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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
6
Mrs Nan Strickland was taken by surprise at a dinner hosted by Mrs Arthur Lambert in Rublo on April 25. The gathering reflected a cordial local social event with attendees noting the pleasant surprise and warm regard for the honoree.
On Monday April 25 Nan celebrated with a covered dish dinner from old school mates and friends. Richland residents Mrs Will Cheeseman Carrie Oswald Viola Jay Lucy Jones Vera Bond Jennie Hawthorne Margaret Maurer Lena Barnes Nannie Dickinson Blanche Hyzer Blanche Stein Beck Amy Sehmitter Margaret Johnson attended. Guests spent the afternoon visiting and wishing Nan many more birthdays. Rubio Ladies aid met Thursday afternoon with Amy Sehniter as assistant hostess. A shower was given for Mr and Mrs Paul Martin.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists publishers Shannon and Co owners R B Shannon and Dave R Elder with Bruce Cowden and Charles Morris on staff. Wired by United Press Leased Wire and member associations. Subscription rates: 25 cents weekly by carrier in Washington and 12.50 dollars yearly.
Afternoon gatherings featured gifts and refreshments provided by local hosts. Arthur Lambert Jr. reported to Ottumwa Navy recruiting, sent to Des Moines for a physical, failed, and returned home Friday morning amid street mud cleanup chatter.
Fishermen talk of spring fishing while local youths loiter to school. The town sees signs of seasonal change as residents share weekend visits and relatives travel between Crawfordsville and nearby towns.
Kalona Christian church choir and local congregation members visited Albia on Sunday for an Easter cantata in a vesper service at 4 PM. Afterward the group shared dinner with the Albia congregation at Kendall Place.
Valley notes report Mrs. Jim Deal recovering at home with updates on visits from friends and family. Various neighbors and relatives including Feltz, Bond, Klett, and Carris families appear in light, domestic social rounds across the community.
D. C. Kilgore of Brighton celebrates a birthday amid years of illness. Others observed include Mrs. H. B. Graham of Conesville and several locals. Gerry Everett Miles turns six and Carl Jean Weidner turns five. Diana Dea Sprague also has a birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Plecker celebrate a wedding anniversary.
Scientists in the agriculture department describe a swelling process that thickens fibers and tightens fabric of open weave gauze to create semi elastic bandages. Treated gauze fits snugger, resists slipping, and reduces water leakage in fabrics, with potential for improved hose and tarpaulin materials.
Farmers report cattle consuming foreign metal items such as wire staples and metal tags. Varying sharp pieces raise risk of serious injury or death to livestock. the source notes cattle may ingest dangerous objects during grazing or handling.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Peiffer visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Jim Deal. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Ted Givins and Max visited there. Mrs. Gerald Feltz, Mrs. Charles Bond, Linda and Donnie shopped in Washington. Jessie and Donald were in Washington Monday evening. The old flu bug is making the rounds again. Donald Feltz and Ronnie Klett are its victims now. Bill Augustine and Omer et al attended the FPW meeting at Richland Monday evening.
Weekly and midweek livestock sales listed for Whittaker gale barn Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Kalona Salona Ollie Keota Junction sale times shown Sale date May 7 household goods listed under Loretta Harrison 1202 M Othc Lieut Im
Tests show sweet potatoes baked or boiled in skins retain 69 to 83 percent of vitamin C. Pressure pan cooking preserves the most C while peeling and boiling loses the most. Adding sugar to boiling water slightly increases sweetness and saves C.
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