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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1948

Page

5

Pythian Sisters Hold Instruction and Initiation in Brighton

Mrs. William Cupp led a school of instruction for the Pythian Sisters in Brighton with an evening meeting initiating three new members and reintegrating four. Out of town guests came from Washington and West Chester as plans moved on. Several local residents were noted in social and funeral activities across the area.

Edna Crile Brighton William Cupp Pythian Sisters Waslington West Chester Nellie Black Madison Wis Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau Club C. A. Bleess

Liquor Ads Opposed at Senate Hearing

R. E. Joyce, president of the Distilled Spirits Institute, argues against a ban or tight restrictions on liquor advertising at a Washington Senate hearing, saying such moves would discriminate against a single industry and go against the will of the American public.

R. E. Joyce Distilled Spirits Institute Senate Washington International

Edible Weeds Program Highlights Riverside Garden Club

Riverside Garden club met at Mrs Karl Harr home with co host Mary Baschnagel to hear Mrs Alfred Yordi discuss Edible Weeds. Mrs Carl Luckey read What to Plant. refreshments were served. Members listed include Hazel Albright George Deutsch Rachel Gerot Victoria Griffin LeRoy Hardy Anna Krotz and Mary Schnoebelen.

Estelle Critz Riverside Riverside Garden Club Karl Harr Mary Baschnagel William Griffin Genevieve Droll William L. Edwards Dorothy Eitz Alfred Yordi Carl Luckey Hart Baschnagel Hazel Albright George Deutsch Rachel Gerot Victoria Griffin LeRoy Hardy Anna Krotz Lyle Fesler Milt Birka John Rotenburger Mary Schnoebelen Joseph Shradel Katherine J. Thomann Fred Yordi T. A. Ryan Delores Krotz Joseph Krotz

Maintaining Egg Yield Variety in Hens Rations

Wet mash or pellets may be used to vary the feed and stimulate the appetite of the layers if feed consumption lags and egg production drops.

Handy pantry bag stores wrapping paper and tools

A shopping bag hung on a pantry hook holds folded wrapping paper, paper bags, twine balls, and a pair of scissors. Kept at hand, its contents prove surprisingly useful for quick crafting or wrapping tasks.

Feud Patch Arises Over Convention Leadership

Democratic leaders push to choose a national convention keynoter and permanent chairman from below the Mason Dixon line. Senators Alben Barkley of Kentucky and House Democratic Leader Sam Rayburn of Texas are named as possible selections.

Alben Barkley Kentucky House Sam Rayburn Texas

McFarland Family Tragedy Echoes in Illinois Trip

Mrs. R. E. McFarland travels to Pekin Illinois due to the illness and death of her father Ben Klockengall aged 3 funeral services held Tuesday. The trip follows two prior family losses since February and includes attendance by Blaine Hawkins Mrs. Robert Lopshire and others from Ainsworth. Other local notes mention visits and moving plans among Fairfield Burlington Davenport and Columbus Junction residents.

John Edmondson Columbus Junction Omi Edmondson Burlington William Simkins Floyd and Everette Davenport O. J. Fix Ben Fitzgerald

Doughnut Names Vary by Region in Pennsylvania and South

The article notes regional terminology for dough pastries with a hole and a twisted form. In Pennsylvania a ring cake is called a cruller and a ring-shaped pastry a donut. In parts of the South the same doughnut may be called a cake donut or fried cake.

Pennsylvania

Junction V F W Elects Officers In Columbus Junction

In Columbus Junction on April 24 the local Veterans of Foreign Wars posts elected officers led by Commander R B Todd and vice commander L R Tisor. The report also includes a note on the Dominican Republic Hispaniola history.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction The Veterans of Foreign Wars R. B. Todd L. R. Tisor G. R. Masonholder C. R. McFarland L. A. Wasson C. O. Gambell W. F. Hall Robert F. Reaney B. Gabriel O. D G. H. Gabriel R. J. Phillips R. W. Hynes G. H. Williams L. &. Thurston J. BR. Helmick H. Davis Leland Ross B. O. Roundy R. F. Duncan C. ©. Tisor Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Hispaniola Haiti

Two Emperors Shape February 28 Day History

The World Book encyclopedia notes February length was fixed by two Roman emperors. Julius Caesar added one day to February, creating July in his honor. Emperor Augustus then added another day to August, after whom the month is named.

Rome Julius Caesar Augustus

Local Notables Stir in Ottumwa Hospital and Des Moines Trip

Carroll Davisson remains seriously ill in Ottumwa hospital. Dr and Mrs William Van Zanten attended a medical convention in Des Moines on Monday. The Equality club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs James Morgan.

Bessie Myers George Kern Ralph Raymond Coffin John Eatinger Clifford Pleasant Plain John Tucker Washington Howard Reighard Elizabeth Reighard James Long George Dickinson Cary Long Olds J. C. Bridges Washington of Mr. Bridges D. C. Griggs Clyde Coffin Edna Crile Ottumwa Ruth Edwards Sandra Davisson Fairfield Carroll DaVisson William van Zanten Des Moines van Zanten Equality Club James Morgan

Herring’s Broad Use In Industry Highlighted

The herring contributes to industry in many forms including fresh, smoked, salted and canned foods as well as oil and fish meal. Scales aid artificial pearl production and chemists note the fish’s value across multiple applications.

Glass jars and boxes for nails and screws

Glass jars for nails and screws are readily found and storage in small division boxes helps separate different sizes. The text suggests practical organizing methods using glass containers and compartmentalized boxes.

Spectacular Oregon Peaks Draw Climbers to Mt Hood Trails

The Oregon landscape features snow capped summits led by Mt Hood towering near the Columbia River Gorge. At 11 245 feet it dwarfs Mt Jefferson the Three Sisters Mt McLaughlin and other peaks. Modern trails attract climbers to Mt Hood during summer vacations.

Oregon Mt. Hood Columbia River Gorge Mt. Jefferson Three Sisters Mt. McLaughlin

Gladiolus Bulbs Offer From Beaverton Garden Centers

Coupon offers prepaid orders for gladiolus collections from Beaverton Bull Gardens Beaverton Oregon. Prices shown include 12 Assorted Gladiolus for 25e 60 Assorted Gladiolus for 81.00 and 150 Assorted Gladiolus for 82.00. Bulbs are two years old, disease free, and sized 115 to 215 inches around.

Beaverton Bull Gardens Beaverton Oregon

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. Club Mrs BK. R. Harr M. Baschnagel Yordi Luckey Wilbur Chalupa Nadine Milford Cook Jimmy Charles Chalupa Edward Duwa Albert Duwa Lucille Kron Iowa City Louis Kron Miss Flame Iowa Southern Utilities CO T. W. Harwood Senator Alben Barkley Rep R. E. McFarland Pekin, Iil Ben Klockengau Mrs. Lee Norris Dominica Republic Mommie Louis Manganiello, Jr Chicago Florence Manganiello Louis International Soundphoto Herring Mountains Oxydol Swifts Cleanser Glen Benner's Suds
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