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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1950

Page

2

Social calendar lists clubs and meetings for community groups

Handcraft III at 8:00 p m YWCA with towel and dinner ticket. Knights of Pythias 7:00 p m KP hall. Bible study 2:30 p m public library. Priscilla club 1:15 p m dessert Mrs D J Ross. Prairie Flower meet at school 3:00 p m bring donuts. YWCA mixers canceled due to Halloween party. U P Women's Missionary Society potluck 6:60 p m Mrs Mabel Gray bring dish. Beta Sigma Phi 8:00 p m Mrs Charles Bedid. Ainsworth CBS 8:00 p m Mason Temple. Valley Ladies aid noon cooperative dinner Mrs Tommy Hartnell. Public Affairs 11 2:30 p m Mrs Edward Squire guest speaker. Harmony club 2:00 p m Mrs Nelson Thompson. Rosemary club 2:00 p m Mrs E Ray Bell. Linger Longer club afternoon Mrs Henry Sheets. Presbyterian prayer service 9:35 a m at church. Leathercraft class 2:00 p m YWCA.

Handcraft YWCA Knights of Pythias Public Library Priscilla Club D. J. Ross Prairie Flower Community U. P. Women’s Missionary Society Mabel Gray Beta Sigma Phi Charles Be Did Ainsworth Cbs Masonic Temple Valley Ladies Aid Tommy Hartnell Edward Squire Cuess Harmony Club Nelson Thompson Rosemary Club E. Ray Bell Linger Longer Club Henry Sheets

Red Horsers Host Pinochle Evening With Fields

Mr and Mrs Roy Fields entertained the Red Horsers Friday evening. Pinochle produced high scores for Mr and Mrs Marsh Atkinson. Mrs Harold Brock won the travel prize. Refreshments were provided by the hosts. The November 24 meeting will be with the Atkinsons.

Roy Fields Red Horsers Marsh Atkinson Harold Brock Atkinsons

Women’s Fellowship Meeting Friday Night at Church

The Christian Women’s Fellowship met Friday evening with Mae Davis presiding. Reports were given, offerings collected, and a bake sale netted about 120 dollars. Group IV led devotions, the lesson focused on rural church vitality, noting declines and funding concerns. A skit, readings, and a Halloween motif rounded out the program.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Christian Church Mae Davis Charlotte Hearsl Earl Dusenbery Glen Hall Hall T. C. Polk International Conference of Christian Churches Oklahoma City Okla Doyle Brown

Indian Club Meeting At Mrs Chorpening Home

The Indian club met with 17 members and one guest Mrs Chorpening on Wednesday afternoon. Ghost stories were told after roll call. Mrs. Dunbar read helpful hints and initiated a word contest. The next meeting will be in two weeks.

Ralph Chorpening Indian Club Farl Chorpening R. Sh.Dunbar Arthur Long

Alice M Shelangoski Weds Paul Ryan in St. James Church

Alice M. Shelangoski daughter of Leo Shelangoski of Washington married Paul A. Ryan son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan of Marengo at St. James Catholic Church. Nuptial mass led by Rev. Paul Hart with a single ring ceremony and aquamarine decor. They plan to live on a farm near Marengo after a wedding trip.

St. James Catholic Church Alice M. Shelangoski Leo Shelangoski Washington Paul A. Ryan Marengo Edward Ryan Paul Hart St. Patrick's Church Irene Ofelt the Pines Ryan Immaculate Conception Academy Davenport Washington Junior College Marengo High School

Bouillon Preparation by Simmering Meats in Liquid

A bouillon is made by simmering beer or other meat in liquid until flavors meld, then skimming fat and impurities to clarify the broth. It emphasizes covering with liquid, seasoning, and removing fats for a clear stock.

Brighton Methodist Bazaar and Scalloped Chicken Supper Nov 18

The Brighton Methodist WSCS plans a bazaar at 2 p.m. and a scalloped chicken supper from 5 p.m. on Saturday November 18 in the church basement. Proceeds aid church activities. Committees list numerous volunteers for booths, baked goods, decorations, and waitresses.

Brighton Methodist Wscs Brighton

Carrie Days Hostess at Cooperative Luncheon

The Friendship club met Friday at Carrie Davis's home for a cooperative luncheon with eighteen members present. Guests included Mrs. Edna Bachman, Mrs. T. F. Lambert, and Ella Gordon. fall decor featured chrysanthemums while Myrtle Pearson and Nellie Juzeler directed games.

