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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
4
An editorial column parodies religious signs and modern absurdities while criticizing President Truman. It notes fears, government spending, and debt, and mocks societal trends with various quips and reflections on leadership and public sentiment.
Twenty one attended the Delta Alpha Sunday school class social at Mrs Hal Richards home on June 12. Devotions were by Mrs Maud Jarrrard and the program 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 session and a record of thanks from the IOOF home in Mason City was read for the box sent by the members. Mrs. Dora Bolar, Mrs. Homer Godwin and Mrs. Renda Coppock assisted.
The June TNT Club meeting was hosted by Mrs. Floyd Marston at her home. Mrs. Wes Ramsey and Mrs. Marston presented entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs. Martin Crone Mrs. Roy Havel and Mrs. Ted Morgan. A new gavel was donated by Mrs. Marston. Refreshments followed served by Mrs. Marston with help from Mrs. Morgan and Jo Allen. The July meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Wes Ramsey.
Mr and Mrs William Lyle Lantz of Riverside announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Verna to Jack J Petru son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Petru of Lone Tree. Wedding date not set.
The Eastern Star initiation occurred Thursday at 8 PM in the Masonic Temple with Worthy Matron Mrs. Raphd Melville presiding. A July August recess was decided, reports from out of town meetings were shared, and a candlelight service closed the session with guests from Ainsworth and Keota.
The Crawfordsville WSCS met Tuesday June 12 at 1 36 pm with devotions and prayer led by Mrs. Robert Wells. President Mrs Lawrence Hedger led the business, approving a higher missionary pledge and continuation of circles. A reception for Rev and Mrs Clare Boose is planned. youth secretary Mrs Charles Wells urged volunteers for the group and refreshment duties. The Missionary Study group will meet with Mrs Clarence Lowe on the third Thursday. Meeting adjourned at 2 30 pm after accepting an invitation from the Federated church groups. Mrs Rex Beauchamp was welcomed as a new WACS member.
Oregon Forest Products accounts for eighty percent of the total revenue tonnage of water carriage originating in Oregon and Washington, highlighting the sector’s dominance in regional trade.
The American President Lines ship S. S. President Washington docked at Washington to host Mr and Mrs R H McCleery and 61 guests for a voyage en route to Bali. A Javanese curry feast followed a Bali styled table setting with souvenirs from prior liner trips. An alarm prompted a false life boat drill but guests remained aboard as ships officers led entertainment and dining.
Esther Birney hosts Circle 1 of the Methodist Church for a potluck supper Thursday evening. Seventeen members attended. Daryl Dodder led with announcements and welcomed Dean Luers as a new member. Committee duties went to Wayne Edmondson Don Bealer and Louise Wasson.
Iowa data show 166 sunny days 100 partly cloudy and 99 cloudy days annually. Winter snow averages 30 inches and rainfall 32 inches. Iowa farms are highly mechanized with 212,790 tractors, more than one per farm.
About 100 women attended a joint meeting of the Willing Workers and Missionary Society at Federated Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Roscoe Elison of Letts spoke on They Are People after brief group programs, with solos by Mrs. Johnston Joyce Gault and Marian Waters accompanist. Tea and cakes followed as committee members and hosts served guests.
Before broiling a chicken wipe the bird dry, coat with melted fat, and sprinkle salt and pepper for flavor.
If woolen knit wear is kept clean and stored in clean glass jars moths will not bother them.
Mrs Willey spoke to about 50 junior high girls Thursday in the YW rooms on Baby Sitting Etiquette. It was the second in a series with Health the first topic and Recreation planned for next week along with a concluding movie summarizing the course.
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