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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

4

Easy Meals for Busy Days Considered by Franklin Homemakers

Franklin Township Homemakers opened the year with 37 members and a guest, Dr. Martha Spence, as Ruth Foster demonstrated quick meals using one basic recipe. The session included chairmen introductions and a discussion on one dish meals and efficiency, with October set as a fighting topic.

Franklin Franklin Township A&fternoon Milton Ross West Chester Martha Spence Iowa City Ruth Foster Miss Foster

Vacation Reports At Kolah Club Meeting

Ko lah club members share vacation experiences during a Wednesday afternoon gathering led by Mrs Charles Jackson. Speakers include Mrs Clarence Jackson describing a Rocky Mountain National Park trip, Mrs H J Schoonover visiting California, and Mrs Neil Trotman attending the Passion Play in Spearfish South Dakota. Read poem by Mrs John Cherry about Grace Neil Crowell and her poetry.

Kolah Club Charles Jackson Clarence Jackson Rocky Mountain National Park H. J. Schoonover California Neil Trotman Spear Fish South Dakota John Cherry Grace Neil Crowell

Mareks Return From Colorado Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marek return from a Colorado Springs trip after their Riverside wedding on September 12 at St. Mary’s church. Attendants included Dale Marek and Robert Ruth. Sandra Ruth was flower girl and Terry Ruth ringbearer. A Mayflower Inn dinner for 60 followed at Iowa City, with a Hills dance that night.

Robert Marek St. Mary's Church Riverside Colorado Springs Colo Dale Marek Robert Ruth Cedar Rapids Sandra Ruth Terry Ruth Iowa City Hills Marek Riverside High School Washington High School Dale

Definition of Happiness Through Self and Enviroment

Mrs Boyer spoke on happiness at the Beta Sigma Phi meeting hosted by Mrs Duane Griggs. She cited Walter Pitkin and explored happiness through work play love and belonging as members completed happiness charts then planned a rummage sale for October 20 with Griggs leading the discussion and refreshments served.

Don Boyer Beta Sigma Phi Duane Griggs Griggs

Booster Club Enjoys School Day Program

The booster club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Elwood Kleese's home with 15 members and guests present. Mrs. Donald Stout presided. contests named winners Merle Turnipseed, David Kleese, and Leo Marie. New babies Marcella Kay Sheetz and Kay Lynn Turnipseed announced. A wiener roast planned at Mrs. Kleese's for the next meeting. refreshments served by Mrs. Melville Donaldson and Mrs. Ernest White.

Oooster Club Elwood Kleese Lloyd Duensing Ralph Witthoft Merle Turnipseed Capitol David Kleese Leo Marie Marcella Kay Sheetz Kay Lynn Donald Stout Melville, Donaldson White

Bible Class Social at United Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Loyalty Bible class of the United Presbyterian church held a social Tuesday afternoon in the church parlor. Estella Donaldson led the program, Lena Bergman sang, and Mrs. Silas Ross read a paper titled A School Unafraid of Religion. Several members shared summer trip stories. Refreshments were served to 26 present.

United Presbyterian Church Estella Donaldson Lena Bergman Silas Ross

Mrs Ed Hora Joins RNA At Riverside Convention

Mrs Ed Hora of Riverside was initiated into the Royal Neighbors of America at the Riverside convention on Sept 14. Rosebud camp No 2372 participated in an afternoon school of instruction. A silver offering supported the RNA home in Davenport. The West Liberty American Legion auxiliary served the evening dinner. The 1951 convention is planned for Town City.

Riverside Ed Hora Royal Neighbors of America Rosebud Camp No. 2372 RNA Davenport American Legion Auxiliary of West Liberty Town City

Community group events schedule in West Chester area

Church circles and clubs list meetings and socials across St Marys Circle St James Circle Little Flower St Anthony's Circle and family nights. Activities include wiener roasts potlucks dessert fundraisers and club gatherings at churches Masonic Temple Sunset Park and Camp Fire rooms with times ranging 1:30 to 8:00 p m.

St. Mary’s Circle Hubert Redlinger Country Club Social Circle West Chester Federated Church Wayne Zeck M.F. Church Sunset Park St. James Circle Ernie Kriner Little Flower Circle Merrit McDaniel St. Anthony's Circle Stephen Wolfer White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple DeMolay DeMolay Mothers’ Circle Knights of Pythias Cedar Rapids

Rural Women Meet With Mrs William Bell

Rural Women’s club members met Wednesday afternoon with host Mrs William Bell and presiding president Mrs William Marie Jr. Roll call stressed winter prep. Musical selections were performed by celloist Lester Luckenbill and pianist George Masson. Mrs Bell spoke of a Wisconsin Dells trip, Mrs Leo Marie of the Ozarks, and Mrs Claud Rhodebeck described a trip to northern and eastern states. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs Rhodebeck, Mrs Leo Marie, and Mrs Luckenbill. Mrs Clark Baker will host next.

