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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1941

Page

3

Rotary hosts teachers at annual dinner in Burlington

The Burlington Rotary Club entertained public school teachers and spouses at the Community room with a full dinner and lively program. Dean Mead presided, Dr. R. C. Keagy offered grace, and Dr. C. A. Boice read Rotary histories and tributes to long-time members. Captain Cecil Bates of Leeds, England, was introduced as a guest speaker on a UK procurement mission.

Rotarians Ed’’ Ralston Rotary Dean Mead Grace R. C. Keagy Ralston T. R. Phillips Mr. Erbe President Mead Eloise Sorden Leigh Soule C. A. Boice Rotary Club R. E. Shannon Shannon L. A. Jones Ralph Thompson Stutsman O. FE. Schmitt Lloyd Lytle Wesecoat T. A. Mast Cecil Bates Leeds England Arthur Beers Chicago Mast Britain Burlington States America Winston Churchill

Vigilant Class Meets at Presbyterian Church Social

The Vigilant Sunday school class gathered in the church basement for a social evening with ten attendees. Mrs. Fred Neiswanger conducted the meeting and refreshments were provided by several members.

Presbyterian Church Fred Neiswanger Ben Briley Leslie Zook Maurine Anderson Mary Dreckmeier Florence Miller Neiswanger Zook Archie Euwer van Meter

Senior Needle Club Elects Mrs Pogge As New President

Riverside report notes Mrs A H Pogge elected president of the Senior Needle Club with Mrs R H Heitzman as secretary treasurer. Mrs Margaret Cress of Cedar Rapids attended as out of town guest. Social needlework afternoon followed by luncheon hosted by Mrs Hielen Critz. Mrs Roy Snyder to host next meeting.

Senior Needle Club Riverside Estelle Critz Hielen Critz A. H. Pogge R. H. Heitzman Margaret Cress Cedar Rapids Roy Snyder

Station RWI: World’s most powerful radio station

Station RWI in Soviet Russia claims the top radio power with a 172 kilocycle frequency and 500000 watts output, asserting unmatched transmission strength.

RWI Soviet Russia

Rainbow Installation at Temple Masonic Chapter

Marian Krumbholtz installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls at the Temple with about 100 attendees for the public ceremony. Potluck dinner framed the event with officers listed as Jeanne Day, Audrey Hotle, Dorothy Watson, and others, plus appointive officers and staff.

Marian Krumbholtz Iowa Jeanne Day Audrey Hotle Dorothy Watson Hope Marjorie Thompson Georgianne Rudiger Eleanor Tucker Shirley Peterson Anna Waggoner Betty Snakenburg Dorothy Bear Lois Mace Fidelity Virginia Holden Car- Oleen Sartor Arlys Myers Evelyn Meek Edith Gillespie Dorothy Putnam Bonnie Simpson Frances Sartor Marshall Jean Essley

B P W Club Tea Honors Washington Teachers

The Business and Professional Woman's club honored Washington teachers with a Sunday tea at Mrs. Helen Heilman home. Forty five guests welcomed by Mary Lynn Heilman and officers. Iola Dittmer gave a piano recital and accompanied Mary Reynolds who sang two solos. Mildred Tracy welcomed guests and invited membership. Out of town guests Ada Edwards and Betty Feldman from Fairfield attended.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Teachers of Washington Helen Heilman Mary Lynn Heilman Idelia Bakke Thora Reynolds Faye Holland Iola Dittmer

Bran Flake Chip Cookies for Tea or Bridge Parties

Cookie recipe notes for Bran Flake Chip Cookies with flour baking powder salt butter brown and granulated sugars eggs vanilla milk bran flakes and chocolate pieces. Also a coconut oat nut cookie mix yields two dozen cookies.

Lace Cookies C White Sugar Eyes Beaten 1 Melted Butter

A brief kitchen note lists lace cookies with white sugar eyes and instructions to beat ingredients, including one melted butter, indicating a simple prep step.

Sugar Pinch Salt Pie Crust Instructions

Mix and push into pan and bake in a hot oven at 375 degrees. Make crust from 2 eggs brown sugar nut meats shredded coconut flour baking powder beaten. Spread crust on crust and bake slowly until brown at 275 degrees. Should fill one large flat pan or two small ones. Cut into squares before cold.

Honor Mrs Gordon On 91st Birthday

Mrs Martha Gordon celebrated her 91st birthday hosted by daughter Ella Gordon at 311 South Avenue C yesterday. Neighbors and family joined the gathering for the quiet city observance.

Mrs. Gordon Martha Gordon Ella Gordon South Avenue C

Tea ceremony honors Mrs Gordon’s guest group

About 45 or 50 friends and relatives attended to extend congratulations. Mrs Gordon’s granddaughter Murray McCreedy of Brigh ton helped and presided at the tea table. The house was decorated with fall flowers.

Earthenware Dishes Prone to Cracking Under Heat

Earthenware dishes crack and craze more easily than china or porcelain because the body and glaze do not expand and contract at the same rate with heat.

China Porcelain

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