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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1950
Page
4
A sequence of local social events lists Beta Sigma Phi and OES meetings, church socials, and club gatherings from Wednesday through Saturday. Notable speakers include Mrs. Burl Elliott and Margaret Cowden with activities ranging from potlucks to cooperative suppers and charitable drives.
A post-nuptial shower at Mrs. Glenn Hall’s home honored Mrs. Ira Lee Orwin. Hostesses were Mrs. C Heather, Charlotte Earls and Mrs. During. Guests played word games, guests drew pictures of the bride and groom and composed poems. Gifts were opened from a large imported basket as fall roses filled the house. Seasonal refreshments were served and the evening ended with television viewing. Attending were Mrs. William Putman, Mrs. Ed Chabal, Mrs. J. B. Ervin, Mrs. W. Freel, Mrs. Lyle Walton of Wellman, Mrs. Kermit Klopfenstein, Mrs. C. P. Burkhoff, Maxine Adams of Wellman, Barbara Lillig and Mrs. Afton C. Bartlett of New Sharon.
In Kalona multi church event 188 mothers and daughters attended the banquet in the school auditorium. Dinner was at 6 30 by local high school boys. Speakers included Hershberger who spoke on his European trip and the Passion Play. Performances featured Dorothy Shimon and others with a final acrobatic act.
Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Fitzsimmons announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Ann to Karl Seitsinger son of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Seitsinger of South English.
Thirty members of the United Presbyterian Women's Missionary society met for a cooperative supper at Mrs. Mabel Gray's home. Co hosts were Ethel Mc Creedy and Mark Stewart. Mrs. W. W. Cald well reviewed Mr. Jones Meets the Master. Guest Mary French was named circle secretary.
Edward Wirth caught two large mouth bass at the same time on one plug in Lake Washacum Bass weighed seven pounds seven ounces total He played the fish about ten minutes before landing them
The Pythian Sisters held a Halloween party at the hall Tuesday night with many costumed characters and a treasure hunt. Mrs. Les Woods won the grand costume prize as a 1920 flapper, with the Marx brothers and Minnie Mary in second. Several members won prizes for costumes and group skits, and refreshments featured Halloween decor.
Sixteen piano students of Mrs M E Houck will perform Friday at 8 p m in her home. Participants include Betty Erwin Brighton Lois Erwin Frances Erwin Mary Erwin Barbara Ferguson Olds Peggy McKinstry Linda McKinstry West Chester Wilma Swartzendruber Wayland Judy Cox Kalona Tommy Trotter Ainsworth Judy Stoutner Twila Palmer Keota Neal Picken John Adam Clem Adam Julia Carson Washington.
The guidance states the flag be flown at half mast from sunrise to noon and at full mast from noon to sunset on Memorial Day.
Thanksgiving guide featuring a pork loin roast with dressing, brussels sprouts, and a cranberry ring cake. Home economist Reba Staggs shares steps for roasting the pork, assembling the cake ring, baking at 350 F, and serving with whipped cream. Includes yields for 12 servings.
Cream lard and half the flour with 100 strokes, using a mixer. Add remaining dry ingredients and quarter cup milk, beat vigorously for 150 strokes. Add rest of milk and beat. Add eggs one at a time, beating 50 strokes after each addition.
Mrs D J Ross hosted the Priscilla club at her home for a 1 15 o clock dessert on Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen members attended with Mrs Ross in charge of entertainment collecting pictures and each member creating the life of another member. Mrs Joe MccCreedy led the business meeting and the club plans to meet next with Mrs W B Dupuis.
The Prairie Flower community meeting at the school hosted a battle of the sexes with participants including Mrs. Don Cave Mrs. Earl Booth Mrs. Adolph Guenther Mrs. Ray Whisler Mrs. Wayne Knapp Maurice Crawford Stanley Mouser Ted Meyer and Mr. Booth.Entertainment was led by Mr. and Mrs. Whisler Mr. and Mrs. Booth Mr. and Mrs. Cave and Mr. and Mrs. Guenther.
Mr and Mrs W O Boshart entertained one of the Ys Men’s bridge clubs Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. It was Mr Bosharts birthday and after the card games, bridge was played at tour tables. High prize winners were Mr and ...
Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Sellman of Keota announce the engagement of their daughter Norma June to Roger Richardson of Independence, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richardson of Keota. The wedding is set for December 7 at the Keota Methodist church.
Mrs and Mrs Duane Griggs were mentioned alongside travel prizes awarded to Mrs Roy Fields and Charles Morris in the event report. The piece notes prize distribution but lacks broader context or dates.
During National Education Week the Junior High hosts a PTA sponsored potluck supper Monday at 6 30 PM in the school. All parents and children plus teachers are invited. reservations were sent home and the office will assist any family missing a slip. Each family brings table service, sandwiches and a dish to pass. meat and coffee will be provided. Melvin Hill directs instrumental numbers while Principal Edward J Kelly speaks about the week and new guidance course.
WAYLAND The Merry Eight club held its annual theater party Monday evening. Members attended a dinner then a movie, including Mrs. Ted Tschantz and Mrs. Irvin Boshart among others.
Denver built a new central fire alarm station atop the city at 5,402 feet above sea level, claimed by Gamewell Co. engineers as the world's highest modern fire alarm headquarters.
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