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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
3
The Junior Missionary society met at the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. They opened with singing Into My Heart. Plans for a picnic were discussed and a menu decided upon. Rebecca Laubach presented the lesson before adjournment.
Sunshine Community Club met yesterday at Mrs Ehme Koehler's home with ten members and two guests Mrs Carl Koehler and Mrs Marshall Koehler. President Mrs Don Wiley led the session with a flower exchange and entertainment by Mrs Malcolm Montgomery and Mrs Carl Sehneider. Mrs Marshall Koehler joined the club and refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs John Koehler and Mrs Montgomery. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28 at the John Koehler home.
Backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble as toxins linger in the blood. The ad claims Doan’s Pills have relieved millions for over 40 years by aiding the 15 miles of kidney tubes to flush wastes, promising prompt relief.
Mr and Mrs James Schmoeller hosted a bridge club potluck supper. Schmoeller won high score and W J Shannon had low score in the event.
Harmony Club held its May gathering with Mrs. Francis McConnell in attendance. After the business session led by Mrs. H J Brenneman, a short play Letters was performed by Mrs. Ed Witteltoe Mrs. Cloyce Stewart and Mrs. Donald McLaughlin. Mrs. Boyd White contributed several piano selections and a hydrangea slip was given to each member. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. McConnell with help from Mrs. Boyd White and Mrs. W Hi McConnell. Guests included Mr. Carl Megehelson Mrs. Boyd White and Marilyn White.
A miscellaneous shower was held in honor of the newly married Mr and Mrs Marshall Koehler with friends and family attending the celebration.
Myrian Stephens, teacher, invites all residents to a program at No 4 School on Tuesday May 14 at 8 pm. Homemade ice cream and cake will be served. Everyone welcome.
The notice lists H. Thursday H. club all day meeting and potluck with Mrs Charles Jeffries, a flower exchange at the Methodist church, and various unit meetings led by local residents. Several societies meet Friday and Saturday at locations including Masonic Temple and North Side cafe with dinners, poems, and dance events.
Carl Nelson and his daughter Sevilla Jean celebrate birthdays today. May 9 marks the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Howell. Notes ready from Lillian Minick Mrs. Sam Baker Paul McGraw Mrs. A. J. Robertson Mrs. James Griggs and Grace Mosale Munro.
A complete recipe for crisp tender fried chicken using Spry vegetable shortening. It guides coating with flour, salt, and pepper, dipping in buttermilk, and deep frying at 375 degrees for about 7 minutes until golden. Serves four.
In Crawfordsville on May 4 the Millson Circle of the United Presbyterian church met at Jane Maxwell's home for a Wiener roast. Mrs. Florence White led the program with a modest turnout. The Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met that evening with Mrs. Helen McNeil in charge. Mrs. Olive Mitchell led the devotionals and Gladys Rose organized the entertainment while tenis refreshments were provided by the entertainment and program committee chair.
The literature department after noon section will hold its final meeting of the year Monday at the home of Mrs. Carl J. Roberts. Mrs. M. L. McCreedy of Brigh- appears in the readable text as part of the notice.
Walnut May 9 Mrs Carl Nelson planned a surprise birthday dinner Sunday for Mr Nelson and daughter whose birthdays are May 9 A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent in visiting and taking pictures Those present were Mr and Mrs Edgar Mathers and family of Webster Mr and Mrs John Ruggles and family of Sigourney Mr and Mrs Loyd Nelson and family of Wellman Mr and Mrs Roy Nelson and son of Muscatine Mr and Mrs Luther Crom and
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Darnell and son join Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nelson and family along with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nelson and Lois. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. Chas Carrisser and daughter of Rubio, Elmer Crom of Lancaster Missouri, Betty Lou Glider and Edward Kauffman.
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