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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
3
Mrs. J. G. Maxwell served as luncheon hostess yesterday for the Pythian Circle. The event featured a Pelock luncheon and gathered members for a social gathering and remarks.
Ruth Foster notes the best vinegar for brining and pickling is pure apple cider vinegar. She argues it yields superior flavor and preserves color.
Mrs Warfel assisted the hostess as 15 guests including Mrs W E Groendycke of Kansas City were seated at a single table amid fall flowers. Mrs C Harry Davis led the afternoon's program. guests shared their first day of school memories followed by a school day recitation and song.
Regular meeting of Knights of Columbus at 8 30 oclock Thursday evening September 21 at KC Hall.
False teeth wearers face embarrassment when plates slip or wobble. FASTEETH, an alkaline powder, is sprinkled on plates to hold dentures firmly. It helps prevent odor and keeps dentures comfortable without souring. Available at drug stores.
Mrs Mary Starr hosted a Heights club gathering yesterday afternoon. Members visited and played bingo. Plans were made for a picnic next week. Guests Mrs Walter Starr and Mrs Wilbur Jackson helped serve refreshments.
Amanda Schulty hosted a Wahoo party with luncheon guests Mrs Elizabeth Schulty Mrs Mae Dawson and Mrs J B Hexworth. In the afternoon they were joined by Mrs Will Bealer Mrs B G Holt and Mrs A L Young. The hostess with help served cake with fresh strawberries and coffee after a Wahoo game.
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with a brief executive board session. It invited World War II Gold Star mothers into the unit and discussed sending remembrances to service members. A clothing drive for Russian relief was proposed with a house to house canvass. The group authorized $65.70 to pay obligations to district and county departments.
Thursday events include OES pinochle breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and Masonic temple gathering with Lexington Ladies Aid hosting. Pythian Past Chiefs meet at 8 p.m. and Baptist church Missionary luncheon at 1 p.m. with co hosts. West Chester WCTU meets at 2 p.m. and United Presbyterian dinner at 6:30 p.m. plus several church groups. Saturday's Fortnightly Club report notes Cedar Rapids convention and Junior Auxiliary flute solos.
Michael Franz, 100, last surviving Civil War veteran in Wapello and Jefferson counties, reads war updates and recalls frontier days. Born 1844 in Frenkophen Prussia, he immigrated at 10, served in Iowa volunteers, rode pony express and stage coach, and helped build Iowa’s first railroad. He lives with daughter Mrs. Gerhard Nabbefeld in Ottumwa after years in Fairfield.
A brief note explains that summer conditions create more abrasion on tires due to drier roads. It mentions a 3 p.m. board meeting at Congress Hotel dining room. The text also compares dishpan soap use to a chef’s seasoning approach for precise results.
Mrs. H. J. Schoonover was hostess yesterday afternoon to nine members of the Kolah club. After a brief business meeting led by club president Mrs. Logan Ahrens, the regular program was presented. The afternoon concluded with social time and refreshments served by the hostess and her daughter.
Grace Hill Ladies Aid met at the Community building with eight members. They quilted in the morning then lunch at the church preceded a sale at the John Williams home where pie and coffee were served. President Nelson Woodford read a relief drive appeal and clothing donations are asked by Wednesday September. The society will hold an all day meeting at the Community building in two weeks with a sack lunch at noon.
The report notes service by co hostesses including Mrs Wolfer Mrs For est Walker and Mrs Joe Wolfer during the gathering describing their roles and attendance.
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