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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1950

Page

2

Heyde Golden Anniversary Observed in Brighton

Mr and Mrs John Heyde of Brighton celebrated their golden wedding today with a noon dinner at the E P hall and an open house in the afternoon. About 85 guests attended the event with a 28 pound turkey provided by Mr and Mrs Ralph Coffman. A three tiered cake and music from the high school orchestra highlighted the open house. The couple married Oct 31 1900 at Cottonwood United Brethren church.

Brighton John Heyde E.P. Hall Ralph Coffman Near Wayland John Heyde Jr Guy Messer John Baldesier Mary Turner Tudolph Turner Wayland Phillip Heyde Cottonwood United Brethren Church William Ballard Lon Heyde Heyde Doe Ross Kate Near Merrimac George Hixson Nera Oskaloosa

Cleaning Chrome Furniture for Easy Maintenance

The guide advises using a soft cloth dampened with alcohol and whiting to clean chrome furniture, followed by a dry wipe. For added lustre a metal polish can be used, but avoid gritty compounds that may scratch the finish.

Progressive Rook At Lexington Community Meeting

Progressive rook was played at the Lexington community group meeting Thursday evening at the school house under the direction of the hostesses Mrs. Cecil Amlong and Mrs. Carl Lehman. High score winners were Mrs. Milo Patterson and Bill Martin, while low scores belonged to Mrs. Mort Emde and Mr. Patterson. Refreshments of sandwiches pie and coffee were served.

Lexington Cecil Amlong Carl Lehman Milo Patterson Bill Martin Mort Emde Patterson

Handcraft II Group Acknowledges Meeting and Sales

Nineteen members of Hand craft II met at the YWCA for a work session. Edna McCarty led lessons on aluminum Christmas trees angels and bells of chicken wire. Towels made by Town blind women and Fortnightly anniversary dinner tickets were sold. Members urged to vote November 7.

Handcraft II YWCA Edna McCarty Albert Lay Ethel McCreedy Miss McCarty Loretta Chapek

Informal Party Honors Birthdays of J W and Mrs Meyer

An informal gathering at Maurice Meyer’s home celebrated the birthdays of Mr. J W Meyer and his wife. Family stunts and games filled the evening as Daughters and daughters in law served refreshments. Attendees included Theodore Meyer and family Ernest Meyer and family Delbert Lewis and family Virginia Meyer Perry Lewis and Lois Dodds.

Maurice Meyer J. W. Meyer Theodore Meyer Ernest Meyer Delbert Lewis Virginia Meyer la Porte City Perry Lewis Lherryville Lois Dodds

Bible Study Attendance and Anniversary Dinner Plans

Twenty three members attended the Bible study at the library on Monday afternoon led by Mrs BR S Hebner. Anniversary dinner tickets were sold and the Fortnightly dinner is planned for November 16. The group recited Isaiah 40 21 and Isaiah 53 and Mr Hebner led study of chapters 45 and 46 of Isaiah.

BR. S. Hebner Isaiah Hebner Tsaiah

Good Luck 4-H Club Holds Saturday Meeting

The Good Luck 4-H Club met Saturday with Mona Robison and 13 members present. Leader Mrs Donald Robison distributed record and program books and enrollment cards. The group discussed goals for the coming year and Belle Day demonstrated which size orange is most economical for juice. Members compared three juice preparations to judge flavors with Jean Sheetz scheduled for No 18 meeting.

Mona Robison Donald Robison Belle Day Jean Sheetz

Munsons Entertain At Halloween Party

The Vigilant class of the Presbyterian church Sunday school was entertained at a Halloween party at Mr. and Mrs. Sam Munson's home. Jack-o-lanterns and fall flowers decorated the house. Clara Buhlig led devotions followed by group games. Ice cream cake and coffee were served by candlelight with assistance from Mrs. FE M. Pierce Mrs. Tom Gerdes and Mrs. Charles Wiley.

Presbyterian Church Sunday School Sam Mun Clara Buhlig Munson FE. M. Pierce Tom Gerdes Charles Wiley

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings Week

A detailed list of upcoming events and gatherings through Friday. Priscilla club dessert at Mrs. Ross. Prairie Flower meets at school. multiple church, mission, and club groups host dinners, potlucks, study sessions, and service projects at various times and locations with note of change for Muriel Te Bockhorst.

