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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1950

Page

2

Elizabeth Hamil Weds Lewis E. Scott in Long Beach

Elizabeth Hamil, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Floyd Hamil of Washington, married Lewis Edwin Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Scott of Long Beach, in a double ring ceremony at Normandy wedding chapel. Rev. Ralph M Grove officiated. The couple plans to live in Long Beach after a Santa Barbara and Carmel honeymoon.

Long Beach Calif Elizabeth Lee Hamil R. Floyd Hamil Washington Lewis Edwin Scott Arthur T. Scott Ralph M Grove United Presbyterian Church Normandy J. S. Wilder Bertha William C. Leonard Fullerton Alvin E. Moore la Crescenta Charles Wilkinson Burbank Katherine Kearney A. D. Scott Pacific Palisades Helen Klepfer Santa Barbara Carmel Mrs Scott Toledo

Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs William Noel

Mrs William Noel was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower at the home of Mrs Zene Kempfs with co hosts Mrs Clyde Goodwin and Floyd West Contests were won by Mrs Ronald Horn Mrs Jerry Simmering Kathryn Grimes and Mrs Steve Wolfer Lunch was served at three nursery themed tables Other guests included Mrs Ernia Grimes Mrs Virginia Beenblossom Mrs Ruth Hensley and Mrs Bea Kendrick

William Noel Zene Kempfs Clyde Goodwin Floyd West Ronald Horn Jerry Simmering Kathryn Grimes Steve Wolfer

Rebekah Convention Held in Wellman

The district 92 Rebekah convention met in Wellman with participants from Washington such as Mrs. Clarence Brown and Mrs. George Jarrard. An evening program featured Patricia Sorrell tap dancing, Dennis Sorrell on accordion, a piano and two cornets trio, and a play Back Seat Driving. The Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge of Columbus Junction initiated three new members.

Washington Clarence Brown Dave Sechantz Harold Brock C. M. Brinning Frank Longwell Leona Kos Emma Campbell George Jarrard Edith Weidner Myron Salladay Milo Steele Jr John Shebeck Myral Smith Otto Shutz Frank Janecek Patricia Sorrell Dennis Sorrell Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Columbus Junction

Margarette McCleery Hosts Seventh and Eighth Grade Party

Margarette McCleery entertained a group of seventh and eighth graders at a Friday evening party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dave Elder. The guests danced, played games, and received fortunes from Mr. Elder dressed as a fortune teller before refreshments were served.

Margarette McCleery Dave Elder Mr. Elder

Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Fleur de Lis Club

The Fleur de Lis club held a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Raymond Bell's home on Thursday noon. Members sat at small tables with Mrs. E Raymond Bell as co host. President Mrs. Percy Whister led the business meeting. Mrs. John A Stewart spoke on her Florida home and displayed shell crafts.

Raymond Bell Fleur de Lis Club E. Raymond Bell Percy Whister John A. Stewart Florida

Pythian Circle Holds Friday Afternoon Meeting

Twelve members of the Pythian circle met Friday afternoon at Mrs. Claude Tucker's home. Co hostesses were Mrs. Frank Gobbie and Mrs. Gobble. President Mrs. B C Briley conducted the business meeting. Members provided the entertainment and refreshments were served by Mrs. Tucker assisted by Mrs. Gobble.

Pythian Circle Claude Tucker Frank Gobbie B C. Briley Tucker Gobble

Child Study Group I Hosts Sunset Park Picnic

The Child Study Group I of Fortnightly held a picnic in Sunset Park Thursday evening with members husbands and families as guests. A discussion on Sunset park improvement facilities followed. The committee in charge was chairman Mrs Keith Norton with members Mrs M I Whitham and Mrs Harold Stephens. This was the year's final meeting.

Sunset Park Keith Norton M. I. Whitham Harold Stephens

Social Calendar Highlights Activities and Meetings

Monday events include Knights of Pythias at 8:00 p m KP hall Presbyterian prayer service at 9 30 a m Bethel Ladies Missionary society at 2 00 p m Snowball Social club at 2 00 p m Navajo club 1 00 p m with luncheon and dress guidance Members urged to make reservations and attend church and club gatherings listed by organizers Mrs Ed Cady Mrs Don ald Blur Mrs T A Flenner and others.

Knights of Pythias Presbyterian Prayer Service Ladies Golf Association Bethel Ladies Missionary Society Ed Cady Donald Blur T. A. Flenner

Relief Corps Completes Memorial Day Plans

West Chester relief workers finalize the Memorial Day program for May 28. Mrs Nelson Woodford and Mrs Lester Laubach attend the department convention in Davenport in June. Five dollars will fund a band outfit and a new flag will be given to Federated church. Bouquets will decorate graves in West Chester New Haven and Grace Hill. A Washington grave to be decorated Tuesday morning. Members to bring items for a veterans box to Mrs Wilbur West by June 12.

West Chester West Chester Woman's Relief Corps KP Ffall Nelson Woodford Department Lester Laubach Davenport Federated Church New Haven Grace Hill Washington

Junction Residents Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W H Dean of Columbus Junction celebrate their golden anniversary with a family noon dinner and a 2 30 to 5 p m gathering at home. Union service at 7 30 p m at the Methodist church features Rev Earl Newton.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction W. H. Dean Earl Newton Lynn J. King New Albia Cairo Spring Run Evangelical United Brethren Here King

Out of Town Shoppers Visit Washington

Yesterday out of town shoppers included Mrs Zeno Allen of Wellman Grace Stone and Mrs John Frame of Ainsworth Mrs Floyd Ross of Winfield and Mrs Fred Frank of Riverside. Today the reporter found Mrs Glenn C Treen of Crystal Lake Illinois Mrs Andy Kauffman Lois and Louise of Wayland Mrs Lawrence Wilson Mary Sue and Jimmy and Mrs Joe Tobin of Ainsworth Mrs Vince Fritz and Mrs Peter V Fritz of Pleasant Plain shopping in Washington.

