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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1945

Page

3

Shower Courtesy For Mrs. Melville

Mrs Victor Blattner and Mrs Lloyd Foster hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs RK A Melville at the former’s home on Friday evening. East ern Star officers attended including the honoree’s mother Mrs Tom Carris. Guests socialized as shower packages were opened and seasonal refreshments were served, with summer garden favors decor.

Victor Blattner Lloyd Foster Order of Eastern Star RK. A. Melville Eastern Star

Dessert Party Hosted by Mrs Beenblossom at East Town Home

Mrs H A Beenblossom entertained 20 guests yesterday at 1:30 PM in her home east of town. Attendees included Mrs George Kerr Mrs KE Ham mer Mrs T A Michels Mrs S W Livingston and Mrs Fred Palmer and Priscilla club members. Roses and coral bells decorated the tables and living rooms. Guests enjoyed lawn views of the hostess garden.

H. A. Beenblossom George Kerr KE. B. Hammer T. A. Michels S. W. Livingston Fred Palmer The Priscilla Club

Honors J K Dunn on 80th Birthday in Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on June 27 Mr and Mrs William Dunn hosted relatives to honor J K Dunn on his 80th birthday. Dunn, a farmer from Wyman, has a son James and daughter Mrs Wallace Evans, plus eight grandchildren. Prof Bert Dougherty read an original poem.

Columbus Junction William Dunn J. K.dunn Wyman J. K. Dunn James Wallace Evans Bert Dougherty State College At Manhattan Kans

Birthday notices for Mrs Gardner and Thompson twins

Mrs Howard Gardner member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club is celebrating her 60th birthday today. Arnold Everett and Allan Maurice Thompson twin sons of Mr and Mrs Clyde Thompson of route one turn one year old today.

Howard Gardner The Journal Three Quarter Century Club Arnold Everette Allan Maurice Thompson Clyde Thompson Route One

Mrs. Davis Hosts Church Society Meeting

The Women s Missionary society evening division of United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. D D Davis home with 22 members present. Carolyn Hamilton led devotions on Crossing the Threshold of Responsibility citing Prov 22 6.

Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church D. D. Davis Carolyn Hamilton Harriet Clendenning John A. Stewart Edith Miller Nora Ebner Fred L. Stewart Chile Jessie Stewart

Vic Westphal Observes 10th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Vic Westphal mark their tenth wedding anniversary today. It is also Mrs Westphal birthday. He serves in the navy.

Vic Westphal Navy

Two Birthday Milestones Highlight Local Families

Ronald Bryan Rees turns two today as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rees celebrate. Richard Teel marks his fourth birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Teel, in the same community observance.

Ronald Bryan Rees Thomas Rees Richard Teel Ray Teel

Birthdays Today Noted By Observers

Others observing birthdays to day are Mrs. R. S. Young, Mrs. C. W. Eden, Burl Pringle of Thornburg, Mrs. L. R. Baker, Edna Pauline Watson, Spenny Houseal, Mrs. William Putman.

R. S. Young Burl Pringle Thornburg L. R. Baker Edna Pauline Watson Spenny Houseal William Putman

Social Calendar Delights and Club Gatherings Snapshot

Notices list Fleur de Lis dessert luncheon and guest day at 1 15 p m with co hosts Mrs R J Dawson and Mrs Floyd Lets. J W Baker W R C West Chester meets 2 p m at K P Hall. E S Pinochle breakfast 8 a m Masonic Temple. Friendly Bible class picnic supper 6 30 p m. Rebekah women all day sewing starting 9 a m at 1 0 0 F hall. Potluck noon Rural Women’s Club. W C T U institute 10 30 a m enka Rape church. Cooperative luncheon noon. Pansy Hill club entertainment meeting afternoon. Kolah club patriotic quota tion. Mrs Henry Shields piano recital at Presbyterian church. Public invited. Women’s Council of Christian Church 2 p m at Church. Memorial service for W R C members at Legion hall bring flowers if possible.

