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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1945

Page

3

Ainsworth Alumni Banquet Brings Class of 45 Initiation

The fifteenth annual Ainsworth alumni banquet was held at the Methodist church parlors with the Ladies Aid serving dinner. classes represented ranged from 1896 to 1966, with Mary Richards and Shirley Conry initiating the class of ’45 into the association. Officers elected: president Erma Pressly Kilpatrick, vice president Rolland RaLenald, secretary-treasurer Mildred Pressly.

Ainsworth Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Joe Lillian Simpson Julia Koehler Yeastmaster Will McConnell Erma Pressy_ Kilpatrick James Quinn Manford Rabenold Edith Henderson Trotter Marian Stephens Opportunity Cistre Gordon L-Laehter Harry Dye Beverly Flutterworth Lois Pearson Mary Richards Shirley Conry Association Erma Pressly Kilpatrick Rolland Ra- Lenald Mildred Pressly

McCleary Circle Holds Regular Meeting at Bratten Home

Members of the McCleary Circle of the Presbyterian church held a cooperative supper at 6:30 PM in Elsie Bratten’s home with good attendance. Cheryl and Barbara Nayadley sang a duet and Miss Bratten played piano. Mrs. William Glassburner led devotions and the short business meeting. New president Mable Shields outlined plans for the year and the group then sang together before dismissal. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mae McCreedy in Washington.

McCleary The Presbyterian Church Elsie Bratten Helen Heilman Frances Wicher Elsie Glassburner Cheryl Barbara Nayadley Miss Bratten William Glassburner Glassburner Mable Shields

Wesleyan Service Guild Meeting Held at Church

Mrs. Dale Rathmer hosted twelve members and one guest of the Wesleyan Service Guild. Eloise Platt attended as guest. Virginia Tucker joined as a new member. The group opened with 1 Corinthians 13 and prayer and heard a district convention summary from Mt Pleasant. Georgia Fox reviewed Religious Living as the study program. The missionary projects were advanced.

Dale Rathmer Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Guild Eloise Platt Virginia Tucker Mt. Pleasant Georgia Fox

Happy Hustlers At Coleman Home

The Ainsworth 4 H club met May 12 at Mrs Coleman home with eight members and three visitors Ruth Foster Martha Jean Erickson and Ann Richards. Officers stepped up due to the president moving away. Reports covered Sunflowers Young Girl Peeling Apples and Peace and Plenty samples for dresser scarfs were made.

Ainsworth Happy Hastlers 4-H Club Coleman Ruth Foster Martha Jean Erickson Ann Richards Dorothy Hunt Martha White Judy Quinn

Conserve and Preserve by County Nutrition Committee

The article discusses tenderizing young birds for stews and meals, using stewed chicken in various dishes, and preparing giblets. It notes salt enhances vegetable flavors and aids preserving foods without sugar, urging cool storage and simple brining methods for kraut, pickles, and salads.

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Broad Social Calendar Notes Activities Across West Chester

Grace Hill Ladies Aid holds afternoon meeting. American Legion Auxiliary 7:50 a.m. roll call. Memorial service. St. Anthony Circle 8 p.m. Little Flower Circle and other groups meet. W O F C 2:30 p.m. P E 7:30 p.m. Rural Woman's Club after noon. Eastern Star 6:30 p.m. banquet at Masonic temple with officers honored. Relating events at Central church and YMCA rooms. Rebekah and Pythian events listed. Various clubs host picnics, exchanges, and missionary meetings with donations and food.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Zachariah American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall St. Anthony Circle Hubert Walker E. Second Stella Latchem Rural Woman's Club Mary Shields Alice Hunter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple West Chester Federated Church Cat Church Stewart P.T.A Rebekah Club Louise Reaney Pythian George Baker Lexington Ladies Aid Society Hanacraft Dept Y W Carden Department I. T. Rehmet Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church Barre Wilson Rebekah Lodge Mt Bog SE Bethlehem Commandery and Families W.S.C.S. of Methodist Church West Chester W.C.T.U Lucy Leet

Handcraft Group Holds May Luncheon at Congress Hotel

The Handcraft Group 2 held its May luncheon at the Congress hotel marking the year's final meeting with 25 attendees including two new members Mrs. M. Sartor and Mrs. Leslie. Irene Yard spoke on Flower Fixins Fun demonstrating floral arrangements and table decorations benefiting from blue and yellow accents.

