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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

2

Fortnightly club forms three Child Study groups

The Fortnightly club opened fall with three Child Study departments meeting. Child Study I, at Mrs. Hedberg’s home, planned refreshments for Iowa City doctors at the clinic and 23 members attended with guests Mrs. Warren Dare and Mrs. Joe Kirkpatrick. Talks on correcting children's faults followed, then a social hour with treats by several members.

Child Study I John R. Hedberg Iowa City Warren Dare Joe Kirkpatrick Paul Fern Don Shepherd Wilson J. Putman Robert Wiley Kenneth Blecha Ed VerSteer Richard Gant Child Study II Loren Robertson Jack Trotman Keith Vetter C. W. Gregory Merle Blieu Bill Rogers LeRoy McGraw Duncan Phillip Kneen Cecil Long Curtis Long Harold Stephens Methodist Church Norman Lechner Carl Dallmeyer

Brighton Ladies Attend Trenton WSCS Party

Sixteen Brighton Methodist WSCS members gathered at the Trenton church to mark the 10th anniversary of the Trenton society on a Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Otto Lamansky of Brighton baked the cake for the celebration with attendees including several Brighton residents and Mrs Leonard Pickard of East Pleasant Plain.

Brighton Trenton Wscs Brighton Methodist Wscs Trenton Society Trenton Church Otto Lamansky R. H. Tracy Hattie Brier L. H. White Lamansky Edgar Wise Howard Reighard Albert Saunders Earl Neal L. A Horton C. F. Darnielle Harry Stacy Monroe Kelly Howard Washburn James Morgan Dave McNeese Ywca Council YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Knights of Pythias KP Hall Clifford Thorne Washington County Nurses Potluck India LBC Club Charles Bartholow Music Department J. James Hall Carol Pythian Isters Hall Dar H. E Wilson

Pansy Hill Club Plans Wiener Roast at Sunset Park

Pansy Hill club members plan a family Wiener roast at Sunset park on October 19 at 6 30 p m. Families to bring a dish to pass a pie wieners and buns. The event includes prizes from games like Chinese checkers and wahoo with Mrs Watkins assisting.

Pansy Hill Club Erwin Koenig Sunset Park Stan Kiesey Harry Watkins Bill Bruty Cora Davis Earl Davis Kiesey Watkins

Mrs Wehr Hosts U Go 1 Go Club Meeting

Mrs Albert Wehr entertained 11 members of the U Go 1 Go club at her home Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Lowell Harding and Donna Haustenstein. Pinochle was played at three tables with Mrs Harding the high scorer and Mrs Val Fuhr the low.

Albert Wehr U Go Lowell Harding Donna Hauenstein Harding Val Fuhr

Leather and Metal Classes Begin at YWCA Next Week

The YWCA announces eight week craft classes for women. Leathercraft starts Wednesday at 2 PM taught by Mrs. Richard Stewart with materials bought by participants. Metalcraft starts Thursday at 2 PM taught by Edna McCarty with a small registration fee. Both classes welcome community women and will provide tools. materials are user supplied.

YWCA The Richard Stewart Edna McCarty Ladies Day Out

Secret Club Pals Revealed at Circle Cooperative

Secret pals for the last club year were revealed with a goodbye gift exchange at Lexington Circle’s Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Bill Martin’s home. Thirteen members and three guests attended the fried chicken cooperative dinner. Roscall was answered with a school day recollection. Marion Pence will host October 11.

Circle Cooperative Lexington Circle Bill Martin Delmar Miller Raymond Gilliand Richard Gilliand Stiller Roscall Marion Pence

Men of Homebuilders Hosts at Wiener Roast

The Homebuilders class of the Methodist church hosted a wiener roast in the church basement on Thursday evening. About forty people attended, including members and their families. The men entertained the women after losing the contest to recruit the most members to Sunday school. Committee members were George Dare, Walter Messer, Glenn Knupp, Glenn Thompson and H. J. Brendemann. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bonar showed films of a trip through South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming.

YMYW YMCA IOOF Junior Missionary Society West Chester Methodist Robert Stephens Washington Township Tom Gerdes Robert Swift The Methodist George Dare Walter Messer Glenn Knupp Glenn Thompson H. J. Brendeman Raymond Bonar South Dakota Montana Wyoming

Doughnut Time Recipe for Yeast and Cake Doughnuts

Home bakers can make plain doughnuts with holes twists and Bismarcks from one dough. The recipe covers nutmeg sugar cinnamon frosting and testing fat temperature plus steps to rise roll cut twist fry and yield about three dozen doughnuts.