R. J. Dawson Floyd Letts J. W. Baker W.R.C West Chester Rebekah F. Hall W.C.T.U Enka Rape Church Rural Women's Club Mary Shields Alice Hunter Pansy Hill Club Lloyd Neiswanger

Entertain Those In Taylor's Show at Rendezvous

Mr and Mrs Zelather Taylor hosted an informal party Monday evening at the Rendezvous for members of the Taylor show dance class and others. The event began at seven with games dancing and refreshments of ice cream and cake provided by the hosts aided by Mrs A R Krause.

Zelather Taylor Taylor A. R. Krause

Janice Woodhouse to Wed Lawrence Wohlrab

Brighton announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Janice Woodhouse to Flight Officer Lawrence Wohlrab of Ridgewood New Jersey. The couple plans to wed July 20 1945 in Rock Island Illinois and will reside in Atlantic City New Jersey after the ceremony. Wohlrab recently returned from Europe where he was a prisoner of war.

Brighton Charles Duke Janice Woodhouse Lawrence Wollrak U.S. Army Air Corps of Ridgewood N. J Rock Island Wohlrab Europe Atantic City Miss Woodhouse Duke

Conserving and Preserving Peas for Home Canning

Ruth Foster offers step by step guidance for canning peas. Select young peas with mold free pods, shell immediately, boil shelled peas five minutes, pack hot in jars, one inch headspace, add four teaspoons salt per pint, process in boiling water bath for three and a half hours or in a pressure canner for 45 minutes at 10 pounds. Emphasizes hot packing and strict processing to prevent spoilage due to high starch content.

Extension Service

Piano Pupils Plan Recital at Church

Mrs Henry Shields piano pupils will present a recital tomorrow evening at the Presbyterian church at , as clock. Soprano Helen Stone will assist the students. The public is invited.

Henry Shields Presbyterian Church Helen Stone

Methodist Church Choir Announces July Vacation

The church choir will take a break during July and sing at the August 5 service. No rehearsals will be held until Wednesday evening, July 25, 11403.

Methodist Church

Soap making fats drive war material production

Readable text notes fats and oils used in soap making are essential for war materials and for large soap use by services. It emphasizes not wasting packaged soap and links soap resources to wartime needs.

Stortz and Wolf Wedding at Germanville Church

June 24 wedding at the Stortz home as Luvile Stortz daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Stortz marries John Wolf son of Mrs and Mrs Henry Wolf in Germanville. Rev Paul Kenyon officiated with immediate family present and Lois Crile Emma Lou Rubey sang I love you Truly as bridesmaids and ushers.

Brighton Luvile Stortz Irvin Stortz Germanville John Wolf Henry Wolf Paul Kenyon Jefferson County

Wiley Hosts Rosemary Club Bridge Victory

Mr and Mrs Charles Wiley hosted the Rosemary club last evening with six bridge tables in play. Mr and Mrs George Horn won the high score prizes for both men and women.

Charles Wiley Rosemary Club George Horn

Evening guests and hosts at care games reception

Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herman Eagle with hostess helpers Mrs. John Cherry Mrs. Ray Bell and Mrs. Shirley Augustine serving seasonal refreshments after the games.

Herman Eagle John Cherry Ray Bell Shirley Augustine

Informal Coffee Hour Brings Out-of-Town Visitors

An informal coffee hour yesterday morning at Mrs. Clifford Thorne's home drew several girls from the 400 and 500 blocks on South Iowa avenue. Guests included Lt. Margaret Alice Stewart of Jacksonville Florida Mrs. Merrill Harkness of Decorah Iowa Mrs. L A Bingham of Boulder Colorado and Mrs. T B Anderson of Chicago.

Clifford Thorne South Iowa Avenue Margaret Alice Stewart Jacksonville, Fla Merrill Harkness Decorah L. A. Bingham Boulder Colp T. B. Anderson Chicago

Tiny thrift aids the war effort said to matter

Conservation stands for small acts as well as big ones. Even a single cent soap bar or a piece of soap can count toward the war effort, illustrating thrift in daily life.

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