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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1946

Page

3

Women’s Republican Club Discusses Postwar Issues

Mrs. W. B. Dupuis presided at Legion hall as the Women’s Republican club met with good attendance. Anna Dawson introduced speakers including Mrs. C. Phil Weldin on state ownership of lands under navigable waters a constitutional view Edith Shields on the constitution as a means of getting out of postwar difficulties and Mrs. T. A. Michels on current items of political news.

W. B. Dupuis Women’s Republican Club Legion Hall J. A. Hawthorne Anna Dawson C. Phil Weldin Edith Shields

Birthday greetings mark several local anniversaries and birthdays

Mr and Mrs E D Morrison senior celebrate 41st wedding anniversary as do Mr and Mrs R H McCleery on their third. Arthur J Witthoft and family near Keota mark an anniversary. Harriet Kunik turns ten and Keith Peiper eleven, Rodney Campbell eight. Others include Linus Patterson, Mrs Paul Houseal, Lawrence Whisler, Mrs Troy Foriash, Myra Edmondson, and John Hindahl as they share greetings.

E. D. Morrison, Sr R. H. McCleery Arthur J Witthoft Keota Harriet Kunik Julius Kunik Keith, Peiper Ardell Peiper Rodney Campbell Mike Campbell Linus Patterson Paul Houseal Pleasant Ridge Lawrence Whisler University of Colorado Law School At Boulder Troy Foriash West Chester Myra Jane Edmondson Floyd Edmondson Ainsworth

Entertain OES Pinochle Breakfast Concludes Series

Order of Eastern Star members wrapped up the winter and spring pinochle season with an 8 o clock breakfast at the Masonic temple dining room. Hostess committee included Mrs. Joe Falk Betty Snakenberg Mrs. Harry Ward Mrs. Will Hemmings and Mrs. Charles Schmoeller. Five tables competed with Mrs. J E Kunaith winning high score and Mrs Wayne Robison taking low.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Joe Falk Betty Snakenberg Harry Ward Will Hemmings Charles Schmoeller J. E. Kunaith Wayne Robison

Mrs. Gates Hosts Pansy Hill Club Meeting

The Pansy Hill club met yesterday at Mrs. Leslie Gates home with Mrs. Robert Gates and son Danny, Bobbie Thompson, and 11 members present. As president, Mrs. Gates led roll call on a new vegetable or flower for this year’s garden. Guest speaker Mrs Stan Kiesey presented Whats New Over the Counter. Two course refreshments were served with centerpieces of summer and garden flowers. The July meeting will be with Mrs. J C Earnest.

Pansy Hill Hul Leslie Gates Robert Gates Danny Bobbie Thompson Gates Stan Kiesey Glenn Thompson J. C. Earnest

Crab and shellfish safety facts from old text

A note explains crabs and other shellfish are not inherently poisonous. It cautions that west coast mussels may be dangerous due to their diet, implying potential foodborne risks from certain shellfish sources.

Social Calendar Notices for Baptist and Democratic Groups

Friendly Bible class of the Baptist church meets Friday at 7 30 p m at the Oscar Burham home. Democrat Women's club gathers Tuesday at 2 36 p m with Mrs E C Eicher leading. Merry Makers club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clinton Anderson hosting.

the Baptist Church Oscar Burham Merry Makers Club Clinton Anderson

Marjorie Osenbrug Weds Wm. Chilcote

Marjorie Osenbrug daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Osenbrug Newell South Dakota married William Chilcote son of Mr and Mrs Frank Chilcote Washington at the Congregational church in Newell June 9. Rev Glenn E Van Vacter of Belle Fourche officiated. The ceremony featured pink and white peonies fern and tamarack with pink rose bouquets. The bride wore a white cotton gown with lace from her mother’s graduation dress. Afterward a reception followed at the Osenbrug home and the couple spent their honeymoon in the Hills before settling in Ames while Chilcote finishes a master’s degree. Both graduates from Iowa State College the bride has worked in Washington DC since January and the groom has served in the US Navy for three years.

