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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1944

Page

5

Ration Dates and Coupons for Tires and Foods in 1940s

The notice outlines certificates no longer needed for recapping truck tires and requirements for inspecting passenger car tires. It details various ration coupons and their validity periods for gasoline, tires, canning sugar, processed foods, meats, fats, cheese, and shoes, with dates and book numbers. It notes that some inspections are discontinued but records must be retained and that certain coupons remain valid through specified deadlines.

Social Calendar Highlights For Midweek Picnics And Meetings

Community groups announce a week of events at Sunset Park and local churches. Dinners, picnics, and meetings run from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. with hostesses including Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs. Plecker. attire and dish requirements noted. various clubs schedule quilt blocks, flowers shows, and guest days.

Keeping peaches from darkening during canning

Ruth Foster explains methods to preserve color in canned peaches. Use small batches, quick blanching, and hot syrup fill. Salt water baths or vinegar help prevent discoloration, and proper processing heat reduces browning while preserving edibility.

Ruth Foster

Stewart Bordwell Pre nuptial Dinner At Stewart Home

Mr and Mrs Everett L Stewart hosted a pre nuptial dinner for Esther Stewart and Dick Bordwell at the Stewart home. A 7 o clock turkey buffet featured summer flower centerpieces and lighted tapers. Guests included the Stewart family and Bordwell relatives as the couple prepares for a August marriage.

Everett L. Stewart Esther Stewart Dick Bordwell Cloyce Stewart Benlon Betty Teddy Mildred John Stewart Maizie Stewart B. B. Bordwell Mary and Burr

Children at Bethel Present Program to Missionary Society

Bethel church children presented a program to the Missionary Society yesterday afternoon. Ruth Gideon was to lead, but Mrs. Harry Dye, president, introduced it in her absence. Fourteen members and six guests attended the program and social hour. Mrs. Don Brown led the devotional. A $9.15 collection for the children’s mission was taken. Social hour refreshments were provided by Mrs. C. J. Wolfe, Mrs. Floyd Letts, and Mrs. Charles Plecker.

Bethel Church Missionary Society Ruth Gideon Harry Dye Society Don Brown Childen C. J. Wolfe Floyd Letts Charles Plecker

Just Us Club Picnic Enjoyed at Sunset Park

Six members of the Just Us club with their husbands and Mrs. W. C. Van Ness of Centeville held a picnic supper at Sunset park last evening. Mrs. L. F. Harding and Mrs. John Caldwell led the supper preparations and prize winners were Mrs. John Shebeck Mrs. E. H. Messer and Mrs. L. F. Harding.

Just Us Club W. C. van Ness Centeville Sunset Park L. F. Harding John Caldwell John Shebeck E. H. Messer

Sunset Park Community Event Honors A J Bielefeldt Family

A brief program and social will follow at the church parlors in Sunset Park honoring the A J Bielefeldt family hosted by Rebekah Lodge with a regular meeting at 8 30 p m at the hall.

Sunshine Community Club Hosts Thompson Twins Shower

Mrs Malcom Montgomery presided at the August Sunshine Community club meeting with guests including several children and local members. Plans were set for the annual family picnic at Muscatine park August 10 and a baby shower for Arnold and Allen Thompson with gifts displayed on a decorated table.

Malcom Montgomery Sunshine Community Club Wes Meyer Virginia Maurice Meyer Richard Marshall Koehler Miller Will Richards Muscatine Park Red Cross Carl Sclmeider Charles Cannon Lyle Wilcox W. C. Richards George T. Koehler P. C. Koehler Arnold Allen Thompson Clyde Thompson Thompson Wilcox Cannon

Fast Teeth Promise Stronger Fitted Dentures

Worry over loose false teeth is eased by FAST TEETH powder sprinkled on plates. The alkaline feel avoids gummy taste while providing added comfort and a firmer bite, advertised for use during eating speaking or laughing. Available at drug stores.

Grace Hill Ladies Welcome Guests At August Meeting

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society hosted a guest day in the Community building with men women and children from the area attending. Southwest members on program committee led by Mrs Wes Engle. features included flag drill recitations piano solo and duets, readings, and an art gallery prepared by Mrs Ira Miksch. Refreshments served by northeast church members under Mrs Clyde Dawson.

Merry Maker Club Sunset Park Floyd Letts Country Club Methodist Rego Just Us Club Bethel Missionary Society Cenbr Asta C. J. Wolfe Charles Plecker Mra Bridge R. J. Patterson Dan Brindley Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Sunshine Community Club Malcolm Montgomery Man Wes Engle Louie Jugenheimer Ann Shellman Charles Hayes Patricia Whisler Wayne Hyde Robert Hyde Louis Jugenheimer Gordon Shellman Charles Strohm John Williams Ira Miksch Clyde Dawson

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