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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
3
A guide on buffet style entertaining for showers and weddings. Includes punch recipes for 25 servings, a punch block ice method, Festive Punch variations, and a green Avocado Frosting for a sandwich loaf to be prepared in advance.
A brief menu lists Sandwich Loaf Avocado Frosting Orange Fruit Punch Chocolate Torte Mints and Salted Nuts, attributed to Lynn Chambers with recipes provided. The itemized display suggests a luncheon or writing of recipes and tasting notes.
Crawfordsville reports the removal of its oldest maple near the corner north of the telephone office. The town recalls childhood play under the tree while noting its age and decline. The piece also chronicles local residents' recent moves, visits, and family news across Gowrie Omaha Des Moines and Davenport connections.
The Sally Peek and Mary Riggs chapters of the W W G of the Baptist church held a picnic at Sunset Park. Mrs. Marietta Workman led hymn singing and the Guild Covenant, Enid McConnell gave the lesson, and Sharon Conley offered devotions. New officers for the Sally Peek chapter were elected: Donna Lins as president, Donna Nelson as vice president, and Betty Sehmidt as secretary.
A dense social calendar lists events across clubs in West Chester and Fort Highsity with meetings at 2 pm and 6:50 pm, a Sunday school picnic at Sunset Park, and notices from the OLE.S. and PEO chapters, plus a Friday missionary society and an annual flower show at the American Legion hall.
The secretary and treasurer announced two monthly projects to visit sick members and sing at various locations. The group also decided to attend the State Guild House party in Indianola for a day.
Church notices list a Presbyterian Women service, Past Matron's club supper at Sunset Park, a rain location at Temple Rebekah lodge, a WSCS workshop, a Women’s Relief Corps initiation, Children's Day practice at UP church, and a Indian Creek school reunion with a basket dinner for former students teachers and families.
Use a sharp eyebrow pencil to heighten the arch and darken or thicken brows. Choose a color plausible with your hair color. black complements dark hair, brown suits brown and red shades, lighter hair may use light brown, blond, or white. Draw short strokes in the direction of natural hair growth.
The Altar and Rosary Society of St James church met in the social hall Tuesday evening. Reports from the linen and candle committees highlighted their work. The president thanked members for altar assistance and cleaning. A short program followed with readings and meditation.
A brief program featured Rev KK J Kinnavey speaking about Our Iowa. Refreshments followed from a flower adorned table prepared by Mrs. Marvin Carter, Mrs. Grant Humble, and Mrs. Bob Hansen.
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