Priscilla Club D. J. Ross Prairie Flower Community Meeting U. . Women's Missionary Society Mabel Gray St. James Study Club Muriel Te Bockhorst

Wilcox Descendants Share Cooperative Meal in Keota

Mr and Mrs John Robertson hosted descendants of the late Mr and Mrs W R Wilcox and their families in Keota for a cooperative noon meal followed by visiting. Attendees included C K Rathmel Cloyce Rathmel A D Rathmel Max Lee Robert Bill Manford Wilcox Milo Steele Audrey Joyce Scott Wilcox Robert Keith Lyle Wilcox Ed Kleineberg Lee Daryl Statler Linden Joel and more.

C. K. Rathmel Cloyce Rathmel A.D. Rathmel Max Lee Robert Bill Manford Wilcox Milo Steele Audrey Joyce Scott Wilcox Robert Keith Lyle Wilcox Ed Kleineberg Lee Daryl Statler Linden Joel

Engagement of Alice Ellen Walker and Edward James Considine

Miss Alice Ellen Walker of Des Moines will marry Edward James Considine of Des Moines in early spring. Miss Walker is employed by Ernst and Ernst Certified Public Accountants and Mr Considine by the F W Dodge Corporation as marketing consultants for the construction industry.

J. B. Walker Washington Alice Ellen Des Moines Edward James Considine E. A. Considine Miss Walker Ernst and Ernst Certified Public Accountants Mr. Considine F. W. Dodge Corporation

Mrs Bob Henry Joins Lexington Aid Society

Mrs Bob Henry became a new member of the Lexington Ladies Aid Society at the October meeting. Hostesses were Mrs John Capper Mrs John Flading and Mrs Morton Emde who served seasonal refreshments at tables decorated in the Halloween motif. Mrs Cecil Amlong president conducted the meeting. Mrs Paul Adam provided entertainment during the social hour. Hostesses for the November meeting will be Mrs William Ilynn Mrs Orr Mapel and Mrs Marion Pence.

Bob Henry Lexington Ladies Aid Society John Capper John Flading Morton Emde Cecil Amlong Paul Adam William Illynn Orr Mapel Marion Pence

Mr and Mrs Ray Box Honored at Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ray Box observed their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday and were honored at a dinner that evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Lengwell. Guests included Lyle Pox a Chicago student Patricia Longwell of Des Moines and Nettie Miller of Ottumwa.

Ray Box Frank Lengwell Lyle Pox Chicago Patricia Longwell Des Moines Nettie Miller Ottumwa

Han-di-ta Camp Fire Girls Host Halloween Party

The Han-di-ta Camp Fire Girls were guests at a Halloween party in the Shannon home basement Monday evening. Barbara Shannon and Elaine Sturgis hosted with mothers Mrs. Floyd Sturgis and Mrs. Shannon. Guests entered after pounding a skillet and enjoyed games, refreshments, a camp fire, and songs.

Camp Fire Girls Han-di-ta W. J. Shannon Barbara Shannon Elaine Sturgis

Galley-Style Leftover Meat Bake With Biscuits

The article explains a budget dish using leftover meat or ground round simmered in gravy with vegetables. Brown the meat, mix with heated vegetables, and bake in a casserole. Top with crescent biscuits, bake at 425F for 20 to 25 minutes, adjusting time if meat is cooked.

Temperature for frying doughnut dough in lard

The lard should be heated to 360 PF for deep fat frying doughnuts.

Pauline Boshart and Eldon Wyse wed in Bethel Mennonite Church

Pauline M. Boshart and Eldon Wyse married last Sunday at the Bethel Mennonite Church in Wayland. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Simon Gingerich and Rev. W. Leichty, featured a quartet and a three-tiered yellow and white cake. The couple plans to live in Olds after a honeymoon trip. she is a Wayland graduate and bookkeeper, he farms with his father. Out-of-town guests joined locals for the celebration.

