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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1946
Page
3
Mrs D J Ross hosted a Priscilla club salad luncheon for 16 members. Madonna lilies decorated the rooms as Mrs J O Sexton poured. In the afternoon a business meeting elected Mrs W B Dupuis president. no July August meetings planned. Carolyn Hamilton won first in contests.
Mrs L. Dayton hosted ten members of the Garden department section 2 of the Fortnightly club for the year end meeting. Mrs Cloyce Stewart led the brief business session. Maizie Stewart shared a Florida trip sketch and showcased shell crafts and jewelry. Mrs Anwyl spoke on growing own ration points and vitamins via a Victory Garden.
Mrs John Lee and Mrs Don Minick entertained 17 guests at Mr Latchem's former home in a dessert bridge honoring Mrs Charles Latchem. The Latchem family will move to Des Moines soon. Four bridge tables were set with summer flowers and the hostesses served dessert. Mrs S C McCleery won high score.
The page offers recipes and serving ideas using cherries including a cobbler with orange juice option, a sweet cherry cobbler with honey, a cherry salad bowl with fresh fruit and dressing, pickled cherries with spices, and cherry relish. It also includes a basic cherry pie recipe and tips on preparation and baking times.
A community notes multiple anniversaries and birthdays. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chance 1919, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh W. Soule 1918, M. C. DeLong 40th, Alvin V. Jones 1943, Edward Rees Winga 30th, Dennis Oran Nicola, Caroline Jean Kallous, Bruce Wayne Gipple, Mary Jo Mann, Phyllis Ann Nicholson fourth, Barbara Kay Bishop sixth, and others: Virginia Wright born 1857, Norma Jean Krotz 14, plus Walter E. Smith, Allen Atkinson, Mrs. Charles Clark, Mrs. G. A. Chilgren, Mrs. Elmer Graber, Roger Me.
Miriam Ashby Keown of Pilesburg and Mrs Alice Easter are listed alongside Patty Sheetz daughter of Merle and the Arthur family. Roberta Arthur turns ten today and attends Camp Fire girls camp at Camp Hantesa with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert E Arthur.
A historical note states that three or four rabbit skins are used to make one felt hat.
A county level announcement notes a Texas county Missouri picnic scheduled for June 30 at Sunset Park. The notice is brief and identifies the location and date for residents.
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