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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1946

Page

5

Washington high school Class of ’46 hosts senior prom night

The Class of 1946 at Washington high school was honored at a banquet hosted by the junior class at the Methodist church dining room, followed by a Senior Prom in the gym. The event featured Towa themed murals and silhouettes, a two course dinner by the Woman's Society of Christian Service, speeches by junior and senior leaders, and musical performances. Around 400 attendees included parents, the board of directors, and faculty, with decorations in aqua white and junior red and white.

Washington High School Methodist Church Iowa Woman’s Society of Christian Service Robert Dodder Richard Dare Wayne Pratt Holbert W.H.S Beverly Brown New York Little Ted Octet Bob Anderson Dick Dodder Dick Dare John Lloyd Bob Steele Bob Bell Bob Thomp

Betrothal of Lois Lambert and Stanley E Hubrey

Mr and Mrs C E Lambert of Columbus City announce the engagement of their daughter Lois to Stanley E Hubrey of Cedar Rapids who recently completed five years in the army. Miss Lambert is a 1944 Columbus high school graduate and has worked as an operator at the Iowa Illinois Telephone office in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction C. E. Lambert Columbus City Lois Stanley E. Hubrey Cedar Rapids Miss Lambert Columbus

Columbus Alumni Banquet Held at High School

The Columbus high school alumni banquet occurred Monday evening in the school building with Paul Grouwinkel class 1925 serving as master of ceremonies. Speakers included Joan Hotle James B Helmick Paul V Shearer Don Howell and Warren May. The program featured vocal and piano solos readings a vocal duet and a group of greys singing while Mrs Ocie Moran and helpers served dinner.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Paul Grouwinkel Joan Hotle James B. Helmick Paul V. Shearer Don Howell Warren May Phyllis W Lukenbach Joan Enyart Clement Cecil James Merritt Phylis Lukenbach Ocie Moran

Handcraft Group Hosts May Luncheon at Shaw Home

The Fortnightly club Handcraft department wrapped up the year with a May luncheon at Mrs. Alvina Shaw’s northeast town country home. Thirty five women attended including several prospective members and guests. speakers Miss Ruth Gideon and Mrs. Lee led the program with displays of salt and pepper shaker collection and wartime gifts from China.

Alvin Shaw Shaw Ernie Temple George Maxwell Jay Brewer M. H. Sartor Paul V. Shearer Lyle Wilcox Ralph Bauer Reif of Kalona Ruth Gideon John Lee Grace Shaw James Brooks Myrtle Pearson W. L. Alcorn J. M. Barnes L. R. Carbee H. R. Gross Walter Longer

Delegates Named for VFW Encampment and Graves Decor

Mrs. Marsh Atkinson presided at the VFW Auxiliary meeting at K C hall appointing graves decor and memorial day committee members. Delegates to the department encampment were elected with four alternates. Four additional wheel chairs arrived. a memorial service was held. a joint Post and Auxiliary social was planned for May 28 with Mrs. Radda in charge of entertainment.

Marsh Atkinson Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary K. C. Hall John Beenblossom Dale Atkinson Tom Swift Ben Holt Marietta Workman George Birney Dave MccGaffey Margaret Keyser Department Atkinson June Lemley John Custer Marion McAvoy McGaffey Ray Glasgow Fred J. Longer Helen Hasseltime Ray Watson June Mable Lemley Jesse Radda

Dinner Meeting of McCleary Circle at Glassburner Home

The McCleary Circle of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs. William Glassburner’s country home with 14 members present and guests including Mrs. J. C. Carvis Mrs. Walter Hornung and Mrs. H. F. Perry. The group conducted a regular cooperative dinner meeting followed by devotions and a hospital supply drive.

William Glassburner McCleary Presbyterian Church Helen Hellman J. C. Carvis Walter Hornung H. F. Perry Don Whit T. E. White Hospital Washington County Health Unit Orville Elder White Cross Committee Elder Jack McFadden Della Humphreys White Cross Society Whitlateh Harvey Davis City Hall Maurice Meyer Davis Dan Holcombe

California visitors stay with Maxwell family in East Sunset

Mr and Mrs John Ogle of California visit East Sunset making Plovd Maxwell home their base. Mrs Ogle, formerly Bonnie Vernon, grew up here and is sister in law to movie star Jimmy Cagney. Her sister and others called on Mrs Harry Jones as Owen family spent Sunday evening locally.

