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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1944

Page

3

D A P Club Meets With Mrs McCaleb

Mrs Stella McCaleb hosted the D A P club yesterday with nine members and guest Mrs Bud Mulcahy of Washington. Roll call noted current events as the group socialized and cooling refreshments were served by the hostess, her daughter Mrs Mulcahy, and Patty Reece. The next meeting will be with Mrs Glen Owen.

Stella McCaleb D.A.P. Club Bud Mulcahy Washington Mrs. Mulcahy Patty Reece Glen Owen

Planting and Harvest Guidelines for Rhubarb Roots

Rhubarb roots should be planted deeply to cover the buds. The gardener can harvest a small amount in the first spring after planting and perform regular cuttings for 8 to 10 weeks each spring thereafter.

Aid Society Attends August Meeting at Pleasant Hill

Mrs. Charles Cannon hosted the Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society with eight members and guests including Mrs. Malcom Montgomery and Mrs. George Koehler. They sewed for the Red Cross, read a scripture lesson, and planned the church picnic for August 15 on the church lawn.

Charles Cannon Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Malcom Montgomery George T. Koehler Michael Carl Schneider Archie Cannon Donna Darbyshire Wayne Gamon Red Cross Miss Darbyshire John Gamon Jake Ernest Schneider Dale Darbyshire Darbyshire

For freedom eFIGHTS corn drying method and rules

Instructions describe drying corn for storage in jars. Steps include husking, steaming about 16 minutes, cutting from the cob, spreading 1/2 inch thick on trays, oven drying at 150 degrees, air circulation tips, tray rotation every hour, drying times 4 to 12 hours, and sealing hot jars to prevent insects.

Social Calendar Highlights For Thursday At Local Clubs

The Fleur de Lis club hosts a family night at the clubhouse with a 6 30 p m picnic supper at Sunset Park. Virday Unit No 10 and Unit No 7 of W S C S hold picnics at 2 p m and 6 30 p m respectively at Sunset rock garden. Friendship club meets at 2 p m with Myrtle Pearson. Rebekah club afternoon gathering chaired by Mrs Jake Fisher. Notice changes of meeting day.

Fleur de Lis Club Sunset Park W.S.C.S Mary Shields Rock Garden Friendship Club Myrtle Pearson Rebekah Club Jake Fisher

Discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500

The article notes that Brazil was discovered by Pedro Alvares Cabral, a Portuguese explorer, in the year 1500.

Brazil Pedro Alvares Cabral

C D A Members At August Meeting

The Catholic Daughters of America held a routine August meeting at K C hall led by Mrs. Martin Whittaker in Mrs. Joe Wehr's absence. The session included flag salute password and prayer, a short business portion, social games, bridge and bunco prizes, and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Whittaker.

Catholic Daughters of America K. C. Hall Martin Whittaker Joe Wehr J. M. Kelly Cleo Shockey Mary Birka S. J. Boyd Whittaker

Augustine Family Reunion Picnic Postponed Indefinitely

The Augustine family reunion scheduled for Sunday August 13 at Sunset Park with a noon basket dinner is postponed indefinitely. The Sun City community club picnic announcement notes the change and provides no new date.

Ine Sunshine Community Club Augustine Sunset Park

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly In Place

Do your false teeth slip or wobble while you eat laugh or talk. Sprinkle FASTEETH on your plates for firmer, more comfortable wear. It is an alkaling powder with no gummy taste or sour aftertaste. Helps control plate odor and fresher breath. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

County Line Club Hosts Family Picnic at Rabenold Home

County Line club members and families gathered Tuesday evening at the Manford Rabenold home for a lawn picnic supper. Forty five people attended a friendly social evening. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Marie Wagenknecht, Lulu Poderil alternates, on September 12.

