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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
4
Create a snug reading lounge by placing a comfortable studio couch between two shelf units. A tall bookcase behind the couch spans their combined width, with lamps on end units and bolsters along both ends and the back for a warm inviting space.
The Clara Barker Study group met at the Methodist church last evening at five. A pot luck supper and games preceded a devotional service and program. For the next meeting the following girls are chosen: Beverly Wead devotions Maarlene Edwards and Florence Whitlow games Joan Siegle and Marilyn Cook program.
Suprises and chuckles fill the work day as nearly 1000 letters arrive daily for Deanna Durbin. The mail reflects fan reactions to Lady on a Train and the Universal release Because of Him. Co stars Charles Laughton Franchot Tone appear in the new film at the State Theatre. Cakes feature sugar free fillings in jams jellies marmalades preserves and fruit butters.
Leftover waffle batter from Sunday brunch baked into a dessert pairs with powdered sugar and raspberry loganberry or apricot jam for a simple evening indulgence.
The Just Us club observed its 29th anniversary with a luncheon at Mrs. John Shebeck’s home. Guests included 19 members, honorary member Mrs. Carrie Wilcox, and visitors from Centerville Kalona and Naom Kephart. Officers were installed, $5 Red Cross donated, and entertainment featured a humorous play and Easter origins reading.
Customs celebrate spring with hats and Easter egg coloring as prizes are awarded for contests. The next regular meeting is April 24 led by Mrs. S W Eas ter.
The channel cat season in Iowa begins April 15 as part of the state’s sport fishing schedule. The opening marks a key event for anglers and local outdoors communities in Des Moines.
The article highlights a broad open season through November for bullheads and other species including carp buffalo quillback tar dogfish and sheep-head. It reports notable bullhead fishing activity and mentions positive catches from several northern Iowa lakes.
The Conservation Commission notes good conditions for catfish and trout fishing in Iowa, with early success tied to stream clarity. Unpredictable April and May come from high muddy water, while the legal channel catfish length is 12 inches and daily catch limit is 15.
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