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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

4

Women's Activities at Washington Country Club Open With Breakfast

Twenty two women gathered at the Washington Country Club for a Wednesday breakfast to start the spring and summer activities. Mrs. Walter Doak led the meeting, decisions covered meal planning for subsequent Wednesdays and reservation rules, dues of 1 were due by June 1, and June 28 was set as ladies guest day. Afterward 16 members played golf with Mrs. Nate Young taking top putts and prizes, while committees were named for guest day arrangements and events.

The Washington Country Club Walter Doak Charles Wiel Wiele G. F. Moothart Nate Young T. W. Shenefelt Dan Brindley Brindley Shenefelt

Mrs Myers Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting

Fourteen members of the Merry Makers club met with Mrs J Myers on Wednesday. Guest Rolland Benson joined, five dollars was donated to the cancer fund, and no July or August meetings were scheduled. A family picnic is planned for June with hostess Mrs Stanley Mouser. Refreshments were served after contests and visiting.

Merry Makers Club J. Myers Rolland Benson Cancer Fund Irvin Bomber Stanley Mouser Benson Charle Ashby Richard Scott

Three Guests Attend U and Club Meeting

Mrs. Frank Scranton Mrs Clara Foreman and Myrtle Pearson attended the U and club meeting Wednesday afternoon. Hostess was Mrs J R McGraw. Ten members were present. Birthday gifts were given to Amanda Schulty and Mrs McGraw. President Mrs J B Hexworth led the meeting with dues collected. A plant and bulb exchange occurred. Wahoo was played after the business session. Mrs McGraw was assisted by Mrs Ira Mitchell in serving refreshments. Mrs Mitchell will have the next club.

Frank Scranton Clara Foreman Myrtle Pearson J. R. Mc- Graw J. B. Hexworth McGraw Ira Mitchell Mitchell

Mrs Griggs Hosts Just Us Club Meeting

Mrs D C Griggs hosted the Just Us Club on Wednesday afternoon with ten members and three guests. The reading included The Philosopher, a birthday song for Mrs George Jarrard, and a Florida trip report. Mrs Harding will entertain the club in two weeks.

Mrs. Griggs L. F. Harding George Jarrard John Lee Griggs Florida J. K. Dayton John Dodd

Women of Foresters Meet at Mrs TeBockhorst Home

The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters met Monday evening at Mrs. Urban T. Bockhorst’s home in Kalona. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Joe TeBockhorst and Mrs. Cletus Kron. Nineteen members attended. after the business session court whist was played. Prizes went to Mrs. Wilma Kelly high Norma Grady low and Clara Te Bockhorst door. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Kalona Catholic Order of Foresters Urban T. Bockhorst Joe TeBockhorst Cletus Kron Wilma Kelly Norma Grady Clara Te Bockhorst

Students to perform in two piano recitals

Mrs Leo Stone will present her piano students in two recitals. The first recital Friday at 6 p m at the Sordens studio features younger players in formal attire. A second recital Monday at 6 p m showcases advanced high school students with formal dress. Public invited to attend either or both events.

Leo Stone Sordens

New Harmony Club Welcomes Mrs Phillip George

Mrs Phillip George was welcomed as a new member at the Harmony club meeting held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Tom Sterling presiding. Twenty members attended and Mrs Paul Mayer led the business session, with roll call honoring famous mothers.

Phillip George New Harmony Club Th Harmony Club Tom Sterling

Farewell Open House for Millers at Methodist Church

Dr and Mrs Fred E Miller and family were honored at a farewell open house at the Methodist church as he leaves after seven years as pastor. Over 250 members and friends attended with WSCS members and church leaders assisting in hosting and serving.

Fred E. Miller Methodist Church Dr Miller Waterloo the Millers

YWCA-YMCA Discusses Dinner and Club Formation

The YWCA-YMCA young adult group met for dinner in the YW rooms with Mr and Mrs Richard McCleery as guests speaking on Japan. Jim Kaster presided. Nadine Payne played piano. hospitality committee members received roses. questionnaires were filled. members agreed to form a club and plan summer events and fall meetings.

Ywca-Ymca YW Rooms Richard McCleery Japan Jim Kaster Nadine Payne Phil Weldin Harriett Coulter Harold Boyd Edna McCarty Robert Day McCleery Easter

Simple Ways to Flavor White Sauce for Varied Dishes

A compact guide suggests adding prepared mustard to medium white sauce for mustard flavor to pair with ham. For cream sauce swap in light sauce and mix 4 cup finely chopped cream for milk. A chopped pimento can also be stirred into the white sauce for a pimento variant.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Dinners

Thursday events include YWCA council at Edna McCarty home and Pleasant Hill church social. Friday lists homebuilder class supper, Presbyterian guild, Ruth Nichol Missionary tea, and church reception honoring Rev. Longfellow family. Weekend notices cover Catholic Daughters breakfast and DeMolay and Knights of Pythias gatherings.