William Chilcote Frank Chilcote Washington Newell, S. Dak Marjorie Osenbrug Albert Osenbrug Newell Glenn E. van Vacter Belle Fourche George Cooper P. E. Babcock Osenbrug Ames

Rural Women's Club Hosts Entertainment Meeting

Mrs Grant Humston Jr hosted a Rural Women's club gathering yesterday afternoon at her home. Roll call was a question box with eleven members answering. Mrs Leo Marie led the activity while Mrs Lloyd Humston and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck ran contests. Refreshments were provided by the hostess assisted by Mrs Grant Humston Sr and Mrs Carl Phillips. Next meeting will be with Mrs Grant Humston Sr.

Grant Humston, Jr Rural Women's Club Leo Marie Lloyd Humston Claude Rhodebeck Grant Humston Carl Phillips

Precautions for Boiling Water Bath Canning

Precautions are in order for food canned by boiling water baths. Use a container tall enough for at least an inch of water above the jars. Boiling water must cover jars, processor kept rolling, lid on to retain steam, and jars rechecked after processing to ensure seals.

Ruth Foster

Feeding the Family Cool Dishes in Hot Weather

The article advises coping with heat by serving cool, delectable foods and foods that require minimal cooking. It emphasizes preparing meals in cool morning hours and relying on the refrigerator to its fullest capacity to keep the kitchen from heating up.

Meat and vegetable salads featured for hot evenings

A Western Newspaper Union release outlines meat salad ideas for warm weather meals. It includes recipes for ham aspic, bologna with vegetables, marinated pork or lamb with peas, Perfection Salad with lemon gelatin, and a pear and grape mold, plus serving tips and chill guidance.

Keep Them Tasty with Salad Essentials for Home Makers

Lynn advises home makers to stock plentiful salad components including canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats such as chicken pork and ham loaf, seafood like shrimp salmon crabmeat lobster and tuna. Cheeses and bottled dressings boost variety while herbs such as chervil thyme basil and tarragon add distinction to green salads. For individual salads use muffin pans if molds are unavailable.

Regional Varieties: Corn Means Different Grains Abroad

The word corn in the United States commonly refers to maize while in Great Britain it means wheat and in Scotland oats. This note highlights regional linguistic differences in grain terminology across the UK.

United States Great Britain Scotland

Never Turn Pot Handles Toward Toddlers in Kitchens

Safety reminder urges cooks to turn pot handles away from children to prevent burns. Experts note most accidents involve reaching for hot lids or handles.

Improved Uniform International Lesson Summary

Harold L. Lundquist D D of Moody Bible Institute presents a Sunday school lesson released by Western Newspaper Union. The piece outlines devotional guidance aimed at improving daily faith practice and understanding scripture.

Harold L. Lundquist D. D The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union

Lesson for June 30 Subject and Scripture Texts

The lesson outlines for June 30 present selected subjects and scripture texts as curated by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. It notes copyright and permission details for use.

International Council of Religious Education

Jesus Friends Carry On His Work Lessons Text

A devotional outline on evangelism from Mark Luke and Acts in three parts Blessed Preaching Powerful Witnessing and Glad Soul Winning. It urges church members to obey the great commission and seek Holy Spirit empowerment for bold sharing of the gospel.

Jesus Christ

Cup Care Warning: Do Not Hang Glass Cups by Handles

Do not hang glass or china cups by their handles as handles may chip crack and eventually detach. Handle care guidance cautions against hanging vessels by handles to prevent breakage and loss.

St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church Activities

Sunday worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school at 10 30 a m Sermon Remember The Sabbath Young people's cooperative dinner Sunday at 12 30 p m Union park service in Central Park Rev Alfred Trenerry preaching Children day practice tomorrow June 29 at 1 30 p m Young people's fellowship Wednesday July 3 at 7 30 p m Woman's Guild Friday July 5 in church social rooms The Lord loveth a cheerful giver Milo J Phillipi pastor.

Young People's Cooperative Union Park Service Central Park Alfred Trenerry Young People’s Fellowship Woman's Guild

St James Catholic Mass Schedule at 7 and 9 A.M

The bulletin lists Mass times at St James Catholic Church with Rev. H. J. Corcoran serving as pastor. Services are scheduled for 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. as part of Sunday worship.

