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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1939

Page

8

Cooking school with Sally Sandison at Methodist church

A large crowd of farm women and others attended the Sally Sandison cooking school at the Methodist church social hall. The Minnesota University faculty member demonstrated during a session sponsored by Rukgaber Hardware and Pyro fax gas and Magic Chef ranges. Two more sessions are planned Friday at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Sally Sandison Methodist Church University of Minnesota Rukgaber Hardware

Brighton Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Sam Boyd celebrated a birthday dinner at her parents home with guests including Gail Dickinson Jane Snyder and Vivian Zear. Keokuk visitors Robi Laughrige and Bobby Joe Day joined relatives in Brighton. Mrs. Ralph Hoxworth returned from Washington after hospital discharge. Brighton High girls sextet earned a number two rating at Mt Pleasant music contest. Funeral attendees for Mrs Ben Faber included family from Wayland Mt Pleasant Winfield Durham Fairfield Coppock and Riverside area schools.

Rhua Helmick Brighton April LY Sam Boyd J. J. Keegan Gail Dickinson Jane Kate Snyder Vivian Zear Robi. Laughrige Bobby Joe Keokuk Joe Day Ralph Hoxworth Washington Hoxworth O. H. Story Lost Nation Ed. Shepherd Mt. Pleasant Story Brighton High School Wayland Harold Shepherd Walter Heyde Virginia Winfield Lewis Hess Durham Kansas Ralph Mann Fairfield Charlie Davison Coppock Brier Riverside

Weather and Crop Update Des Moines Week Summary

Cold week slowed germination and growth across Iowa with soil near 40 F at shallow depths and air around 40 F state wide. Rain and a northern snowstorm reduced field work. oat and barley seeding nearing two thirds complete in south and west, flax prep up, and fruit development delayed while young livestock suffered in the cold and wet conditions. Charles D. Reed, Senior Meteorologist.

Des Moines Ames Iowa Charles D. Reed

Des Moines Woman Edith Griffith Reported Quite Sick

Mrs Edith Griffith, staying at her son G M Griffiths home in Des Moines, is reported quite sick. Joe Keegan is noted as being at the same residence.

Ental Joe Keegan Edith Griffith G. M. Griffith Des Moines

The Washington Cleaners Advertisement

A Washington cleaners notice offers cleaning of items from small rugs to curtains drapes pillow tops cushions and upholstered furniture. The ad states they clean anything you wish cleaned.

Iowa

Onion Flour Non-Crying Substitute Hit by Hungarian Product

A new Hungarian onion flour promises a non crying substitute for the kitchen. The product targets housewives seeking a tear free option while preparing meals.

Honor Miss Watts at Godlove Home Birthday Dinner

Christine Watts was surprised at a chicken supper hosted by Mrs. Clara Godlove in Haskins. Guests included teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Clark and friend Mrs. Sue Thoma. The table featured a pink and white cake, matching nut cups, and an Easter lily.

Clara Godlove Haskins Christine Watts Elizabeth Clark Haskins School Sue Thoma Miss Watts

Brighton R1 brief notes and local arrivals

Mrs Tony Meath visited her daughter Lola Ramage in Davenport for several days last week. Mrs Florence Coil is reported quite ill. Fred Schmitters have moved.

Brighton R. 1 Tony Meath Lola Ramage Davenport Florence Coil Fred Schmitters

Nordyke Caring for Sick Mother in Richland Visit

Mrs Myra Nordyke of Richland spent a few days early this week at the Tory Gowey home north of Washington to care for her ailing mother.

Washington Myra Nordyke Richland Tory Gowey

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