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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1950

Page

4

Y-Teen and Mixer Cabinets Hold Weekend Leadership Retreat

Members of the Y-Teen and Ymixer cabinets wrapped a leadership conference with a weekend retreat at Living Lake School near Washington. Virginia Carrier and Edna McCarty led sessions on pace setting, committee selection, and community service with workshops on membership and world fellowship. The event concluded with The Responsibilities of the Pace Letter presented by Mrs Paul Shearer, and a report on fall program planning.

Virginia Carrier YWCA Edna McCarty Living Lake School Northeat Washington Ywca Room Miss Carrier Charlotte Earls Mary Waggoner Dorothy Turnipseed Mixer Club Mildred Stewart Y-Teen Miss Benell Miss McCarty Leacher Miss Turnipseed Ethel McCreedy Marilyn Cook Miss Payne Clint Edwards Robert Day Shearer Wis Paul Shearer

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Meets at Knotek Home

The Jackson boys 4-H Club met Monday evening July 10 at the Ralph Knotek home. Nine members attended and reviewed the Ames short course. Members were reminded to update their record books for the next meeting. Refreshments were served and the evening was social.

Jackson Boys Ralph Knotek Ames Knotek

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs J N Resehly of Mt Pleasant entertained about 80 relatives Sunday in honor of their son Robert and his wife Beverly Wead A cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon.

J. N. Resehly Mt. Pleasant Robert Beverly Wead

Pleasant Hill Birthday and Anniversary Notices Offering Warm Wishes

Birthday greetings to Mrs. Earl Simpson Mrs. Lloyd Easter Mrs Mariette Workman Mrs. Vera Hysell Mrs Charles Casper and Paul Lines of Pleasant Hill. Mr and Mrs Hubert Wilson celebrate their 1922 wedding anniversary today. Patricia Kolesick turns nine and Susan Ann Conner turns ten. Three cakes with seven candles honor Sarah Ellen Nicholson Karen Kay Baker and Linda Kay Knotek.

Earl Simpson Lloyd Easter Mariette Workman Vera Hysell Charles Casper Paul Lines Pleasant Hill Hubert Wilson Patricia Kolesick Paul Kolosick Susan Ann Conner E. A. Conner Sarah Ellen Nicholson Karen Kay Baker Linda Kay Knotek

Highland Social Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Mrs John Krotaz hosted the Highland Social Club with 15 members answering roll call on vacation plans. Officers elected were Mrs Paul Beard president Mrs Ben Harrison vice president Mrs Elmer Steele secretary treasurer and Mrs Milford McCreedy corresponding secretary. Guests present included Mrs Matilda Wolrab Mrs Donald Wolrab and Mrs Paul Rotenberger. The August meeting will be with Mrs Floyd Martin.

John Krotaz Highland Social Club Paul Beard Ben Harrison Elmer Steele Milford McCreedy Matilda Wolrab Donald Wolrab Paul Rotenberger Floyd Martin

Shower honors couple with Washington guests

A miscellaneous shower honoring the couple drew attendees from Washington including Mr. and Mrs. Don Reschly, Mr. and Mrs. James Reschly, and Mr. and Mrs. R. CG Wead and Hugene.

Washington Don Reschly James Reschly Wead and Hugene

Laundry Tip Improves Ironing Ease with Warm Setup

A simple method suggests sprinkling and folding clean laundered items, drying, wrapping, and placing in a gas refrigerator for several hours to relax fibers, making ironing much easier and faster.

Raspberry Shortcake Delights For Summer Parties

A simple drop biscuit batter bakes into a golden fluffy nine inch shortcake. Split the cake and top with fresh or frozen raspberries and whipped cream for a year round dessert. Nutritional notes mention B vitamins and iron in the raspberry topping.

Social calendar outlines weekly club meetings and events

Booster club picnic at Sunset park 6 50 p m bring basket and table service. family potluck at 6 45 p m. Country club VFW auxiliary 8 00 p m at VFW hall. Pythian sisters 8 00 p m KP hall. Wednesday New Haven Ladies aid afternoon Mrs Artford Richardson Presbyterian prayer service 9 30 a m church. Thursday St Joseph St James and Little Flower circles joint meeting 8 00 p m St James social hall Log cabin open 2 00 5 00 p m hostesses Mrs C A Davis Mrs Scott Wilcox and Louisa Young Sunset park W C T U 2 30 p m surprise number Ida Cavender Pythian Past Chiefs association 5 00 p m Mrs Warren Stewart Ladies Guest Day luncheon 1 00 p m make reservation by Tuesday noon with Mrs Richard Stewart or Mae Davis Country club.