Union Services Set Across Central Park A M P M

United Presbyterian Bible school holds 9 45 A M worship 10 45 A M YPCA meets 7 P M Union evening service 8 P M Baptist church conducts first union service Special music features Mendelssohn Scarlotti Sturges Rubenstein Aidee Edwards Henrietta Stewart Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey George Kerr pastor director organist and organ postlude finalize program

Bible School YPCA Union Central Park The Baptist Church Rubenstien Sturges Lord Is Aidee Edwards Henrietta Stewart Scarmolin George Kerr Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey

Calvary Baptist Services Announced For Sunday

Calvary Baptist invites all to Bible school at 9 30 with Melo Vaeha superintendent and a 10 45 morning worship featuring Pauls First Recorded Sermon The gospel and grace in justification An 8 00 evening evangelistic service presenting The Pharisee and The Publican A 00 Wednesday prayer meeting and Bible study Quarterly business meeting A duty dodged is like a debt unpaid We must settle the amount at last A E Diddams pastor

Paul God Friendly Church A. E. Diddams

Unfailing Foundation Sermon at Nazarene Church

Church of Nazarene at 410 E Jefferson schedules 9:45 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship with the sermon The Unfailing Foundation. Evening programs include 7:15 Young people's service 8:00 evangelistic service. Vacation Bible school 8:00 P M each morning next week except Thursday. Friday 9:00 A M session. Monthly missionary society meeting led by Pastor Ralph E Gray.

E. Jefferson The Unfailing Foundation the Missionary Society Ralph E. Gray

Trinity Lutheran Sunday School and Bible Classes

Trinity Lutheran offers Sunday school and Bible classes and a gospel service. The 302 KE location hosts weekly sessions and emphasizes religious teaching and community worship.

Christian Science Lesson Theme for June 30 1946

The weekly lesson in Christian Science centers on the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. It cites Isaac 55 1 and Matthew 7 16 20 and defends the book’s lasting truth against criticism.

Christian Science Churches of Christ Scientist Mary Baker Eddy

Trinity Lutheran Church July Meetings Notice

Monday evening July 1 at 7 30 church council meeting and 8 30 quarterly voters meeting will be held in the parsonage. If you have no church home you are welcome to worship with us at Trinity Lutheran Church of the Lutheran Hour Pastor J H Beiderwieden 409 East Main.

Trinity Lutheran Church of the Lutheran

Immanuel Lutheran Sunday Service Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. Divine services at 11 a.m. led by Pastor L. M. Bleichwehl at Immanuel Lutheran corner South Iowa and Jefferson.

Iowa & Jefferson Divine Services L. M. Bleichwehl

Christian Tabernacle Service Schedule with Pastor

The church at 604 S Iowa Ave lists Sunday school for all ages at 9 45 a m Worship services at 11 a m with Rev W J Stevens delivering the morning message Evening programs include Young people's hour at 6 30 p m and an Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Everyone is welcome Robert Stevens pastor

W. J. Stevens Robert Stevens

Associate Presbyterian Worship Services Schedule

The church outlines Sabbath school at 10:00 A M and morning worship at 11:00 A M. A young peoples meeting is at 7:30 P M and the evening service at 8:00 P M. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8:00 P M. Basil G McBee serves as pastor. all are welcome.

Young Peoples Meeting Basil G. McBee

Desiring the Best Morning Worship at Christian Bible School

The notice outlines 9 45 morning worship and 10 45 union evening services at Central Bale with a sermon titled Desiring the Best. It lists morning music including Prelude in C Major and Theme from concert in B flat minor, plus Bach and Diggle Boyd White. Choir director Mrs Boyd White and organist Thomas Polk are named with the minister.

Bible School Bale Diggle Boyd White Boyd White Thomas Polk

Methodist Church Service Schedule and Union Park Event

Church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 45 with Rev Walter Smith preaching on the theme You Can Be Better Than You Are Youth Fellowship at 6 30 pm Union service in Central Park at 8 00 pm featuring organ preludes and hymns led by Mendelssohn Minsters with Fred E Miller D D and Walter A Smith Church School Superintendent Mrs James Birney Organist Edna M Klein Director Herbert C Osincup.

Walter Smith Central Park Mendelssohn Minsters Fred E. Miller Walter A. Smith James Birney Edna M. Klein Herbert C. Osincup

Sunday Worship Service at Union Park Details

Morning worship at 10 45 a m features The Power of Christ to Redeem. Union Park service at 8 p m presents music Prelude Morning Song Sheppard Solo When They Ring the Golden Bells Marbelie Marjorie Kerr Offertory Colden Harvest Nolte Anthem Unto the Hills Postlude Heroic March. Organist and Director Mallard Mrs Charles Murdock Pianist Mrs Oscar Burham Alfred Trenerry Minister.

