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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1943

Page

3

Margie Jordan and Harlan Keltner Wed In Candlelight Service

Margie Jean Jordan and Karlan Keltner were married at 8 oclock Friday evening May 21 in Columbus Junction in a candlelight Methodist ceremony. The bride wore a white floor length lace and net gown with train. corsage of white roses and blooms. maid of honor Barbara Murry wore pink and blue taffeta. Best man was Harry J. Jordan. sister Lorna Jordan and usher Harlan Kerr. Mothers wore street length dresses. reception for about 60 guests. After a short trip, they will live on a farm near Grandview.

Columbus Junction Margie Jean Jordan Harry Jordan Karlan Keltner Job Keltner Wapello C. H. Hiller H. Lee Huston Barbara Murry Harry J. Jordan Lorna Jordan Harlan Kerr Keltner Columbus Junction High School Grandview High School Grandview

Relatives Surprise 83rd Birthday of Malichky in Richmond

Relatives gathered Sunday morning at the home of Sr. and Mrs. Anthony Malichky of Richmond to surprise Mr. Anthony Malichky on his 83rd birthday. Attendees included Doris May Hammen, John Shalla Sr., Emma Bopp, Ches Havel, Stanley Heck, Milt Wollment, Verle, Vie Malichky and family, Dee Malichky, and William Malichky.

Anthony Malichky Richmond Malichky Doris May Hammen John Shalla Emma Bopp

Social Calendar for Tuesday in Damascus and nearby groups

Regular 8 p.m. meeting at Damascus White Shrine and 7 30 p.m. division at Mason ic temple. Woman's Missionary Society and other groups hold afternoon or evening events including dinners, luncheons, wreath making, and club meetings. Rain contingency at United Presbyterian church with bring your own table service and dish to pass.

Damascus White Shrine Masonic Temple Woman's Missionary Society of U.P Ethel and Maud McCreedy Noble Grand Circle Rebekah Club United Presbyterian Choir Co- Operative D. P. Livingston Margaret Hennon Betty Stewart Just Us Club Red Cross

Cheese and Vegetables Spell Victory Meal

The nation highlights cheese and vegetables as key staples for victory era meals. A Victory Salad blends Julienne cheddar with mixed vegetables like lettuce, radish, tomatoes, cucumber, and watercress, served with French dressing or mayonnaise.

Community Club Agenda and Church Notices

Afternoon K P hall HJ club hosts Rural Woman's Club meeting with roll call garden hints and Entertainment at 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Glenn Schwarte coordinates. changes in children's party time. West Chester WCTU meets Friday at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Will Ross speaks on aiding missionary women to combat alcohol. Baptist Women’s Missionary Society hosts 1:00 p.m. lunch with co hosts and Ladies Aid groups meeting 2:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church with assigned leaders.

Harold Putnam Priscilla Club D. D. Davis L. M. Bicher W.R.C Court House Bethel Missionary Society Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Sunset Circle P. P. Graber Pansy Hill Club Jake Wenger Fleur de Lis Club al Crone W. Mainst West Chester K.P. Hall James Shilla Rural Woman's Club Glenn Schwarte Paul Horak West Chester Wctu Will Ross Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Howard Messer Win. Hesseline Tom Dewis Ladies Aid Society Presbyteran Church C. A

Local birthday notices list community celebrants

Anthony Matiehky of the Journal Three Quarter Century club marks another birthday along with Mrs Lawrence Crull Davenport. Frances Jean McFarland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold McFarland, and Donald Custer, son of Mr and Mrs Grover Custer, have candles on today’s cake. Marjorie Loeffler from Hardscrabble also celebrates. Others observing birthdays include Jim White, Mrs J F Harding, Mrs Oscar Gane, and Arlo Burnham turning 19.

Anthony Matiehky Frances Jean McFarland Harold McFarland Donald Custer Mrs Grover Custer Marjorie Loeffler Jim White J. F. Harding Oscar Gane

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will be held in the basement of the church on Wednesday morning at 9 30 o clock.

Presbyterian

Handcraft Cooperative Dinner Hosts Evening Meeting

Members of Handcraft section 3 of the Fortnighty club held a cooperative dinner at Mrs. Harry Sowden's home. Mrs. C. A. Pratt chaired with Ed Sorrell Agnes Wheelan and others in charge. A business meeting planned the coming year's program followed by bingo auction and contract bridge with Mrs. W. C. McFadden winning bingo and Mrs. LeRoy Pratt and Mrs. Al Ledger high in auction and bridge.

Harry Sowden C. A. Pratt Ed Sorrell Agnes Wheelan Bob Sorrell Esther Hayes Iareld Stevens LeRoy Pratt Merle Turner W. C. McFadden al Ledger

Potluck Supper At McClure Home

The Friendly Bible class held a potluck at the Elmér McClure home with 26 members present. Mrs. John Beenblossom assisted as hostess and decorations featured candles and spanies. Guest Cpl Vernon Beenblossom from Camp Hood Texas attended.

McClure Elmér McClure John Beenblossom Cpl Vernon Beenblossom Camp Hood Texas Mr. Dor

Curtailment of metals affects domestic sewing and hardware

The article notes shortages of bobby pins needles and sewing supplies as metal is diverted for war uses. Plastic substitutes replace metal buttons zippers and snaps while silk thread is cut and rayon remains. hand sewing needles and certain tools are scarce with constrained lengths and weights.

Elizabeth Peterson England

To Restore Fresh Tenderness of Dried Limas Soak Them

A brief cooking note explains soaking dried limas to rehydrate and regain tenderness. It suggests soaking before cooking to improve texture and flavor.

Review of The Days of Ofelia by Diamant

Ruth Foster yields a brief review of The Days of Ofelia noting its presence on public library shelves and its appeal to rural and town women. Gertrude Diamant presents Ofelia Escoto’s life as a lens on Mexican society and leadership. The work is praised for literary charm and its relevance to inter Americanism and understanding.

Ruth Foster County Home Ofelia Escoto Mexico Ofelia

Cooking beans in two-step simmering method

The method describes soaking or blanching beans in cold water for 4 to 5 hours, draining, then cooking in the same water before dinner for 20 minutes, adding salt, and continuing 10 to 20 minutes longer until beans are tender.

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Margie J. Jordan Harlan Keltner Ent Verle Harry Malichky Vie Mzeichky Dee Malichky William Malichky Medsee America Amer Icans Victory Firestone Velon Scott Furniture Co Lawrence Crull Davenport Arlo Burham Handcraft Navy E.M. Bridges & Co Othy Gallerman John Little Marietta Workman Nyla Rhiner Ruth Lemley Rudie Schmidt Bobh Nicola Alfred Trenerry Woodrow Crone Diamant Days OF Gertrude Diamant Stephen Washington Spurgeon May Lisle Palr
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