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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1945

Page

3

Joint Installation Held by Rebekah and Odd Fellow Lodges

A large crowd attended the joint installation at the I O O F Hall with visiting members from Wellman. Harvey Waginen led as deputy grand master and Hazel Infield presided as district deputy president as officers for both lodges were installed. Lunch followed in the chat room with kitchen chairs Mr and Mrs Cert Schneider and Mrs Henry Wagenknecht guiding arrangements.

Rebekah Wellman Wellman Louges Chars Harvey Waginen Hazel Nfield Bernice Nickel Kivgin Goodwin Marshalls Odd Kellow Lodge Frank Janacek Noite Lacey Bines Liewrence Baker Lew Baker Caliph Zeck Harry Chanbertin Inside Guardian Howard Lins Outside Guardian Frank Weinbree Robert Higenheimer Fred Kkephart Robe Grand Warl Nicola Noble Svrand Clarence Brown Vier Brand Cioyceuw Barnett Errand Vernon Witting Cert Schneider Henry Wagenknecht

Mary R Galloway Hosts Birthday at Parents Home

Mary Ruth Galloway celebrated her seventh birthday with a party yesterday afternoon at the northeast home of Mr and Mrs Earl Galloway. Guests included Patty Stewart Sharon Kelly Sarah Trotman Sandra and Frances Ann McCen. gifts were given and corsages of garden flowers decorated place settings.

Mary Ruth Galloway Earl Galloway Galloway Patty Stewart Sharon Kelly Sarah Trotman Sandra Frances Ann McCen

Mary Ellen Askea Weds Milo Zeck in Coral Gables Church

Mr and Mrs Albert Askea announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ellen to Milo Zeck seaman second class son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Zeck. The ceremony was held Sunday at 2 pm at Coral Gables Methodist church Miami Florida. They will reside temporarily at Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Mary Ellen Askea Milo Zeck Albert Askea Mary Ellen Ralph Zeck Coral Gables Methodist Church Miami Fla Fort Lauderdale

Conserving & Preserving with a Pressure Cooker Gauge Use

Ruth Foster explains steps for safe pressure canning with a gauge equipped cooker. Key points include water amount about 2 quarts, placing jars on a rack, securing the lid, venting air 7 to 10 minutes, maintaining steady pressure, and opening the petcock only after relieving pressure to avoid jar liquid loss.

Enameled Utensils Range for Every Cooking Purpose

Porcelain enameled utensils extend beyond stove top use to baking broiling canning frying steaming and storage and serving. The piece highlights versatile kitchenware across multiple cooking tasks.

Names Listed in Local Social Column

A fragment lists Roberta Wiley Nell Bonnie Herr Pagey Connie Knauss Joyce Logan Margarette McCleery Betty Graf Katherine Jarrard Maxine Crone and Katherine Pratt as part of a local social column. The text provides no dates locations or events beyond the names.

Social calendar notices for local clubs and events

The calendar lists Catholic Daughters Harmony Club Filetburg Ladies Aid Ruth Nichol Missionary Ruth Nichol sets, H J Club, Rebekah club, Rural Woman's Club and Prairie Flower Missionary Society events. Many gatherings include calls for canning hints, bringing dishes, supplies, or transportation. A Pythian Past Chiefs family picnic is postponed and other groups meet in the afternoon or at 2 p.m. at local churches and parks.

Catholic Daughters of America Ivall Harmony Club Bill Crayne Filetburg Ladies Aid Society John Young Ruth Nichol Missionary Society P. F. Whisler H. J. Club Msss Aene Eset Rural Woman's Club William Marie Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Baptist Church Prairie Flower Missionary Society William Gammon Maurice Crawford Hzra Smith Pythian

Ann Judson Circle Hosts July Meeting at Baptist Church

Ann Judson Circle met at the Baptist church with 15 members present. Clara Faulkner led the study on Thy Spirit, Kindles the Flame focusing on freedom from fear and cruelty in the Belgian Congo. Mrs J I Messer presided at the business meeting as hosts served refreshments.

Besse Jones Vesper Bennett Keith Williams The Baptist Church Ann Judson Clara Faulkner Belgian Congo J. I. Messer

Horsemeat Feasts Said To Fuel 17th Century Troops

Bristol report notes that during King Philip's War in 1675 Captain Benjamin Church led an expedition to capture Anawon and fed his men roasted horsebeef.

Bristol R. I Phillip Benjamin Church Anawon

Birthday notices from Wellman and beyond

Birthday and anniversary notes list Mrs. Etta Rogers of Wellman turning four. Carolyn Huisman and Alice Chorpening celebrate with family candles. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn of Columbus Junction and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Crosser mark anniversaries. Other names include Roy Means, Bob Conner, Junior Prebys, R. M. JUNKIN, and local residents.

Etta Rogers Wellman The Journal Viree Quarter Central William Dunn Columbus Junction C. M. Crosser Carol Ann Huisman Anne Huisman Alice Eileen Chorpening Mar Ralph Chorpening CHE Roy Means Key West Kla Bob Conner South Pacific Junior Prebys R. M. Junkin Virginia Lee Gibson Robert Paul Nardy R. T. Knottnerus Raymond Chalupa Clifford Campbell Freda Hertizg R. C. Keagy Ottumwa JoAnn Stalder

Chocolate Cream Cake and Savory Avocado Dishes

Two eight inch chocolate layers filled with rich cream and topped with sugar icing and shaved chocolate. Shrimp avocado salad serves four with avocado cottage cheese and greens. Chicken with olives uses avocado and olives in a creamy sauce over rice. Spare ribs baked in chili sauce feature onion brown sugar garlic and cayenne for a tender serving.

Straws Improve Bedside Drinking For Patients

Patients in hospitals and those convalescing at home find drinking straws convenient for bedside sipping. Straws reduce spilling and gulping, and paper straws eliminate the danger of breakage.

Cedar Clippers Club Meeting Hosts Arlene Knupp

Arlene Knupp hosted yesterday afternoon's Cedar Clippers 4H club meeting. Six members answered roll call by sharing their top home improvement. The group discussed redecorating chairs during the session.

Cedar Clippers Club Arlene Knupp Cedar Clippers 4H

Presbyterian Evening Prep Service Before Communion

The Presbyterians cancel morning prayer on Wednesday but hold an evening preparatory service for communion at 7 o clock in the Sunday school room. The Stout reunion is set for Sunday July 16 at Sunset Park with a cooperative noon dinner.

Presbyterian Sunday School Stout Sunset Park

Headboard Beds Rise in American Homes

Headboard beds gain popularity across homes from rambling farmhouses to city penthouses as designers note a rising trend in bedroom furniture.

Women Plan For Farm Bureau Work

The Washington County Farm Bureau women’s committee met at the bureau office to organize work for the coming year. Ruth Foster and Mrs. Merle Twinan led eight township chairmen in planning meetings, strengthening the group, and boosting women’s participation with open house teas, sewing machine reconditioning, postwar kitchens, and child basic needs displays.

Woman's Committee The Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Ruth Foster Home Project Merle Twinan

Barbara Shannon Birthday Party Goes to Park

Barbara Elizabeth Shannon celebrated her fifth birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shannon. Fourteen guests joined afternoon activities at the Shannon home and Sunset Park including games and pink and white decorations. Grandparents assisted with refreshments as the group enjoyed a bowl of multicolored sweetpeas.

W. J. Shannon Barbara Elizabeth Shannon South Fourth Avenue R. E. Shannon

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