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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1943

Page

3

Public Recital by Mrs Shields Pupils at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Edith Shields presents her pupils in a Friday evening recital at the Presbyterian Church at eight. Accompanists Dorene Long trombonist and Doris Gray soprano join the program featuring works by Blake Liszt Chopin and others with multiple student soloists and chorale passages.

Edith Shields Presbyterian Church Dorene Long Foris Gray Ffriends Wirend Thompson Mary Stevens Reinecke Kiondino —_ Savon TORRE Joan Wilson Lady Betty Bog Goortion Harry Ramseyer Liszt“Thompson Eva Stevens Thompson Jimmy Pease Doreen Long Blake Jane Turner Wreck Koehler

Harmony Club Hosts Fifty-Four Members and Guests

Mrs Paul Mayer hosted the Harmony club yesterday with sixteen members present twelve children and two guests from Warsaw Wisconsin Mrs Cloyce Stewart was absent president and presiding vice president Mrs George Pare led the meeting The entertainment followed with songs by the Mayer children and recitations by McConnell and Mayer youths The program closed with America sung by all Flower display managed by Mrs Wheelan One course of refreshments served by the hostess and her daughters assisted by Mrs Marvin Warnock

Paul Mayer Harmony Club Charles Rothlisburger Ben, C. J Warsaw Wis George Pare Cloyce Stewart Francis McConnell Virginia Barbara Dare Gwendolyn Rosaline Mayer Rosaline Mayer Sang Several Musical Selections With Mrs. Dare Sandra Frances Ann McConnell Evelyn Mayer America

St Mary Circle Sets June Meeting and Bake Sale

The St Mary Circle met at K C hall with sixteen members. Mrs Hubert Redlinger was elected president and presided over the meeting. A bake sale is planned for Saturday June 19 at Washington Cleaners.

St. Mary K. C. Hall Hubert Redlinger Jed Rich Washington Cleaners C. (. Reister Ed Rich Catherine Smith Guy Stump Leo Sueppel Karl Redlinger

Dinner Planned by Good Will Club

The Good Will club met yesterday with fourteen members and two guests Jennie McPherson and Laura Jean Stout present. New president Edith Tucker led the meeting and a cooperative dinner for members and families was scheduled for Thursday June 17 at eight o clock at the Wagner home.

Good Will Club Joe Klopfenstein Jennie McPherson Laura Jean Stout I. B. Hexworth Edith Tucker Fred Wagner

Social Calendar notices for local groups and gatherings

Notices detail deadlines and events at churches and clubs including Masonic Temple meeting, United Presbyterian Church brunches, W S C S unit luncheons and picnics, and needlework groups. Locations listed include 628 W Main St 1020 S Iowa Ave and 308 W Washington St with times from 8:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and various serving requirements.

United Presbyterian Church Friendship Club Nellie Juzeler W.S.C.S E. KE. Stutsman Main St Hugh Hall Iowa Ave

Many Happy Returns Birthday and Anniversary List

Mr and Mrs John Cordes observe their ninth wedding anniversary today. Mrs Mela Vacha and her twin sister Mrs Roy Fredenburg of Davenport celebrate their birthdays. Calvin Andrew Simpson and Edward Eugene Bontrager have birthdays with candles on this day. Others include Dr H F Masson Harold Speidel Ernest Garrett Dunham Morrison. Sixth wedding anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey Mrs Glenn Laffer Fort Dodge Myrtle Chance Robert Manning Kenneth Snider celebrate birthdays today.

John Cordes Mela Vacha Roy Fredenburg Davenport Calvin Andrew Simpson Laird Simpson Ainsworth Edward Eugene Bontrager Monroe Pontrager Dr. H. F. Masson Harold Speidel Ernest Garrett Dunham Morrison Mrs Henry Bailey Glenn Laffer Fort Dodge Myrtle Chance Robert Manning Kenneth Snider

Mrs Shrum Lewis Honored at North Side Cafe Party

Mrs Shrum Lewis was honored by friends at North Side Cafe as she celebrates a birthday and prepares to leave her ticket seller role at the state Theatre. Hostess Mrs Ralph Pratt arranged roses, a centerpiece cake, and farewell gifts from the theater group.

