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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
4
The Good Will club met yesterday with 15 members, led by new president Mrs A C Ruegsegrer as retiring president Mrs P F Babcock passed the gavel. Mrs Nicola invited members to the golden wedding anniversary on July 6 at her home.
Twenty three members of the Country club attended the weekly bridge and golf event at the club house yesterday afternoon. Guests included Mrs C B Jaques of Brooklyn and Mrs Robert Taylor of Boston. Jaques won high bridge score while golf prizes went to Mrs Day and Mrs Taylor with Mrs Wid Shannon taking the draw. Mrs Jones Newton had the low score on No 8. The event was organized by the Frank Mayhew committee.
Afternoon was Mrs. Ralph Bauer, Mrs. A. W. Clow and Mrs. LL. E. Wilson. Dinner was served following the games.
Mrs Ed Testroet presided at the West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting held Tuesday evening with eleven members and visiting members Mrs Ida Hough Mrs Clarence Niffern egger and Effie Van Sickle. Three were appointed to the flower committee Mrs Elder Bauer Mrs Dean Moore and Mrs Sam Statler for altruistic work. A note of appreciation was prepared for Hazel Cupp district deputy and Mrs Clarence Snifer grand chief. Refreshments were served by Mrs Francis Bauer and Mrs Robert Eckles.
Virginia McLaughlin, soon to wed Robert Crone on June 16, was praised at a Junior Fortnightly club coffee hour. Fourteen members attended at Wingas North Side cafe as a department guest presented the bride-elect. The event was organized by Alice McDaniel and Virginia Itter.
Notices for Wesleyan Service Guild and O E S meet at 8 p m. St Joseph Circle and United Presbyterians observe events including prayer hour at 10 30 p m at the church. Friendship Club at 2 p m with Lydia Juzeler. Women’s Council groups meet with postponed Group 1 2. Group 4 at 4 30 p m. W S C S luncheons and picnics listed with unit details and host addresses. Saturday W R C 2 p m flag day program at Legion hall. Sunday Pleasant Hill church family basket dinner at noon.
Readers note a preference for grapefruit juice over lemon or vinegar on cooked greens. The juice adds a delicate balance of sweet sour and bitter to the dish.
Mrs. Walter Rich Mrs. Amos Stout and Mrs. Forrest McNeill co hosted a linen shower at the Rich home near Crawfords Ville welcoming Virginia McLaughlin and Via Mae Daniel brides elect. Thirteen or fourteen guests hemmed tea towels visited and enjoyed refreshments and a cake in the honored color scheme.
Immanuel Lutheran church completed a successful Vacation Bible school from May 26 to June 6 with 31 children attending. Classes were held at the church and parsonage, and a Friday picnic at Sunset Park followed a noon lunch and treats.
Mediate sale offers two and three speed oscillating table fans in 10 to 12 inch and 76 inch sizes. Readily available for immediate purchase as summer heat arrives.
In Duluth Minnesota two 13 year olds used a dog as a look out during an office burglary. They allegedly stole an automobile as a get away car and dumped $200 in stolen checks into Lake Superior while keeping $44 in currency. Muddy dog tracks led to their arrest and a juvenile hearing was set for tomorrow.
The American Bankers Association leader urged farmers to retire the nation’s large farm debt. C W Bailey of Clarksville Tenn told Minnesota bankers delegates that strong earnings and a surplus make it ideal to accelerate debt payments and avoid future maturities. He urged making farm ownership permanent and not selling land.
Bailey outlined the threat of land price surges harming farmers and bankers. He cited mortgages on paid lands bought for high priced additions and argued real estate debt, once as high as 11 billion, now about 3.259 billion, requires use of influence to prevent renewed inflation after World War I.
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