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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1950
Page
4
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Stransky of Riverside announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Rose to Donald J. Keifer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keifer of Riverside. The wedding will be held July 18 at St. Marys Church.
The Hi-Ores 4-H club held a skating party Thursday evening June 15 at the Kalona rink with Highlanders boys' club and families as guests. A June 17 meeting at Claudine Kilgore's home gathered 19 members and two visitors. roll call used What I Have Done to Improve My Personal Character.
Mrs Ralph Chorpening hosted a Wednesday club meeting at a pink and blue shower for Mrs Herbert Hammen. Fifteen members attended. a chosen topic or five cent fines were used. Contest winners included Mrs Lloyd Farrier. Guests were Mrs Milo Zeck, Mrs Earl Chorpening and Mrs Everett Cline. Hosts aided by Mrs Zeck, Mrs Harry Anderson and Mrs Earl Chorpening served refreshments. Next meeting will be in a month with Mrs Arthur Long.
Mrs. Edgar Slemmons and her daughter Nancy Jane were honored guests at a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Carl Peterson. Attendees included Comrade class members and Mary Lou Slemmons. Entertainment came from Mrs. Clark Bauer. Prizes went to Mrs. Eldon Bauer, Mrs. James Stancer, and Mrs. Harold Disney. Gifts were presented in a decorated box by Carolyn Peterson. A pink and white lunch was served along with gumdrop favors.
A list of church and club events: Women's Missionary society and related groups meet Friday at 7 30 p m with various church affiliations. Saturday includes Methodist Mary and Martha class at 2 30 p m. Class of 25 reunion dinner at 6 30 p m. Junior Missionary society at 2 00 p m Sunday. Monday Knights of Pythias 8 00 p m KP hall. Tuesday Word Weavers 6 30 p m with potluck. YWCA Mixers 6 30 p m. Country club potluck 6 45 p m. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S J 8 00 p m Masonic temple. Ardelz Santha No 27 8 00 p m bring sandwiches KP hall.
The U Go I Go club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs E H Whitehead hostess. Eight members attended as Mrs Emma Campbell led the business meeting. Pinochle was played at two tables with Mrs John Lee winning high score and Mrs Charles Schiebel second high.
The T N T club held a surprise Thursday breakfast at the home of Mrs. Ivan Marston. Mrs. Wes Ramsey and Mrs. Ray Havel organized the event with doughnuts and coffee. Prize winner was Mrs. Charles Vondrasek.
High cooking temperatures form a oxide coating on aluminum burner heads of gas ranges. Use ordinary aluminum cleaner to brighten and restore their appearance.
Mr and Mrs Harold Nicola of West Chester announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Corrine to John Duvall son of Mr and Mrs Walter Duvall of West Chester The wedding is set for August 5 and will be held in West Chester with both families sharing the news and a formal photo.
Mrs Walter Marling hosted a large gathering on Tuesday June 13 a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Orval Miller nee Rovona Steele. Guests wrote advice for the bride and she opened gifts. Twenty four attendees were served refreshments by the hostess.
Mrs. George Kerr and Kay Ellen were guests of honor at a lawn party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Floyd Sturgis and Elaine. Co hostesses were Mrs. G M Barclay. A cooperative neighborhood picnic was served at 6 30 p m to the guests. A birthday cake was presented to Mrs. Barclay who then served the guests. Corsages from the Sturgis flower garden were given to Mrs. Kerr and Kay Ellen. A going away gift was presented to them by the ladies. Those sharing the courtesy were Mrs. Mac DeLong, Mrs. Marion Bailey, Mrs. Ruth Lytle and Henry Witthoft. Fishing Mr. Sturgis entertained the men with fishing at Lake Odessa.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer G. Fisher are invited to a reception at the Fisher home Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 in honor of Suzanne Chase Fisher and William Andrew Anderson. The ceremony will take place Saturday at 11 at the bride’s parents home with Rev. Walter Smith officiating.
A missionary tea was held at the Crawfordsville Federated Presbyterian Church on Tuesday June 20 with 46 attendees. Mabel Monson led devotions. Joyce and Lucille Gault performed music. Mrs. Gilbert Boucha spoke on Navajo missions in Canada. A play titled The Ghost was presented.
Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday at the Crawfordsville hall with 32 members present. They planned a Fourth of July lunch at ball games with each member supplying one pie. Nominating chair Mrs. Russel Zickafoose announced new officers for the coming year: President Mrs. Charles Wells, Vice President Mrs. Vernon Fletcher, Secretary Mrs. Clarence Moorhead, Treasurer Mrs. Dell Farrier, Chaplain Mrs. N. J. Lease, Historian Mrs. Richard Lease, Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Wayne Davis, and executive committee Mrs. William Henss, Mrs. Blake Spencer, Mrs. Claude McCoy. Refreshments were served by several members.
The second summer family night at Washington Country Club drew 180 guests including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cramer and Jean Ann of Montevideo, Norbert Blakeney of Washington DC, and Patricia Sitler of Des Moines. New members Dr. C. Raymond Reed and wife were welcomed. canasta yielded high scores for Ira Rehmel and low for George Rudiger. Washington women golfers are invited to guest day on June 28. A cheese casserole recipe follows with bread, American cheese, peppers, celery, eggs, milk, and seasonings.
Three Washington women attended the Ottumwa invitational golf tourney at Ottumwa Country Club. Mrs Bill Shannon won low score with 51 and Helen Breese had the third low score with 53. The tournament’s best score was 51. One hundred ladies competed.
Bakers provide a wide range of enriched breads and rolls along with cakes and cookies. Enriched breads supply B vitamins and iron, matching the nutrition of home baking when using enriched flour.
When guests arrive unexpectedly, bake Brown N Serve rolls at 450 degrees F for about seven minutes until golden. Available plain or sweet in various shapes, they pair with breakfast bacon and eggs and elevate luncheon or dinner bread baskets, adding nutrition and appeal.
Dip bread in a egg and milk mix then fry until golden. Top slices with a thin ham slice and a dollop of apple sauce.
Simple nutritious desserts should guide daily menus. Include scones with rhubarb sauce or fruit and rich biscuits offering six nourishment points. Bread pudding with fruit sauce or custard sauce makes a classic favorite for families.
The article explains covering the bread board with a Canvas cover and using a rib bed stockinet over the rolling pin to roll biscuits pastry and rolled cookies easily. It notes doughs pick up less extra flour from canvas and stockinet than from bare surfaces and advises rubbing a little flour into both to prevent sticking.
Dessert pancakes folded with jam and rolled like a jelly roll make a light supper treat. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar for a sweet finish the family will enjoy.
A colonial inspired luncheon dish, Baked Chicken Tavern Style, inherits a New England recipe. The curry and mushroom sauce with evaporated milk and cheese tops a rice bed, baked until golden. Serves six with coffee and salad.
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