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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
6
A Chicago expert outlines a luncheon menu credited to the People’s Light and Coke Co Cu Home Service department. The menu features Cold fruit soup Vegetable stew prune fritters watermelon salad New England apple pie and detailed recipe instructions for fruit soup and vegetable dish with numbered ingredient lists and cooking steps.
Mayo's featured doughnut shop earns praise for quality doughnuts and skilled baking. A baker's craft appears in every bite, highlighting careful mixing and warm, fresh pastries that attract steady local fans.
Marion residents share a lively society page with a family dinner honoring a husband, plus listings of hostesses, book club papers, a Walnut Street home furnishings club meeting, and upcoming meetings and events across various civic and church groups in the community.
A long list of local social events and club meetings fills the week. Various clubs including the Bow Club, TI Club, Missionary Society, Community groups, and women’s organizations announce gatherings at members’ homes and public halls, with activities planned from Friday through Monday.
John W. Stroh, deputy state fire marshal, will move up to chief deputy. Willaw ake, who resigned, announced today.
Jon Wells of West visited W ton yesterday on business. Mr and Mrs Owen sen Jr welcomed a new son named Jesse David born at Keot day weighing eight pounds. Frey of Ollie arrived for a few days visit in Washington. McFerland and her sister visited Mrs ROW. Malin returned to her home at Cra.
In Columbus Junction on April 2 various local happenings include extension agent Merrill from Iowa State College in Ames addressing amended county farm bureau articles and funds earmarked for bureau work, families visiting relatives, and trips by residents to Waterloo and Des Moines. Local ministers and civic groups announce meetings and delegate selections for regional assemblies.
Mrs. George Maxwell reviewed early spring garden flowers for the Fortnightly club Garden department. She highlighted tulips as hardy and showy, advised against manure near bulbs, and suggested careful foliage removal after flowering. The talk covered crocus, anemone, pansy, and roses, with care tips for cut flowers and drying.
Weather delays shift the Farm Bureau training class for women to a later date. The note frames concerns about buyers spotting imperfections in damask towels and bath towels and questions whether buyers are making informed choices or relying on a salesman's guidance. The piece invites attendance at the upcoming meeting.
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