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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

3

Refreshing summer drinks from Household Memos

A column offers cool beverages for simple meals or snacks with recipes for fruit milk shakes and fanciful iced coffees. It includes Milk and Honey Nectar, Brazilian Chocolate and Iced Coffolate as well as Mint Ade, with tips on ice cubes, garnishes, and pantry prep for quick refreshment.

Quickie Lunches From Lynn Says

Quick lunch ideas include broiled liver sausage slices with creamed lima beans and tomato, fruit and milk with cookies, leftover ham creamed with peas and carrot raisin salad peaches and cream and a beverage. Pork sausage links with baked potatoes and cream gravy plus garden vegetable soup with peanut butter or bacon tomato sandwiches.

Radiates Heat in One Minute Warms Air Five Feet

The average person emits enough heat in a minute to raise the temperature of 30 cubic feet of air by nine degrees Fahrenheit, demonstrating the body's significant thermal output in a brief period.

Dinner Menu Highlighted Dishes

The menu features baked corned beef with mustard sauce, potatoes with cheese sauce, horseradish, and a salad bowl of tomatoes, celery, mixed greens, and radishes with soft rolls. Raspberry short cake is offered as dessert and a beverage accompanies the meal.

Starch Water Used To Renew Fabrics Of Lace and Cretonne

The water used to cook rice is described as a light starch that can renew fabrics such as chintz cretonne or laces.

Mary Eagle and Richard Lahr Wed at St James

Mary Gertrude Eagle and Richard A. Lahr exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony at St. James church. The service was conducted by Father Paul Wetzstein before about 100 guests, with a reception at the Eagle home and luncheon at K C hall. The couple plan to live in Davenport after a honeymoon trip.

Mary Eagle ST. James Richard Lahr St. James Church Mary Gertrude Eagle Richard A. Lahr Anthony Lahr Pleasant Plain Gertrude Eagle Herman Eagle Paul Wetzstein St. Joseph Church East Pleasant Plain Joe Donohue Iowa City Joseph Lahr Brighton E. J. Harmeier Irene Ofelt Eagle Home West Sixth Street Paul K. Wetzstein St. Joseph's Church George Anderson Ardell Kaska

Birthday Observances On Local Page Mark Multiple Celebrants

Elizabeth Casper marks her 78th birthday while James Lyle Schulty and Clifford LeRoy Horak celebrate ages one and two. Other families observe 7th anniversaries and individual birthdays including Joh William McCartney Leslie Gene Altenhofen Carmen Leigi Bell and Nancy Lee Harter with decorative candles noted.

James Lyle Schulty Lyle Schulty Clifford LeRoy Horak Louis Horak Joh William McCartney David McCartney Ainsworth Leslie Gene Altenhofen Maurice Altenhofen Harper Carmen Leigi Bell Stewart Bell Nancy Lee Iarter Wilow Harter

Birthday celebration for Vivian Stover and Delores Ann Martin

Vivian Stover and Delores Ann Martin celebrate birthdays today with family names listed. Delores Ann Martin, daughter of Eugene and Mrs Marti, observes her first birthday with one candle on a decorated cake southwest of town.

Delores Ann Martin Eugene Marti

Rest Space and Twin Beds Dominate Bedroom Trends

Health officials emphasize a space about the width of a standard twin bed for restful sleep. Designers favor twin beds for decor while sleepers often choose them for comfort.

Sun Your Mattresses Before Snow Begins

Advice urges airing and sunning mattresses outside if possible to fluff fillings and restore resiliency before winter weather arrives.

Just Us Club Meets at Mrs McClure Home

Mrs D W McClure hosted a Just Us Club meeting with 17 members and guests Mrs Walter Kyle Mrs C B Reed and the club president Mrs John Shebeck presiding The treasurer reported a five dollar contribution to the emergency food drive and a food conservation program recap was given A canning skit and games followed with June themed refreshments served by the hostess and two assistants Next meeting set for June 19 with Mrs Griggs

D. W. McClure Walter Kyle C. B. Reed Just Us Club John Shebeck S. W Kaster Shebeck J. H. Campbell John Lee Val Fuhr Easter E. H. Messer D. C. Griggs Griggs L. L. Loveless J. N. Dodd

Frances O Conner And Lamont Duwa Take Nuptial Vows

Frances O Conner and Lamont Duwa were married at St Marys church Riverside in a June 4 ceremony. Rev J J Fath officiated with Nuptial music by Bernadine Veggy and the St Marys school choir.

