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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

2

Daughters Stage May Day Surprise for Mrs. B Tener

Riverside May 7 Estelle Critz report details a May Day surprise for Mrs Bertha Tener at the Tener home. Guests included Lloyd Krotz Cedar Rapids, Mrs George Deatsch hosts, 14 at dinner, music and social visiting. Additional local and visiting relatives attended through the evening.

Riverside Lloyd Krotz David Cedar Rapids George Deatsch Deatsch Krotz Helen Marie Tener Bertha Tener Tener Maude Carr Stella Steffenson Ernest Salladay Washington Clair Flynn Carl Craig Dayhart Hardy William Tener William Sims St. Mary's School Wayne Harrison Donnie Des Moines Harrison A. B. Harison Pratt, Kansas Buddy Harrison Katherine L. Thomann Marguerite Mary Laney Wichita Kans John Thomann Clifford Rummelhart

Historic struggles surround Zo calo square in Mexico City

The text notes that control of Zo calo square in Mexico City has defined power since Aztec times, claiming whoever holds the square rules the country.

Mexico Zocalo Square Mexico City

Mother's Day Dinner Idea at Bing's

A note invites readers to treat their mothers on Mother's Day by visiting Bing's for a memorable dinner. The message emphasizes giving a special meal to moms on their day.

Bing’s

Sidwell’s Ice Cream and Sandwiches Offer Wide Variety

A local notice highlights Sidwell’s serving a wide variety of sandwiches and ice cream in any quantity, available at any time of day or night.

Sidwell

Lawrence Whisler Returns Home After Colorado Law Degree

Lawrence Whisler arrives in Boulder from Town City after completing the University of Colorado law course. He will receive his degree at June commencement. Local notices also promote Mother's Day gifts and local shopping, including Rothschild's gift bonds and fur storage services.

Lawrence Whisler Boulder, Colo Town City University of Colorado

Small Fry To Make Mother's Day Gifts

The Small Fry group will meet at the V. W. on Saturday at 2:00 p m to make Mother’s Day gifts. Last week 88 girls made May baskets and raised 3.60 to feed hungry children in Europe. Only two more meetings remain before summer vacation, when the group will discontinue.

V. W Europe

8S and C Club Meets at Mrs Nicola Home

Riverside May 5 8S and C Club members plus three guests gathered at Mrs Robert Nicola's southeast of Riverside. Mrs Fred Kucera elected president with Ted Gerot as secretary. flower exchange featured. bid euchre provided high honors to Mrs Robert Gerot and Mrs Ted Gerot with Mrs Fred Kucera as consolation.

Riverside Robert Nicola John R. Wieland Marion Thompson Matilda Wollrab Fred Kucera Ted Gerot Robert Gerot Ernest Bowman Howard Fisher Edward, Kucera Floyd Fisher Nicola

Harmony Club Breakfast Hosted by Mrs. James Brooks

Harmony club met Wednesday morning for breakfast at the home of Mrs. James Brooks with co hosts Mrs. Boyd Stephens and Mrs. John Wheelan. Twenty two members attended with guests including Mrs. Alvin Shaw Grace Shaw and Mrs. John Wagner. The June meeting will be at Mary Harvey’s home with Julia Dearing as co host.

Harmony Club James Brooks Boyd Stephens John Wheelan Francis McConnell Louis Larson Hhe Harmony Sister Alvin Shaw Harold Stephens Grace Shaw John Wagner Mary Harvey Julia Dearing

Conversion of milk and cream fat content figures

The article explains how figures for milk utilization are standardized to 3.5 percent butterfat. When cream is included, cream fat content is converted to the equivalent milk value so that one quart of 19 percent butterfat cream is represented in milk terms.

Hindu Cows Valued By Butter Yield

Hindu practices value cows based on their butter production, reflecting a cultural link between livestock and dairy output.

Mother's Day Party at Pythian Meeting

The Pythian Sisters observed Mother's Day with a May party inviting mothers and other guests. Prizes went to the oldest and youngest attendees, the furthest traveler, and the guest with most children. Bingo yielded white elephant prizes. refreshment tables featured a miniature may pole and spring flower arrangements.