Booster Club Sunset Park Amily Country Club VFW Pythian Sisters KP Hall New Haven Ladies Aid Artford Richardson St. Joseph St. James Little Flower Circles C. A. Davis Scott Wilcox Louisa Young W.C.T.U Ida Cavender Pythian Past Chiefs Association Warren Stewart Richard Stewart Mae Davis Country Club

Cooperative Dinner at Sorrell Family Reunion

The Borrell family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Sorrell. A cooperative dinner was enjoyed by attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sorrell and family, Diane and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hash, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunbar and Ronnie, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrell and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Salterburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder.

Borrell S. N. Sorrell Robert Sorrell Diane Bobby Willis Hash of Wellman Robert Dunbar Ronnie Ed Sorrell William Salterburg Frank Snyder

V F W Auxiliary Holds Potluck Breakfast Meeting

Members enjoyed breakfast at Mrs Raymond Rowe's home and plan the next gathering at the Atkinson Glasgow cabin by the river. A potluck dinner will occur with each member bringing a dish to pass and table service. Members to meet at Mrs Raymond Glasgow's home.

Pupils Present Piano Recital at Schoolhouse

A group of piano pupils of Mrs. Mary Shields of Washington gave a recital Thursday evening at the Crawfordsville schoolhouse. Students included Gweneth Jones Delores Schaeffer Betty Lou Johnson Billy Moore Jean Eagle Judy Piper Sara Young Suzanne Bates Ernest Kilpatrick Joan Eagle Mary Twinam Dorothy Schaeffer Phyllis Mitchell Nancy Bates and Naneeilee Anderson.

Crawfordsville Mary Shields Washington Gweneth Jones Delores Schaeffer Betty Lou Johnson Billy Moore Jean Eagle Judy Piper Sara Young Suzanne Bates Ernest Kilpatrick Joan Eagle Mary Twinam Dorothy Schaeffer Phyllis Mitchell Nancy Bates Naneeilee Anderson

Janice Cheney Spends Summer in West Indies

Crawfordsville July 17 Miss Janice Cheney daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Cheney left last week for a visit with an uncle and aunt in the West Indies She will stay until September first and plans to be a freshman this fall A card shower is planned for her on July 25 Address Miss Janice Cheney Lago Oil and Transport Co San Nicholas Aruba Netherlands West Indies care of Dr and Mrs R C Carrell.

A. Raymond Crawfordsville Janice Cheney Henry Cheney West Indies Lago Oil and Transport Co San Nicholas Aruba Netherlands

Suzann Reif and Merritt Morlan Exchange Vows in Kalona

Suzann Reif daughter of W. O. Reif of West Chester and Merritt Morlan son of Evert Morlan of Russell wed July 9 at Kalona Methodist Church. Ceremony featured blue lace gown, delphinium and gyposphere decorations, Lohengrin processional, and a three tier cake. Afterward a reception at Kalona and trip to the Ozarks. Immediate family attended from West Chester Russell and Zion City.

Suzann Reif Merritt Morlan Kalona Methodist Church West Chester W. O. Reif Everett Morlan Russell Kalona Gail Reif William Bennett Zion City Ill Alva Kepler Esther Lindenmeyer Patricia Donna Reif Ozarks Linda Sarah Billy Donna William G. Reif Diana Gary Joe Bauer Louis Janecek Carmen Aline Huber Karen Kenneth

Day-Old Doughnuts Toasted with Jam Honey

Day old doughnuts are split and toasted under a broiler three to four inches from the flame. They are served with jam maple syrup or honey for dipping and topping.

My Friend Irma Goes West at State Theatre

The Hall Wallis production brings My Friend Irma Goes West to the State Theatre with Marie Wilson John Lund Diana Lynn Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Corinne Calvet and a chimpanzee add to the laughs as the gang heads for Hollywood.

Irma Paramount Hollywood Marie Wilson John Lund Diana Lynn Jane Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Steve Seymour Corinne Calvet Pierre Hall Wallis Rush Irma Gores West

Milo Zeck Hosts Dinner For 10th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zeck and family joined Milo Zeck for dinner Saturday to celebrate the couple’s 10th wedding anniversary. The evening included socializing and bridge.

Milo Zeck Mrs Wayne Zeck

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