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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
2
An attractive modern house features an oyster gray frame and flat roof. Gray blue trim highlights the design while bright tangerine doors and matching slender columns accent the entrance and car port area.
The Merry Mixer club gathered at Mrs. Clement Griffiths home on Wednesday with 15 members sharing experiences about starting a child to school. Guests Mrs. Ted Kelsey Mrs. Carl Parcell and Mrs. Ernest Crawford received gifts, and Mrs. Earl Guingerich was given a club gift for her new baby. A get‑well note went to Mrs. Herman Schultz. Refreshments were served and photos taken on the lawn. A wiener roast is planned for September 18 at Patricia Dusenbery’s home with pot luck provisions.
Nancy Miller will wed David F. Wynne son of Dr. H. M. N. Wynne of Minneapolis on Saturday at Westminster chapel Fourth Presbyterian Chicago. Miller is daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Miller. Dr Miller head surgeon at Presbyterian hospital. After a Cape Cod trip the couple will live in Boston while Wynne pursues Harvard business school studies and Miller works on her master's at Simmons College.
Mrs Orva Scott hosted a Merry Makers club meeting with 12 members and four guests including Mrs Eva Mouser and Mrs C A Fishburn. President Mrs Irvin Bomber conducted the business session and the hostess was assisted by Mrs Richard Scott for the visit time.
Lake Michigan and Green Bay lake trout catches averaged about 2 500 000 pounds annually for eight years before 1946 and have declined to 109 000 pounds in 1949, signaling a sharp drop in yields across the region.
A bright summer gelatin dessert combines raspberry gelatin with ginger ale for bubbly effects. Fresh pears are folded in and chilled in a mold, yielding a sparkly fruit mold with a delicate raspberry ginger flavor.
Donna Wylie was guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Wead. Guests hemmed dish towels for the bride and a booklet was made while gifts were presented in a green and white decorated cart. Mrs. Wead, assisted by Mrs. Robert Reschly and Ardythe Wead, served refreshments in the bride’s colors.
The Washington Saddle club met in Crawfordsville at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clair Holmes to plan a Sunday trail ride on September 10. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wisher. ride starts at Lyle Lowe’s home with a noon wiener roast at Fern Cliff. Prizes were awarded in traveling bingo and refreshments were served.
The Grace Hill Ladies aid met at the Community building with eighteen members. Mrs. Karl Chorpening led devotions from Isaiah 53 and prayers. roll call used Revelations. a thanks vote went to Mrs. Ira Miksch for painting trays. Plans for a Corn Fiesta refreshment stand were completed. Next meeting in two weeks with Mrs. Preston Harvey as devotional leader.
Eicel McCreedy of the Department of Public Affairs led the meeting with a prayer. Mrs. C. R. Wilson hosted. Mrs. John A. Stewart led a discussion titled Know Your State. The Fortnightly constitution and an evening flower show were announced, along with a concert by Rosa Page Welsh on October 5 at the Methodist church.
The VIEW Auxiliary Breakfast club elected Mrs. Gerald Renfro as president and Mrs. Raymond Rowe as secretary treasurer at a Thursday morning meeting hosted by Mrs. Harold Kerr. The next gathering will be at the Leslie Zook cabin on Lake Odessa with a noon potluck lunch. Each member brings a dish to pass and table service.
The Sewettes gathered Wednesday with Mrs. Eugene Chalupa hosting. Members sewed and visited and planned upcoming months. Mrs. Ivan Marston helped serve seasonal refreshments. Mrs. Grant Mekhane will host the next meeting on Thursday afternoon September 21.
The article traces Memorial Day as a relatively new American idea rooted in ancient rites. It notes similar remembrances worldwide including France Jour des Morts and Roman Parentalia, and mentions Ching Ming in East Indies and parts of China as days for honoring the dead.
Yesterday at the hospital Chester Howard underwent physical surgical care. Mrs. Richard Adrian from Richland received medical treatment. Mrs. Roy Campbell from Brighton had surgical care. Today Wilma Jean Krantz of Olds underwent surgical care. Dismissed today were Mrs. Joe Serren and son of Harper and Mrs. Paul Miller and son of Wellman. An incorrect Monday report stated a daughter was born.
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