Friendship Club Carrie Davis Edna Bachman T. F. Lambert Ella Gordon Myrtle Pearson Nellie Juzeler Charles Wulf Maurice Alvine Veda Niffenegger Maurice Meyer

Martha McGinnis Is Guest of Honor at Bridge Dessert

Mrs Hugh Hall and Mrs R L Duncan hosted a Friday bridge dessert at Mrs Hall's home honoring Martha McGinnis of San Francisco. Miss McGinnis visits her parents Mr and Mrs W A McGinnis of Ainsworth. Two tables of bridge were played during the afternoon.

Hugh Hall R. L Duncan Mrs Hall Martha McGinnis San Francisco Miss McGinnis W. A. McGinnis Ainsworth

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Joyce Powers

A shower at Mrs. Lewis Anderson s home honored Joyce Powers who will wed Richard Wright of Des Moines tomorrow. Co hosts were Powers sisters Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Don Gardner. Word games and an advice book were part of the evening as white and gold decorations and gifts were exchanged.

Lewis Anderson Joyce Powers

Odd Fellows Social Draws One Hundred Attendees

One hundred attended the Odd Fellow-Rebekah social at TOOF hall. A brief program opened the evening with George Janecek playing two accordion solos, Mrs. Doyle Brown giving a reading, and Beverly Gardner singing. The KXIC group provided dance music.

TNT Members and Families Host Halloween Party at Havels

TNT club members and relatives gathered at Roy Havel’s home for a Halloween party. Guests entered via the garage and enjoyed games in the basement with Halloween decorations. Attendees included Ted Iritz, Mary Iritz, Tom Iritz, and Linda Iritz. Refreshments were served.

TNT Club Roy Havel Ted Mary Tom Linda Iritz

Quick Dessert Idea for Company

Split a plump doughnut and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the bottom half. Rejoin with the top half and serve with thick chocolate sauce if desired.

Riverside Couple Married in Candlelit St Mary's Ceremony

Maxine Marie Kiefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kiefer Riverside and Henry Schlapkohl of Lone Tree wed in a Tuesday 8 am candlelit service at St Marys Riverside Rev Thomas Wolfe officiated with St Marys Choir. Maid of honor Jane Kiefer sister wore pink chiffon. Best man William Schlapkohl ushers Richard and Donald Kiefer. Reception for 30 at St Marys hall. Couple will reside in Iowa City after a trip to the Ozarks.

Riverside Maxine Marie Kiefer Henry Kiefer Henry Schlapkohl Lone Tree Ed Schlapkohl St. Mary's Church Thomas Wolfe St. Mary's Choir Jane Kiefer William Schlapkohl Richard Donald Kiefer St. Mary’s Hall Anita Schnoebelen Bernadette Veggy Iowa City Mrs. Schlapkohl Ozarks Towa City

Merry Mixer Club Hosts Surprise Breakfast

The Merry Mixer club held a surprise breakfast at Mrs. Cloyce Crone’s home on Wednesday. Drivers were Mrs. Charlie Thrapp, Mrs. Carl Parcell, and Mrs. Harold Disney. Hostess helpers decorated for Halloween and Patricia Dusenbery provided entertainment. Thirteen members and three guests attended. next meeting slated for November 1 with Mrs. Lloyd Phillips.

Merry Mixer Club Cloyce Crone Charlie Thrapp Carl Parcell Harold Disney Ralph Robertson Walter Edwards Wendell Shaffer Ina Shaffer Patricia Dusenbery Lloyd Phillips

Fifty Attend Folk Games at YM Friday

Fifty attended the folk game evening at the YMCA. Art Emis Brown, general secretary, led the calling. The refreshment committee included Mr and Mrs Warne Edmundson and Mr and Mrs Charl Fio tle.

YMCA Artemis Brown Warne Edmundson Charl»fiotle

Anna Scott speaks to Baptist Mission Society at church

Anna Scott addressed the Baptist Women's Missionary Society Friday night at the church with forty three members present and one guest Mrs. George Maull of Mason City. The program covered Mission to the Lepers at Carlville Louisiana and leprosy work including a home and a medicine for early stages.

Anna Scott Baptist Mission Society Baptist Women’s Missionary Society George Maull Mason City Inez Sharps Terne Rold Ben Coppock Jesus St. John Charles Dawson Miss Scott Cy Bush Carlville Philippines United States Lowa Hase Louisiana Danner YMCA al Crone Chas. Dawson Stanley Wallace W. D. Johnson

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