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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

6

Augspurger and Miller Marry in Crawfordsville Double Ring

Mary M Augspurger daughter of Pulaski Iowa and Stanley Miller son of Pulaski Iowa were married Sunday May 28 at Pulaski Methodist church Rev Orley White officiated in a double ring ceremony The bride wore a white suit and carried a pink rose corsage A reception followed The couple will live in Crawfordsville where both will continue teaching in the Crawfordsville school system

Mary M. Augspurger Stanley Miller Crawfordsville Margaret Augspurger H. O. Augspurger Pulaski Iowa Carl Miller Pulaski Methodist Church Orley White Leon Witchstruck Lincoln Nebraska Miller Punksh High School Parsons S College

Professional Directory Item Listing

Louis J. Kehoe attorney at Jeffrey Building and Morrison Morrison firm with E D Morrison and E D Morrison Jr. Partners. S W Livingston Robert Day attorneys with Abstract Dept at 204 West Main plus phone numbers 147 and 964.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffrey Morrison &Morrison Attorneys E. D. Morrison E. D Morrison Jr Morrison Bldg S. W. Livingston Robert Day

Guests Present at Friendly Circle Club Meeting

Mrs. Glenn Miller and daughter Josephine along with Mrs. Paul Harvey and others attended the Friendly Circle club gathering Thursday afternoon at Mable Johnson home. New member Mrs. Misch was welcomed. Roll call reflected Memorial day plans. Entertainment was organized by Mrs. Robert Quinn and Mrs. Glenn Cuddeback. Next host is Mrs. Charles Greiner with entertainment by Mrs. Merle Sheetz and Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Lloyd Ferns.

Glenn Miller Josephine Paul Harvey Ed Hartmen Lawrence Misch Friendly Circle Club Mable Johnson Misch Robert Quinn Glenn Cuddeback Charles Greiner Merle Sheetz Ralph Erlenbush

Pinochle Group Meets at Temple for Thursday Games

The O.E.S. Pinochle Group met at the Masonic temple Thursday afternoon. Four tables played pinochle with Mrs. E. B. Hammer taking high score and Mrs. Joe Falk second. Hostesses were Mrs. E. E. Stutsman and Mrs. Marion Augustine.

Oe.s Masonic Temple E. B. Hammer Joe Falk E. E. Stutsman Marion Augustine

Social Calendar of Local Lodges and Clubs

Priday Teebekah lodge opens at 8 00 p m OOF Hall Past Matrons club hosts family pot luck at 6 30 p m at Masonic Temple Saturday Women s Relief corps meets at 2 00 p m at Legion hall Monday Rainbow Girls gather 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple Tuesday West Chester Comrade class at 8 04 p m Y W Mixers 7 30 p m at Y W C A Carol Brewer Missionary circle 2 00 p m bring used clothing meet at church 1 45 p m for transportation Mrs Donald Stout Pythian Sisters 8 00 p m at KP hall

Priday Teebekah Lodge Masonic Temple West Chester Comrade Harold Disney Y. W Y.W.C.A Carol Brewer

Sew Ett Club Plans Sunset Park Picnic

Mrs. Lester Leeper hosted eight members and guest Mrs. Henry Kiene of Crawfordsville for a Thursday afternoon Sew-Ett club meeting. Mrs. Grant McKune led the program and assisted hostess with refreshments. a family picnic is set for Sunset park on the evening of June 14.

Lester Leeper Henry Kiene Crawfordsville Sew-Ett Club Sunset Park Grant McKune McKune

Pot Luck Supper Honors Beverly Brown Before June Wedding

The Y's Men’s bridge club honored Beverly Brown who will wed Lloyd Ewart Jr on June 8. At R H McCleery’s home the event featured quarter-table service, spring bouquets, yellow and green decorations on angel food cakes, and moving pictures of the McCleerys trip. The club gave gifts and a cookbook to Miss Brown. Guests included Mrs John Lloyd Ewart Sr and Ted Brown.

Y's Men's Bridge Club Beverly Brown Richard McCleery McCleery Miss Brown Lloyd Ewart Jr John Lloyd Ewart Sr Ted Brown

Pleasant Hill Progress Highlighted at Community Meeting

Ed Chalupa read a story of Pleasant Hill's progress at the Pleasant Hill Community meeting held at the church. John Ganon chaired the social committee and the Benn family led music with the Wittings handling stunts. About 50 attendees enjoyed cooperative refreshments.

Ed Chalupa Pleasant Hill John Ganon Howard Benn Howard Witting

Nena Badenoch Guest at PEO Meeting

Mrs. Nena Badenoch director of radio relations for the national society for crippled children and adults spoke at Chapter J PEO meeting at Mrs. M L McCreedy’s home. She described work in Iowa aiding disabled children and the group planned a fruit gift for the Porter Beckwith home in Mt Pleasant.