Zeno Allen Wellman Grace Stone John Frame Ainsworth Floyd Ross Winfield Fred Frank Riverside Glenn C. Treen Crystal Lake Holinois Andy Kauffman Lois and Louise Wayland Lawrence Wilson Mary Sue Jimmy Joe Tobin Vince Fritz Peter V. Fritz Pleasant Plain Washington

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Easy Favorite Dessert

Pineapple upside-down cakes are a light, luscious American dessert. Start with brown sugar butter pineapple in the pan, then pour white cake mix batter over it and bake until golden. Garnish options include cherries nuts or spices, served warm with whipped cream.

Women's Council Restructures Name To Women's Christian Fellowship

At a Friday evening meeting the Women's Council of Christian Church voted to change its name nationwide to Women's Christian Fellowship. Rev. T. C. Polk urged inclusive board members. New officers for next year include Mae Davis president and Roy Randall vice president. Installation set for June. the event featured devotions, scripture, and a talk on Japan.

Women’s Council of Christian Church Women's Council of Th Christian Church Women's Christian Fellowship Ing. Rev Leslie Beenblossom Mae Davis Roy Randall Floyd Hurdle Wade Pence Lee Hesseltine Harold Jarvis William Crayne

Book review discussion at Emma C. Anderson study group

Mrs. W L Gates led a review of We the Peoples of Ecumenical Church by Winifred Wygal at a Friday Methodist church meeting. Guests included Mrs J E Lemmon Anna Dawson and Elizabeth Dawson. It was the final meeting of the year with spring flowers and tea refreshments.

W. L. Gates Peoples of Ecumenical Church Winifred Wygal Emma C. Anderson Methodist E. I. Stursman J. E. Lemmon Anna Elizabeth Dawson

Pinochle High Score Awarded at Red Horsers Meeting

Pinochle was played at three tables Friday evening at the Red Horsers meeting held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Bealer. Roy Fields won the high score while Mrs. Bernard Weiss held the low score. A business meeting preceded the social hour with a future weiner roast planned for June 22 hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Edwards.

Red Horsers Don Bealer Roy Fields Bernard Weiss Raymond Dwards

Wayland Residents To Visit Relatives

Wayland residents plan trips and family visits from May 26 to early June. Mrs Dave Wenger leaves for Manson Iowa to visit daughter Mrs Robert Suter and husband. Several residents travel to Rock Island and Ohio while others host relatives at home.

Wayland Dave Wenger Robert Suter Suter Manson Iowa Elizabeth Oswalt Rock Island Russell Watkins Russell Jacqueline

Hospital admissions and births in local area

Yesterday Admitted Harry Willmeriis Columbus City medical. Today Khyle and Edwina Vo Steeg Ainsworth tonsillectomy Ernest Whiting Jr Crawfords ville tonsillectomy Dismissed Emma Barnett city Marilyn Holmes Keota Mary Griffith Crawfordsville Births Mr and Mrs Claude Goldsmith city a son at 5 25 aca

Harry Willmeriis Columbus City Khyle Edwina Vo Steeg Ainsworth Ernest Whiting Jr Crawfordsville Emma Barnett City Marilyn Holmes Keota Mary Griffith Claude Goldsmith

Undiluted Evaporated Milk Used To Boost Nutrition

The article notes that undiluted evaporated milk can be used in cooking to raise the nutritive value of foods without increasing their bulk, offering a practical dairy option for fortification.

Jennie Adams Circle Hosts Meeting at Church of Women

The Women s Missionary society of the First Baptist Church met Friday with the Jennie Adams circle in charge. Mrs J N Dodd spoke on Jennie Adams a missionary in the Philippines and a poem in her honor was read. An installation service for officers was led by Rev Karl C Longfellow and a play was performed.

Jennie Adams Church of Women’s Mission Society Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church J. N Dodd Philippines Miss Adams Henry Roland We. P. Moore Karl C. Longfellow

Cooperative Dinner For Lex Circle Members

A cooperative dinner was served Wednesday noon at the Lex Circle home of Mrs. William Norman. Assisting were Mrs. Leo Nardy of Washington and Mrs. Wayne Norman. The afternoon featured visiting and needlework. A friendship letter was written to Mrs. Herman Schultz. The June meeting will be with Mrs. John Fleading on June 14.

Lex William Norman Leo Nardy Washington Wayne Norman Herman Schultz John Fleading

To Ride Over Falls In Plastic Barrel at Niagara

Niagra Falls Ontario reports 51 year old Major Hill plans a July 15 plunge in a 12 by 4 foot plastic barrel with six air tight compartments to cover the river from Horseshoe Falls to Queenston. He aims to traverse the full stretch, inspired by curiosity. The Hill family history includes rapids below the falls and life saving efforts.

Hill Charlie Stevens George Stathakis Buffalo Bobby Leach Leach Annie Taylor Gene Lussier Niagara Falls Ont Major Niagara River Horseshoe Falls Queensfon Hill Family Red Hill

Baking soda recommended for household cleaning

United States Department of Agriculture household specialists advise ordinary baking soda for many cleaning tasks. It cleans stains on china glass and pottery. tea and coffee stains on cups can be gently rubbed away with a damp cloth dipped in baking soda. Avoid gilt trims. They suggest adding soda to refrigerator wash water and using a soda solution to rinse vacuum bottles.

United States Department of Agriculture

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