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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1950

Page

3

Women’s Missionary Society Meets In Evening Division

The Wo men’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church held its evening division meeting Tuesday with Mrs. J. M. Finney hosting. Devotions led by Mrs. Grace Munn. playlet on the rural church by Mrs. E. M. Mc Comgpety and Mrs. H. H. Mc Cleary featured guest Aurora McIntyre of Lenox, a Sudan missionary for 30 years. Plans were made to send a clothing box to Frenchburg Ky and a Christmas box to be designated later. Refreshments served by hostess with pouring by Mrs. McConaughy.

Women’s Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church J. M. Finney Grace Munn E. M. McComgpety H. H. McCleary Aurora McIntyre Lenox Miss McIntyre Sudan Frenchburg McConaughy

Mrs Warfel Guest at Pythian Circle Meeting

Mrs R S Warfel attended the Pythian Circle gathering held Wednesday at Mrs H M Shaver's home with 11 members present. President Ben Briley opened with an Edgar poem and members read verses or led a quiz. Mrs Edarris was absent due to illness and October plans were announced by Mrs Ode Ferguson.

Warfel Pythian Circle R. S. Warfel H. M. Shaver Ben Briley Ed Carris Ode Ferguson

Damascus Shrine Sets Practice And Ceremonial Dates

Damascus Shrine No. 10 WSJ met in the Masonic Temple led by Mrs. Hugh Morris and A J Fitzsim mons. A practice for Sunday October 15 at 2 PM with the district deputy was announced. Ceremonials are scheduled October 24 with a 4 PM business meeting before.

Damascus Shrine No WSJ Masonic Temple Hugh Morris WHP A. J. Fitzsimmons WOS M. D. Snodgrass

Homemaking I Class Hosts Guest Day Party

Washington High School Homemaking I class held a guest day in the homemaking living room after classes on Tuesday. The centerpiece featured asters and snapdragons in pink yellow and violet. Barbara Jarvis poured spiced grape punch with ribbon sandwiches butter cookies mints and nuts. Patricia Brock and Patricia Coakley performed clarinet and saxophone duets Dear Hearts and Gentle People and Far Away Places. Audrey Vittetoe played accordion solos while guests were served. Betty Schmidt led a group get acquainted activity. Chairmen for entertainment table food were Miss Brock Miss Vittetoe Rowena Carter and Miss Coakley.

Washington High School Barbara Jarvis Patricia Brock Patricia Coakley Audrey Vittetoe Betty Schmidt

Honor Denver Couple At Picnic In Sunset Park

A Sunday picnic in Sunset Park honored Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Hon of Denver Cole as guests of honor. Attendees included out-of-town couples from Marion Montezuma West Liberty and Leighton, plus numerous local residents and families.

Denver Sunset Park Claude J. Hon Denver, Cole Claude Pollock Marion Harry Rabenold Richard Rabenold Montezuma Leo Adams Jane West Liberty Sedrel Leighton David Blankenhorn W. T. Hobbs Leonard Brinning Earl Hobbs W. H. McConnell W. H. McConnell Jr Francis McConnell Spencer Reed

Plans to Attend Annual Poetry Meeting in Des Moines

Word Weavers group discussed attendance at the Iowa Poetry Day association annual meeting in Des Moines on October 21. Mrs. Albert Lay presided. seven members learned their poems will appear in the 1950 brochure. Dade Shearer to host October 24.

Iowa Poetry Day Association Des Moines Word Weavers Ralph Kleese Albert Lay Kleese Dade Shearer

Save furniture with durable chair feet tips

When buying metal furniture avoid rubber crutch tips on feet as metal wears through them. Hard rubber tips inserted in chair legs wear much better and last longer.

Local Social Calendar Listings Highlight Community Events

A dense schedule lists Knights of Columbus, 8:00 p m at St James hall with post meeting program and lunch. Child Study groups at multiple times with dues. Homebuilders class at Methodist church. Walnut school wiener roast. GOP Women meeting at YMCA with luncheon. potluck school event. Town City Presbyterian meeting with sack lunch. YM YW games at YMCA. Odd Fellow and Missionary society events. additional club meetings at West Chester Methodist and YWCA Council.

Knights of Columbus St. James Hall Robert Speed Loren Robertson Methodist Church Sunset Park Walnut School John Hedberg GOP YMCA Tom Davis Town City IOOF Junior Missionary Society West Chester Robert Stephens Washington Township Tom Gerdes Robert Swift Ywca Council YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Knights of Pythias

Difference Between Panbroiling And Panfrying

Panbroiling removes fat as it accumulates in the pan, pouring off the drippings. Panfrying allows fat to accumulate in the frying pan, cooking foods in the rendered fat.

Tender Pastry Pumpkins For Seasonal Tarts And Strips

Fresh idea uses pastry pumpkins to decorate personal tarts or family pies. Cut strips of pastry, shape into designs, and dust with orange tinted sugar for a playful finish.

Homemakers Dress For School Program

Homemakers club members gathered at Mrs. George Dare's home for a school themed meeting. Guests included Mrs. Hal Richards Mrs. Martin Whittaker and Mrs. Warren Dare. Nine members shared early school memories. Mrs. Hubert Redlinger led the program and Sam Munson presided as president. Plans for a forthcoming wiener roast were announced. Virginia, the hostess’s daughter, assisted with a sack lunch fitting the theme.

Homemakers Club George Dare Hal Richards Martin Whittaker Warren Dare Hubert Redlinger Sam Munson Virginia

Wayland Chapter Elects Convention Delegates

Delegates to the national convention in Dayton Ohio October 19 to 21 were chosen at a Wayland Chapter 1 TTT meeting held at Mrs A R Meyer home. Delegates named are Mrs Max Kauffman and Mrs Ray Ernest. Twenty members attended and refreshments were served.

Wayland Dayton Ohio Chapter TTT A. R. Meyer Max Kauffman Ray Ernest

Mrs. Carson Hosts Navajo Club Luncheon at Pines

Mrs. W. T. Carson entertained the Navajo club at a 1 o'clock luncheon at the Pines Wednesday. Twelve members attended and guest Mrs. Foster Bagge joined. After lunch, the group visited Mrs. Carson's home for contests, needlework and visiting.

W. T. Carson the Pines

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