Basket Dinner With Coffee Served by Ladies Aid Society
A noon basket dinner will be held with coffee provided by the Ladies Aid Society. All friends are invited to attend.
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Ladies Aid G Society
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
3
Mrs Holt Hostess 10 1 Meeting Report
AMP members of the club attended the meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs Ben Holt except one. Mrs Lulu Finch was a guest. Mrs Robert A Dawson conducted a short business meeting and members decided not to have the family night uppers this year. The afternoon was spent playing yahoo. Next meeting will be Chapter 2 with Mrs Ira Mitchell. The hostess served refreshments at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMP
1Ub
Ben Holt
Lulu Finch
Robert A. Dawson
Yahoo
Ira Mitchell
Hill Ladies Aid Society Meets at Community Building
Ten Grace Hill Ladies Aid members gathered at the Community Building for their regular meeting. Mrs. Charles Harvey led devotion from John 5 and Revelation read in unison. Mrs. Ed Libe kept minutes as dues were paid and Mrs. Neilson Woodford was chosen to represent the society on the church board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill Willies Aid Society
Pom Immunity Building
Charles Harvey
Ed Libe
Neilson Woodford
Vie Udies Aid Society
Frank Anderson
Causes of skipped stitches on sewing machines
Reading notes explain that skipped stitches result from a bent needle or one that is too small for the thread, incorrect threading, or incorrect needle position. Oil on the needle or excess oil on the shuttle race can cause skipping, as can a bent or worn shuttle.
Washing and Pressing Neckties with Cardboard Form
Instructions advise washing neckties by hand in lukewarm suds. Rinse, blot, and unroll promptly. Cover with clean cloth and press with a warm iron. If no tie form is available, cut one from cardboard to slip into the tie.
Post Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Weeks
Mrs Vernon Weeks was honored at a post nuptial courtesy hosted by her aunt Mrs Clayton Bear at 749 East Main Street. Guests played games and contests with prizes to Mrs George Birney and Mrs Weeks, guests wrote telegrams with advice, and gifts were unwrapped with guessing content. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Weeks with helpers. Other attendees included Mrs Sherm Wolf Mrs Wayne Knapp Mrs I D Quinn Mrs Charles Jackson Mrs Sam Weeks Mrs Richard Moore Mrs Clarence Jackson and Mrs Dewey Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Weeks
Clayton Bear
East Main Street
Clayde Knapp
George Birney
Weeks
Luncheon Meeting Of Public Affairs With Mrs A Yard
Mrs A W Yard hosted a Fortnightly club Public Affairs luncheon for section 2 members. Fifteen attended as flowers decorated the home and tables. Mrs Charles Wilson led, announcing a Sept 24 general meeting at the Baptist church and a constitution quiz was held. Mrs Ernie Temple shared letters from relatives in Holland with photos from before and after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Yard
Public Affairs Department
Yard
William Matucha
Pearl Varcell
Charles Wilson
The
Baptist Church
Wilson
Ernie Temple
Holland
Linger Longer Club Hosts Cozy Afternoon With Garden Tour
Mrs. Art Dawson and Mrs. Clyde Dawson co hosted 13 Linger Longer members yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Margaret Keyser led the business meeting deciding on a one o clock cooperative luncheon in October hosted by Mrs. Keyser and Mrs. Will Shalla. Mrs. William Chmelar organized the afternoon program and guests enjoyed seasonal refreshments, fall flowers, and a tour of the Dawson garden with seeds and slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Dawson
Clyde Dawson
Margaret Keyser
Keyser
Will Shalla
William Chmelar
Dawson Flower Garden
Community Group Schedule for U P Church Events
Readable listings show a calendar of church and civic gatherings. Activities include picnic suppers at multiple venues, officer installations at the Masonic temple, and club dinners with contributions noted. Also listed are mission study and guild meetings, youth activities, and social teas at various homes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma C. Anderson
Ea* Sk
Sunshine Community Club
Chicsen
Henry Lunning
Rebekah Lodge
P. m. Low
F. Hall
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Masonic Temple
St Paul’s Women’s Guild
Ruth Nichol Society
U.P. Church
Cloyee Stewart
Women's Missionary Society
Legion Hall
Old Coats Make Nice Toppers If Tailoring Is Well Handled
A guide on transforming older coats into short fashionable toppers for school wear. Choose tightly woven materials with good structure, adjust padding and lining, fit to the girl before cutting, and carefully tailor with flat pressing on woolens.
