WCTU Washington County Convention Held Thursday in Presbyterian Church
The Washington County WCTU met August 31 at the Presbyterian church with devotions led by Mrs. Merrill McDowell. Committees were appointed, talks covered draft extension, excise taxes, narcotics, liquor in films, and dangerous driving. A cooperative luncheon followed. a memorial service concluded the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WCTU
Washington County
Presbyterian Church
Merrill McDowell
West Chester
J. M. Finney
Ella Gordon
Edith Miller
McDowell
Hillis
Ray Sojka
J. J. Nayadly
Roy Marner
Stella Bell
Wasson
Wellman
Ada Hillis
Karl Keefer
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Temperence League
J. Edgar Hoover
Missionary Society Meets Friday at Mrs Livingston’s Home
The Ruth Nichol Missionary society gathered with 19 members present at Mrs. Dave Livingston Sr.’s home. Mrs. P. F. Whisler led devotion on companionship and prayed. A solo by Mrs. Neill Trotman followed, with articles reviewed by Mrs. W. T. McIntyre and newsletter excerpts from Don McClure of Egypt. Plans were made to ship clothing to a home mission station. The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer as Mrs. Clarence Logan and hostess served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Nichol Missionary Society
Dave Livingston Sr
P. F. Whisler
W. T. McIntyre
Don McClure
Egypt
Will McConnell
Clarence Logan
Spera
Decatur
Kimberley
Canada
Balderson
Fairfield Lodge
Lee
Hazel Billings
Columbus Junction
C. M. Brinning
Howard Wagner
Dora Bolar
R. J. Dawson
Charles Bartholow
Harry Turner
YWCA Mixer Club Opens Fall Meetings Tonight
The YWCA Mixer club resumes fall meetings Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. announced by president Dorothy Turnipseed. Activities include finishing last year's metal tooling and copper work. Any business, industrial or professional woman in the community is invited. materials will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ywca Mixer Club
Dorothy Turnipseed
Copnaw
Hospital admissions and births in local area
Yesterday at the hospital Virgil Pardon of Keota was admitted for medical care and Linda Mae Elder also from Keota underwent a surgical procedure. Today discharge includes Larry Genkinger and Mrs Harold Ahrens both from the city, Mrs Maggie Jones from Columbus Junction, Mrs Emmanuel Kreutz and daughter from the city. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Carl Luers of Keota welcomed a son at 1 47 p.m. and Mr and Mrs Francis Lauderdale of Pleasant Plain welcomed a son at 5 07 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Pardon
City, Medical
Linda Mae Elder
Keota
Surgical
Larry Genkinger
City
Harold Ahrens
Maggie Jones
Columbus Junction
Emmanuel Kreutz
Carl Luers
Francis Lauderdale
Pleasant Plain
Yeast Temperature Guide for Dough Rising
Yeast is a tiny organism that turns dough into porous bread. It grows best at 80 to 85 F, a temperature warmer than room temp but not hot. If the dough area is cool, heat the liquid. if the flour and kitchen are warm, use cooler liquid.
Gravy Method for Steaks with Onion Thickening
A simple steak gravy uses two onions boiled until soft, then pressed through a sieve to create a smooth base. The onion mash acts as a natural thickener, adding depth of flavor to the sauce.
