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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
2
A 1951 editorial mix includes biblical wonders and thoughts on public debt under President Truman. It criticizes government direction, warns against socialism, and questions leadership while noting public booing at a ball game. An aside mocks various statistics and future memorials like Crazy Horse.
Twenty one attended the Delta Alpha class social at Mrs Hal Richards home on June 12. Devotions were led by Mrs Maud Jarrard and the program presented by Margaret Turkington. Refreshments were served by Mrs Robert Hyde and her committee.
The Rebekah club met Thursday afternoon in the IOOF hall with twenty one members present. President Mrs. Howard Hays led the business meeting and a thank you note from the IOOF home in Mason City was read. Members named include Mrs. Dora Bolar Mrs. Homer Godwin and Mrs. Renda Coppock.
The June TNT Club gathering took place at Mrs. Floyd Marston's home. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Wes Ramsey and Mrs. Marston, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Martin Crone, Mrs. Roy Havel, and Mrs. Ted Morgan. A new gavel was gifted by Mrs. Marston. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Morgan and Jo Allen. The July meeting is planned for Mrs. Wes Ramsey's home.
Riverside couple Mr. and Mrs. William Lyle Lantz reveal engagement of daughter Elizabeth Verna Lantz to Jack J. Petru son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Petru of Lone Tree. No wedding date set.
The Eastern Star initiation occurred Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs. Raphd Melville presiding. A July picnic invitation, a Grand Chapter honor guard invitation, and July-August recess were noted, with reports from Leora Dodder, Mrs. Melville, Max Cook, and Edith Sheetz.
The Crawfordsville WSCS met on Tuesday June 12 at 1 30 p m with devotionals and prayer led by Mrs Robert Wells. Mrs Lawrence Hedger led the business meeting and members voted to raise the missionary pledge and continueCircles. A reception for Rev and Mrs Clare Boose is planned and new member Mrs Rex Beauchamp was welcomed with volunteers sought for leadership and refreshment duties. The Missionary Study group will meet at Mrs Clarence Lowe on the third Thursday. The session adjourned at 2 30 pm after accepting an invitation to the Federated church afternoon event.
A regional report notes that eighty percent of the total revenue tonnage of water carriers originating in Oregon and Washington comes from forest products.
On the S S President Washington passengers welcomed aboard by Mr and Mrs R H McCleery for the 14th Annual Carving as the ship en route to Bali. The event featured Java nese dishes, Bali inspired decor, and entertainment by shipboard stewards and guests. Six guests missed the boat during the voyage preparations.
Circle 11 of the Methodist Church met at Esther Birney's home for a potluck supper Thursday evening. Seventeen members attended. Leader Mrs Daryl Dodder announced news and welcomed new member Mrs Dean Luers. Evening committee included Mrs Wayne Ridmondson, Mrs Don Bealer and Louise Wasson.
An average year in Iowa brings 166 sunshine days, 100 partly cloudy days, and 99 cloudy days. Winter snow averages 30 inches and rainfall 32 inches. The state leads in mechanization with 212,790 tractors, more than one per farm, underscoring farmers’ heavy use of machinery.
About 100 women attended a Federated Presbyterian church event Tuesday afternoon as the Willing Workers and Missionary Society hosted the WSCS of the Methodist church. Mrs. J W Evans and Mrs. E C Monson greeted guests, with Mrs Evans presiding over the program featuring vocal solos by Mrs Joe Johnston Joyce Gault and Marian Waters. Guest speaker Mrs Roscoe Elison of Letts spoke on They Are People, sharing overseas articles and photos. tea and cake followed in the social rooms served by committee members.
Wipe the chicken dry before broiling. Coat with melted fat and sprinkle salt and pepper to season before cooking.
The guide notes that woolen knit wear kept clean and stored in clean glass jars remain free from moth activity.
Mrs Willey spoke to about 50 junior high students in the YW rooms on babysitting etiquette. The session is part of a Thursday series with talks on health and recreation planned and a concluding movie to summarize the course.
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