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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1944
Page
3
Mrs Ernest Beauchamp welcomed Handcraft department section 2 of Fortnightly club for the September luncheon at Crawfordsville home. Mrs T C Davis and Mrs Byron Snider assisted with the one o clock luncheon as 16 members three new members and a visitor attended. Mrs Davis led the business session followed by a thimble bee.
The September meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution marked Constitution Day with an eventide service at the Log Cabin in Sunset Park. Regent Mrs Paul Snakenberg introduced Eva Denny who outlined the year's program and Mrs Fred Mauthe delivered a paper on The Nature and Obligation of American Citizenship. Mrs J Sexton led a memorial service for deceased members with tributes from Sara Pollock.
Regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus at 8:50 PM Thursday evening September 21 at K C Hall. Classified within 1886 style notice kept concise for readers.
Thursday sees the O E S pinochle party at 8 30 p m and Masonry temple events. West Chester Women meet in the afternoon and the Ladies Aid groups hold 230 p m sessions. Pythian Past Chiefs meet at 8 p m and a Baptist church missionary luncheon occurs at 1 p m. United Presbyterian and W C T U plan activities, with a cooperative dinner at 6 30 p m and various group meetings. Fortnightly Club board meets at 3 p m at Congress hotel dining room.
Mrs Warren Goodwin formerly Lola Snyder was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Kermit Payne. A group of 20 relatives and friends attended last evening at the hostess home to socialize play games and have guests write notes to the bridegroom Warren Goodwin 2 C stationed at Norfolk Virginia. The guest of honor opened gifts and refreshments were served.
Lime filled cake turns heads with Miracle Lime Filling and lime sauce. The article outlines lime based fillings and toppings for white cake layers, gingerbread, and puddings, with steps for lime filling and lime sauce to serve with dessert.
The Highland Social club met at Mrs Anna Krotz's Riverside home with thirteen members and three visitors. A brief business meeting noted school lunch suggestions and plans for two members to provide monthly entertainment. Members were asked to come next month dressed as school children. Mrs John Krotz invited the group to meet in October and a lunch was served.
Keith D. Anderson turns 13 with wishes from family and friends in Pilotburg and Wayland. Marilyn Jean Koebel also celebrates her birthday as the Koebel family of Wayland receives congratulations. Mrs. Dan Holcomb and Mr. Lyle Schulty celebrate birthdays and a 14th wedding anniversary respectively, with notices noting the day’s events.
At the regular VFW Auxiliary meeting Mrs. Margaret Payne presided. Rose Matucha was elected to membership and four more will be initiated in October: Muriel Replogle Wilma Crawford Laura Jane Stewart and Helen Ward. Rummage sale is set for Sept 22 23 at the Bowling alley with clothing drop by Sept 21. Chicken supper for Post and Auxiliary families is scheduled for 6 30 Tuesday at Sunset park weather permitting at K C hall.
Causes include rough jar rims and imperfect edges, using non canning jars, overfilling with 1/2 inch headspace, seeds or debris on sealing surface, band tighteners cutting rubber, uneven processing, tightening bands after processing, and warped or worn bands. Ensure smooth rims, proper headspace, clean sealing surfaces, steady heat, and good condition bands.
Mrs. Ella Miller presided at the Pythian Sisters meeting at K P hall. The group plans a joint card party with the Knights of Pythias with date to be announced. Ruth Anderson and Christa Bear named to sandwich committee for next Farragut Idaho meeting. Mrs Schulty’s birthday is tomorrow.
Mrs. Sam Neill hosted ten Booster Club members and guest Mary Ellen Duensing at her home. Co-hostess Mrs. George Jarrard assisted. minutes, roll call on school day memories, and regular business were handled in the president’s absence. The club planned care packages for members in service and arranged two course refreshments themed school days.
Boat safety experts warn many deaths occur when people fail to cling to overturned craft after accidents. Boats typically float and can support individuals until rescue, whereas swimming long distances to shore often ends badly.
The article notes that both men and women wore earrings and rings in the 16th century, detailing fashion norms and social signals of adornment during that era.
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