HJ Club Meeting Hosts Prizes and Plans

Three guests attended the HJ club gathering at Mrs. Hubert Malichky’s home Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Tebockhorst, Mrs. Roy Carter, Mrs. Adolph Shalla, and Mrs. Dale Marek. The October 19 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ernest Strum. Refreshments were served.

HJ Club Hubert Malichky Alva Bell Harry Malichky Gerald Buchwalter Joe Te Bockhorst Roy Carter Adolph Shalla Dale Marek Ernest Strum

Fleur de Lis Club Antique Exhibit Planned at Meeting

The Fleur de Lis club will host an antique exhibit at the next meeting with Mrs. Everette Stew. The event highlights local collectors and draws members to view vintage items and discuss their history.

Fleur de Lis Club Everette Stew

Club Meets After Noon at Mrs Crone Home

The group gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Al Crone's house for a club meeting. Guests included Mrs. W. L. Rukgaber and Mrs. Pearl Parcell. Mrs. Robert Day spoke on her Mexico trip with articles and snapshots shown to members.

al Crone W. L. Rukgaber Pearl Parcell Mexico Robert Day P. F. Whisler

Hamburgers and Bun Contain Daily Thiami Share

A report notes that a hamburger and bun provide 29 percent of a working man’s daily thiami requirement. It discusses nutrient content and dietary guidelines affecting daily intake.

Chester Study Group Meets at Mrs. Stewarts

West Chester Methodist study group met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Edgar Stewart’s home. Sixteen members attended with guests including Mrs. Julius Lindenmeyer of Sioux City and Martha and Barbara Stephens.

Chester Mrs West Chester Edgar Stewart Julius Lindenmeyer Sioux City Martha Barbara Stephens

Bakers Spend Forty-Five Million On Milk Purchases

American bakers annually allocate fifty five million five hundred thousand nine hundred dollars to milk purchases. This figure reflects ongoing dairy costs for the baking industry and its supply chain.

Brooklyn Gambling Probe Witness Leaves Court

Arthur Karp, 35, once a contact for bookie Harry Gross, exits Kings County Court amid a probe that named individuals before a Grand Jury. Prosecutors did not say if any named by Karp were high officials in the case.

Brooklyn N. Y Arthur Artie” Karp Harry Gross Kings County Karp

Draft plan aims to triple manpower without ages shift

Veterans draftings lead the current buildup with 000 men noted. Vinson says air force and navy will rely on volunteers to maintain ranks. Hershey says expanding the pool may require law changes to avoid disturbing upper age groups and to keep numbers within a reasonable level.

Vinson Air Force Navy Hershey

Davenport Man Stolze Murdered Near Brainerd

Eugene Stolze a Davenport Illinois newspaper engraver was found shot twice near a lonely wayside 40 miles north of Brainerd Minnesota Chief John Tierney said exam of .22 caliber bullet fragments showed two hits to the skull and bullet markings could identify the weapon Stolze disappeared from the Brainerd area while on vacation July 1.

ST. Paul Eugene Stolze Brainerd John Tierney Minnesota Crime Bureau Tierney Davenport Stolze

Not Brown Study in a Sunny Modern Living Room

A bright living room features chocolate brown walls with pale ivory trim. Mahogany desks and tables match pale yellow copper-rose and deep green upholstery with a gray green floor and ivory ceiling.

Do Not Disturb Young Wildlife in the Woods

Warning about leaving young animals and birds alone in the forest. Mothers stay close and may be nearby waiting for a sign of care.

Honor Eldon Conrys At Dinner on Sunday

Eldon Coury and his bride were guests of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Coury in Ainsworth. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Moore and son Clifford Eldon, Mrs. W. E. Acton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Acton of Eldon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson of Battle Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conry and Gary.

Honor Eldon Conrys Ainsworth Eldon Coury Lee Coury T. A. Moore and Son Clifford W. E. Acton Paul Acton Eldon Harry Johnson Battle Creek Robert Conry Gary

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Roe Dillinger North Avenue Mrs. Wehr Atn&h Nicola Harmon Metalcraft Willard Palmer Nels Westermark Edger Steeg Wylie Anderson Men of Homebuilders Ross Motor Service R. V. Pike Harry Kleese Walter Duvall Walter Bauer Troy Forinash Bakers’ Milk Bill Artie’ Karp Ted Brown Young Wildlife Washington C. V. Grall John W. Lee Gibby America
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