Frances O Conner Lamont Duwa

Social calendar notices for church and lodge events

Community notices list a series of meetings and gatherings including Hour of Remembrance at the Masonic temple, OES and Masons events, Presbyterian Ladies Aid at church, Matrons club dinner, Rebekah Lodge at IL 0.C.F. hall, St Pauls Woman's Guild, Nichol Missionary society, Independent club dessert, Kennedy Woman's Missionary society, Emma G Anderson Mission Study group, Ann Judson Circle Baptist co-operative dinner and transportation arrangements.

CES Masonic Temple O.E.S Masons Children’s Par- Legion Hall Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall St. Paul's Woman's Guild Nichol Missionary Society of U. P. Church K. L. Enke Independent Club Lauder Kennedy Woman's Missionary Society U. P. Church Emma G. Anderson Ehurch Ann Judson

Garden By Ruth Foster Italian Green Sprouting Broccoli Worth Growing

Garden by Ruth Foster notes Italian green sprouting broccoli is good fresh or frozen. It yields well across a long season especially if the side shoots are kept cut. It requires dusting or spraying for cabbage worms and aphids.

Ruth Foster

Pre-Nuptial Party At St. Marys Hall Riverside

A misc pre-nuptial shower was held Sunday afternoon in St Marys hall Riverside for Frances O Conner who is to wed Lamont Dann in St Marys church. Guests played bingo and a lunch was served. Mrs T A Ryan won the guessing contest. Co hosts were Mrs William O Conner Mrs Albert Dann and Mrs Bernard O Conner. The bride elect received numerous gifts.

Riverside St. Mary's Hall Frances O'Conner Lamont Dann St. Mary’s Church T. A Ryan William O’conner Albert Dann Bernard O'Conner

Riverside Bride Marries Army Veteran in Small Service

Ushers Leroy and Bernard O Conner brothers of the bride assisted at the Riverside ceremony. Forty guests attended a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William O Conner of Riverside, is a St Marys high school and Marycrest college graduate who taught in Garwin Public Schools. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Dunn, is a St Marys graduate who served thirty three months in the U S armed forces.

K. C. Hall Emily Kolesick Richmond Loretta Chapek Miary Lahr Pleasant Plain Joan Franzen Theresa Eagle Catherine Lintz Davenport Commercial Business College Iowa City Strube’s Department Store Pleasant Plain High School St. Ambrose College Michael Ryan Solon Herman Eagle Ainsworth Joe Donahue Jo Ann Dorothy Skubal Joe Lahr Kay Brighton Leroy Bernard O'Conner William O'Conner Riverside St. Mary's High School Marycrest College Garwin Albert Dunn U. S. Armed Forces Jumwa Heights High School Richland

Evelyn Mineart and Roman Gevock wed at St. Joseph's Church

Evelyn Grace Mineart and Roman Joseph Gevock were married in a 9 o'clock ceremony at St. Joseph's Church East Pleasant Plain with about 150 guests. The bride wore a white lace gown and long veil while attendants wore pink net gowns. A garden reception followed with a three course breakfast, and the couple plan to live on a farm near Pleasant Plain after a short honeymoon.

Evelyn G. Mineart Roman Jos. Gevock

Linger Longer Club Holds June Meeting at Mrs Durst Home

Mrs W V Durst and Mrs Mary Moore hosted the Linger Longer Club in Durst's home. Guests included Mrs Vernon Tucker Mrs Earl Long Mrs Alma Brinning and others. With officers absent the meeting was conducted by Mrs H J Brenneman. New member Mrs John Combs welcomed. Next meeting with Mrs Donald Rinner and co-hostess Mrs William Chmelar. Refreshments and summer flowers were featured.

Linger Longer Club W. Durst W. V. Durst Mary Moore Vernon Tucker Earl C. Long Alma Brinning John Kiene William Fash John Durst Opal Bickford Everette Coon Bert Booth Margaret Keyser George Bartholomesa H. J. Brenneman John Combs Harold Humston Everett ‘Schmitt Donald Rinner William Chmelar

Rosalyn Harwood Weds Lloyd Duensing at Camp Atterbury

Rosalyn Harwood and Lloyd Duensing marry at Camp Atterbury Indiana in a noon Sunday ceremony conducted by Chaplain Hogewall. Attendants were Sgt Roy Ringel and Pvt Robert Doud. reception at the Service club. Both graduates of Washington High School class of ’45.