Flower Show Exhibitors May Enter One Entry Per Section
An exhibit at the Fortnightly Garden Department flower show may enter under each section but not twice in one section. The event takes place September 7 in the YMCA community room. General chairs are Mrs. Carlton Wilson, Mrs. B. Kk. Bostwick Jr., and Mrs. Don Maxwell. Publicity by Etha Dawson. Numerous committees listed including classifications, plant sale, tea, registration, hostesses, and clerks to judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Carlton Wilson
B. Kk. Bostwick Jr
Don Maxwell
Etha Dawson
M. L. McCreedy
Lester Orr
Ira Coon
Walter Smith
William Isitler
Jay Brewer
Ralph Bauer
Ralph Minick
G. F. Baird
Harry Turner
Ralph Zeck
Fred Moore
W. R&r
Pearl Parcell
J. C Carris
Harriet Coulter
Edith Shields
Harold Mangold
Ray Sojka
Edith Benblossom
Anna Dawson
P. F. Whisler
Earl Fisher
B. C. Briley
Birthday List Highlights Community Figures This Day
Several residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries including James Casey Jr Clarence Goodwin Jr and Robert Dean Long. Mr and Mrs John Martin mark a wedding anniversary while Mrs J J McConnell reaches 87. Sunday birthdays include Floyd Bower Elmer Mason and others. Terry Walter Horn turns eight today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casey Jr
Clarence Goodwin Jr
Robert Dean Long
Glen Chalupa
Nancy Ellen Hayes
Charles McKay
C. M. Crossett
Robert L. Gates
Kalona
John Martin
J. J. McConnell
Three Quarter Century Club
Floyd Bower
Elmer Mason
Howard Caldwell
R. J. West
Elmo C. Kern
Terry Walter Horn
Walter Kern
Ainsworth
Introduce Study Book To Missionary Society
The Nazarene Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the church on Thursday evening. Mrs. Lester Butterbaugh led the devotional with Scripture from Mark 13 1-13. Mrs. Lytle reviewed the new study book on Christian missives in the Cape Verde Islands and the Middle East. adjourned with prayer by Mrs. Goldie Gault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Nazarene Church
Minetta Wilson
Lester Butterbaugh
Ralph Lytle
Cecil Geiselman
Mc.Kane
the Nazarene Missionary Magazine
Altice Gault
Lytle
Cape Verde Islands
Middle East
Talk at Guild Meeting on The Inescapeable Mandate
Mrs. Clarence Booth gave a talk titled The Inescapeable Mandate at the Presbyterian Women's Service guild meeting Friday afternoon. Thirty five members attended as Mrs. R. J. Dawson led the session. Wilma Grossheim spoke on her Guatemala plane trip and mission stations. The fall Presbyterial is set for September 29 in Crawfordsville with a sack lunch and coffee provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Booth
Presbyterian Women's Service Guild
Wilma Grossheim
Guatemala
Crawfordsville
Whoppin Year Ahead for Y Teens at YW Desk
Column predicts a big year for Y-Teens after a weekend Mixer retreat. Highlights include new leadership under Mildred Stewart and Marilyn Cook, renewed YW activities, and the start of Y-Mixers program..Team standings from a recent softball league are noted alongside booth presence at the State Fair YW exhibit. Marie Blattner praised for summer impact and ongoing plans to engage Washington youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Stewart
Marilyn Cook
Tom Cats
Drive Inns
Merchantettes
Yellow Sox
J. C. Holbert
Washington
Etha Dawson
Paul Shearer
Ywca Council
John Griffith
Marie Blattner
Wash
Coffee Cake Icing With Orange Zest and Nuts
A hot from the oven coffee cake pairs with a simple icing of confectioners sugar and water. A quarter teaspoon grated orange rind adds a delicate tang and chopped nuts sprinkled on top provide a glamour note.
Heat scissors to stop marshmallows sticking
The tip advises dipping scissors in hot water before cutting marshmallows to prevent sticking, a simple kitchen trick for smoother handling.
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Joann Schantz
Joann Schantz daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Schantz Crawfordsville will wed Willard Love Crawfordsville September 21. She was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower at Mrs Joe Martin Washington on Friday September 1. Guests embroidered fruit and vegetable motifs on tea towels and opened gifts. Decorations featured white and ice blue with refreshments for 13 guests served by Mrs Martin aided by Mrs Clarence Fulton Mrs Roger Davey and Donna Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Schantz
Wilbur Schantz
Crawfordsville
Willard Love
Granville Love
Joe Martin
Washington
Martin
Clarence Fulton
Roger Davey
Donna Hughes
Past Matrons' Club Dines at Masonic Temple
Eleven members and twelve guests of the Past Matrons' club enjoyed a family dinner at 6 30 p m Friday at the Masonic temple. Mrs R B Haight and her committee were in charge of the dinner. Conducted by the president Mrs Lyda Hunting the program followed with Mrs Tom Carris in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
R. B. Haight
Lyda Hunting
Tom Carris
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Iowa
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Rebekah Lodge
Wellman Lodge
Marie Margaret Kinney
Rebekah
Wellman Rebekah Lodge
Noble Grand
Dave Behantz
Carl Haneker
Fred Kephart
Charles Custer
Howard Lewis
Beulah Hesselgesser
John LeFever
Claude Goldsmith
Hazel Hazelet
John Shebeck
C. G. Picken
C G. Picken
Leo Manzold
Ed Sorrell
Sehantz
Fred Wagner
Elwyn Gardner
Lester Laubach
Mabel Johnson
Washington Dairy
Tweeten’s
Southeast Corner Square
Jopan
McKinley
Leon Czolgosz
Harvard University
California
Goldie Gault
ATN & H'S
Nicola
Harmon
Charlotte Earls
Ington
Sylvia Wilson
Susannah
Sonny
Marie
Connie Day
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
Paul R. Horak
House OF Flowers
Klein
Klothing
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