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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1952

Page

2

Pledges Mark Installation of Baptist Women's Society

The Baptist Women’s Missionary Society held its general meeting at the church on Friday night with all officers in charge. Mrs. Melvin Booth presented an original playlet Our Task Yours and Theirs as the installation ritual while Mrs. Dodd guided the playlet and Mrs. Charles McConnell presided. New chairmen named include Mrs. Pearl Votruba White Cross, Mrs. Van Meter Christian friendliness and citizenship, Carol Forgey missionary education, Garnet Spoerry education for children, Mrs. Jane Longfellow World Wide Guild, and Mrs. Booth program chair. Refreshments were served by circle leaders, with devo tions led by Mrs. Booth and closing prayers by Mrs. McConnell.

The Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church General Society Melvin Booth Dodd Charles McConnell Pearl Votruba White Cross van Meter Carol Forgey Garnet Spoerry Jane Longfellow World Wide Guild Booth McConnell

Grant School District Picnic Marks Last Day of Classes

Families from the Grant school district held a picnic Friday at Sunset Park to celebrate the final day of the school year. Children amused themselves while adults visited and a later softball game was played. Students listed include Duane Kiene Leslie Coleman Barbara Westen Carol Lance Jerry Neff Kenneth Kiene Karen Westen Robert Coleman Mary Lance Judith Westen Le Roy Carr and Alice Lance with teacher Leona Kos.

Grant School Sunset Park Duane Kiene Leslie Coleman Barbara Westen Carol Lance Jerry Neff Kenneth Kiene Karen Westen Robert Coleman Mary Lance Judith Westen LeRoy Carr Alice Lance Leona Kos

Pork Meat Color and Texture Described

The description calls for pork meat that is light grayish pink in hue with visible marbling of fat and a smooth fine grain. It emphasizes selecting meat with a balanced fat distribution and a tender feel.

Carla Benell Honored At Bridal Courtesy

Mrs Randolph Kelsey and Mrs Lyle Darbysehire hosted a bridal shower at the former home on Thursday evening. Guests hemmed and embroidered tea towels for the bride to be while a decorative basket held gifts in orchid, yellow and mint green. Attendees included Mere Any Johnson Marie Marie Ida Berds Maxine Ziewlowsky Ella Miller Leona Gardner Ruth Cherry Vivian Eberly Ann Small Lois Fish Joanne Alliman and Helen Menell. Mrs Kelsey and Mrs Darbes hire served refreshments as the evening proved enjoyable.

Randolph Kelsey Lyle Darbysehire Carla Benell Benell Mere Any Johnson Marie Marie Ida Berds Maxine Ziewlowsky Ella Miller Leona Gardner Ruth Cherry Vivian Eberly Ann Small Lois Fish Joanne Alliman Helen Menell Kelsey Darbeshire All

Flower Garden theme marks Keota Junior Senior Banquet

Keota high school honored graduates with a Flower Garden themed banquet planned by juniors. Guests entered past a white picket fence under Japanese lanterns with two foot trees and chair seating. Centerpieces featured dolls in cap and gown while Imogene Sheetz gave the welcome and Keith Wallerich spoke. The class prophecy was staged by Mary Louw Miller, Francis Cave, and Marilyn Mattison. A mixed quartet sang Goodbye Seniors and May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You with piano accompaniment by Nancy Leary.

Imogene Sheetz Keith Wallerich Mary Louw Miller Francis Cave Marilyn Mattison Lois Norenberg Marilyn Taki Francis Cane Bob Kent Nancy Leary

Mission Group Meets At Methodist Church

The Emma C. Anderson Mission Study group gathered in the Methodist church parlor Friday afternoon with 18 attendees. Mrs. T. N. Brookhart led devotions using The Upper Room and a 1 Corinthians 13:13 lesson. Dr. Truman B. Douglass book review highlighted church needs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Brookhart and others.