Stitching and Pressing Guidelines for Coat Remodeling
A practical guide for altering coats focusing on seam allowances and pressing. It covers pocket removal and reinsertion, lining replacement using the old lining as a pattern, choosing lining fabrics, and hand stitching to prevent slips. Final pressing is done on the outside with a damp cloth for a neat finish.
Finishing Seam Tips for Proper Needle Stop
The guide advises ending stitches at fabric edge to prevent thread catching in the bobbin case. It also helps avoid dulling the feed dog and wearing the presser foot.
Tea Roots in Europe Traced to Dutch First
The Dutch were the first European tea drinkers with the 1610 arrival of tea in Europe. The initial cargo reached Europe from Java in the Dutch East Indies, not from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
China
Java
Netherlands East Indies
Oldest Industry Weaving Traces Back to Prehuman Era
An ancient weaving craft is described as predating humans, noting spider and caterpillar silk work along with bird weaving as early forms of fabric creation before the rise of mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief
Tired kidneys cause backache pains swelling and night waking. Doan's Pills are promoted as a stimulant diuretic to flush poisons from the kidneys and relieve symptoms. The copy claims long term success and urges readers to ask a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Birthday Anniversaries and Celebrants Across Town
Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs L Meredith observe their 40th. Larry Joe Huisman marks a birthday as does Bob Young the former Washington resident. Richard Hyde and the Litt e twins Dana Ann and Dennis Michel have birthdays with family greetings from Wellman Danville Pilotburg Columbus Junction and Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bell
L. +. Meredith
Richard Hyde
Mrs. Jhonnie Hyde,Jr
Brighton
Henry Litte
Dana Ann
Dennis Michel
Columbus Junction
David Alfred
South Prairie School Reunion Announced for Sept 7
The South Prairie school reunion will be held Saturday at the schoolhouse with a noon basket dinner. All former pupils and teachers are invited and asked to bring family, table service, and drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prairie School
Care and shrinkage tips for ready made garments
Guidance on fabric labels explains proper care such as pressing temperatures and cleaning needs. It describes preshrinking wool when not indicated and a method using muslin to prevent later shrinkage, plus advice for beginners to choose small prints for easier matching during sewing.
Fashion Forecast Highlights Romantic Era Accessories
The feature notes flowers jewelry and stitches in gloves as fashion accent cues. It describes a romantic influence across suits dresses hats and evening wear with velvet ruffles feathers and cape style pieces for fall. Beach coats appear in various lengths matching home robes or matching bathing suits.
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A. Yard
Mrs. Dawson
Spurgeon
Spurgeons
U. P
R. J. Kleese
Order of Rainbow Girls
Country Club
Homemakers Club
Taylor No. 9
Y.W.C.A
C. AV
Pie Laughlin
T.T.T
M. J. Cruise
Bessie Glassburner
By Ertta Haley
Diana Lynn
Truman
Harold D. Smith
James E. Webb
Sperry
Smith
World Bank
International
Larry Joe Huisman
Marion Hisman
Lauder Kennedy
James Murphy
Wellman
Sidney Moore
Danville, Il
Cc. S. Ragen
Merle Smith
Dorothy Sowash
Lyle Nesbitt
Carl T. Anderson
Pilotburg
Bob Young
Oelwein
Washington Country Club
Welman
J. W
North Iowa Ave
Washington, Iowa
P.S
E. F
D. A. Bowen
Jtarr
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Moordale
Rothschild's
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