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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1941

Page

3

Honeymoon Shower Honors Wayne Knapp and Bride

Crawfordsville couples hosted a honeymoon shower for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Knapp. The event featured a treasure hunt, guessing games, and a two course luncheon with moon themed items. Ruth Davis sang and guests included Earl Walker Ima Mae, Don Darbyshire Howell Davis Bob Howell and others.

Earl Walker Ima Mae Crawfordsville Wayne Knapp Ruth Davis Don Darbyshire Bob Howell Davis Wayne Ruth Bob Howell Gerald Betty Ina Mae Waler Davenport

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Meeting in Hawthorne

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold an all day work meeting Thursday at Hawthorne Home hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Hawthorne, 421 Eastern Street. Attendees should bring their own sewing items. coffee will be served.

Women's Christian Temprance Union Lizabeth Hawthorne Eastern Street

Bible Department Meets at Library Hosts Devotions

The Bible Department meeting of the Fortnightly Club was held yesterday afternoon in the public library. Mrs. J A Porter led devotions with Mrs. C F Strong and Mrs. N M Beidel absent leader. Bessie Wead presented a paper on Obedience as Hebrews seventh and eighth chapters were studied.

C. FE. Strong N. M. Beidel J. A. Porter Bessie Wead

After Shopping Here Do It Early Suggestion

A brief notice urges shoppers to complete their purchases early after shopping at the store. It emphasizes planning ahead to avoid crowds and ensure smooth checkout. The message uses a practical, customer friendly tone.

Social calendar notices for community groups

Notices list upcoming meetings for the Woman's Missionary Society Tri T social Elsie Glassburner Rosemary club Navajo club New Haven Ladies Aid Rethel Missionary society Homemakers Club Snowball Social club Lexington Circle Junior Missionary society M E church Gracehill Ladies Aid Community Building Stewart P T A Rural Woman's club Farm Bureau lesson details include dates times and host names for events.

Woman's Missionary Society U. P Church W. Livingston Tri T Elsie Glassburner Rosemary Club Donald One Brown Navajo Club Caes W. F. Bickel New Haven Ladies Aid Clarence Randall Perry Deais Rethel Missionary Society Godfrey Juzeler Homemakers Club Ray Redlinger Roll Call Arthur Wiley Robert Reaney Lexington Circle Wayne Norman Junior Missionary Society of M. E M. E. Church Gracehill Ladies Aid Society Stewart P.T Stewart School Rural Woman's Club Lester Luckenbill Farm Bureau

Many Happy Returns of Birthdays Today

Two women in the Three Quarter Century club celebrate today Mrs Sarah Babcock of West Alexander Pennsylvania born 1864 in West Alexander and Mrs Miar tha Belle Palmer born in Xenia Ohio. Also celebrating are Daniel Robert Brindley six Winifred Whisler ten and others including Mrs Clyde Birney Mrs Carl Hedges George Wheelan Mrs Wade Gardner Donald Proudfit Billy Maas and B F Bostwick Sr.

Sarah Babcock West Alexander Miartha Belle Palmer Babcock Palmer Xenia Ohio Clyde Birney Carl Hedges George Wheelan Wade Gardner Lexington Donald Proudfit Billy Maas B. F. Bostwick

Mud Captures Mrs Horak in Salem Terrace Incident

Mrs. John Horak, traveling with Mrs. Joe Knotek, became stuck in soft ground at a terraced yard edge while descending to meet a road, sinking into mud and unable to climb back up the steep terrace. The incident occurred near Salem during a local club gathering setup.

Dewey Weeks Salem John Horak H. d. Club Joe Knotek Horak

Frugal Pork Shoulder Steaks How To Cook Them

Pork shoulder steaks offer delicious value and are easy to prepare. Braise until tender in hot fat, then cover and simmer about forty five minutes for three quarters inch thick steaks. Add tomatoes and onion for Spanish style variation and a touch Worcester sauce.

Barbecued Short Ribs with Sweet Onion Sauce

A recipe for barbecued short ribs with a sweet onion butter sauce. Browning meat and onion, then simmering with catsup vinegar lemon juice and spices. Bake slowly for two hours until tender. Carrots glazed in the kettle accompany the dish.

Wall makes rescue after sinking in mud

Mrs. Horak nearly sank in mud beside a wall before her husband Horak waded through the mire to lift her to safety. He did not remove his coat but carried her to solid ground as onlookers noted his gallantry. The column also mentions Joe Knotek's lettuce, Irish jokes at the H J club, Miss Tom Stirling’s Irish dialect, and knitting Red Cross sweaters for Britain. A baby, Margy Sue Patterson, has grown fast and March 21 is noted as the first day of spring with a meadowlark song. Urban Te Bockhorst paints several rooms for Roy and Mrs Carter.

