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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

3

Fortnightly Club Plans Dessert Party at Lincoln School

The Fortnightly club will hold a dessert party at 7 pm on Tuesday, May 20, at Lincoln school. Tickets cost 25 cents and are available from department leaders and Elizabeth Dawson. The Literature and Drama groups organize kitchen and entertainment, with a ten member drama cast performing a one act comedy Flash of Red. A short business meeting will follow with reports on the Fort Dodge biennial.

R. E. Shannon Martha Sidles W. D. Dwyer Elizabeth Dawson Phillips and Hebner Drugstore Drama R.H. McCleery Darrell Ross Phil Weldin Nels Westermark FE. KE. Stutsman

Wellman Chapter of O E S Reg May Meeting

Wellman chapter No. 211 O E S met at the Masonic hall with three members present. Mrs Hila Foster of Cedar Rapids attended, first time in years, as district group meeting reports were shared by Worthy Matron Mrs Charles Durian Jr and others. A Mothers Day program followed with songs, readings, a May pole, corsages, and refreshments. Juvenile Branch of Royal Neighbors held a May meeting at the Legion hall with 21 children and mothers present. guests included Mrs Lillian Haight and Mrs Mabel Potter.

Wellman O.E.S Masonic Hall Hila Foster Cedar Rapids Charles Durian, Jr Association Mark Schafer Dan Steiner D. R. Steninger Smith Donald Bidwell Virginia Juanita Schaffer Mark Schaffer Donna Winegarden Harold Swartzendruber The Royal Neighbors Legion Hall Lillian Haight Winfield Mabel Potter

Homemaker Menu: Tomato Wiener Scallop Bake and Croquettes

Housewife style recipes present a tomato and corn bake with wieners and buttered topping, followed by croquettes made from hard cooked eggs and parsley cheese. A separate orange cream pudding with strawberries steams to finish.

White handkerchiefs return to fashion this summer

Pure white handkerchiefs are making a comeback in fashion. They are carried for practical use in purses or sported from blouse pockets with snowy white purity. Lace edges may ornament show pieces, but for daily use the plain white sheer fabric defines the trend.

Feminine garden aprons blend style and practicality

Gardeners gain new bib-top aprons with giant pockets and knee leather padding for kneeling. Leather band and glazed surface shed dirt, removable kneeling pad and washable design improve usefulness. Available in blue denim or floral cotton for different tastes.

Mrs. O Patterson Hosts Family Mother’s Day Dinner

Mrs. O C Patterson honored as guest of honor at a South Prairie home gathering for Mother’s Day. Allen Patterson and daughter Joan hosted with flowers and a pink and white cake. Several relatives attended including Tommy Harvey Richard Norman John Patterson Gerald Dickinson and Clayton Nicholson among others.

Allen Patterson Joan South Prairie QO. C. Patterson Glenn McFarlane Red Cloud Nebr Milo Patterson Helen Patterson

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Announcement

Presbyterian prayer gathering will meet Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. at Mrs Glenn Wilsons residence 31 South Third Avenue for the cottage prayer event.

Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting Glenn Wilson South Third Avenue

Literature Group May Party at Memorial Union

The Fortnight ly club Literature department held its annual May party in Memorial Union Iowa City. About thirty members and guests attended a three course seven o clock dinner. The dinner committee included Thelma Luther chair Eileen Jeffrey Ethel McCreedy Mable Shields and Mrs George Rudiger. Martha Sidles leader led the after dinner program with Mr Bowman from the University of Iowa English department reading poems.

Memorial Union Iowa City Thelma Luther Eileen Jeffrey Ethel McCreedy Mable Shields George Rudiger Martha Sidles Mr. Bowman English Department University of Iowa

Society Plans for Dinner at Church

Riverside May 13 The Woman's Society for Christian service sponsors a mother and daughter banquet on Wednesday evening May 14 in the Trinity church dining room as part of church activities.

Riverside Woman's Society For Christian Service Trinity

Methodist church invites women to community dinner

A Trinity Methodist church community dinner for women is planned with tickets at 40 per plate for dinner at 7 o'clock. A speaker follows with committee members Mrs R J Marner and Mrs A H Pogge coordinating reservations. The Woman’s Society for Christian Service met, with a social lunch afterward by committee members Whitlock Rath Hartzler.

Cloyd Whitlock Charles Rath Mary Hartzler

Officers Elected at Dinner Meeting

Mary Westphal was elected president of the Past Worthy Advisors club at a dinner meeting held last evening in Winga's cafe private dining room. Ten members attended the 6:30 dinner with Miss Westphal as hostess. Retiring president Helen Kos presided over the follow up business session and reported on last year's work. New officers include Jean Essley as vice president and Martha Anne Mace as secretary-treasurer. Birthday gifts were given to Miss Westphal and Kathleen Godfrey. A social evening followed at the Westphal home. The next meeting is a picnic on June 9 with Mrs. Hd Squire and Mrs. Ernest Salladay as arrangement committee.

Stewart P.T.A Stewart School K.C. Hall West Chester Woman's Society of Christian Service W.C.M.E. Church Good Will Club Fred Wagoner Sunshine Community Club Pete Koehler Merry Makers Hazel Smith Flower Exchange Woman's Golf Club Country Club Wellman C. W. Stewart Rosemary Club John Cherry New Haven Ladies Aid Willie Robertson P.m E. E. Ward West Main Street W.C.T.U George Brinton Washington St Ben Coppock Mary Grice Missionary Society Lexington Ladies Aid Amanda Schulty Maria Oldfield Mary Oldfield Mary Westphal Past Worthy Advisors Club Winga Miss Westphal Helen Kos Jean Essley Martha Anne Mace

Notable Ladies Attend Local Club Meeting

The serving by Mrs. Wilbur Chalupa, Mrs. John Soukup, Mrs. Lloyd Krotz and Mrs. Milford Cook. The members present were Mrs. Thomas O'Conner and daughter Myrtle, Mrs. William Busby, Mrs. Carl Steele, Mrs. William Murphy, Mrs. Ira Coon, Mrs. Pearl Coon, Mrs. Wilbur Chalupa, Mrs. John Krotz, and Mrs. Ethel Steele of Washington.

Wkrotz Anna Krotz Riverside Union Dale Ladies Aid Society Olive Lewis and Son Kyla Mae Coon Lucile Murphy John Soukup Lloyd Krotz Charles Nadine Chalupa Milford Fairfield Krotz Wilbur Chalupa Milford Cook Thomas O'Conner Myrtle William Busby Carl Steele William Murphy Ira Coon Pearl Coon John Krotz Ethel Steele Washington

West Chester Pythian Sisters Schedule Meeting

The regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening May 13. Members urged to attend after our forced vacation. All members encouraged to attend the District meeting at Wellman on Monday night May 12 by order of the M E C.

West Chester Pythian Sisters Wellman M. E. Cc

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lincoln School Alma Hearne K. P. Hall U.P. Church Maurine Walker Helen Holden P.K.D Mrs. & J. Johnson B. F. Bastwick, Jr Rebekah Lodge Hall Woman's Society Christian Service M.F. Church FE. BE. Stutsman R. EE. Shannon Unit 7 Homer Stephen Optometrist Reothschila da Cpadustes Vogue Mrs. O. Patterson Society Westphal Home Hd Squire Ernest Salladay Paris East Washington Street Igpurgeon Crepetwist Andards Kutta
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