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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1976
Page
2
A 1976 Washington Evening Journal readers recipe page features Orange Mint Dessert Salad with orange chunks and crushed mints, a Four Layer Dessert with cream cheese and instant pudding, and Mother's Baked Potatoes with Onions. Also includes tips on removing lipstick stains with vinegar and a frozen strawberry jam recipe, all from local contributors.
Mrs Audrey Kauffman and Mrs Imogene Roth spent Thu Sun with daughter and granddaughter in Des Moines joining Mr Kauffman for the weekend. They visited Gilbert for Jason Miller’s first birthday. Includes other local family movements and a note on race track betting totals last year.
Jim Leach of Davenport, candidate for Congress, spoke to the Wednesday Kiwanis lunch. He labeled his opponent the most liberal in Congress, opposed school busing and the repeal of right to work, favored limits on OSHA, opposed expanding Food Stamps, and urged fiscal restraint. He warned that more power breeds corruption, urged defense and domestic spending balance, and called for replacing Lock 26. He noted barge lines operate free while railroads pay taxes.
Iowa State University extension specialists warn against microwave canning due to hazards. Microwaves may cause jars to explode or fail to reach safe internal temperatures. Fruits and pickles should be water bath canned, vegetables require pressure canning, and metal lids are the only safe home canning lids.
The calendar lists a Friday trapshoot starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodwin host relatives this week including Mrs. Delmar Lendt and her daughters Delmira and Amy Jo of Clarence.
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