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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
2
Mrs Harriet Coulter counts recorder was guest of honor at the courthouse Monday afternoon. Courthouse employees attended as two birthday cakes and coffee were served. A gift of luggage was presented to Mrs Coulter.
Community schedule lists events at the Country Club, VFW hall, and schoolhouse for Tuesday through Thursday. Potlucks, picnics, club meetings, circle gatherings, and reunions are planned with locations including Sunset Park, St Marys circle, and L. Fe Wilson's cabin, with various hosts and provided dishes.
The Gilbert reunion met on Sunday August 13 at the home of Dee Gilbert and wife in Bussey. A dinner of fried chicken followed by a business meeting presided over by Mrs John Hough occurred. New officers were elected and a program included poems and a cornet solo.
Descendants of Marcellus Nicola held their annual reunion at Sunset Park on Sunday August 13 with 59 attendees. A basket dinner was served at noon. Albert Nicola was elected permanent president and the 1941 reunion is set for the first Sunday in August at Sunset Park.
Joyce Brewer hosted the Headliners 4-H Club meeting on Monday afternoon. A style review selected Audrey Wittetoe and Miss Brewer to represent the club at Achievement Day with Mrs. Sikke Temple judging the entries. Guests included Mrs. Temple Letitia Kneen Martha Kennedy and the members' mothers. Refreshments were served by Miss Brewer and her mother.
Brushing fabrics and household textiles often. Dust dirt and grime cause a cutting action on textiles, contributing to wear and damage over time.
Household-Memo offers kitchen guidance on avoiding overcooking fish and cheese, plus garnishes to boost appeal. Recipes include Pan-Baked Perch with butter crumb topping, Spicy Salmon Casserole, Oysters Poulette, and Asparagus Cheese Soup with cheese garnish and parsley.
Lynn advises faster laundering by dampening and storing items in plastic or cellophane in the refrigerator to prevent mildew. Lace linens may dry without ironing on a curtain stretcher and shade drying preserves color and texture, especially for blankets.
The ancient Egyptians revered cats and built temples for them. When a favored cat died its body was mummified and placed in a decorated coffin. Such coffins and mummies were sometimes buried in royal tombs of princes or princesses.
Turkish towels shrink slightly as the knit tightens with initial washings and reach maximum absorbency after four or five washes. A touch of glycerine in the final wool wash softens fibers. avoid heat for woolens. Wash mops in warm water with mild suds and launder them regularly to keep them conditioned.
The hay slows grass digestion, helping cows extract more nutrients. This practice improves feed efficiency during the pasture season.
Mr and Mrs William B Parcell of Brighton announce the betrothal of their daughter Gertrude Ellen to Robert E Wright son of Mr and Mrs Claude R Wright of Ottumwa. The wedding is set for Saturday September 2 at Rubio Friends church at 3 30 p m.
The Iowa Staters picnic was held Sunday August 13 on the lawn of the Ainsworth consolidated school. Washington county club guests came from Jefferson Henry Louisa and Keokuk counties with 125 attendees for a noon cooperative meal. Don Sheet won the door prize as Bill McConnell gave the welcome. Speakers included Pat Kerriean of Dubuque president of the college alumni association Wallace Barron of Ames secretary and Professor Lewis Thompson head of Farm Operators. Committee members were the Buck O Beard Robb and Van Meter couples. County officers include president McConnell Buck and Cal Wolf as secretary treasurer.
Sixty nine joined the Jarrard reunion at Sunset Park on Sunday August 13 with a noon basket dinner. Clarence Jarrard president led a business meeting. new officers voted Cecil Godwin president Homer Jarrard vice president and Mrs John Bender secretary treasurer. The afternoon included social time and horseshoe pitching. The 1951 reunion is planned for Sunset Park on the second Sunday in August.
Josephine Ann Owens daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Owens of Columbus Junction and William C Simkins son of Mr and Mrs Everette Simkins of Davenport wed at Cotter Presbyterian Church in a candlelight ceremony. Rev Thomas Nelson officiated with gladioli and palms decorating the altar. Guests from multiple states attended as Ernst Simkins led songs and Robert Peters accompanied. The couple will reside at 902 Bridge Street Davenport after honeymooning. both hold positions in local companies and are Cotter High and Davenport High graduates.
Mr and Mrs Walter Shebek announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Leo Huffman son of Mr and Mrs Leo Huffman at Iowa City The ceremony will be September 16 at St Marys Church Riverside at S:00 a m.
Riverside report says the S. and C. club met with Mrs. Robert Gerot Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Fred Frank Mrs. Ray Kron Mrs. Vince Sojka Mrs Hank Matt Mrs. Fred Bierman and Mrs. August Wehmerger. Airplane bunco winners were Mrs. Kron Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Wehmeyer. Mrs. Ted Gerot to host August 24.
Mr and Mrs Donald Whitlow announce the marriage of their daughter Florence to Richard D Kester son of Max Kester of Winfield. The wedding was July 28 at 7 00 p m in the Methodist church at Viola Illinois. They will reside in Fort Madison after August 17.
Wyoming produces more bento nite than any other state as Iron Mountain houses one of the world’s largest titaniferous ore deposits containing titanium platinum manganese and iron.
An elderly 75 year old tells about her 91 year old mother in the next chair having two small cavities filled in her original set of teeth. The conversation shifts to encouraging better insurance planning.
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