Ralph Pratt North Side Shrum Lewis State Theatre

Mrs Campbell Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs J H Campbell hosted eleven members of the Just Us club with Miranda Martin as guest. Vice president Mrs W C McFadden led the meeting in president’s absence. A flag knowledge contest and a can and war game were held and Bingo awarded to Mrs Val Fuhr.

J. H. Campbell Just Us Club Miranda Martin W. C. McFadden L. W. Harding al Crone D. W. McClure Val Fuhr D. C. Griggs Mary Beggs

Mrs Sherlock Hosts Orange Tex Family Gathering

Mrs Mary Sherlock hosted a Tuesday evening family gathering at her home honoring Mr and Mrs Oriel Sankey and their children Kenneth Margaret Ann and Curtis Ray of Orange Texas. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Williams Mr and Mrs J W Meyers and daughters Mildred Virginia Mrs Maurice Meyers Mr and Mrs A J Robertson Charlotte Jackson Mrs Ann Springer and Eloise Mr and Mrs Ernest Meyers and children Patty Lou Shelvy Jean Mr and Mrs Dale Robertson and Maurine and Delbert Louis.

Mary Sherlock Oriel Sankey Kenneth Margaret Ann Curtis Ray Orange Texas John Williams J. W. Meyers Mildred Virginia Maurice Meyers A. J. Robertson Charlotte Jackson Ann Springer Eloise Ernest Meyers Patty Lou Shelvy Jean Dale Robertson Maurine Delbert Louis

Sunshine Club Sees Year End Hostess Appoints Members

Mrs. John Koehler hosted the Sunshine Community club yesterday with Mrs. Carl Koehler as afternoon guest. The meeting led by vice president Mrs. Will Richards closed the club sister year with gifts to members and plans for an upcoming ice cream social. Entertainment featured performances by Mildred Meyer Virginia Meyer Julia Koehler Betty Koehler and a reading by Mary Richards and Cecile Lauber.

John Koehler Sunshine Community Club Carl Koehler Will Richards Burdette Stover Malcolm Montgomery Mildred Meyer Virginia Meyer Julia Betty Koehler Mary Richards Mary Ricieras My Creed

Catholic Daughters Meet At K of C Hall

The Catholic Daughters of America met at the K of C hall with Mrs. Leona Wehr presiding as new grand regent. Miss Irma Lamberti presented a film, followed by bridge and banco. Kate Shalla won high in bridge and Mrs. Leo Sueppel won bunco. Refreshments were served by Mary Birka.

Catholic Daughters of America K. of C. Hall Leona Wehr Irma Lamberti Bridge Banco Kate Shalla Leo Sueppel Bunco Mary Birka

Veal and Lamb Shanks Listed with Gravy Question

Shanks veal knuckle veal or lamb neck lamb shanks or breast of mutton are listed and a question about the gravy is raised.

Letters From Washington County Vets Highlight Service

Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces reveal personal updates, morale, and daily life while deployed. The notices document gratitude, family news, and requests from home as servicemen contribute to the regional wartime narrative.

Washington County

Marines letter from Westermark at San Diego describes rough life

WESTERMARK, in the Marines at San Diego, writes to former post office co workers that he misses home but likes the duty. He notes scarce spare time, good meals, coffee mainly to cut grease, and mentions abundant milk and fruit.

Bus" Westermark San Diego Calif Post Office

Soldiers Letters From North Africa and Great Lakes

A series of wartime letters recounts front line service in North Africa and duties at Naval Training Station Great Lakes. Sergeant John C. Jackson notes band instruments missing since January and prisoners taken, while LT. H. P. Mahin details hospital work and encounters with former colleagues and medical staff, describing incidents that add interest to the wartime experience.

