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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1944

Page

3

Three Present Splendid Plano Recital at Y

Beverly Brown, Joan Boilean and M Dale Walling presented a public piano recital in the Community room of the Y M C A last evening. About 125 friends attended as solo pianists displayed solid technique and expression with vocal numbers by Sara Lu Miller soprano and a trio by Miller Ramseyer Bolleau. Bonnie Jean Simpson accompanied the vocal selections while Miss Raspyer and Clara Falk served as ushers. The performers wore pastel floor length dresses.

Beverly Brown Joan Boilean M. Dale Walling Y.M. C.A Sara Lu Miller Miss Miller Gwendolyn Ramseyer Marcella Bolleau

Harriet Greiner Birthday Party Honors Local Girl

Harriet Greiner observed her 14th birthday Monday and was honored at a party. Games, refreshments by Mrs Charles Greiner and others followed. Numerous guests attended, sharing birthday remembrances.

Harriet Greiner Uert Charles Greiner Robert Greiner Mra Carl “Oretver Claracelle Walter Cretux Kafka Don Dickiven Irene Bjork Raymond Keasel, Jr Delores Motte

Orris Families at Ice Cream Supper

The Orris family held an ice cream supper Monday evening in Crawfordsville to honor Mr and Mrs Ora Marlett and their son visiting from Littl Creek Virginia where he is stationed. The gathering was hosted at the 8.

Crawfordsville Orris Ora Marlett Littl Creek

Dinner Courtesy for Set Mrs Reid Hosted by Mer ry Maid Club

Members of the original Merry Maid club now living in Washington hosted a cooperative dinner at the Howard McCleery home as a courtesy for Sgt and Mrs Fred B Reid Jr of New Orleans and Mrs Charles Latehem of Rochester Minn Ten guests attended the seven oclock buffet dinner and informal cards were played absent members sent greetings and a wedding gift was presented to the couple as their first home visit since marriage

Merry Maid Club Washington Howard McCleery Fred B. Reid, Jr New Orleans Charles Latehem Rochester Joe McElhinney Lola Wells Hughes Sgt Mrs. Reid

Social calendar and club notices including events and reservations

Golf and bridge women of Country Club at 4 30 p m at the clubhouse Men and women dinner at 8 p m Reservations by Tuesday noon with Mrs W J Shannon Helen Breese Mrs B K D Morrison sr Homemakers club at 2 p m Mrs Cloyce Zieglowsky Missionary society at 2 p m catech church program by children Hostesses Mrs G C J Wolfe Mrs Charles Plecker Mrs Floyd Letts Snowball Social club after Mrs Gerald Graft Independent club at 2 p m Mrs Robert Wiley K Orris home All family members were present except a grandson overseas Those present included Mr and Mrs Jay Orris and daughter Vivian of Williamburg Iowa City daughter Ruth of Iowa City Mr and Mrs Paul Howell and family of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Fred Orris and family of Amesworth Mary Gardner of Amesworth Mr and Mrs Arthur Orris Mr and Mrs Clarence Her ine Virgil and Viola and Fred I Weatbrook of Crawfordsville

W. J. Shannon Helen Breese BK. D. Morrison Homemakers Club Cloyce Zieglowsky Hethel Missionary Society Catehurch GC. J. Wolfe Charles Plecker Floyd Letts Gerald Graft Robert Wiley Jay Orris Vivian Williamebure Ruth Iowa City Paul Howell Columbus Junction Fred Orris Ainaworth Mary Gardner Alyaworth Arthur Orris Clarence Herine Virgil Viola Fred.ick Weatbrook Crawfordsville

Front Porch Raid Nutrition and Recipes For Summer

A mother prepares for unexpected front porch visits with salted snacks and fruit beverages. The page offers recipes for blueberry oat bread and shrimp buns, plus ideas for kid friendly porch picnics and summer treats.

Missionary Society Meeting Addresses Bridging Chasms

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met with Mrs. O. F. Boller. Alfie Harvey led devotions on Span of Peace. Mrs. D. J. Ross led the program on Bridging Chasms focusing on the Chasm of Color and Race. Mrs. Boiler presided, temperance notes were read, and Washington County WCTU convention announced. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Women's Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church O. F. Boller God Edith Miller John Stewart Nelle Tripp D. J. Ross Miss Tripp Helen Fulton Boiler Albert Simpson Russell Bell W.C.T.U Washington Beller California Mra Stewart

Community groups schedule at Sunset Park features events

The Rural Woman's club hosts a 2 p.m. meeting at the hall with roll call and current events. The Harmony club and families attend an evening ice cream supper at Will McConnell's. A Basket dinner is planned by the Dill family reunion at noon at Sunset Park Log Cabin if weather allows. Women's Missionary Society meets at 1 p.m. at the Baptist church with Mrs Beenblossom and Mrs Sickels listed as hosts.

F. W. Baker Relief Corps West Chester Hall Rural Woman's Club Glen Schwartz Harmony Club Will McConnell Sunset Park Uboay Saagywo Uadoaq Women's Missionary Society of Baptist Church John Beenblossom Will Sickels Fannie Gilbert

W C T U Meeting At McDowell Home

West Chester WCTU members gathered at the Merle McDowell residence for the regular July meeting. The session opened with the group in attendance and planning upcoming activities.

W.C.T.U McDowell West Chester WCTU Merle McDowell

Dry wood composition and asparagus planting method

The text discusses dry wood being about 70 percent cellulose and 30 percent lignin with minor minerals. It notes species vary by the arrangement of these substances. It then outlines asparagus planting: dig a six inch trench, enrich soil with manure and fertilizer, place roots, cover with four inches, and allow tops to grow before sealing.

Picnic luncheon served after program at social hour

Following the program the social hour featured a picnic luncheon prepared by the girls. Rev. H. W. Munster concluded the gathering with prayer.

H. W. Munster

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