Emma C. Anderson Methodist Church T. N. Brookhart

Brighton couple announce Kathleen Campbell engagement

Mr and Mrs Roy Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Campbell to Terry McClure son of Mr and Mrs Edker McClurge of Ollie Hoth. The couple are well known in the community.

Brighton Roy Campbell Kathleen Terry McClure Cone Edker McClurge Ollie Hoth Miss Campbell Mr. McClure

Social Calendar Sets Weekend Activities for Fraternal Groups

Readable entries list 10 events and meetings across Damascus Shrine DeMolay and Women's groups. Initiations, dinners, and potlucks scheduled at KP hall Mason Temple Masonic Temple and UP Church. Notable items include DeMolay birthday party, YWCA mixers, Navajo club lunch, and prayer meetings across West Chester and Sunset Park venues.

Hospital Admits And Dismissals Noted

Admitted today is Margaret Melville and Mrs. C J Wolfe. Mrs. George Talley of Richland dismissed. Little Robert John McGaffey transferred to Iowa City hospital. Lamb lists nutritive values of thiamine riboflavin niacin and large amounts of vitamin A.

Margaret Melville C. J. Wolfe George Talley Richland Little Robert John McGaffey Lowa City Hospital

Chester WRC Plans Memorial Day Service

The J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps met in West Chester and sent care boxes to service members born in January to March and to two shut ins. They sent pillows to the Veterans Hospital and contributed two dollars to the southern memorial fund, with a vote to aid a flood district family. Memorial Day services are set for 2:00 at West Chester cemetery, 2:45 at Grace Hill, and 5:30 at New Haven cemetery. the public is invited.

J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps Hall West Chester Veterans Hospital Southern Memorial Fund West Chester Ceretery Grace Hill New Haven Cemetery

Home Art Club Meeting in West Chester Friday

The West Chester Home Art Club gathered at Mrs. W. E. Pearson's home Friday afternoon. President Tina Holt led the session, secretary Mrs. Clarence Niffeneeeer read prior minutes, with Mrs. Vernon Pike and Mrs. Roy Bauer in attendance. Lunch was served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Glen Martin and Mrs. James Griggs.

Home Art Club of West Chester W. EB. Pearson Tina Holt Clarence Niffeneeeer Criests Vernon Pike Mire Reif Sue Missouri Roy Bauer Glen Martin James Griggs

Y Social Club Entertained Thursday at Riverside

Riverside notes show the Y Local club hosted by Mrs Clyde Carlin with 12 members present. Marie Tener directed nurse staff from university hospital at a Monday wiener roast in the Tener yard for 22 attendees. An WSCS executive meeting occurred at Mrs Harold Cress home.

Maree Luckey Riverside Clyde Carlin Marie Tener University Hospital Tener Yard WSCS Harold Cress

YWCA Mixers to Elect Officers at Potluck Tuesday

This bulletin notes a YWCA Mixers meeting next Tuesday evening to elect a new six month slate and enjoy a potluck. It invites community women to attend, join, or visit.

YWCA

Home stain removal tips aid professional cleaners

Many fabrics require professional cleaning despite at home stain work. Identifying stains and sending items promptly helps preserve life and appearance of clothes.

Loopholes in mining laws spur public land grabs

An outdoor writer warns that legal mining claim loopholes let individuals seize surface resources on public land. He cites claims masquerading as mines in national forests, pointing to widespread private ownership of vast acreages with little mineral yield.

Bogas Cleveland van Dresser Forest Service National Forest Bureau of Land Management

Hoover Commission study prompts mining law revisions

Federal officials examine mining laws as part of a broader government reorganization effort led by the Hoover Commission. The inquiry targets profits gained by individuals and mentions defacing a public area as a related concern.

Hoover Commission of Government Reorganization

Modern sealing wax and shellac in its make

The note explains that modern sealing wax contains shellac turpentine and vermillion while lacking wax. It claims shellac has always been an ingredient of quality sealing wax and discusses composition.

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