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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1941

Page

3

Mrs Lyall Smith Honored at H Durian Home Farewell Party

In Wellman on a Thursday afternoon Mrs Lyall Smith was honored at a farewell party hosted by Mrs H W Durian and Mrs Leo Durian. A three course luncheon featured yellow green decor and prize winnings went to several guests. A going away gift shower for Mrs Smith followed as the Rebekah Lodge met with 37 members present and installed officers.

Lyle Wade A. L. Braden Roy Durian D. R. Steninger Smith L. W. Durst Lowell Dodds A. J. Nichols Ross Levert Er. C. Jones Elmer Yoder E. D. Miller Shames Clarence Rowse Frank Wilson A. C. Kraft H. E. Ross Ed Henn A. C. Gingerich Keith Adams L. C. Miller Rebekah Lodge Wellman Rebekah Lodge Guy Moothart Nellie Eckhardt L. C. Swain David Erwin

Sunset Circle Ice Cream Supper at Crawfordsville Park

Fourteen Sunset Circle members and families enjoyed an ice cream supper at Crawfordsville park. A family picnic is planned there on August 14. Guests included Mrs Hattie Cherryholmes and Maude Murphy. The club president led a short meeting followed by social time.

Sunset Circle Crawfordsville Park Hattie Cherryholmes Maude Murphy

Junior Missionary Society Meeting At United Presbyterian Church

Seven members of the Junior Missionary society met in the church parlors Saturday afternoon for their regular meeting. Teddy Stewart led the lesson study. With sponsor absent, assistant sponsor Mrs. Sam Erwin guided the group. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Edward Holm after the session.

Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Teddy Stewart George Kerr Sam Erwin Edward Holm

Lodge appoints committees and honors bride at shower

The noble grand appointed six month committees for draping, burial staff and visiting duties with officers and volunteers named. Singers Nellie Eckhardt and others are listed. A miscellaneous wedding shower for Mrs. David Erwin followed lodge with refreshments provided by Mrs. E. A. Wetrich's committee.

Noble Grand Ervin Goodwin Chaplan Bert Steninger Helen Ihrig Floyd Griffith John Birkey Arthur Rugg Francis Longwell Verlin Nickell George Bell Dewey Hoe Fort Marshall Arthur Wright T. W. Zillmer William Wagamon Lester Disney Charley Schachner Laura Moffit Nellie Eckhardt Willis Frank Wilson Joe Schlabaugh David Erwin E. A. Wetrich

Social Calendar Events and Club Gatherings Noted

Notices list various social club meetings and events with times and venues from Rosemary to Prairie Flower church. Activities include picnics, dinners, golf, bridge luncheons, sewing, and family nights, with dates and changes noted for Lexington, Pilotburg, and West Chester groups.

Pilotburg Ladies Aid Ner Rural Woman's Club Lloyd Alliman Mary Oldfield Ethel Schulty Bostessed Lexington Ladies Aid Red Cross Prairie Flower Community Mothers and Daughters of Community Prairie Flower Church

Tropical Coolers Inspire Summer Party Drinks

A guide offers tropical style beverages using pineapple raspberry juice lemon and ginger ale. Recipes include Hawaiian Sparkle lime delight and multiple fruit syrups with crushed ice mint cherries and chilled beverages. Serves 10 to 12 with gin optional and tea or fruit juice bases.

Church Ice Cream Social and Two Community Gatherings

St Pauls church lawn hosts an ice cream social Wednesday evening from 7 30 to 10 30. The 13913 Kephart family reunion takes place Sunday noon at Sunoset park with basket please. The Benson Havre Schoolhouse hosts the fourth annual picnic on Wednesday August 6 inviting all former teachers pupils and friends with baskets.

St. Paul's Church Lawn Kephart Sunoset Park Benson Havre

Missionary Society Plans Picnic Dinner

Members of the Woman's Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church afternoon division will hold a picnic dinner and guest day Friday noon in the church social rooms. Each member should bring a guest, table services, sandwiches and a dish to pass. note changes from Sunset Park as announced in the church bulletin.

Sunset Park Lexington Circle James Patterson Ron Ps Adolph Guenther H. BE. O Maurice Libe Sunshine Community Club Lake MeBride W. J. Shannon I. W. Shenefelt Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Priday Friendship Club Fred Shaw West Chester W.C.T.U. Institute Church of West Chester Rebekah Judge P.m. Oe C.f.hell Woman's Missionary Society U. Ae Church Woman's Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Church

Have Lawn Party at Faulkner Home

The Friendly Bible class and families of the Baptist church held a picnic on the Alfred Faulkner lawn. Forty attended with games and contests organized by Charles Murdock and John Beenblossom. Mrs. Faulkner and Mrs. Harley Brock hosted. Marietta Workman led the meeting. Next August the lawn party moves to Mrs. Elmer McClure’s home.

The Baptist Church Alfred Faulkner Charles Murdock John Beenblossom Faulkner Harleybrock Marietta Workman Ruth Lemley Elmer McClure

Pupils to perform in piano recital by Mrs. Reister

Twenty nine piano pupils will perform Thursday evening at eight o’clock in the Lorden studio. The advanced students appearing represent only a portion of Mrs. Reister’s class at 118 East Washington street.

Claude L. Reister Lorden East Washington Street

Count Sheep Study Warns Against Sleep Tricks

Dr Louis J Karnosh of Cleveland argues that counting sheep and other mental gymnastics in bed suppress unpleasant thoughts and push a person away from sleep rather than toward it.

Louis J. Karnosh Cleveland

Peppermint Ale Fizz and Pink Fruit Ice Recipe Notes

A compact collection of old fashioned drinks and frozen treats. Peppermint Ale Fizz combines peppermint candy with whipped cream and ginger ale served over frozen candy cream. Pink Fruit Ice blends pineapple juice orange juice lemon juice and strawberry soda then freezes for serving.

Birthday Wishes for Norma Mae Payne and Others

Norma Mae Payne daughter of Mr and Mrs Kermit Payne celebrates her 12th birthday today. Mrs R F Hamil Kathryn Latta Mrs Mary Weber and T R Phillips have birthdays today.

Norma Mae Payne Kermit Payne R. F. Hamil Kathryn Latta Mary Weber T. R. Phillips

Birthdays Today Celebrate Mrs. Conrad Fountain and Flynn

Mrs. Joe Conrad of Crawfords ville Lawrence Fountain of Ains worth and Patricia Flynn daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Flynn are celebrating birthdays today.

Joe Conrad Crawfordsville Lawrence Fountain Ainsworth Patricia Flynn Leonard Flynn

Women reshape rail travel say Union Pacific official

Bill Jeffers, president of Union Pacific, notes women travelers now comprise about 70 percent, up from 55 percent, and contribute to many comforts and improvements in train travel.

Bill Jeffers Union Pacific

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