Pythian Val Fuhr Earl Burroughs Mary Keller Keota Ruth Armstrong Elmer Young G. A. Reinert Vina Manassier Harold Kerr Clarence Shafter Owen Grecian Ernest Miller

Merry Makers Meet With Mrs Clint Anderson

The Merry Makers gathered Wednesday for a club meeting with eleven members one guest Mrs Gladys Benson and three children Gary Walton Lauren Howsare and Stevie Shaver. Plans were set for a wiener roast potluck at Sunset Park at 6:00 p m on May 94 0 after social hour refreshments and homemade favors were shared. The June meeting will be with Mrs Irvin Bombei.

The Merry Makers Clint Anderson Gladys Benson Gary Walton Lauren Howsare Stevie Shaver Sunset Park Alma Howsare Irvin Bombei

Commandery Holds Meeting at Temple on Ascension Day

Bethlehem Commandery hosted a family night with a cafeteria style potluck. Paul Thayer received the Order of the Temple degree while members and guests enjoyed bridge and pinochle and social visiting.

Bethlehem Commandery Paul Thayer

First grain elevator built in 1842

The article notes the construction of the first grain elevator in 1842 marking an early milestone in agricultural infrastructure.

Anniversary Party For Just Us Group

The Just Us club held its thirty first anniversary luncheon yesterday at Mrs. Cy Bush home with 15 members. Yellow white decor featured white lilacs yellow tulips and a yellow and white cake to end the meal. The retiring president L L Loveless spoke and new president E H Messer took over. D C Griggs and S W Easter were honored with mystery gifts during a brief business meeting.

Just Us Club Cy Bush L. L. Loveless al Crone S. W. Easter Mother Edgar A. Guest E. H. Messer John Dodd Excelsior Springs

Club Reporter Notes On Local Group Histories And Meetings

Mrs. John Dodd remains a charter member of the Just Us club after 31 years. The Campfire Girls hold a council fire at Mrs Dowell’s home tonight. Mrs Gayle will discuss an unusual hobby next week. Cedar Township homemaker Cupp shares plans as Mrs Payne Marshall speaks to Lincoln School PTA on welfare services at Mrs E Mes ser’s home. The program committee includes Mrs Al Crone and Mrs W C McFadden. Mes ser reads club history and contests and quizzes are held. McFadden performs a monologue The Mother They Forgot.

John Dodd Just Us Club Gayle Cupp Cedar Township Payne Marshall Lincoln School P.T.A al Crone

Dessert Luncheon at Whislers Honors Mothers Day Theme

Mrs. P. F. Whisler hosted a 1 30 dessert luncheon at her north town home with guests seated at long tables accented by tulips and lilacs. Assisted by Mrs. James Birney and Mrs. R. E. Whisler, the event featured phonograph music, poems, accordion and piano solos, readings, and gifts to assistants and the program team.

P. F. Whisler Whisler James Birney R. E. Whisler Lloyd Marek George Kerr Marek George Masson

Montgomery Ward Staff Entertained Dinner Guests

E. W. Hatcher manager hosted Montgomery Ward store staff and spouses at a Thursday dinner. About twenty eight attended the event, held at the store facility with staff and guests sharing in the gathering.

Montgomery Ward E. W. Hatcher

Social hour and music after Pines event

A group was entertained at the Pines with a social hour after the meal. Music and dancing followed as attendees enjoyed the evening. Discussion of the contest held

the Pines

Birth at Hospital Birney Family Welcomes Daughter

Mr and Mrs Robert Birney report the birth of their daughter at 12 15 a m today at the hospital. The newborn is welcomed by the family at 404 West Third Street.

Robert Birney

Linger Longer Club Holds May Meeting

Mrs Forrest Lance and Mrs Ralph Waggoner hosted the May gathering at the Lance home with 14 members 7 children and one guest Mrs Walter Westen joining as a member. The club planned June meetings with Mrs George Bartholomew.

Forrest Lance Ralph Waggoner Linger Longer Lance Walter Westen Westen Win Durst Everett Schmidt George Bartholomew

Ward Week Contest Chooses High Landers Over River Rats

During Ward Week the sales force held a contest with sides the High landers and the River Rats. The High landers won the competition.

River Rats

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