Ywca Council Edna McCarty Pleasant Hill Community Soci Methodist Church Presbyterian Women's — Service Guild Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Robert Wiley Baptist Church Earl Longfellow Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple WMS UP Church Elizabeth Hawthorne City Pta Council

Final Recital Of Spring Piano Series At Lorden Studio

Piano students of Mrs. Foster Bagge performed in the final recital of the spring series at Lordsen's studio on Wednesday evening. Participants included John Peterson June Heffelfinger Larry Shalla Kathy Pratt Caroline and Gordon Smith Howard Timmins Lonna Lins Judy Skubal Judy Fern Barbara Allen Evelyn Mayer Sandra Ornduff Bonnie Wood Donna Peters Sara McGinnis Alberta Zieglowsky and Linda Brindley. Mrs. Bagge spoke about National Music Week events and urged attendance. The Fortnightly Music department sponsors the movie Carnegie Hall.

Foster Bagge Lorden John Peterson June Heffelfinger Larry Shalla Kathy Pratt Caroline and Gordon Smith Howard Timmins Lonna Lins Judy Skubal Judy Fern Barbara Allen Evelyn Mayer Sandra Ornduff Bonnie Wood Donna Peters Sara McGinnis Alberta Zieglowsky Linda Brindley

Mildred Kupka Guest At Braden Club Meeting

Mildred Kupka attended a Braden club gathering held at Mrs. Claude McCoy home near Crawfordsville. Sixteen members were present and gifts were exchanged for birthdays this month. Mrs Cleo McCoy and Mrs Elmer Mason led entertainment and baby picture identifies. Mrs Harry Suter will host the next meeting.

Braden Club Mildred Kupka Claude McCoy Crawfordsville Richard Stephens Carl Atkinson Cleo McCoy Elmer Mason

Fortnightly Club Public Affairs II Luncheon at Mae Davis Home

Public Affairs II of the Fortnightly Club held a cooperative luncheon at Mae Davis's home on Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs. Ralph Kleese and guest Mrs. Hugh Hat attended. Ethel McCreedy led a business meeting after the meal. Twenty-eight members attended. two new names were added to the roster, Mrs Hall and Mrs Clayde Knapp. Travel talks were given by several members, and a plant sale was announced to support Memorial Drive plantings. The group resumes in September.

Mae Davis Department 6 Public Affairs II Ralph Kleese Hugh Hat William Putman Roy Sowash Pearl Parcel Maud Jackson Jon. Phillips Ethel McCreedy Marston Memorial Drive Carnegie Hall Music Department Putman Hall Clayde Knapp Knupp Merle Eckels W. B. Dupuis Harry Dye Wylie Anderson Margaret Cowden Myrtle Poole

Wedding Details of Lt Longer and Yvonne Lee in Japan

Lt Donald K Longer and Yvonne Marie Lee wed at Ita Zuke base chapel in Japan with an honor guard of eight officers. The ceremony, carried out by Chaplain Delbert C Partin, followed by a reception for 125 guests at the area club in Fukuoka, preceded a Tokyo Nikko honeymoon trip. The bride, daughter of Edward H Lee, has Red Cross ties since 1949. the groom, a pilot, is a 1942 Armored Force graduate with 54 South Pacific missions in the Fifth Air Force.

Yvonne Marie Lee Donald KK Longer Japan Fred Longer Washington Delbert C. Partin Itazuke Fukuoka

Bridge at Rosemary Club Meeting Featured Guests

Bridge was played at three tables at the Rosemary club meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Rex Crandall hosted with guest Mrs Tommy Walker. Mrs Shirley Augustine was high scorer and Mrs Lloyd Marek low. Travel prize awarded to Mrs George Horn. The hostess served refreshments.

Rosemary Club Rex Crandall Tommy Walker Shirley Augustine Lloyd Marek George Horn

Crawfordsville Club Meets With Mrs Davis

White Cloud club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Everett Davis. New member Mrs. Silas Finke Jr. was welcomed. Guests included Mrs. Lem Davis and Sara Davis. Members were asked to bring a picture of their mother and a Mother's Day verse. Additional selections were given by Mrs. Wilma Johnston and Mrs. Mae Hedger. They arranged the flower exchange. Mrs. Ella Hamilton, president, presided over 15 members. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Hamilton will have the June meeting.

