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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
2
Local residents attend visits in several states and host relatives from long beach California and Philadelphia. Upcoming Legion supper Tuesday invites secure tickets by Saturday night at 12513. Others travel to Sioux Rapids and Nichols for family events and attend funerals.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bey and others attended a Burlington banquet and initiation of the Rainbow for Girls assembly. Miss Brown was installed grand musician. Rainbow instructor Gwen Hawk from Bloomfield attended the event.
Phyllis Otto a 21 year old Northwestern coed defeated Dorothy Germain of Beaver College 2 and 1 to win the women's national intercollegiate golf championship at Ohio State University. Otto who is engaged to Germain's brother Lt Jack Germain birdied the 17th hole to seal the match after a tough uphill run.
Westermark staged a sensational finish to beat John Tucker in the opening round of the championship flight for the city golf title. Tucker led by three holes after 15, Westermark won the next three to even the match, then claimed victory on the 19th hole. The women’s city tournament opens next week under a committee including Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon and others, with entrants to sign up at Ralph Young in the country club concession stand.
The Ruth Nichol society of the United Presbyterian church met for a 1:00 pm cooperative lunch at Mrs. Lloyd Walker's home with co-hostess Mrs. Earl Galloway. Nineteen members and four guests attended. Grace Vincent gave a talk illustrated with pictures and dolls, followed by a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Cloyece Stewart.
Mrs Wilbur Wright formerly Wilma Kleese was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her sister in law Mrs E wood Kleese at the David Kleese home. About 35 guests attended enjoying games contests and shared recipes with advice to the bride. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.
Clothes moths feed on wool hair fur feathers and some manufactured materials but not cotton linen rayon or silk. Before storing hang garments in the sun and brush them as moths dislike bright sun.
Mrs. Fern Lukavsky of Riverside was admitted for surgery this morning. Darlene Mae Goodwin 1126 East Second Velda and Verla Bash rural route 4 had tonsillectomies. Discharges include Russell Clubb Keota Samuel I. Houseal 702 East Second and Mrs. Clifford Beckler and daughter Bonnie Jean Wellman.
In a sunlit New York apartment a couple Josie and Frank, broke after splurging on clothes and shows, pursue a yard and a cottage fantasy. They discover a foreclosed country home is already theirs via Josie’s mother's bequest, triggering a marriage and a job at a refrigerator plant.
A brief note emphasizes that strawberries are rich in vitamin C and contrasts this with vitamins often missing in other foods.
The West Chester Women's Relief Corps held a social in the Methodist church parlors with 26 members. Activities included music, flag talks, a contest on Iowa cities, a radio quiz, leaf and bird quizzes, a pantomime, and a candy prize. Refreshments followed the social hour.
The St. Joseph Circle met last evening at the home of Mrs. Van DeHerman with eleven members present. After the business meeting two solos Ave Maria and Town were sung by Margaret Ellen Barker accompanied by Mrs. Anna Harmeier. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Walter Friedman and Eileen Hammen.
Nanking China was first noted for tapestries then famed for porcelain and cheap paper fans produced by up to 75 000 workers. Imports to the United States reflected this trade. The Porcelain Pagoda ruins, begun in 1413, rise 260 feet with nine balconies and about 150 porcelain bells suspended from the levels.
Forty three percent of injuries in school buildings affect children in grades seven to nine, though those grades account for only 24 percent of total enrollment, highlighting a higher risk among early teens.
Mrs. Grant Humston Jr hosted a Rural Woman's club gathering with twelve members and guests Mrs. Rodney Kephart Mrs. Allen Atkinson and Mrs. James Woolsey present. The program included a candy recipe demonstration and a guest day luncheon date set for July 25 at Mrs. Lloyd Humston's home.
Mrs Eva Mouser and Mrs W D Booth co hosted a Prairie Flower Missionary Society meeting with 14 members present and three guests. Devotions were led by Mrs Frank Leeper. topics covered postwar Europe conditions and Mexico described as a land without wheels. The business session discussed Bible readings and sending a comforter to European needy.
The Wesleyan Service Guild met for a 6:30 picnic supper at Sunset park. Led by Mrs. I. D. Quinn, ten members and four guests attended, welcoming new member Mrs. Paul Shearer. Next meeting set for Thursday August 8 with Mrs. Daryl Tuk er.