Congress Hotel M. Is. Sartor Leslie M. C. DeLong J. C. Willits Byron Snider George Maxwell Hugh Hall DeLong Irene Yard Miss Yard

Birthday greetings noted at St. James School

Helen Baker and Mari Anne Ledger celebrated birthdays with classmate treats as adults and families offered congratulations. Community members including Mrs Witt ing and Mrs Ledger gathered for birthday acknowledgments and a rally day briefing.

Helen Baker St. James Parochial School Mrs. L. §. Baker

Booster Club Meeting At G Jarrard Home

Mrs. George Jarrard and Mrs. H. Neill hosted the Booster Club gathering at the Jarrard home. Guests included Mrs. Bert Dill Mrs. Everett Smith Mrs. Joan Shebeck Mrs. Doyle Jarrard and others. The club president led the business portion and members worked on scrapbooks for hospital children patients.

George Jarrard H. Neill Booster Club Bert Dill Everett Smith Joan Shebeck Doyle Jarrard Callie Woodburn Jeanette Woodburn Lloyd Walker Rell Earl

Rhubarb Harvest Tips From Iowa State College

Garden tip advises harvesting rhubarb by pulling stalks in the direction of the leaves, snapping below the mid-point, and pulling away. Leaves are poisonous and should be composted. Stop harvesting by June 15 to allow plants to strengthen for next season.

Sweden's Lutherans Dominate Church Leadership

Ninety nine percent of Sweden's population belongs to the Swedish Lutheran church, with the king serving as the supreme administrator of the church in the kingdom.

Sweden

Legion Auxiliary Tea At Brighton Hosts Mothers of Service Members

The Brighton Legion Auxiliary held a tea for wives and mothers of service members with a program including patriotic songs, prayers, and musical numbers by local performers and the high school music department. Also noted are furloughs, births, visits, and upcoming officer elections, plus commencement at the Methodist church.

Ednad S. Crile Brighton The Legion Auxiliary Allen Legion Hell Joyce McAfee Roberta Horton H. C. Stouse Jeanne Hostleins Frank Swisher Huston Texas Wayne Dickinson Burlington Scott Dickinson Lou Stacy Herbert Campbell Ainsworth Iowa City Campbell Olocy

Farewell Courtesy for Mrs. M. Green At Taylor School

Homemakers club members and families held a cooperative supper at Taylor school as a farewell for Mrs. Merle Green who taught there. About 50 attended the seven o'clock meal before games and visits while the Green family plans to move to Iowa City at year's end. Committee in charge included Mrs. Arthur Wiley Mrs. Stanley Foster and Mrs. Hubert Redlinger.

Homemakers Club Taylor School Merle Green Green Iowa City Arthur Wiley Stanley Foster Hubert Redlinger

Brighton high school alums hold banquet and awards event

Supt B H Paxson delivers valedictory and Rev Fillmore offers benediction at the Brighton high school alumni banquet for the class of 1945. Officers elected include Olin Mullikin president Helen Schooley secretary June Zickefoose treasurer with several children and six visitors attending.

B. H. Paxson Jane Kanvondson R. Vv. Fillmore Ida Bevans Weota Guy Davison James Whisler Bloomfield Cedar Rapids Amos Whiler Brighton Olin Muliikin Helen Sehooleyv June Zickefoose

Club Has Meeting With Mrs Soukup

The Highland social group met with Mrs Melvin Soukup at a gathering noted to have 19 attendees present.

Soukup Melvin Soukup

Local Man Finds Relief From Gas With SYS-TONE

A Washington man reports relief from persistent stomach gas and bloating after using SYS-TONE. He says the remedy cleanses the bowels, reduces gas, and improves digestion after years of discomfort, with claims of renewed appetite and regular bowels.

Washington Terri Sys-Tone

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