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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

7

Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick to be staged by Keota youth

A three act comedy Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick will be presented by Keota Christian church youth on Friday night April 20 to benefit the Loyal Berean class. Cast includes Lucille Willis Lois Russell Albert Stottner Everett Fagen Myrtine Cummins Ammon Romoser Francine Lacey under Rev Nalley and Mrs Stoutner.

William Mayers Washington West Chester Valley Genevieve Martin Hall St. Mary's J. J., Mayer Ollie

Garden work and community events in Rubio Rubio area

The report notes spring garden work delayed by a cold spell while oats are sown and corn preparation begins. Sunday School entertainment planning continues with gatherings at L B Laithly and Rev Joys homes. Local residents travel for business and visit relatives in nearby towns.

Rubio L. B. Laithly Friends Gladies Wagner L. B. Luithly Emma Augustine

Rubio area notes and community happenings summarized

Local church group collects ten cent name blocks for a fundraiser sale at the Dutch Creek Fair. Local families, visits to Ottumwa, a funeral in New Haven, house and barn fires, and routine social calls are reported. extended family visits and residents aiding sick relatives are noted with community sympathy expressed.

Lutheran Lady Vallet Dutch Creek Fair J. Flaig Ottamwa Wilfred Rubio Meteor Co Harry Nickols Howard Augustine Chicago Rubio Lucy Cook Milford Washington Grandmother Cook Geo- Askea New Haven Cemetery Sevral Ralph Bellel

Vehicle Availability Varies Across States With Wide Gaps

Nationally one motor vehicle serves 5.8 persons. California averages 2.9 persons per car while Iowa 3.6 Nevada 3.7 Kansas 4 and Oregon 4. Alabama shows 12 persons per vehicle yet posts strong growth in the year.

United States California Iowa Nevada Kansas Oregon Alabama

Four Unusual Potato Recipes From Famous Cooks

A newspaper excerpt showcases Tamalpais Potatoes from the Four Unusual Recipes by Four Famous Cooks. It highlights using leftover potatoes and a San Francisco home economics counsellor, Mrs Belle De Graf, to create a rich dish. The method includes mashed or creamed potatoes mixed with cream, salt, and pepper, packed into buttered cups and baked until golden.

Belle de Graf San Francisco

Baked Potato Tips From Mrs. Sarah T. Korer

Philadelphia cooking expert Mrs. Sarah T. Korer shares methods for perfect baked potatoes. Soak large potatoes an hour in cold water, bake on the upper oven rack, and turn after 20 minutes. Continue about 30 minutes until soft, and serve in a napkin. A slow oven preserves skin texture and prevents sogginess.

Sarah T. Korer Philadelphia

Potatoes Featured In Four Easy Recipes From Cooking Experts

The article highlights stuffed potatoes by Margaret Allen Hall of the Battle Creek College of Home Economics. It also quotes Mrs. Kate Brew Vaughn on Pittsburgh Potatoes, plus a three ingredient white sauce cheese potato bake and four recipes overall. It advises oil stove use and glove care then gives tips on cooking underground vegetables in salted boiling water to preserve color and flavor.

Margaret Allen Hall Battle Creek College of Home Economics Kate Brew Vaughn Los Angeles Pittsburgh Rosa Michaelis New Orleans Sarah Tyson Korer Philadelphia Lucy G. Allen Belle Deegrap San Francisco Battle Creek Kate B. Vaughn

Local Area Household and Farming Activities Chronicle

Washington area residents report frequent visits and social calls while preparations begin for corn planting. Farmers including Howard Baker rent fields, and local officials inspect schools amid efforts to standardize and complete the district program.

Local visitors and a new horse purchase noted at area homes

Harold Snetder and wife visited the Dave Shantz home last week. John Prienbush called in Novse Tuesday afternoon. Jake Shrader recently bought a new horse from Howard Waker last week.

Harold Snetder Dave Shantz John Prienbush Novse Jake Shrader Howard Waker

Local Notes From Rural Route 6 Community

McGinnis shelled corn Tuesday Earl Smith helped Joe Wright bought corn. Rittenhouse aided Everett Dennison with fence building Wednesday. Eva Ballard and Miss Carter visited neighbors last Sunday. Margaret Schmitt guest at James Jones home near Gladwin. Karl Booth farms David Durst farm this season. O P Schulty and children with Miss Haller visited Cecil Amlong Sunday. State Inspector of Standard Schools joined Co Supt Mrs Palmer on annual trip Tuesday. Mapel and Willie White were Wellman visitors Wednesday.

Will McGinnis Earl Smith Joe Wright John Rittenhouse Everett Dennison Eva Ballard Carter Margaret Schmitt James Jones Gladwin Karl Booth David Durst O. P. Schulty Haller Cecil Amlong’s State Inspector of Standard Schools Palmer Mr. Mapel Willie White

Carcassonne Fortress Restored by Violet le Duc

A restored fortress at Carcassonne in southern France is praised as Europe’s most perfect medieval stronghold by the French arch Violet le Duc. A historic note recalls electric interurban sleeping cars began running between Indianapolis and Columbus about twenty years ago.

Carcassone France Europe Indianapolis Columbus Ohio

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