Nena Badenoch National Society For Crippled Children and Adulta J. P.E.O M. L. McCreedy Badenoch Lowa George Rudiger Porter Beckwith Mt Pleasant Carrie Berdo Winifred Brookhart

Mite Box Tea Attended at Walter Bauer Home

Nineteen people gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Walter Bauer’s home for a Mite Box Tea. Guests included Mrs. Carl Johnson of Wilmington California Mrs Frank Yohe of Royal Oak Michigan and Mary Jane Stephens. Devotions led by Mrs Low Bauer used the theme Our Church and Mrs Keith Stewart spoke on two chapters of The Ecumenical Church. A letter from Rev. Walter Scranton of White Plains New York was read by Mrs Clark Bauer. A candle light mite box service followed with musical accompaniment by Miss Stephens and Mary Anne Bauer and Mrs Walter Bauer serving at the tea table.

Walter Bauer Carl Johnson Wilmington California Frank Yohe Royal Oak Michigan Mary Jane Stephens Low Bauer Keith Stewart Clark Bauer Walter Scranton White Plains New York Miss Stephens Mary Anne Bauer

Women’s Guild Guest Day at St Pauls Church

The St Pauls Women’s Guild held a guest day Thursday afternoon with 31 members and 15 guests present. Mrs Wayne Witthoft led devotional time, Mrs Walter Westen read scripture, and Mrs Maurvin Christensen offered prayer.

St. Paul’s Women's Guild Wayne Witthoft Walter Westen Maurvin Christensen Westen

Leftover Rice Cheesy Bake From Fridge Staples

A simple dish uses leftover rice combined with condensed vegetable soup and a splash of water. Grated cheese is folded in, then baked in a pudding pan. Topped with buttered crumbs, it browns in a moderate oven.

Square Circle Members Reveal Mystery Friends

Square Circle club met with Mrs. Aaron Leichty for the May meeting inviting Lois Leichty and Mrs. Ida Howell of Davenport as guests. The new program committee presented yearbook booklets and several games were played. June meeting will be with Mrs. Walker.

Square Circle Club Aaron Leichty Lois Leichty Ida Howell Davenport Karl Walker Chester Piper David White

Concord township Farm Bureau meeting in Columbus Junction

Concord township Farm Bureau held a Friday evening program at the Community building in Columbus Junction. H W Fourd girls club members arranged the program and served refreshments. Glen Thompson of Wapello spoke to about fifty attendees.

Columbus Junction Concord Township Farm Bureau H. W. Fourd Girls’ Club Glen Thompson Wapello

Bacon Wrapped Burgers with Cheese

Wrap ground meat patties with a strip of bacon and broil. Turn burgers and add a slice of cheese and broil until bubbly. Optional tomato and onion slices can be included in the sandwich.

First Country Club Dinner draws 165 guests

About 165 attendees gathered Thursday evening for the year’s first country club dinner. Guests included W Coffey of Beaumont Texas and J Acheson with spouse of Riverside California, with decor featuring iris and peonies. After dinner bridge and canasta were played. prizes went to Claude Tucker and Roy Lowash.

Fir Country Club de W. Coffey Beaumont Texas John Acheson Riverside California KE. Rothschildoof Salina Kansas James S. Harrison Colorado Springs Colorado William Sitler Frank Crone Hugo Lensch M. L. Brown R. BE. Arthur W. O. Boshart Sam Turkington Earl Loveless Richard Hotle Canasta Wer Claude Tucker Roy Lowash Canmasta

Scalloped Potatoes With Carrots Delightfully Colored

A kitchen note highlights scalloped potatoes enhanced with carrot slices for color and flavor. The method suggests layering potato and carrot rounds before baking to create a vibrant side dish.

Community and livestock sale notices across Iowa towns

Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn and weekly livestock auctions at Kalona, Midway Columbus Junction, and Ollie venues. A Crawfordsville sale begins June 5 at 1:00 p.m. hosted by John D. Jones. June 10 features a closing out sale of household goods at 222 East 6th Street by Glenn Harris starting 1:30 p.m.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Crawfordsville Havre John D. Jones East 6Th Street Glenn Harris

Birthday greetings and anniversaries noted in local column

Birthday congratulations go today to Mrs. Starry Simpson Eugene Dunlap Mrs. Milton Coffin and Morris Rose Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Marston are observing their wedding anniversary today along with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Shaver Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leet and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Thompson Birthday candles will burn brightly today for Margaret Elaine Melville daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Melville Duane Martin Garry Win Kyle and Karen June McConnell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis McConnell Duane Martin son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin is celebrating his 16th birthday on this date.

Starry Simpson Eugene Dunlap Milton Coffin Morris Rose Wayne Marston Eugene L. Shaver Harold Leet Lloyd Thompson Margaret Elaine Melville Ralph Melville Duane Martin Garry Win Kyle Karen June McConnell Francis McConnell Eugene Martin

Quick meals in grocers frozen cabinet offer fast options

Grocers offer ready cooked frozen meals like chicken a la king shrimp creole and chili con carne. Heat in a double boiler about 30 minutes without watching.

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