Mr. Horak Sir Walter Raleigh H. J. Club Tom Stirling Stirling Ireland Red Cross Mrs. Stirling Mrs. McCartney Urban Te Bockhorst Roy Carter

Lines in a Sonnet There Are Fourteen Lines

A concise note explains that a sonnet consists of fourteen lines. It highlights the standard structure with ten syllables per line in many traditional forms and mentions common rhyming schemes used in classic sonnets.

Short Ribs as a Delicacy and Economy

Short ribs of beef serve as an economical delicacy. The text notes their popularity when braised and commonly ordered in restaurants. It also suggests preparing them at home as a valued meal option.

Transfer of Smola to Leonard Wood Camp in Missouri

Riverside March 24 Rob ert Smola former Riverside High School superintendent since September resigns to join the American Red Cross at Lowry Field Denver. He replaces Raymond Sauter transferred to Camp Leonard E. Wood Waynesville Mo. Smola will oversee Red Cross activities for furloughs depend ency discharges and domestic problems of enlisted men. He reports to Red Cross Denver director and Lowry Field chaplain.

Riverside Robert Smola American National Red Cross Lowry Field United States Army Air Corps Technical School Denver Colo University of Iowa Raymond Sauter Sterling Colless Camp Leonard E. Wood Waynesville Red Cross Smola Thre Salem Ore Edna Howard Edna Carr Ener Rudolph A. Stolley William Pearson Grandview Joyce Anne Janet Kaye Pearson Solley

Naked Truth Fable Notes on Truth and Falsehood

A compact reflection on the fable where Truth bathes and Falsehood steals her clothes. Truth declines Falsehoods offer to borrow garments and chooses to walk openly in the nude, embracing nakedness as honesty.

Truth Falsehood

Rural Women Plan Exhibits at Y April 2

Farm women of Washington county prepare for Achievement day on Wednesday April 2 at the Y M C A in Washington. Judge Fannie Gannon from Iowa State college will score exhibits and township activity with Ava Johnson of Des Moines as a speaker on Life in the Balkans. Township groups will present playlets demonstrations and music during the afternoon program.

Washington County Y.M.C.A Washington Merle Twinam Cedar Jackson Franklin Oregon Clay Brighton Crawford Fannie Gannon Iowa State College Miss Gannon Ava Johnson Des Moines Balkans Miss Johnson Womeen Methodist Church

White Shrine Plans Hostess Luncheon

Mrs. Edith Richards of Ainsworth won high score yesterday at the White Shrine card party in the Masonic Temple. Bridge was played at three tables with refreshments served by Mrs. C. G. Sehmoeller and Mrs. T. A. Flenner. The next meeting will be a hostess luncheon at one o clock Monday April 7 at the Masonic Temple.

Edith Richards Ainsworth White Shrine Masonic Temple C. G. Sehmoeller T. A. Flenner Masoni: Temple

West Chester Pythian Sisters Meeting Time Change

West Chester Pythian Sisters announce a regular meeting on Tuesday evening March 25 at 6 30 p m. Please note the change of hour and the notice is by order of M E C 31té.

West Chester Pythian Sisters M.E.C

Handcraft Group Meets With Mrs. Peterson

Fortnightly club handcraft department section 3 met with Mrs. A. C. Peterson last evening. Twenty eight members and one guest, Mrs. John Owen, attended. The group formed nominating and program committees and scheduled a dinner at the Methodist church on April 4. Mrs. Robert Lytle spoke on Beauty Culture as a Personal Handcraft.

A. C. Peterson John Owen Wm, Sitler Ed Squire Ted Crone C. R. Wilson Paul Horak Edward Holm Phil Weldin Methodist Church Robert Lytle Stan Kiesey Mary Peck

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Notice

The prayer meeting will convene Wednesday morning at 9 30 at the home of Mrs R E Dougherty located at 321 8S Town Ave. All interested may attend.

Presbyterian Cottage R. E. Dougherty Town Ave

Harbison and Jackson Marry in Davenport Ceremony

Jane Harbison of Davenport daughter of J. A. Harbison and William Jackson of Mason City son of C. A. Jackson were married Saturday afternoon in the St. John's Methodist church Davenport. Rev Wesley Perry officiated with attendants Henniebell Hunter and William Eli son. The bride wore a navy costume suit with pink rose corsage. she is a Columbus Junction graduate and Walton Drug cashier. Jackson is an accountant with Fairbanks Morse in East Moline.

Columbus Junction Jane Harbison Davenport J. A. Harbison William Jackson C. A. Jackson Mason City St. John’s Methodist Church Wesley Perry Henniebell Hunter William Elison

PTA City Council Meets at Library

The Parent-Teachers Association of the city met last evening in the Public Library chaired by president Mrs. Carl Martin. They discussed funding for the playground project for the coming year and decided to sponsor a rummage sale in late April. Committees were appointed to run the sale. date and location to be announced.

Parent-Teachers Association Carl Martin

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