldin

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