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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1941

Page

5

Riverside Banquet Embraced Circular Motif for St Marys Event

The St Marys high school junior senior banquet at Riverside parish hall on May 15 featured Rt. Rev. Monsignor Bernard Jacob Meier and Rev. Joseph Fath. Decorations followed a circular motif with nile green and coral. The program, led by toastmaster Maynard Schneider, honored the 1941 class with speeches, class history, motto Vincit Qui Laborat, and activities.

Riverside St. Mary’s High School Bernard Jacobmeier Joseph J. Fath Maynard Schneider Ave Maria Lamont Dann Fath Kenneth Kinsey Dorothy Brophy Helen Colbert Marjorie Cole Anita Frank Margaret Libenguth Wilita Swenka William Kallaus Robert Jet. Ryan Donald Waldschmidt Alvin Yeegy Mary Immaculate

Mother-Daughter Banquet Draws Riverside Mothers and Daughters

Nearly 100 Riverside residents attended the Trinity Methodist church Woman's Society for Christian Service mother-daughter banquet in the church parlors. Mrs Harold Cress led a program with songs listens and toasts to daughters mothers and granddaughters. Mrs C E Hillis of Kalona gave the address and the group closed with God Bless America.

Riverside Woman's Society For Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Harold Cress Vilemia Gerot T. A. Ryan Wilma Jane Tener Mary Jane Quinn Patricia Homan Cloyd Cress R. Marner Velma Whitlock C. E. Hillis Kalona America

Egg Cookery Guide for Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Use a quart pan for six to eight eggs or a two-quart pan for ten to twelve eggs. Place eggs on a rack, cover with cold water about one inch above the eggs, and bring slowly to a boil. Reduce heat to barely simmer, remove after five to eight minutes, and chill promptly.

Red Brick Pupils Picnic Then Tour Iowa City Museum

Red Brick school pupils enjoyed a Friday picnic in Iowa City followed by a museum visit. The item notes community greetings and family visits including Jack Wilson’s ninth birthday and various local residents’ gatherings and moves.

Luther Cram Red Brick Iowa City Glen Green Waterloo Lloyd Neigswanger Jack Wilson Myrtle Bill Roy Nelson Muscatine Clodine Yoder Charles Wilson Chester Carriker Bob Wilson Elgin Ill William Hesseltine Harry Hesseltine Howard Darnell

Joe Louis Celebrates 27th Birthday at Washington Camp

Heavyweight champion Joe Louis marks his 27th birthday at a training camp near Washington. He blows out candles and meets Buddy Baer, brother of former champ Maxie Baer, in Washington on May 23.

Washington Joe Louis Joe Buddy Baer Maxie

Naval academy reservist graduation in wartime

Ensign Joseph S. McCoy Jr. of Washington becomes part of the first reserve class to graduate from the U S Naval Academy at Annapolis since World War II began. His fiancée Lynn Allison greets him with a kiss as he receives his diploma and commission.

U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md Joseph S. McCoy, Jr Lynn Allison Washington, D. C

Junction Plans for Play Center in Columbus City

A summer play center for ages three to ten will run 8 30 to 11 30 Tuesday through Friday at the Columbus City community building. Registration by May 20 with Mrs. Marie Letts. The center will offer handwork nature study games and stories under a capable staff.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction H. E Northey Marie Letts

Artist Fred Alexander funds West Indies art summer

Fred Alexander a former Westminster college art student incorporated for 500 dollars to finance a summer of painting in the West Indies. He sells subscriptions at 10 dollars each promising each patron a watercolor of island life. Alexander is regarded as one of Pennsylvania's top watercolors. The piece notes sweat helps regulate body heat.

Fred Alexander Westminster College West Indies Alexander Pennsylvania

Veneering: An ancient craft of wood leaf application

Veneering is an art at least 3,500 years old. The finest cabinet makers and designers have used it. A veneer is a thin leaf of beautifully grained wood applied to a panel or frame of cheaper wood. Rose wood satinwood curly and bird's eye maple walnut and mahogany are among the woods employed.

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