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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
3
The Merry Mixers class of the Eicher church near Noble gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Witting's home Friday night for a business meeting followed by entertainment organized by the committee. Refreshments included creamed chicken sandwiches pickles coffee and mints with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Erwen Graber and others.
Mrs. Harold Bontrager and extended families with multiple households and children are listed in a local notice. Names include Paul Martin and Chrisinger Schantz Davison Herring Graber and others in associated households.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fox entertained relatives and friends at a Sunday turkey supper. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Fox and Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Fox and son from Riverside, Mrs. Nora Kron of Iowa City, Charles Furnish of Cedar Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kron of Washington. Afterward the group visited and played cards.
The County American Legion auxiliary reelected Mrs. Lee Stacy of Brighton as president at the Ainsworth Presbyterian church meeting. Also reelected were Mrs. Ada Spencer of Crawfordsville as vice president and Mrs. Lydia White of Brighton as secretary treasurer. A 12:30 luncheon preceded the session.
The Business and Professional Girls of the YWCA plan World Wide Observance Day on March 29. Local Mixers will host a 7:39 PM program in the YWCA room inviting members and others. Dorothy Turnipseed leads with committee members Dorothy Pitman Helen Breese and Marilyn Ruegsegger. Messages from B and P clubs in Canada Australia China Japan and Holland reach the local chairman.
Announcement lists sisters Ernestine and Petty Bulger of Riverside set to marry Ralph Slaughter of Lone Tree and his parents Mr. and Mrs Raymond Slaughter. Engagement details note both weddings planned for April 21.
Betty and Dale Horak will marry in a double wedding set for April 21 in Riverside. Dale is the son of Mr and Mrs John R Horak of Riverside.
Mrs Gerald Ivering returns to her husband Gerald after six months abroad. Kitty, the blind wife, discovers a past lover and, by pretending blindness, learns the true value of honesty in love. Gerald admits a prior entanglement and the couple confronts fidelity. The revelation ends with Kitty regaining some sight and choosing truth over illusion.
The list highlights birthdays and an anniversary in Columbus Junction Yeo and Kalona with names: Tommy Eugene Hotle Wanda Marie Coffin William Perdock Jeanne Strum Marlene Kissy Marilyn Conk Mrs Tom West Cecil Leo Hers Donald Lee McArtor Sheila Jo Perrin Marvin Lowery and Francis Michael Evans marks a fourth birthday.
Harold Crossett joins a list of birthday honorees as the day marks another pessoal milestone for him. Community members extend well wishes and recognize his contributions.
Mrs Billy Robertson was the honored guest at a birthday dinner Sunday at the Keith Angelina home. A roast chicken noon meal followed by ice cream cake and coffee. Present were Mr Robertson Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson Judy and Janet Rev Arthur Peters Reita Ronnie and Gerry Augustine.
A home baking note suggests adding water to pie crust with a clothes sprinkler to achieve even moisture distribution for a flaky crust. The idea emphasizes gentle, controlled moisture rather than pouring directly from a cup.
The United States accounted for nearly half of global wheat and flour exports in 1948, reflecting its dominant position in world grain trade. Strong U S production supported large shipments to international markets and helped stabilize prices amid postwar demand.
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