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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
3
Washington Public Library announces new acquisitions across fiction and non fiction sections. Notable titles include biographies history and travel guides with works by MacMurray O’Brien and Burton among others. The gift of Great Lives and other collections expands the library’s resources for readers and researchers.
Mrs Arad Wenger hosted U S W in Wayland with one new member Mrs B Watson joining. The group planned an all day sewing at the Legion hall on Nov 16 and asked members to bring table service and a dish to pass. Two members received surprise phone calls from sons Chriss Wenger and Duane Wittmer.
A morning prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 9 30 in the church at 227te. Members are invited to attend for reflection and worship.
Mrs. T A Michels presented the book review during the literature department afternoon division meeting. Nineteen members attended with Mrs A W Clow presiding. the group discussed Coleorton by Edith Pope set in Florida addressing the race problem and shared personal opinions.
Ainsworth announces the engagement of Edith Megchelsen to Merle Simpson a Private First Class formerly of the Mediterranean theater. Simpson is the son of Mr and Mrs J Albert Simpson of Washington Pfe and recently returned from military service.
Mrs. C. C. Reister entertained at a family dinner Sunday honoring her son and daughter in-law Pvt. and Mrs. Donald Minick of Texas. The two course meal featured fall table settings. Pvt. Minick, in the Army Air Corps, is stationed at Kelley Field. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. August Klett and family of Harper, Mrs. Raymond Minick and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crozier.
A Sunday basket dinner at the Wm Edgar Jr. home near Crawfordsville honored Lt. Ted Mayer and his bride and celebrated the grandparents birthdays. An afternoon miscellaneous shower followed with numerous guests listed from nearby towns.
Lois Elaine Brower daughter of Mrs Marian Brower and Lieut Craig Huston son of Mr and Mrs J H Huston were married at 8 PM Saturday in the South English Methodist church. The Rev Brown officiated with Attendants Beth Brower and Treut Huston. Seventy five attended the ceremony and reception. Both graduates of Cornell College 1942, Mrs Huston taught home economics in Morning Sun High School. Lieut Huston on 80 day leave after 18 months in the South Pacific and was named commander of an LST boat.
Expressions of gratitude to Don McLaughlin and family and Mr and Mrs C A Brooks for their help during the recent bereavement.
Community groups from Pythian Sisters to St. Pauls Women's Guild announce meetings and social events. Activities include chairs filled by Past Chiefs, dinners, luncheons, and open house at Lincoln P T A. Dates vary with afternoon and evening sessions across K P hall and Masonic temple venues.
Mrs Henry Shields hosted a piano pupils duet recital Saturday afternoon at her home. The program featured numerous student performances including solos and duets such as Over the Snow, Home on the Range and A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. A list of participants and addresses followed along with notes on Turkish towels.
The Order of Rainbow Girls met at Masonic Temple with 28 members and Mrs. Ernest Salladay presiding. Shirley Dunlap, worthy advisor, oversaw 13 petitions for membership and plans were made to save initiation at the December 4 meeting.
A Journal Three Quarter Century member Mrs. Don P Brindley marks her 10th birthday born in Pilotburg. Marilyn Joanne Fenn observes her 11th birthday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs P L Fenn. Jimmy Richards celebrates his fifth birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs Willis Richards. Best wishes go to Mrs Harold Schulty, Marvin Widmer, Mrs J J Rich, Wilma Bales, Dorothy Baker, Mrs Jacob Wenger, and Mrs Ollie Knotts of West Chester.
Parents and friends of senior and junior high pupils are invited to a Thursday evening school program at the high school. The program begins at 7 30 in the auditorium followed by a get acquainted hour with instructors. Refreshments will be served in the homemaking parlors.
Mrs. Harriet Coulter led the Y W C A executive board meeting in Y W rooms. The group discussed the annual Christmas party and accepting early contributions via Elizabeth Dawson. Saturday story hour with Mrs. Richard Bordwell moves to 2 30 PM for girls from pre school to fifth grade, non members welcome. The gym class first meets Tuesday November 14 under Frank Nelson.
Use moderate heat when cooking eggs to prevent toughening the proteins. Gentle heat yields tender white and creamy yolk textures.
Eleven members of the Junio Tortnightly club met last evening with Audrey Helmick. In the absence of the department leader Marjorie Thompson, assistant leader Mrs Louis Larsen presided. The program featured a review of Western Star by Richard Stephen Benet given by Dave Elmer. Guests enjoyed refreshments hosted by Edith Peiffer and Mrs L E Helmick.
The article notes coal supplies 55 percent of United States mechanical energy and 95 percent of railroad locomotive power, generates 55 percent of electricity, heats four of seven homes, and is essential in steel production.
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