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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
3
A survey of 1,000 soldiers from 47 states shows homemade cookies and cakes near the top of gifts desired. Cookies recipes amid notes urge regular supplies, with tips on packing, timing, and three cookie options including Private Joe’s Cookies, Honey Chocolate Cookies, and Raisin Drop Cookies.
Blend shortening and sugar until light. Add egg and heat until fluffy. Stir in molasses bran cereal and milk then stand. Combine flour soda salt and spices then fold into mixture. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased sheet and bake at 400 F for about 15 minutes. Makes 214 cookies.
Janet Sweet marks twelve candles while James Marsh turns 19. Edith Miller Ruby Hinton Crawfordsville and Oren Romine receive wishes. Other celebrants include John May Frank Dvorak Mary Vlasek Dale Bower Don Bealer Patricia Ann Kallaus eleven and Mrs J T Wenger Wayland. Cora Davis and granddaughter Jean Koenig also celebrate birthdays.
Cream margarine and sugar then beat in molasses and egg yolks. Stir in flour and mince meat mixture. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheets and bake at 375 F for about 10 minutes. Dry mince meat can be rehydrated with water before using.
The calendar lists C. D. of A. and K. of C. events, Presbyterian prayers, C E S meetings at the Masonic Temple, Rural and Walnut Women’s clubs, missionary society notices, and W S C S unit luncheons and pot lucks. The piece ends with cooking tips about bacon toast for rush mornings.
A molded salad recipe uses all liquid from glassed mixed vegetables. It suggests serving with hot soup crusty rolls and fruit. Ingredients include salt mild vinegar lemon juice and two cups of vegetables.
Georgia H. Yoder and J. Glenn Widmer were married Sunday in the Widmer home near Wayland in a simple ceremony assisted by ministers from Sugar Creek church. The couple plan to reside in Iowa City after July 1 following a reception attended by about fifty guests.
Mrs Shrum Lewis hosted a birthday tea at the North Side Cafe honoring Mrs Ralph Pratt. Attendees included Mrs Ralph Pratt, Mrs Tom Duncan and son Larry, Mrs Daryl Burham and Barby, Susie Waters, Mrs LeRoy Pratt, and Mrs bhrum Lewis.
Mrs Ralph Zeck hosted fifteen members of the Past Noble Grand Circle last evening with Mrs Goldie Mayo guiding the meeting in the president's absence. A potluck supper is planned for Wednesday July 14 at the ICCF. After the business session the group played cards as Mrs Zeck, helped by her daughter Julia, served refreshments.
Mr and Mrs John Shebeck entertained a family group at their home last evening honoring the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Max Boone of Iowa City. Attending were Mr and Mrs Max Boor and children Karen Kay and Phillip and Mr and Mrs R O Boone of Iowa City.
The regular V K W meeting at the K C hall elected two new members Mrs Serel Taylor and Mrs Mary Banks who will be initiated at the July meeting. The Department meeting is set for Mason City June 18 to 20. Mrs Joe Wehr was elected six month Trustee to fill Stella Palmer’s term. A social event is scheduled for June 22 with a committee led by Mr and Mrs D W McGaffey and others.
The Pythian Sisters held a potluck supper at K P Hall last evening. Five members and their families attended. After the meal the evening was spent socially with some playing cards.
A playful recipe note highlights browning lamb cubes in hot fat then pairing with Lima beans. It emphasizes a garlic clove as a key for a dish tailored to lamb, inviting cooks to savor a rich, savory blend.
Pvt. Paul Deimerly of Bowling Green Virginia and Shirley Jean Bowden of Red Cloud Nebraska were honored at a cooperative dinner at Sunset Park. Afterward guests went to the home of Mrs. Nola Faulkner for a social hour and ecards with attending families and neighbors.
Instructions describe combining salt pepper cooked lima beans and a cup of boiling water in a casserole. Cover and bake at 300 F for one hour to finish the dish.
The Rainbow Girls initiation was held last evening at the Masonic Temple with sixty five people present including two visitors from Fairfield. Five candidates Joan Fields Martha Young Joye Wright Ruth Michels and Clara Falk were initiated and given corsages. The room featured garden flowers and refreshments were served by Mrs Claune Tucker and Mrs R L Gibson with help from mothers of the girls.
Some resent a man who ascends to power because he used them as stepping stones while others despise him for not supporting him earlier. The stance reflects a mix of personal grievance and political calculation within his ascent.
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