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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1944

Page

3

Congregation Hosts New Members Dinner At Church

The Methodist church held a pot luck dinner last evening in honor of 127 new members added over the year. About 300 attended, with extra tables needed. Dr. Fred E. Miller welcomed newcomers and urged active help. a lively program followed including an unrehearsed play and songs. A fall family-night dinner is planned for October.

Methodist Church Charles Wilson Man With the Milo Sorden Lyle Wilcox Dale Atkinson Atkinson A. W. Clow Crawford Mr Wilcox Sorden Ralph Shannon Fred E

Clothing For Russia During Missionary Meeting

Maizie Stewart led 18 members of the United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society in a service focusing on right living and Christian citizenship. Speakers linked ideals to action, discussed voting, social issues, and postwar planning, while members worked on comforters and clothing for Russian War Relief.

Maizie Stewart Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Maiie Gray Albert Simpson Harriet Clendenning Christian Citizen Frea L. Stewart Missionary Magazine W.G.M.S New Concord Ohio John A. Stewart W. W. Caldwell Caldwell Church O. F. Boller Clendenning Stanwood

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A Presbyterian church announces a morning prayer meeting at 9 20 on Wednesday at the church. Venue details point to the church setting and weekly gathering.

Presbyterian

Peach Upside Down Cake and Lime Peach Cobbler Recipes

Recipes for Peach Upside Down Cake and Lime and Peach Cobbler plus a note on packing cakes for servicemen. Includes ingredients and steps for both desserts and a paragraph about wrapping applesauce cake for wartime mail, urging readers to share packing tips.

Birthday Celebrants Share Another Year of Life

Mrs Josephine Hendricks born in Nashville Tennessee in 1860 marks a birthday becoming a member of the Journal Three Quarter Century club. Thomas Howard Hofert turns four with four candles on his cake son of Mr and Mrs H A Hofert of Keota. Others sending congrats today include Billy Cummings Eugene Davis now in service Betty Jean Taylor Glenn Schwartz Martwin Faye Cherwinker of Haskins.

Josephine Hendricks Nashville, Tenn The Journal Three Quarter Century Club Thomas Howard Hhofert H. A. Hofert Keota Billy Cummings Eugene Davis Betty Jean Taylor Glenn Schwartz Martwin Faye Cherwinker Haskins

Banquet Plans For Sojourner Amelia Cook at Shrine

The White Shrine met at the Masonrc temple led by Mrs. Paul Snakenberg. Plans announced for Sojourner Amelia Cook’s visit on Monday Oct 16. A Shrine dinner at the temple with husbands invited followed by a ceremonial practice on Tuesday Oct 10 at 7:30 PM.

Masonrc Paul Snakenberg Amelia CC. Cook

Honor Roger Fulton On First Birthday

Roger Eugene Fulton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulton, was honored at a birthday party at the Fulton home on South Marion Avenue. Gifts were presented, a large cake with one candle was served, and guests included Tanya Ann Trotman Mary Jo Bitting Stephen Marks Ronnie Diane and Gary Edwards Billy and Joyce West Gene Carol and Kay Garrett Mr and Mrs Wayne Bitting Mr and Mrs Milo Fulton Max Mr and Mrs Lloyd Edwards Mrs Jack Trotman Mrs G H Garrett Mrs Fred Huxey Mrs Charles West and Mrs Richard Houseal.

Roger Eugene Fulton Robert Fulton Fulton South Marion Avenue Roger Tanya Ann Trotman Mary Jo Bitting Crawfordsville Stephen -Arks Ronnie Diane Gary Edwards Billy Joyce West Gene Carol Kay Garrett Wayne Bitting Milo Fulton Max Lloyd Edwards Jack Trotman G. UH. Garrett Fred Huxey Charles West Richard Houseal

Mrs Gass Hosts W C T U Meeting in September

The West Chester W C T U met Friday afternoon with Mrs Lottie Gass presiding. Devotional reading by Mrs Ida Hough. topic Building for Peace. Mrs Bessie Bauer led the lesson and business session. Reports cite county convention in Washington and plans for Mason City state convention Oct 17 18 19. Union Signal and Young Crusader to be sent to public school. Lucy Leet treasurer reports last year.

West Chester W.C.T.U Lottie Gass Ida Hough Bessie Bauer Sadie Dusenbery Edith Bauer H. W. Munster Christian Advocate M. H. McDowell Washington Lucy Leet

Delores Smith and Russell Lamb Wed in Muscatine

Announcement of the marriage of Delores Smith and Russell Lamb in Muscatine at the Muscatine Methodist church. Rev Judson Perkins officiated. A luncheon followed at the Hubbard home. The couple will reside on a farm east of Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Delores Smith Wesley Smith Russell Lamb Joseph Lamb Letts Musserville Methodist Church Muscatine Judson Perkins H. Q. Hubbard Here

Donna Darbyshire Honored at Birthday Party

Donna Darbyshire was surprised with a birthday party hosted by Ruth Schantz at her home on September 19. Friends played games and danced to music, refreshments were served by Betty Despain Betty Johnston and Ruth Schantz, then the group attended a theater outing and presented a commemorative gift.

Donna Darbyshire Ruth Schantz Betty Despain Betty Johnston Miss Darbyshire

Training phase for the child underway

An important phase of the child's training has begun, signaling progressive development and structured lessons. The effort focuses on building skills, discipline, and readiness for upcoming tasks.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events

Valley Ladies Aid meets at the church with noon sack lunch and noted importance. Navajo club postpones meeting one week. Public invited benefit card party at K P hall. Country club family night dinner at 6 30 p m. Pansy Hill club hosts Mrs Naomi Kephart. Fleur de Lis club invites exhibits for fair with Mrs R J Dawson. Rural Women’s club meets later with Mrs Lloyd Humston. West Chester W R C at 2 p m K P hall. Blood plasma fund collection 6 45 p m Child Study dept. Bring own meals and dishes. Sunshine Community carnival Friday with Marion Sheetz. Club supper Saturday at 6 30 p m with Mrs Elizabeth Schulty.

Valley Ladies Aid Society All Cay Hammer K.P. Hall Country Club Pansy Hill Club Naomi Kephart W. 2Nd St. Fleur de Lis Club R. J. Dawson Rural Women's Club Lloyd Humston Chautauqua West Chester W.R R. J. Kleese

How to Preserve Green Peppers by Ruth Foster

How can I preserve green peppers. For winter meals they may be brined. Wash remove the seed core pack into hot jars. Fill jars to within 1/4 inch of the top with a hot brine made by dissolving 4 cups salt in one quart water. Process pints or quarts in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Ruth Foster

Senior Needle Club Elects Officers in Riverside

Estelle Critz hosted the Senior Needle Club meeting at her mother Mrs Helen Critz home in Riverside. Officers for the coming year were elected: C. F. Fitzsimmons as president and John W. Tener as secretary treasurer. Members drew dates for hostess duties and the afternoon was spent in needlework and social time with refreshments served.

Riverside Estelle Critz Helen Critz C. F. Fitzsimmons John W. Tener R. H. Heitzman

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