East Sunset John Ogle California Plovd Maxwell Home Ogle Bonnie Vernon Jimmy Cagney Cagney Joe Rich Stanley Swartzendruber Larry Harry Jones Max Owen

Pythian Sisters Hold Routine Meeting And Plans

The Pythian Sisters meeting led by Mrs. Francis Crone approved skipping the May 28 pot luck and will instead attend Keota for inspection. They planned a hard time dance with Knights of Pythias at Legion hall and a Memorial Day program for June 2 with grave decorations. Committees were named for June 4 sandwich duty, June 25 pot luck, and auditing duties.

Pythian Sisters Francis Crone Keota Knights of Pythias Legion Hall Vina Manussier Hubert Lohrer Les Woods Paul Harvey H. C. Hotle Ralph Martin Clarence Shafer G. A. Reinert Manussier

Social Calendar Highlights Church and Club Meetings

City PTA Council meets at 7:30 at the library with a district officer from Oskaloosa. Women's Republican club hosts 2:30 at the YW rooms with A. K. Baldrige as guest speaker. Various clubs hold afternoon sessions and a Sunset Park children’s party is planned.

P.T.A. Council Oskaloosa P.T.A Women's Republican Club Nat Y.W A. KE. Baldrige West Chester W.R.C Cee Ae BP Wall Friendly Bible Class of Baptist Church Rudie

Birthday greetings for local residents celebrate sixteenth year

A birthday wake notes Don ald Keith Neff turning sixteen with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Neff. Paul Goodwin also reaches his sixteenth birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Goodwin. Additional well wishes go to Mrs. Everette Coon Dean Rin ner Orville Hardin Mrs. Wisie Long Mrs Reed Moore Ralph Curl Dr A W Clow and Daryl Tucker.

Donald Keith Neff Mrs Don Neff Paul Goodwin Mrs. C. R. Goodwin Everette Coon Franklin District Dean Rinner Orville Hardin Des Moines Wisie Long Reed Moore Ralph Curl A. W. Clow Daryl Tucker

District Meeting of V.F.W. Groups in Iowa City

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary announce a district meeting in Iowa City on Sunday May 26. The Auxiliary will meet at the Community building with a 2 o'clock business session and a 6 30 banquet. reservations to Mrs Marsh Atkinson by Thursday May 28.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Iowa City Marsh Atkinson

Henry Owen Home Guests Share Social List

Henry Owen's residence near Haskins hosts guests from Battle Creek Miech and Peoria Illinois plus local families. Weekend visits include Maurice Krabell Donnie with Walter Rich family and Ezra Fryenburger Dan Conrad households. Others drop by P. J. Graber home and Lyle Lowe home for Sunday gatherings.

Henry Owen Haskins Louis Hileman Albert Stockey Battle Creek Miech Julius Henrych Peoria Linois Maurice Krabell Donnie Walter Rich P. J. Graberome Ezra Fryenburger Anna Richards Dan Conrad Joe Rich Stanley Swartzendruber Ernest Clerk Lyle Lowe Don Miller Kennet Killpatrick Amoy Stout

Swiss chard recipe offers quick greens for family meals

Ruth Foster promotes swiss chard as easy to grow with two varieties Lucullus and rhubarb chard. The article suggests serving ideas like creamed celery style white stem chard and a sausage rice casserole with pork sausage onion cooked rice chard egg cheese and seasonings baked in a casserole until cheese melts.

Porcelain Enamel Utensil Base Formed by Heavy Machinery

The base is built from carefully selected sheet steel. It is drawn smoothed and shaped by large spinning lathes and presses before the enamel coating is applied.

Lamb Roast Is Spring Choice For Dinner

Spring menus favor lamb roasts from leg loin or shoulder. Use a slow 300 degree F oven, fat side up, for juicy tender meat. Leftovers become sandwiches curry lamb or casseroles with vegetables and parsley biscuits.

Bread Rolls Baked in Porcelain Pans Brown Evenly

Rolls baked in porcelain enamel pans develop a crisp golden crust as the ware conducts heat evenly. For a glazed finish brush dough with egg beaten with water for a light shine. Two tablespoons of this and more detail follow.

Finke and Mumme Married in Spring Run Church

Doris Ileen Finke and Roy Albert Mumme wed at 2 pm Sunday in Spring Run Evangelical church with Rev. Leslie B. Deedrick officiating. The couple, connected to Columbus Junction and Fairfield, will reside on a farm north of Danville after a brief wedding trip.

Columbus Junction Doris Leen Finke W. E. Finke Roy Albert Mumme Edward Mumme West Burlingen Spring Run Evangelical Leslie B. Deedrick Karl Pose Burlington Milton Mumme Dusty Rose Sherman Walker Lorene Celien Fairfield Finke Columbus City Marvin Stone Sicota Refi Stanley Clarens Tennings

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