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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1949
Page
3
Kalona Fortnightly group met at the Knerr home for a 1 pm luncheon with 18 members and two guests. Mrs. H H McCleery presented the paper Plans for World Government after the business meeting and all members joined in the discussion period.
Mrs Bessie Wead hosted a come as you are Ridiculous Day breakfast for Kolah club members at 9 this morning. Guest of honor was Mrs Bessie Palmer of Denver Colorado. Twelve members attended with lighthearted fun and surprised reactions. Mrs Clayde Knapp and Mrs Clarence Goff acted as chauffeurs.
Mrs. Ray Redlinger and Mrs. Dale Woodburn were guests at the Homemakers club meeting at Mrs. Hubert Redlinger’s home. Eleven members attended. Roll call elicited recipes for picnic dishes. Members and families were invited to Taylor No. 9 school picnic Friday noon. New program books were distributed by Mrs. Neill Tro tman and Mrs. Sam Munson. Entertainment was led by Mrs. David Kleese with contests. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs. Virgil Lintz, Mrs. George Lare and Mrs. Ray Redlinger.
The VEW auxiliary breakfast club met Wednesday at 10 in the home of Mrs Bernard Weiss. Sixteen members attended with Mrs John Beenblossom assisting.
Bethel Missionary society gathered Wednesday afternoon with 20 members and guests. Vice president Mrs Charles Rothlisberger presided. devotions by Mrs Delbert Lewis. year book of prayer by Mrs Ed Cady. magazine review by Mrs Alvin Shaw. co hosts Mrs Stirling Holmes and Mrs Charles Plecker assisted by Delbert and Donald Holmes in refreshments.
Twenty eight members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge Association met at the Country Club on Wednesday. Mae Davis presided and committee work included plans to improve the women's shower room. Bridge winner was Mrs Roy Sowash with Mrs Clow earning the lowest putts in a draw for the prize. Next event features a breakfast chaired by Mrs Hugo Lensch and others. reservations requested by Monday. An informal dessert event is planned for June 2 at 1 p.m.
A practical tip advises wiping garden tools with a cloth dipped in kerosene after use to prevent rust. The method promotes rust resistance by creating a protective film on metal surfaces.
Notices for this column list Odd Fellows and Rebekah events at 10 a m Thursday with pies requested. Pythian Vast Chiefs meet 5 00 p m Mrs Pat Hoover and Bethlehem Commandery dinner 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple with meat rolls dessert. Ascension day events include Child Study TI 4 30 to 6 30 p m at Sunset Park. Country club family night dinner 6 30 p m bring silverware at club house. Child Study TI picnic Friday at Sunset Park. Baptist Women's Missionary Society luncheon 12 45 p m at Mrs Richard Weeks. Red Horseers at 8 00 p m hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond Edwards with Weiners roast. Woman's Bible Society bake sale bazaar at Modern Appliance Store. Monday Knights of Pythias 8 00 p m at K P hall.
Mr and Mrs Charles Morris hosted a bridge club cooperative supper on Wednesday at 6 30 in honor of Mr and Mrs Roy Minnis. The Minnises plan to move to Iowa City soon. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Griffith. Four tables played bridge and high prizes went to Mrs John Owen and Mr Griffith. Mrs Minnis won the travel prize. The hosts presented the Minnises with a gift.
Mrs. Tom Walker and Mrs Max Huston hosted an announcement party for Kathryn Hotle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hotle, who will marry Robert Ross June 26 at KK Hotel. Guests enjoyed traveling bingo, lemon lilies, mini telephone favors, and wedding themed ice cream and slippers.
Mrs J R McCreedy marks her 180th birthday alongside M N Phillips. Stanley Lemley Dr F G Livesay Francis Eugene Beliel Jerry Lee Pickering and Frank C Mayer of Wellman also celebrate. Mr and Mrs Howard Freshwaters observe a wedding anniversary today.
A cooperative dinner was held Sunday at Mr and Mrs Charles Rath s home honoring Mr Rath on his 74th birthday. Family and friends from Riverside West Branch Vin cent Lone Tree Columbus Junction and Washington attended. An angel food cake baked by a daughter topped the table as guests shared visits and photos and Mr Rath received many cards and gifts.
Priscilla Club met at 1 15 o clock Wednesday afternoon with 14 members and three guests Mrs Carl Crossett Mrs EE Sisk Harriett Clendenning present. Mrs George Foster and Mrs Sisk assisted serving. After a short business meeting Mrs Carl Hedges spoke of winter in Florida and Mrs Hugh Hall shared notes on a Hawaii trip. The afternoon ended with visiting.
The text notes Mrs Hedges will entertain the club after inspecting the hostesses garden. The fragment indicates a social event and pending entertainment duties by Mrs Hedges.
Mae Jones was elected president of the Navajo club at a Wednesday luncheon in Mrs J F Kunath s home. Augusta Lester was chosen vice president and T was named to a second post.
A. Flenner named secretary treasurer while retiring president Mrs. Justus Peterson presided. Luncheon served by Mrs. Kunath with help from Mrs. E B Hammer and Mrs. E E Stutsman. Mrs. W T Carson spoke of a recent south trip. afternoon filled with needlework. A June picnic is planned at Sunset Park.
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