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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1952

Page

3

Mothers Are Guests Of Jr Fortnightly Mrs Smith Elected

Ten guests attended Monday evening entertainment for mothers hosted by the Junior Fortnightly group. Members present included Mrs H loud Barrier, Mrs Howard Weight, Mrs Donald Paul, Mrs Henry Lechner, Mrs day Sellers, Mrs Harold Mangold, Mrs Archie Euwer, Mrs Richard Young, Mrs Cleo Shockey and Mrs George Kindiger. Mr Robert Swi gave the welcome.

Hloud Barrier Howard Weight Donald Paul Henry Lechner Day Sellers Harold Mangold Archie Euwer Richard Young Cleo Shockey George Kindiger Robert Swi

New Officers Elected at Club Meeting

President Mrs. Max J. Smith was elected with Mrs. Robert Koehler as vice president and Mrs. Kenton Mangold as secretary treasurer. The nominating committee presented names, and remarks by Mrs. Kleese opened the session. Mrs. Leehner introduced the program chairman and speaker Mrs. Ralph Winese, who read for Mother's Day. Leonard Kokesh provided organ accompaniment. Lavender and green decor highlighted refreshments. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Leonard Kokesh, Mrs. Robert Koehler, Mrs. Carl Dallmeyer, and Mrs. Carlton Mangold.

Wasiven Max J. Smith Robert Koehler Kenton Mangold Hear Kleese Leehner Ralph Winese Leonard Kokesh Carl Dallmeyer Carlton Mangold

Birthday Honors for Gary Sweith Sheetz and Others

The 1st birthday today honors Gary Sweith Sheetz, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Sheetz of route 4 S. Other honorees include Mrs A R Ledger Mrs Ben Holt Donna Rae Cave daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Cave and Homey Porter of West Chester.

Gary Sweith Sheetz Donald Sheetz Route 4 A.R. Ledger Ben Holt Donna Rae Cave Ben Cave Homey Porter West Chester

Hospital Dismissals Round Up Cedar Rapids and Washington Residents

At the hospital a Cedar Rapids resident T R Gillespie is dismissed along with Mrs Charles Leedham and her son from Reotal, and Mrs BKawin Greiner and her son from Washington.

T .R. Gillespie Cedar Rapids Charles Leedham Reotal Bkawin Greiner Washington

High School Girls Tour Hospital for National Hospital Day

Junior and senior high school girls toured the hospital on Monday afternoon for National Hospital Day May 12. Gloria Winger explained surgical and delivery equipment including a Bo and Ho resuscitator while Erma Thompson and Eileen Jeffrey spoke on public health and school nursing.

Gloria Winger Washington County Erma Thompson Eileen Jeffrey Margaret Wolfe Cray Esther Squire Carol Weeks Audrey Wittetoe Dorothy Kos Orleen Miller Pat Brock Kay Cherry Nadene Chalupa Nancy Conner

DUV Memorial Service Planned for June by Veterans Group

The Daughters of Union Veterans Phoebe Allen Tent No 5 met at the Legion rooms with President Beth Brinning in charge. They voted to hold a memorial service at the June meeting and asked members to bring flowers. A June 4 Stunset Park program will feature a picture and Flag Day event. Brinning presented a scrapbook of clippings for the department president.

Daughters of Union Veterans Phoebe Allen Legion Rooms Beth Brinning Stunset

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

A dense list of Tuesday through Thursday gatherings names multiple groups, including Ann Judson Circle at 7 50 p m, YWCA mixers, Past Noble Grand Circle and Alma Hearne Holland Mission Study, and Legion Auxiliary events. Numerous clubs schedule luncheons, picnics, prayer services, and social hours at churches, Sunset Park, YMCA, and community buildings.

Ann Judson Circle Baptist Church Richard Weeks Robert Nicola YWCA Sunset Park Noble Grand Circle George Jarrard Alma Hearne Holland Nurses’ Shome Legion Auxiliary Pou Legion Room

Mary Cay Young Birthday Party Honored

Mary Cay Young daughter of Mrs. Billie Young celebrated her tenth birthday with a Blue Bird group party. The event featured music in the afternoon and a supper after guests watched Mary Cay unwrap her gifts.

Mary Cay Young Billie Young Mary Cay

Potato Trick to Save Oversalted Gravy

A simple culinary tip suggests dropping a raw potato piece into oversalted meat gravy for a few minutes to reduce saltiness. The potato absorbs excess salt, then remove before serving.

Baptist Class to Hold Friday Afternoon Party

The Phe Loval Women’s class of the Papiet Sunday school will hold their close party at Nit isie Moore’s home 720 North have Avenue on Friday afternoon Nias 16 at 2 o'clock. An election of officers for the same year will take place.

Phe Loval Papiet Nit Isie Moore North Have Avenue Nias

Lemon Juice Uses for Stain Removal and Freshness

Lemons are valuable household aids. A few drops of lemon juice bleach stains and prevent browning in bananas, apples, and avocados. Rubbing hands with lemon removes stains after peeling.

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