Pauline M. Boshart Eldon Wyse Bethel Mennonite Church Wayland Bethel Mennonite Elon Boshart Route 5 Mr. Pleasant Sam Wyse Simon Gingerich Sugar Creek Church W. Leichty Ao Quartet Vernon Roth Martin Wyse Joseph Stutter Jesus Rose of Sharon Love God Miriam Wyse George Widmer Mt. Pleasant Dwight Graber Crawfordsville Edwin Leiechty Srile Wyse Olds Wellman Eli Saltzman Rock Island, Ill Ruth Popperton Memphis, Tenn Edwin Junior Saltzman

Two Women Entertain At Announcement Party

Mazie Stewart and Harriett Clendenning hosted an announcement party Monday evening for eight neighbors. Guests arrived in Halloween costumes. Coffee and cookies were served on plates bearing the women's names and the note that they would winter in Florida.

Mazie Stewart Harriett Clendenning Miss Stewart Miss Clendenning Florida Fllorida

Notable Names in Local Social Circle

Mer Babcock, Mrs. Ernest Miller and Sara Pollock are listed among prominent residents noted for community involvement and social events in the latest society column.

Mer Babcock Ernest Miller Sara Pollock

Helen Wilson Reviews Kon-Tiki at Ninth Century Club

Helen Wilson gave a meeting review at the Nineteenth Century club Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Miller's home. A luncheon preceded the meeting. She discussed Thor Heyerdahl's adventure book Kon-Tiki.

Helen Wilson Nineteenth Century Club Frank Miller

Downtown store moves dressed dummy to sidewalk

A Boston clothing shop removed a fully clothed dummy from its window and placed it on the sidewalk. The figure appeared to peer intently at the merchandise on display, drawing curiosity from passersby.

Boston

Orangegg: A Florida Breakfast Drink with Egg

A simple nutritious idea combines eight ounces of Florida orange juice with one egg to make an all day snack or meal-in-a-glass. The recipe emphasizes vitamin C, protein, and low calories, promoting eggs as an inexpensive daily protein source.

OOD Florida

Columbus Church Observes 75th Year

Columbus Junction’s Central Presbyterian marked 75 years with a Sunday program. More than 100 dined together after the 11 am service. Ralph DPD Keirns of Flint Michigan spoke, a church history was read, and Margaret Huston noted as a former elder.

Columbus Junction Central Presbyterian Church Ralph Dpd. Keirns Flint Mich Parsons College Fairfield McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Christian Endeavor Society L. W. McWilliams Margaret Huston W. S. Huston James Robertson

Man Found Unconscious in Abandoned Car Trunk

In Itasca Texas a stalled car was towed to a garage where mechanics found an unconscious man in the trunk. He later revived and gave an account ending with a quoted phrase.

Itasca Tex

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Mrs. Heyde Rey Bk. EE. Voss Pr ‘Og Wu Voss Maggie Georgia Wise H. C. Stouse Cottonwood Carrie Martin Rollie Heyde Munsons Cotec Construction Story & Hark Pianos Story & Clark Lorden Music CO East Side Square Beta Sigma Phi Charles Berdo Ainsworth Cbs Masonic Temple Valley Ladies Aid Tommy Hartnell Edward Squire Harmony Club Nelson Thompson Rosemary Club KE. Ray Bell Linger Longer Club Henry Sheets Presbyterian Prayer Just Us Carl Parcel U and I Carrie Boileau Grace Hill Ladies Aid Pleasant Hill Lyle Walton John Calawell Friendly Circle Club Emery Ryan PEO W. 5. Anderson St. Paul's Women’s Guild Pilotburg Roet Susannah Ella Warren Henry Hull HBO Club Henry Roland Ruth Nichol Missionary Society Ralph Kleese Presbyterian Women's — Services Guild Rebekah Lodge IOOF Alice Walker Lexington Aid Society Mr. and Mrs. Ray Box Floyd Sturgis Shannon South Iowa Jean Sears Verena Wyse Jean Burden Dennis Saltzman Dale Widmer Don Boshart Leonard L'Isher Ivan Wyse Levi Roth Clayton Widmer Owen Roth J. D. Horsfall Avor Lake Miller al Griffith Carlton Wilson Etha Anna Elizabeth Dewson Pal Lemmon’s Jewelry Barbara Bates Columbus Church Martha Butler Atn&h Royal Nicola Harmon Paul R. Horak Home Tows Tour Snozzle Durante Ida Ivan Keith Norton John Pauly Handy
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