Crawfordsville White Cloud Club Everett Davis Silas Finke Jr Lem Davis Sara Davis Wilma Johnston Mae Hedger Ella Hamilton Hamilton

Pinochie Group Holds May Breakfast and Pinochle

The CES Pinochie group met for a May breakfast with twenty two attendees. Hostesses included Mrs. Sam Sigafouse Mae Davis Mrs. Walter Bauer and Mrs. H. M. Dodder. After breakfast five pinochle tables played with Mrs. J. B. Ham mer winning high and Mrs. Howard McBride second.

Sam Sigafoose Mae Davis Walter Bauer H. M. Dodder J. B. Hammer Howard McBride

Breakfast Club Hosts VFW Meeting in Haskins

Mrs Bernard Weiss of Haskins hosted 20 members and two guests of the VFW Breakfast club this morning. Mrs Leslie Zook will entertain the club next.

Bernard Weiss Haskins VFW Leslie Zook

Sorority Tea For Mothers And Friends At Wellman Home

Beta Sigma Phi hosted a 2 p m tea at Mrs William Sitter home with mothers and friends listening to travel stories. Guests included Mrs Ellyson Whittier Mrs R C Boyer Mrs William Stricker Mrs W F Bash Wellman Mrs Anna Lenniger Mrs Anna Landau Mrs Byron Snider Mrs Guy Cole and Mrs T A Flener. Yellow rose favors followed the dessert table centerpieces of yellow roses and forsythia. Mrs Earl Loveless and Mrs Willis Jones assisted with serving.

Beta Sigma Phi William Sitter Mrs. Sitler Earl Loveless Willis Jones Sities

Community Friday Sales at Whittaker and Kalona Barns

Community sale listed every Friday at Whittaker sale barn followed by Thursday Kalona Sales Barn in Kalona Iowa and Wednesday sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Tuesday sale at Ollie Livestock Exchange at 1 00 pm. May 6 public sale in Crawfordsville starts 1 30 with house goods.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Crawfordsville Th Bank Bill Hagie

Tips to Preserve Vitamins in Vegetable Cooking

Use little water and high heat for short times to save vitamins. Start fast, cook quickly, avoid boiling, and cook in covered utensils.

Washington Evening Journal subscription rates and staff

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including Elder and Co publishers, Shannon as managing editor, and various editors and managers. It notes publication schedule, licensing details, press association memberships, and subscription rates by carrier and mail with advance payment terms.

Washington Evening Journay Washington Lowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R Elder Bruce €. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of

Food Store Event Promises Fun and Food Education

Ralph Ferguson show manager says efforts aim to give Mrs House wife a good time and a chance to learn about foods at her Food Store. Johnny Philip Morris, known for Call for Philip Morris, will attend to add to the entertainment with a stage show by radio artists. Courtesy tickets available at most Food Stores and at all Super Valu and U-Save Stores in Iowa.

Des Moines Super Valu U-Save Winston-Newell Middle West Dodge Wayfarer Ralph Ferguson Johnny Philip Morris Philip Morris Iowa

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Doak Harold Loyd Jim Greenfield E. G. Hamm Dorothy Bear Bridge al Baldrige Claude Tucker Ire Gastman T. A. Flenner Ralph Gibson Paul Fern Helen Breese E. E. Stutsman Bill Shannon M. J. Cruise Maynard Brown Clayton Bear John Patterson J. W. Stewart I. E. Coffey Mrs. Myers Bordwell Bios Bordwell’s Washington, Loca Amanda Schulty Mrs. Me- Graw D. C. Griggs Just Us Club Nick Roth Frank Mayhew Ethel Lewash Dodd Griges Massey-Harris Lyle Romine Paul Mayer Boy Stephens Charg Clyde Lambert Louis Larsen William Crayne W. A Smith Clarence Jacobs Millers W. A. Smith L. A Jones Pulp Committee W. L. Gates WSCS Paul Shearer F. J. Stutsman A. S. Smith Sam Sig Afoose Wendell Baker R. H. Hampsher Charles Evestone Walter Jarrard Sigafoose Beker Dodder Yw-Ymca Presider Legion Hall Catholic Daughters of Americas St. James Social Hall Iowa City Memorial Union UP Shurch Knights of Pythias Tebbs Serepy M. L. MecCreedy Mason Harry Suter Bank Henry Hagie Bill Hwagie Owen Johnson Moke Mossey Nore Miller’s Travel Jane Elliott DeWitte E. Field Cecille Berger Peggy Harris Tokyo Nikko Crawfordsvile Club Breakfast Club Gorn John Patterson Sorority Journal EGG Markets Rock Island Produce Co Reiaters Durst Feed Washington, la Washington, Iowa Yeaerence Ee Thomassen SUPER West Chester John Patterson & Son Washington, Lo
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