Christ Union Park Service Sheppard Marbelie Marjorie Kerr Mallard Charles Murdock Oscar Burham Alfred Trenerry

Advice on staying with a sick person for family relief

If you are asked to stay with a sick person to relieve a family member, don’t feel obligated to entertain them constantly. Share a few topics you know will interest them, but avoid nonstop conversation. They will seek more conversation if they want it.

Debunking the myth of the sun’s effect on decapitated snakes

The article states that a snake does not live after beheading and that sun position has no influence on its condition. It explains that reflex actions from residual nervous activity can mimic life, but the snake is dead once severed.

Turkish Home Advice Warns Against Ironing Towels

Home economics experts say Turkish towels should not be ironed as heat can flatten loops, damage fibers, and reduce absorbency. Ironing mats loops and weakens texture, lowering performance.

Captain James Cook Revisits New Zealand in 1769 Voyage

New Zealand history notes Captain James Cook rediscovered the country and circumnavigated its islands for the first time in 1769, marking a pivotal early exploration milestone.

James Cook New Zealand Islands

Country Churches Sunday Services and Activities

Nalley area church schedules include Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with a sermon on Remember The Sabbath. Children’s day practice set for Saturday July 6 with all children urged to participate. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday July 3 in church social rooms. Pastor Milo J. Phillips.

Nalley

West Chester Methodist Sunday schedule and sermon

West Chester Methodist outlines a Sunday program with Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Sermon titled The Psalmist in Personal Experience. Youth Fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Choir practice Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Minister R. Vernon Pike leads services.

West Chester Federated Church Service Notes

John McDowell leads Sunday school at ten and morning worship follows at eleven with a sermon on Pauls Commentary on John Three Sixteen by Charles C. Masson Student Pastor.

West Chester John McDowell Paul John Charles C. Masson

Ainsworth U P Church Announces Pastor Installations

Sabbath school at ten and morning worship at eleven with pastor-elect Robert J. Stahmer in charge. U P Co. U service at seven. Ordination and installation of Mr Stahmer as pastor set for Tuesday evening by Keokuk Presbytery commission. You are invited to be present.

Robert J. Stahmer Stahmer Keokuk Presbytery

Bible School And Church Services This Lord's Day

The notice invites families to Bible school and church events including morning worship on Sunday with the theme The Great Commission and evening service. A Young People's Fellowship is planned Friday at 8 99 o'clock at Carl Jarrard home. Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Recognition is given to George Sweeting and Bob Post for last week’s services. Merle Booth, Student Pastor.

Cliff Reeves Great Commission Young People’s Fellowship Carl Jarrard George Sweeting Bob Post Merle Booth

Crawfordsville Church Listings and Services Schedule

Crawfordsville churches announce Sunday school at 10 a.m. with Joseph Jones as superintendent. worship at 11 a.m. Youth groups meet at 7 p.m. Union service at 8 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday evening. Rev. Howard F. Ball serves as pastor. Also listed are Sunday school 10 a.m. led by H. J. Whiting with Ida Wooley as superintendent and Rev. R. M. McCracken as pastor.

Joseph Jones Howard F. Ball Presbyterian Sunday School H. J. Whiting United Presbyterian Sunday School Ida Wooley R. M. McCracken

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. A. Michels Weldin William Beggs John Hindahl Franklin O.E.S Mrs. Gates Pansy Hill Club Stephen Washington Democrat Women's Club E. C. Eicher Democrat Wm. Chilcote Humston Lynn Chambers Western Newspaver Union Lynn St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Milo J Phillipi St. James Catholic H. J. Corcoran United Presbyterian Calvary Baptist Church of Nazarene Sunday School Louth Okie Bible J. H. Beiderwieden East Main Immanuel Lutheran Christian Tabernacle S. Iowa Avenue Associate Presbyterian Christian Bach Methodist Stebbins Echo Bells” Brewer Nolte Country Churches ST Paul's Evangelical and Reformed West Chester Methodist R. Vernon Pike Ainsworth United Presbyterian Prairie Flower Baptist Crawfordsville Gene Tiersney
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