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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Manford Raben hosted an ice cream social on July 11 at their Ains worth home for 33 community members and Mr and Mrs A Parrott of Creston. Plans were announced for a club picnic on August 6 at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction inviting all former members.
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon in Crawfordsville with 18 members present. Mrs. Rose Moorhead led devotions and Mrs. Doris Cherryholmes reviewed Robert Isherwood's There Is No Night. Light refreshments and patriotic decorations followed.
Saturday afternoon a piano recital was held at Mrs. Henry Shields's home starting at four. Students performed pieces by Copeland, MacDowell, Bach, Debussy, and more, with two vocalists Eleanor Keagy and Bonnie Simpson accompanying.
Eleven members of the Past Worthy Advisers club hosted a hamburger fry in Sunset park last evening. Margery Means and Jean Essley organized arrangements and the group presented Miss Essley with a birthday gift. The next meeting is set for August 11 with Frances Sartor and Jane Eicher as the committee in charge.
In a limited census scope covering 2,593,392 people in Wales, 97,931 were identified as Welsh exclusive speakers while 811,229 spoke both English and Welsh, highlighting a strong bilingual presence across the population.
Weeks events list from Wesleyan Service Guild to Rebekah lodge include meetings at Glen Dunbar Central Park and various church and civic groups. Notable items: Pythian Sisters potluck at Paul Harvey home, American Legion Auxiliary installation of officers, Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid, and WWI era club gatherings, with postoned Prairie Flower luncheon and Laura Jean Stout transportation meet at U P church.
Mrs. Nettie Statler of Keota, a Three Quarter Century club member, turns 78 born in 1865. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Vincent celebrate their 27th anniversary. Other birthday observances include Mrs. Walter Harvey Mrs. B. J. Fielmes Stanley Foster Dan Moriarty and out of town guests Mrs. Chris Mineart Mrs. Herman Luers Harold Rath. I. L. Embree is 56 and Jimmy McBurney is seven. Lucille Votruba ages 14 today.
Sir Henry Bessemer is credited with the manufacture of steel in a notable historical note. The bloodhound’s testimony is described as the only canine evidence accepted in a courtroom.
A 1939 survey shows the United States has the largest per animal supply of feed grains and hay in over a decade. The finding underscores robust agricultural resources and potential impact on livestock costs and farming practices nationwide.
Mr. and Mrs. Erlis Brenneman of near Wellman announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma to Pete M. Yoder son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Yoder of North Dakota. The ceremony occurred Sunday evening July 6 at the Yoder home with single ring vows read by Mrs. Yoder. Attendants were Jona and Willard Brenneman. The bride wore white satin street length and Miss Brenneman wore blue taf feta. The couple hosted a reception Tuesday evening. They now reside with the bride's parents and Pete works for Roy Yoder.
Members of the local Woman's Relief corps invite the public to a reception Friday afternoon July 18 at the Mt Union Methodist church. The event honors Viola Shephard department senior vice president from 2 30 to five.
The Blazen-Hazen Woodside family gathering occurred at Mrs. Mary Woodside’s Ainsworth home with a noon cooperative dinner for attendees from Muscatine Washington New London Davenport and local areas. Hills Gun Club hosts dinner guests including Mr. Boyce Kurtz of Moline and the Spessards among others.
Members of the Crom family gathered at Luther Crom’s Red Brick home for a large meal and photo session in RED BRICK on July 15. Attending were S. T. Crom and family from Lancaster, Mo. Lloyd Nelsons from Doud. Bert Nelson from Fairfield. Howard Darnell group. Ray Nelson group from Muscatine. Ed Nelson group. Carl Nelson group. Joe Nelson group. Darlene and Joey. Eddie Kauffman, all of Washington. Also celebrating was Luther Crom and wife’s fifth wedding anniversary last Friday.
A feature recipe collection presents Gingerbread Baked Alaska and a French Berry Pie style dessert. It includes a gingerbread base with ice cream filling and optional meringue topping, plus a berry pie with a lemon cream twist and orange cream icing.
The Board met with all members present. Appointments approved for Marietta Workman as Deputy County Registrar and Betty Hamil as Local Registrar. Real estate taxes on Meyers 2nd Add Kalona to be compromised. Quarter reports for Justices of the Peace Crossett and Eldridge approved. Home stead credit applications No 1 to No 665 approved. Recess taken until Friday July 11, 1941.
The board met after a recess with all members present. Stead applications from No 666 to No 1552 were approved except Nos 730 1045 and 1047. The session adjourned until the Chairman calls reconvening.
The Baptist church women were entertained at a chicken dinner in the church social rooms hosted by the church’s "B" men led by Co. V. Brown. Richard Leet claimed secret knowledge of chicken prep while J. A. Sutton aided biscuits and boards. Rev. Reiss spoke on fellowship. Visitors Rev. Vinz and family from Jerseyville attended.
The Headliners 4 H club met yesterday at Virginia McLaughlin’s home. Beulah Stewart led the session, roll call prompted favorite school materials, fair entries were reviewed, and picnic plans were set. A piano solo followed by a lesson on accessories preceded time for members to work on record books.
The Presbyterian Cottage prayer meeting will gather Wednesday at 9 30 a m at the home of Mrs I T Rehmel 605 S Marion Ave 12712.
The Saintpaulia plant must be kept out of direct sun. Water droplets on fuzzy leaves can severely injure foliage.
Scientists report meteorites contain only elements already known on earth, reinforcing view that space rocks share familiar chemistry. Analysis indicates no new elements detected in recent samples, supporting theories of common solar system composition.
W. P. Moore and Harold Walker were named committee chairmen for the upcoming August meeting, expected to organize agenda items and coordinate guest speakers.
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