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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1944
Page
3
The Brooklyn Bridge officially opens on May 24 1883 ending a 13 year construction project linking Brooklyn and Manhattan. The ceremony features dignitaries, crowds, and a public demonstration of the new span.
Eight members four prospective members and guest Mrs James Birney attended the Junior Fortnightly Club September meeting led by Miss Marjorie Thompson. Merritt McDaniel spoke on Camera Capers giving camera do and don'ts. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her mother Mrs David Thompson. Next meeting will be with Mrs T J Sorden.
The Harmony club met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. McGraw with 12 members and four guests. Roll call featured photographs of former days. Three contests were staged by Mrs. Freda Mayer, including a finders keepers game with Mrs. George Dare at the piano, prompting much merriment. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her daughter Mrs. Brenneman and Mrs. Redlinger.
Four candles lit for Ann Riley Peterson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A C Peterson, with well wishes from Mrs. Fred L. Stewart, Jimmy Ward, Harold Putnam, Martin Theodeus Ferguson, Mrs. Ed Kleinberg, and Mrs. W K Orris of Crawfordsville. Mrs Bert Pierce of Oceanside California also observes a birthday today.
Classified ads note a regular Knights of Columbus meeting this Thursday evening with a $30 amount likely for dues or donation.
Thursday family night at the country club 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Friday United Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets 2:30 p.m. at the church. Friendship club meets at 1:00 p.m. Cooperative luncheons with bring your own needlework. W.S.C.S. Methodist units hold regular meetings with Unit No. 8 at 1 p.m. and other units at 2 p.m. Hosts listed with addresses. Loyal Woman's class at 2:15 p.m. in church. Volunteer program Dutch treat. Monday evening dues at Y.M.C.A. rooms. Literature department meetings with dues.
O. E. Babb family hosted a Tuesday evening wiener roast for 21 people including seven club families and guests Mrs. Stan Kiesey and children and A. B. Neiswanger. The gathering was held outdoors around a large bonfire.
The American Red Cross was established in 1881 with Clara Barton serving as the first president.
Margaret I Hennon daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Hennon and Jerry Hanson son of Mr and Mrs B L Hanson Denver Colo were married at the Presbyterian church in Denver at 10 am Sunday Aug 27 The ceremony followed by a reception for 125 guests Mrs Hanson a WAVES member and Yeoman second class trained at Hunter College and Cedar Falls has served at the navy base in Corpus Christi Texas since May 1943
Grate carrots and segment grapefruit for a fresh salad base. Dissolve lemon flavored gelatin in a porcelain mold to set, creating a citrusy, jellied accompaniment.
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