T. W. Harwood Rosalyn Lloyd Arthur Duensing Arthur L. Duensing Camp Atterbury Ind Hogewall Roy K. Ringel Robert G. Doud Duensing American Pearl Button Company Washington High School

Honest discharge noted for a Riverside area farmer

The subject is engaged in farming with his father northwest of Riverside, reflecting a notable military discharge tied to his local livelihood.

Riverside

Edith Marie Elmore to Wed Roy W. Rogers

Mr and Mrs Elbert Elmore of Fairfield announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Edith Marie to Roy Weldon Rogers. The ceremony is set for Sunday evening at the Friends Church in Pleasant Plain. Rogers is the son of Mr and Mrs C Rogers of Richland.

Friends Church Pleasant Plain

Entertain Friends At June Luncheon

Mrs. I. b. Hammer and daughter Mrs. I. b. Bailey hosted a June luncheon yesterday at 733 East Main Street. About 86 guests dined at small tables amid summer flowers as a two course meal was served by Marsha Bailey Frances Miller Marilyn Cook and Jane Whitehead. Bridge at ten tables crowned Mrs. Ed Sullivan high scorer with Mrs. Lawrence Wilson second and Ellen Morrison of St. Louis low. prizes awarded.

I. B. Hammer I. B. Bailey East Main Street Marsha Bailey Frances Miller Marilyn Cook Jane Whitehead Ed Sullivan Lawrence Wilson Ellen ‘Lorrison St. Louis

St Joseph Circle Hosts Miss Flynn at St James Church

Katherine Flynn hosted St Joseph circle of St James church at her home with 11 members present. They planned the circle’s entertainment for the coming year. The second meeting is set with Mrs Van DeHerman on Thursday July 11, co hosted by Mrs Fred Heck and Mrs Beat Rice George.

Katherine Flynn St. Joseph Circle St. James Church van DeHerman Fred Heck Beatrice George

Ready crates stand by in moisture resistant boxes

Figurative passage describes crates kept in moisture resistant boxes, standing ready for immediate use. It emphasizes preparedness and instant deployment without further preparation.

Craeckers

Luncheon Meat Toasted Open-Faced Sandwich Tip

A kitchen tip suggests making toasted open faced sandwiches with sliced luncheon meat. Toast bread on one side, layer meat on the other, spread with chili sauce, top with cheese, broil until melted, and serve promptly.

Erosion Costs Estimated in U S by Authorities

Officials estimate annual U S costs from uncontrolled erosion at 3 844 million dollars. The figure reflects widespread soil loss and related damages across states, underscoring the economic impact of conservation measures.

Soil Conservation U. S

Store Contest Ends With Chicken Dinner Payoff

Employees at the Montgomery Ward store and their spouses, totaling 44, held a fried chicken dinner at K. P. hall after a store contest led by Sam Simmering and W. L. Friedman. The dinner featured decorated tables with wildflowers and post-dinner dancing and games. Earlier, a kittenball game at Lincoln school grounds lacked competition and scoring.

Montgomery Ward K. P. Hall Sam Simmering W. L. Friedman Friedman Lincoln School

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Western Newspaper Union Lynn Lynn Chambers Elizabeth Casper The Journal Clarence Logan Joe Vodicka Nora Marsh Thora Pease Vivian Stover Don Stover Harry G. Simpson J. J. Fath Bernadine Veggy St. Mary’s School Choi Gordon Denton Flowers Delores Morgan Billy O'Conner Leroy Dut St. Mary’s Hall Evelyn Grace Mineart H. W. Mineart Sandy Hock Roman Joseph Gevock Jos Gevoek Theresa Cullen Wiota Harold Mineart Mary Margaret Mineart Edward Mineart David Curtis Mineart Herman Rogal Raymond Mineart Bertha Pacha Betty Jeanne Hoskins Ave Maria Pearl Rosalie James Lamansky Gevock Pleasant Plain Consolidated School Bernard Cullen Rita Joseph Engel Braman J. A. Waters Washington Louise Geyer Marian Rogal Chi- Richland Marian Rogall Chicago Paul McClintie Hillsboro Roman Gevock Rosalyn Harwood Lloyd Duensing R. G. Wessler Marielmore Roy W. Rogers Miss Flynn Richa McDaniel's Mace Motor Co
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