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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1947
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Howard Coakley hosted a supper party for Mrs Joan Cordova of Phoenix Arizona last evening. Guests included Trene Coffman and Audrey Putman. Miss Coffman with a upcoming birthday was also honored during the gathering.
The Fortnightly club's Handcraft section met in the Y W room for a cooperative dinner with 28 attendees including a guest, Mrs Clint Burk. Mrs Ed Sorrell led a brief business session. Mrs Harry Sowden was absent as program chair. Mrs Howard Crozier presented the upcoming year's plan and Hobby talk. Mrs W C McFadden spoke on interior decorating and displayed a book on color, patterns, fixtures, and furniture placement.
The Walley Ladies Aid society met May 21 at the church with nine members present to quilt for Harriet Harier. The president led the business, Rev. Phillips gave devotions and spoke on World Peace. Twenty five collars were donated to the Port Wayne children's home and Evelyn Givans attended. next meeting June 4 will include a church cleanup and a cooperative noon dinner.
A birthday celebration for Bill Boileau, age three, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boileau in Ainsworth on a Saturday. Twenty children attended, played with tops, watched gifts opened, and shared yellow white cake with three candles. Mothers enjoyed fruit salad, cake, and coffee. Each guest received a balloon favor and a plastic boat filled with candy.
Sage cheese blends cottage cheese with sage or cream cheese for stuffing celery and similar uses. The note highlights common kitchen practice and seasoning.
Alyn Wayne, an official FTD stylist, presents a vertical flower arrangement built mass upon mass without spike flowers. Shaggy lemon and maroon chrysanthemums with silvered eucalyptus create height, with darker blooms clustered low to balance weight. Ideal for hallways or living room corners near a wall. View from multiple sides requires even appearance.
Veal stew recipe with shoulder meat is detailed with 11 pounds veal 2 slices salt pork onions flour water tomato soup and seasonings. Steps include browning meat making broth simmering in a slow oven then adding vegetables until tender. Also includes baked stuffed fish and a grapefruit juice gelatin dessert with serving suggestions and times.
The Ainsworth W S C S met at the church parlor with thirty members present. District guests Mrs O C Sesheart of Wayland and Edna Klein of Washington spoke. Eldest and youngest mothers were honored, Mrs George Carson and Mrs Blain Hawkins. Carson to turn 85 next birthday. Three months contest closed with a social. refreshment by committee.
A compact kitchen aid promises to streamline cooking tasks and simplify daily meal prep. Its design highlights efficiency and user friendly operation for home cooks seeking faster, more convenient culinary workflows.
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is set for 9 30 Wednesday at the church. A 1 o clock pot luck dinner at W L Ruger cabin by Garden Dept has been postponed due to weather with further announcements to follow.
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease kill nearly five times more people than infantile paralysis whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever measles and cerebrospinal meningitis combined according to the report.
Tuesday events include Woman's Missionary Society meeting at 7 50 pm hosted by Ethel and Maud McCreedy. Pythian Sisters hostesses and co operative supper at K P hall. Shamasecus Shrine meeting at Masonic temple with refreshments. Rosemary club at Dell Walker home. Grace Hill Ladies Aid at Community building. Garden Dept pot luck luncheon at W L Rugaber cabin. Navajo club 1 pm lunch with Mrs Kunath. Homemakers club 2 pm with Mrs Edward Shatla. Go I Go club 2 09 o'clock with Mrs Myrtle Poole. Mother and daughter banquet 6 30 West Chester Federated church. Methodist Mission study group 2 pm with Mrs Eldon Bauer. Thursday Garden visiting day all day. List in Saturday May 24 Journal. Country club potluck supper 7 pm.
The note lists fourth wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Lou W. Larsen and third for Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, plus other couples on Fort Des Moines. It also counts birthday candles for several children including Gladys McNeil Grant Poindexter James Carey Roberta Wiley and Wenon Anderson and notes congratulators from Crawfordsville California and Iowa City.
A government survey shows Americans must raise cheese consumption 40 percent ice cream 70 percent and milk 50 percent over 1945 levels to meet full nutritional needs.
Ten years ago Adrienne Wanerus, a Paris Academy of Beauty Culture graduate, secured a role at Madame Mae's beauty salon season in the Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids, marking a notable career step in local cosmetology.
A range of sponges and chamois for home cleaning and car care offered with various sizes and materials. Consumers can choose from absorbent options for kitchens baths and automotive detailing.
Wet activity described with a top price of 24.25. Weather forecast calls for considerable cloudiness with scattered showers tonight, then partly cloudy and cooler conditions tomorrow.
Daily Vacation Bible School opened at the Eicher church with 67 scholars on Monday. Teachers listed include Mrs Regier, Lucille Graber, Mrs Raymond Rich, Mary Johnson, Mrs Warren Schlatter, Treva Bontrager, and Rev Regier. Missionaries spoke on Congo work. Imhof showed pictures. Several nearby families and visitors attended the service May 18.
The Headliners 4 H club met at Beverly Wead home on Monday afternoon. Barbara Dare led the meeting as president and the members recited the pledge. Dare was chosen as the club's candidate for Ames. Beverly Wead and Martha Gam
The club named its delegates to the 4-H camp and announced Sandra McConnell as a new member. Members practiced rally day songs while the hostess and her mother served refreshments.
Summer fallow has given valuable results on many common vegetables including Irish potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and peas as well as on wheat.
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