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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1973
Page
5
The library notes a busy summer with 131 books on June 6 and 579 on July 4. Readers crowded the cool building, new varnished tables brighten the space, and rural students are reminded to obtain blue cards for free access during the school year.
The catalog notes several works such as Here is Your Hobby Motorcycling by Charles Yerkow Your Future in Salesmanship and Sales Management by A W Elzerman Animal Doctor History and Practice of Veterinary Medicine by Leon and George Whitney The Magician retold Bible tale by Uri Shulevitz Rupert Hattons Story by Norah Robinson Lofts and Mystery of the Scowling Boy by Phyllis Whitney.
Mrs. Mary Morgan and family journeyed from Richland to Los Angeles to meet relatives, then to Henderson Nevada for a campground stay, returning to Richland with stories of visits. Several gatherings included brunches and birthday celebrations with extended family and friends across Iowa and neighboring states.
University of Iowa Hospitals cuts beef purchases and shifts from top rounds to mixed cuts to meet meal demand for over 5000 daily servings. Veal lamb and chicken supply are constrained, leading to reduced veal and substituted egg options while maintaining overall meal quality.
Harry Suter led sixteen players to first place at the Southern Iowa Fair checker tournament in Oskaloosa over the weekend. Ralph Wilson of Wapello finished second as 4-H clubs Crooked Creek Cyclones Cloverettes and Clovertones dominated Washington County Fair classes. Local social notes detail visits and family gatherings across multiple households.
A reader outlines making porcupine meat balls using hamburger and rice, yields five to six servings per batch, and provides tips for freezing and cooking in tomato juice or broth. The piece also describes a meat loaf batch from remaining sausage, binding options, and total cost of meat at 2.99 dollars, serving at least twelve people. It ends with notes on porch nesting swallows and a bus trip by Iowa City Golden Agers to Davenport for a day of activities.
Keota residents host Shirley Greiner visiting from Colorado Springs. The article lists multiple local visits, baptisms, family gatherings, and a Martin reunion in Keota with details on attendees and roles.
Eldon J. Hans notes face fly populations peak in recent years and threaten pink eye in cattle. Daily observation and immediate treatment for pink eye are essential, with back rubbers, creep feeders, and mineral blocks as control options using suitable insecticides.
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