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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1950
Page
6
Dessert guide describes strawberry trifles and cupcake shortcakes using enriched flour. Includes two-egg or quick-mix cake options, baking in muffin pans, and assembling with whipped cream and fresh berries. Makes about 14 three-inch cakes.
W H Deans and Mrs W H Dean observed their golden wedding anniversary in Columbus Junction. A family dinner at noon included 75 attendees though two sons Ralph of Berthoud Colorado and Charlie of Barstow California could not attend. Relatives from Mc Henry Illinois Fort Wayne Indiana Leon Keosankquat and Keo sanquat hosted guests after their winter trip to California and Colorado.
The Busy Bees 4-H girls held a Mothers Tea at the Schnicker home with guests including Mrs Charles Davison Mrs Everett Lewis and Mrs Harry Stacy. Doris Guy won the senior best groomed title and Katheryn Parker won junior with alternates named Wynne Porratt and Dorothy Sehnicker. Frances Porratz read and a baby picture contest provided entertainment.
Weekly livestock sales occur at Kalona and Midway in Columbus Junction, and Ollis Livestock Exchange in Ollie. A closing out sale of house goods is set for June 2 at 1 30 at 222 East 6th Street with Glenn Harris referenced.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs William J Shannon on their 13th wedding anniversary and birthday greetings to Ralyi Boyd Jack Swift James Haig Mrs Dora Kleinsmidt and Mr Sam Weaver. Also Mr and Mrs Charles M Keller and Mr and Mrs Harold Bieg celebrate anniversaries this month in West Chester.
A local service proclaims sharpened blades including scythes sickles knives and scissors ready for customers. The ad emphasizes quick turnaround and versatile sharpening for household and garden tools.
Community notices list Wednesday events including Presbyterian prayer service at 9 36 a m and Ladies Golf Association golf at 4 pm with dinner at 7 pm reservations by Monday. Also Bethel Ladies Missionary society Navajo club Sunshine Club and Snowball Social, with various times and host names. Thursday schedules feature Pleasant Hill Community meeting at 7 30 p m fruit salad and table service, plus P E O cars at 10 am and other club gatherings at churches and lodges.
Keota eighth graders were hosted by Don Stoutner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stoutner, at a skating party in Kalona Thursday night. Refreshments were served by his mother with help from Opal Bowen, Mrs. Jim Palmer, Mrs. Alfred Moss, and Mrs. Willard Jenkins, who joined the group.
Keota VFW and auxiliary hosted a party for seventh through high school youth at the VEW hall with dancing games and snacks served by volunteers. The Fourth District VEW and auxiliary convention will be held in Sigourney on Sunday June 4 with a 1 30 p.m. business session and a 6 30 p.m. banquet and entertainment. Officials from Keota and Oskaloosa including Harold McCarty and Eleonora Miller will attend, with Irene Bertseh visiting from Ft. Dodge.
Carrier Mills Illinois Elmer Wynne a garage employee was refilling a car with what he believed to be water when the upholstery caught fire. A pail of liquid turned out to be gasoline causing a blaze that left Wynne with burned fingers and the car destroyed.
Keota May 29 The Pythian Sisters lodge met Tuesday night for their regular meeting with initiatory work given Mae Herr past MEC presented proficiency certificates to several members A Mothers day program featured readings and music by a quartet Mrs Albert Stoutner MEC closed with a poem by Edgar A Guest Old Friends and New She attended the district friendship meeting at Ottumwa Friday night acting as MEC for initiatory work Attendees included Mr Stoutner Mr and Mrs Cy Sehreckengast Mrs Seba Fleenar Mrs Clayton Funston Mrs Ralph Howell Mr Donald Stoner and Mrs Grae Ferns
Mrs L P Crosby and son wary of Elmhurst Jr and Marie Jeffries of Chicago visit Crosby's father. George Gier of Brighton travels over Memorial day. Mrs Frank Barden and Nancy of Ottumwa spend the day in Washington. Mr and Mrs Richard Barden and family of Fairfield call on relatives. Mrs Louise White spent yesterday in Keota with Mrs Gien Hitchcock. Mr and Mrs Bud Bryant of Davenport guests in Don Redda home. Mr and Mrs Oliver Adam of Ardmore Pity spend Memorial days with Mrs Adam's mother Mary R Boileau and brother John.
More than 160 attended the Columbus high school gymnasium alumni banquet Friday evening in Columbus Junction. Mrs. Netrie B. Lewis received the banquet honor for the class of 18499. John Jenkins won the consolation prize, a white carnation, as class representative. Mr and Mrs Dale Pierce from Oklahoma City traveled from afar, while Mrs Clement Cecil and James B. Helmick were named to the executive committee for next year.
Residents greet Kenneth Whit and daughter Kay for a ten day visit with Harry Whit and local friends. The party includes Mrs. Davies from Delphos Ohio and the Whit family. also noted are Legion Boys States attendee Roger Holmes and others visiting relatives in nearby towns.
Admitted yesterday Mrs. Pearl Frain in the city and Mrs. Anna Daering of Brighton for medical care. Today dismissed are Mrs. Harold Dickinson and her daughter from Richland and Virg Pardun from the city.
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