Rural Women’s Club William Bell William Marie Jr Marie Sr Lester Luckenbill George Masson Bell Wisconsin Dells Leo Marie Ozarks Claud Rhodebeck Luckenbill Clark Baker

Just Us Club Exchange Recip es Meeting

Just Us club met Wednesday afternoon with 15 members and one guest. Mrs Emma Campbell read September clips while Mrs Rebekah Shebeck and Mrs L L Loveless organized entertainment. Mrs L F Harding presided. gift given to Mrs John Dodd by mystery sister Mrs Val Fuhr. refreshments were served. next program led by Mrs John Lee with Mrs Floyd Murdock and Mrs Marion Huston.

Emma Campbell Just Us Club Rebekah Shebeck L. L. Loveless Campbell L. F. Harding Ed Warner John Dodd Val Fuhr Dodd Fuhr John Lee Floyd Murdock Marion Huston

Shirley Escher Elects Farmerettes President

The Farmerettes 4-H club held a Wiener roast at Shirley Escher home Tuesday evening to elect officers. Shirley Escher was named president with Patricia Horak vice president Audrey Stout secretary treasurer Annabelle Jackson historian and Mary Catherine Friese reporter. They scheduled a roller skating party for two neighboring clubs on September 28.

Farmerettes Shirley Escher Miss Escher Patricia Horak Audrey Stout Annabelle Jackson Mary Catherine Friese

Honor Mrs Hawthorne at WCTU meeting note

Mrs J A Hawthorne was honored at a Wednesday WCTU gathering at Mrs John A Stewart home. A red rose corsage for 40 years service was presented by Mrs Dora Bolar. Delegates to the Newton state convention were Mrs Ray Sojka, Mrs Pearl Whistler, Mrs Bolar, and Mrs T F Barker.

Hawthorne WCTU J. A. Hawthorne John A. Stewart Maud Jackson Edith Cranston W. D. Booth Jessie Stewart Matthew Homer Jarrard Newton Ray Sojka Pearl Whistler Bolar T. F. Barker Stewart Barker

Sunshine Community Club Meets Wednesday

Sunshine Community Club members meet on Wednesday afternoon with eleven present. President Mrs. Clyde Thompson led the session and entertainment while Mrs. Will Richards shared stories of hymns and jokes. Hostesses included Mrs. George T. Koehler and helpers served by Mrs. Carl Schneider. Plans were made for a wiener roast Tuesday at the Wilcox home.

Sunshine Community Club Frank Schneider Diana Linda Bere George T. Koehler Clyde Thompson Will Richards Burdette Stover Lyle Wilcox Wilcox Carl Schneider

Supt. Schell Addresses Lincoln PTA and Stewart Group Meets

Supt. M. M. Schell spoke on The Challenge of Our Times at Lincoln PTA in the school gym, noting future atomic energy lessons. Lincoln president Mrs. Leland White presided. 12 members attended with Mrs. Herb Osincuy leading song. Stewart school principal Elsie Glassburner introduced teachers. 65 members present as Mrs. Lester Willey chaired the PIA meeting and Chopin provided a piano solo.

Supt M. M. Schell Lincoln Pta Leland White Lincoln Group Herb Osincuy Paul Thayer Howard Waddell Schell Joy Fairchild Doris Rouse Ed Sorrel Trs Ken Peters Raymond Crone Curtis Long Lisle Brinton Stewart Elsie Glassburner Stewart School Lester Willey Stewart Pia

Wiener Roast Planned by Walnut Women's Club

The Walnut Women's Club schedules a roast at 1 p.m. September 28 at the aut school hosted by Mrs. Ralph Chorpening. Committee members are Mrs. Marion Robertson Mrs Noah Graber and Mrs Everette Lew. Treasurer aims to raise funds with a $1 member contribution at the October meeting hosted by Mrs. Edwin Lukavsky. Entertainment is organized by Mrs. Glenn Miller and others with co-hostesses Mrs. Chorpening and Mrs. Earl Cline assisted by Mrs. Lyle Wilson.

Walnut Women’s Club Ralph Chorpening Aut Marion Robertson Noah Graber Everette Lew Glenn Miller Glenn Miller Jr Preston Harvey Charpening Earl Cline Lyle Wilson

Mrs Foreman Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Twelve members of the Good Will club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Clara Foreman. Mrs Fred Neuhart presided and announced an Iowa drive as the roll call entertainment. Mrs Tina Holt and Mrs Earl Simpson served on the entertainment committee. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Frank Mayhew.

Good Will Club Clara. Foreman Fred Neuhart Iowa Tina Holt Earl Simpson Frank Mayhew

Mrs Longer to Display Wedding Gifts at Open House

Mrs Walter Longer will host an open house at 205 E Madison Street to display the wedding gifts of Mr and Mrs Bernard Payne. Friends may call Friday evening 7 to 9 or Saturday afternoon 2 to 4.

Walter Longer E. Madison Street Bernard Payne

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