Mr and Mrs Homer Godwin hosted a 6 09 oclock dinner at 1014 East Second Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Farris of Morgan Hill California Mrs Ada Coppork and daughter Mildred of Shenandoah and Mr and Mrs John Jodwin of Washington.
Observances mark Edsall Brown and Stanley Smiths fourth wedding anniversaries. Twins David and Donna Prescott celebrate as six candles join their cake along with Roger LeRoy Reed sharing the same age. Max Cannon turns five as he starts school this fall. Kenneth Bailey brings seventh birthday cheers. Others include Ives McKay H Banks Raymond Kos Sam Erwin Ray Steele Cora Crumpacker Ernest Fisher Paul Bennell Jr and Helen Bennell’s son. Tomorrows birthday notes include his father.
Instructions describe choosing bright green pods, discarding old ones, scalding immature pods four minutes before shelling, cooling, shelling, rinsing beans, and packing in a 1 percent brine made from one tablespoon salt per quart water. No extra scalding needed after deshelling. store in container covered with brine.
Approximately 78 women and guests attended the 1:00 pm guest day luncheon at the country club. Tables featured mixed flower bouquets and activities included bridge and anagrams with Mrs. W. B. Dupuis as high scorer in the latter. Mrs. Theodore Bailey won high in contract and Mrs. John Lemmon took second high.
Minnesota surpasses 1,750,000 acres as refuges and shooting grounds. Pennsylvania has over 1,000,000 acres acquired since 1915. Michigan reports 3,750,000 acres under game funds and a special license fee since 1903.
Noticee for this column are to be in by 10 a m Tuesday Pythian Sisters 8 p m at K P hall Booster club afternoon Mrs Carrie Dill hostess Mrs Everett Smith co hostes Walnut Womans club evening at the Charles McKay home Each family bring sufficient cake or cookies for own family Grace Hill Ladies aid society afternoon guest day meeting at the Community building Each member bring two guests Just Us club 200 p m at home of Mrs Will Sickels
The Just Us club and families met in Sunset Park for a 6:30 cooperative picnic supper. Thirty-two attended including out-of-town guests Mr and Mrs Virgil C Rosenbaum of Denver. The evening featured bingo with high score prize won by Jack Pratt. Hostesses were Mrs L L Loveless and Mrs John Shebeck.
The COC class of West Ches Methodist church met at the home of Mrs Homer Porter yesterday afternoon with 11 members present. Vice president Mrs Earnest Temple led the meeting in president’s absence. Mrs Roy Gardner acted as secretary. The committee in charge Mrs Merle Eckels and Mrs Fred Foriash provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mrs Porter and Mrs Iva Hough.
The Headliners 4 H club met Monday evening at the home of Helen and Louise Wilcox with 14 members. Leader Grace Beneke and Laura Hunsgan from the Washington county health unit offered health exam guidance and tips for upcoming achievement show exhibits. Seasonal refreshments were served later in the evening.
The H H club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Jeffries home with seven members one guest Mrs Bill Jeffries and six children present. Roll call noted a current event. A brief business meeting followed by social time. Next meeting set for August 8 with Mrs William Longer. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Bill Jeffries.
Mary Ann Bauer hosted the West Point 4-H Club on July 19 with 11 members present. Joyce Kleese joined as a new member and plans for a Mother’s tea, a room tour, and local achievement day were made. Esther Bauer spoke on accident prevention. The group sang 4-H songs and enjoyed folk dancing, and a box for a needy family in Greece was packed with each girl contributing.
The Friendly Circle met yesterday afternoon with 13 members and three guests Mrs. Ralph Kelsey Mrs. Warren Stewart and Janeene Myers. Mrs. Charles Greiner received a birthday gift from her sunshine sister as they played games. Entertainment was led by Mrs. Greiner and Mrs. Walter Longer. The hostess was helped by her sister Miss Myers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles Schiebel.
The Rebekah club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Frances Mapel's home 708 past second with six members and three guests from Fairfield including Mrs. Mary Hemings Mrs. Esther Morgan and son Francis. They shared and assembled scrapbooks with photos. The next meeting will be a picnic supper at Sunset Park on August 1 with each member bringing a dish, drink and table service.
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