John C. Jackson North Africa Jess Radda Washington Ups Tunis H. P. Mahin Naval Training Station, Great Lakes F. M. Mahin Ainsworth Charles McLaughlin MelIntire Hospital Ft. Sheridan McLaughlin Norton Infirmary Omaha Fifth Corps Cincinnati MelIntire Chas. McLaughlin W. D. Dwyer Iowa City John Owen City Hospital Lawnsdelle Mitch

Willing Workers Society Holds Meeting in Crawfordsville

The Presbyterian Willing Workers society met with good attendance on Tuesday June 8 in Crawfordsville. A wool comfort top was completed and another began for Red Cross work. Guest day plans were made for July, with flowers used in the social room and yellow roses as tray lunch favors. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Presbyterian Willing Workers Society United Service Red Cross Georgia Williams Mildred Kupka Marian Williams Manda Davis Lewis Thomas Ft. Madison Lee Lease Harold Miller Marilyn Russell St. Cloud Minn Wisconsin Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Paul Haworth Baby Dale Riley Illlinois Sterling Lil

Two Arrested for Violation of Game Laws at Cone Lake

Columbus Junction reports two men were arrested at Cone Lake by Officer Dan Nichols for fish law violations. Roy Jean of Conesville kept bluegills out of season. Don Habenold of Washington, undersized fish. Each fined ten dollars plus costs.

Cone Lake Columbus Junction Don Hkabenold Washington Roy Jean Conesville Dan Nichols Jean

Marriages, visits, and church event notes in Letts and surrounding towns

Announcement lists the marriage of Margaret Pauline White and John Howard Johnston in Indianola on May 2. Also notes Berniece Grauwinkel’s upcoming June 12 wedding to Yeoman Donald Newhard in Williamsburg Virginia and a summer plans in Williamsburg. Additional items cover visitors to Mesdames Weber and Meeker, Methodist conference attendance in Des Moines, and travel and training updates for Captain Herrick after Elgin Field.

Margaret Pauline White Hari T. White Letts John Howard Johnston I. H. Johnston Columbus Junction Indianola Johnston Leits Winfield Miss Grauwinkel Berniece Grauwinkel W. H. Grauwinkel Donald Newhard Camp Teary Hi. C. Newhard Anamosa Methodist Church Williamsburg Columbus High School Iowa State College Ames Columbus Chautauqua Park Tev C. H. Hiller Methodist Churches Des Moines

Republican Women Convene in Des Moines June 17

The Iowa Council of Republican Women to hold its biennial convention at Hotel Kirkwood Des Moines on June 17 Luncheon speaker will be Mrs W Glenn Suthers Chicago president of the National Federation of Women s Republican Clubs She is a public lecturer on current events and government and has served as state president of the American Legion Auxiliary C D Moody Des Moines is program chairman The business meeting at 10 o'clock will include biennial officer elections and proposed constitutional changes Luncheon reservations are required due to wartime conditions Notify J A Ralls care of Hotel Kirkwood

Des Moines Iowa Council of Republican Women C. D. Moody Northern Iowa Iawa J. A. Ralls Ralls Kirkwood

Pot roast styles span beef veal lamb pork and more

Pot roasts remain popular and include boneless neck pot roast as a low cost option. Beef plate prepared rolled and pot roasted in tomato shows bold flavor. Veal and lamb breast boned and rolled enter the pot roast class. Pork neck or backbones can be pot roasted country style.

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Suet Blake Patty Stewart Blake Sandra Jones Blake Panoricia Berry Sehum David Chilcote Carla Gutter Thompson Jane Whitehead Tempo di Minuetto Beethover Minuet Bach Frances Miller Goodrich Nancy Patterson Jungmann Frances Whistler Jesus Fenner Doris Gray Chopin Solfeggietto Bae Jean Boileau Patty Patterson Beverly Browin Ee Rachmaninoff Gwendolyn Ramseyer Mrs. Paul Mayer MVE Fressy St. Mary Circle Thursdas E.S Masonic Temple H.W. Club Dean Doan Mrs. Campbell Mrs. Sherlock Lauber Mrs. Khme Koehler Betty and Julia Koehler C. D. of A K .of C McDaniel’s Willing Workers Society Martha Butler Iowa Dairy Industry Commission Dairy Farmers OF Iowa George Brown Clair Norton G. N. Duncan Dean Duncan Capt Lawrence Herrick Florida Charles Herrick James D. Hermick Capt. Herrick Elgin Field Republican Women Plan A & PP Laves Ann Page NAVY Campbell's Tomato Soup Sunnyfield White House Ctn George Fresh Franks Ibs Fool Stores
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