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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1950
Page
3
The Ocowasin Camp Fire Girls met at leader Mrs G K Modhart’s home Friday afternoon for an Easter party. Traveling bingo and an Easter egg hunt entertained thirteen members and two hosts, Mrs Clarence Lee and Marsha, who assisted. Refreshments were served.
The GHM club met with Mr and Mrs John Caldwell Thursday night. Pinochle played at four tables with high prizes won by Mrs Richard Weeks and Scott Wilcox. Mrs Wilcox and Marion Huston had low scores. Pearl Parcell secured the travel prize. Refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Al Crone plan the next meeting.
Peel onions under running cold water to prevent tearing. Rub hands with a pinch of salt to absorb lingering odors.
Janet Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs George Phillips of Libertyville and Marion Farrier Jr son of Mr and Mrs Marion Farrier of west of Brighton were married April 1 in Fairfield at the Christian parsonal in a double ring ceremony Rev S P Williamson officiated. Attendants Dorothy Salton and Oliver Rollin attended. A reception followed for immediate families. The bride and groom plan to live in a Brighton trailer home after May 1.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Zetta Hainey of Muscatine to Elmer Mc Clure of Columbus Junction formerly of Washington. The wedding occurred in Muscatine March 27. The couple travelled to Sulphur Springs Indiana and now reside in Ollie where Mr. McClure will work as a barber.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. C. E. Darnielle's home. Mrs. L. A. Horton presided. De votions blended with a scripture reading and playlet led by Mrs. K. M Donovan and Mrs. Herbert Everett, assisted by several members. Mrs. Darnielle sang solo. Mrs. James Morgan reported on the Burlington district meeting. Mrs. Fiena Crile led the entertainment. Refreshments were served by Mrs Otto Lamansky and committee.
The guidance notes that washing canned foods with cold water removes nutrients and flavor and does not prevent bacterial contamination. It recommends boiling unpressure cooked canned items for at least ten minutes before tasting to protect health.
The excerpt advises not to leave eggs in a warm place and to refrigerate them promptly on the rower shelf at 45 to 50 degrees. It notes leftover yolks can be stored in a small covered jar in the fridge. It also recommends cooking frozen vegetables while still frozen to preserve vitamins.
Wedding congratulations to Mr and Mrs Max Maro who wed in 1912. Birthdays listed for Elva Cory Harold Fiiby N B West Mark Wageoner M Tweeten Earl Zieglowsky Edgar Knepp Pearl Gardner Gail Reif Gladys Jean Sehuliy and Lette Whisler. Virginia Crosser, three year old Stephen Whisler, and others celebrate birthdays. Community birthday honors for Mrs Thomas Berdo Grimes Lempsey Paul McClintic William Dunbar Cloyce Conrad and Leo Kiefer among residents of Wayland West Chester. Three children will be eight years old today: Paul Ryner Kay Wittmer Connie Turst.
Local clubs gathered in Columbus Junction with Mrs. Ann Robertson hosting and Mrs. James Thompson presenting “Music and Word Understanding.” The April 19 meeting is set at Mrs. J. E. Reaney’s home. The Round the Mile club met April 6 at Mrs. Lukansky’s home and the Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service met Wednesday afternoon.
Happy Vacationer hosts Mrs Kathriy in Overholt and Mrs Nevile Meehee with guests. R L Richard return to Cotter from winter in Charlotte Michigan. Several notices include injuries, school vacations, remodeling, and local business moves across Muscatine Riverside and Solon areas.
Joe Hula of Riverside completed a farm sale closing south of town and bought the five room house once occupied by Gene Fulton and a large metal barn formerly a livery barn used for storage. Hula purchased from VatholderNESS. local notices mention surrounding residents and community events.
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