County Line Club Manford Rabenold Marie Wagenknecht Lulu Poderil

Younkin and Godlove Families in Reunion

The Younkin and Godlove descendants, early Riverside settlers, held their eighteenth annual reunion at Riverside Park on Sunday August 6 with a 1 pm basket dinner and a business meeting. Officers elected: Marion Godlove president, Bertha Tener vice president, Anna Younkin secretary, Mary Salladay treasurer. About 60 attended including John W. Linsley, Margaret Cress, T. R. Benn, Ed Gallagher, Ralph Woods, Ernest Salladay, Jack Salladay, J. R. McCreedy, Ross McCreedy, Clara Godlove, George Allen, Everett Neal and Janet Neal. The group planned to meet in 1945 at the same site.

Riverside Younkin Godlove Riverside Park Marion Godlove Bertha Tener Anna Younkin Mary Salladay Washington John W. Linsley Margaret Cress Cedar Rapids T. R. Benn Ed Gallagher Ralph Woods Ernest Salladay Jack Salladay J. R. McCreedy Ross Clara Godlove Haskins George Allen Kalona Everett Neal Janet Lone Tree

Mrs Hayes Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Glenn Hayes hosted the Good Will club with 16 members and two guests. They reviewed James Birney wedding gifts and welcomed new member Mrs Charles Harvey, with plans for an October birthday dinner and next meeting hosted by Mrs S P Finch.

Glenn Hayes Good Will Club Jennie Curl Ernest Garrett James Birney Birney Hsther Hayes Carrie Lemley Charley Harvey S. P. Finch

Methodist W S C S August Meeting Highlights

The Crawfordsville W S C S held the August meeting in the church social room with 25 women and nine children present. Mabel Anderson, president, announced her departure for a history teaching job in George. Elsie Belle Jones was elected to finish the year as president. The group donated $10 to the USO and shared refreshments during social hour.

Crawfordsville W.S.C.S Ruby Beauchamp Rose Moorhead Doris Cherryholmes Versa Anderson Elsie Belle Jones Mabel Anderson USO George Lucille Painter Helen McNeill Maurine Wilson Pearl Christner

Early harvest from 8000 permanent gardens yields rhubarb

The first harvest from eight thousand permanent gardens yields rhubarb and asparagus as these crops mature weeks before most annuals, providing early ready to eat produce while other crops lag.

Birthday greetings from the Journal's community

Ginger May Watson turns seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Watson. Mrs. W. M. Beal of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club sends best wishes. Also celebrating are Max Coffman Bill Murphy O E Babb Fay Rowe Mrs Roy Page of Pilot Point Kathryn Perrin of Wellman and Lt and Mrs Robert Porter on their first wedding anniversary in Hawaii.

Ginger May Watson Mrs. Cloyce Watson Max Coffman Bill Murphy O. E. Babb Fay Rowe Roy Page Pilotburg Kathryn Perrin Wellman

Keller Strasses Observe Third Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Kendall Keller Strass observe their third wedding anniversary today. He is serving in Iran.

Kendall Kellerstrass Iran

Women Golf At Country Club Prize Winners Named

Women of the Country Club played golf yesterday afternoon with Mrs. John Lee receiving the prize for the high total on holes 1 2 and 3. Guests included Helen Cunningham of Waukegan and Donna Harrington of Ottumwa. Dinner for 38 players followed. Next Wednesday the women will play golf and bridge at 4 30 with dinner for all. Reservations with the August committee.

John Lee Helen Cunningham Waukegan Lil Donna Harrington Ottumwa

First Haying Beginnings Highlight Harvest Readiness

The article notes that haying should start with the first crop to reach the best harvest stage. It emphasizes selecting the crop that matures earliest to optimize yields and timing for cutting.

Glass Shower Honors Mrs Ohden At Home

Mrs Ohden was toasted at a post nuptial glass shower hosted by Sara Marie Davis at 745 East Washington Street. Twelve guests, including former high school classmates, played a hearts game at three tables before refreshments with red and white decor.

H. R. Ohden Sara Marie Davis East Washington Street

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