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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

8

Mrs. R. Boyd Hurt Delicate Wringer Incident

Mrs Ralph Boyd had fingers caught in a wringer and required several stitches though the wound is healing. Elthea Webb underwent an appendectomy in Davenport and is recovering. The Brown reunion gathered at Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction with local families attending.

Elthea Webb Davenport Percy Skubath Brown Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction Hilton Coon Karen Hugh Maher Morse Iowa Ralph Boyd Riverside Mrs. Boyd Dean Zachs

Awards in Girls 4 H Show Continued from Page 1

List of prize groups and winners across Clover Leaf Pals Headliners Cloverleaf Pals Merrymakers Farmerettes Northernites Goodluck West Point and others for Blue Red White awards in various divisions including Victory Garden Records and vegetable exhibits. Some names repeated. final list promised in Wednesday's Journal.

West Yoint West Point Victory Garden Record Marjorie Wright Mary C. Knotek Lucille Gault Luella Sojka Leila Brown Merrymakers Patty McDowell Virginia Griggs Mabel Neal Goodluck Lola Farris Loretta Brophy Charlene Hesseltine Beverly Guy Peggy McDowell Rosamond Sojka Ella McClurg Joan Smith Mary Ann Wagner Marion Bertie Wagner Jean Davison Shirley Potratz Jean Potratz Rose Mary Catherine Knotek Rosemond Sojka Rose Brophy

Weather and Hog Prices Report

Top hog price listed at 22.50 dollars per hundredweight with fair weather tonight and tomorrow. Tomorrow brings a somewhat cooler temperature rise in the forecast.

Weekend Visitors Herald Local Social Roundup

The column notes visits and trips by area families. John Skubal and family hosted friends at Washington home. Kilgores returned from Minnesota lakes trip. Nicholson and Muscatine pair spent weekend in Chicago. Whetstines and Mathers joined John Skubal guests. A Cone trio finished a 5500 mile western tour of national parks and Old Mexico. Karl Colton returned from Colorado. Karen Ellingson visits Cedar Rapids relatives. A kerosene incident prompts a call for help after a mother finds her child ill.

John Skubal Ang Frank Chilcote Washington Claude Kilgore Bill Claudine Minnesota Lakes Lee Nicholson Chicago Art Nicholson Muscatine John Skupal Edgar Whetstine Annet Mathers Terry Lester Hoback Cone West Mt. Rushmere Park Yellowstone Park Boulder Dam Grand Canyon Old Mexico Karl Colton Colorado Karen Ellingson Cedar Ramap Grandpa Colton Pearl Robert Jolly

Local Child Drinks Kerosene But Recovers Quickly

A small boy drank kerosene and was helped by others. A doctor was summoned but the boy suffered no ill effects and felt well the next day. Mr and Mrs Merle Colton shopped in Iowa City on Wednesday while their son stayed with Pearl Colton as several residents planned to attend the Louisa County fair.

Aid Merle Colton Iowa City Pearl Colton Louisa County

European wheat crop below needs says US report

Washington August 20 The agriculture department said Europe’s wheat output will be much larger than last year but still short of its needs Officials said the report shows Europe must continue to draw heavily on the United States and other wheat producers to meet food needs next winter and spring Preliminary estimates from 12 countries covering about 66 percent of prewar European wheat indicate production around 830 million bushels

Washington Agriculture Department Europe Oficials United States

Cleaning Kitchen Walls With Plastic Sheet Method

A home tip suggests washing greasy kitchen walls with two pails of suds and two cloths, then rinsing. After cleaning, place a sheet of transparent plastic behind the stove to protect the area, which is easy to wipe and replace after meals.

Mosquitoes Linked to Malaria in Masai Language Insight

The Masai people of Central Africa relate malaria to mosquito bites with a phrase meaning I have been bitten by a mosquito. This reflects long familiar knowledge of the disease vector and its impact on their health practices.

Central Africa

Local Social Notes From Ainsworth and Surrounding Area

Ainsworth reports include Clarence Richard Peterson and Genevieve Peterson at a Rock Island reunion. David Edmondson enjoys furlough at parental home. Russell Jones family returns from a western vacation. Clergy and relatives visit Homer Hunt in Des Moines veterans hospital. J Lindley Coon attends Mrs Emmett Frame funeral in Ainsworth. Dr Schmidtz and Mrs Neiswanger visit from Brooklyn and Oskaloosa. E Frame’s death brings H Doyle Frame from Seattle to Ainsworth.

Lee Norris Ainsworth Clarence’ Richard Genevieve Peterson Rock Island David Edmondson Marshall Edmondson Russell Jones West Stahmer Homer Hunt Des Moines Veterans Hospital J. Lindley Coon Cedar Rapids Emmett Frame Schmidtz Brooklyn Nita Neiswanger Oskaloosa H. Doyle Frame Seattle Wash E. Frame

Ascorbic Acid Preserves Color in Frozen Fruits

The article explains that adding pure ascorbic acid to canned and frozen fruits prevents decay and improves quality and color. It highlights peaches and pears as especially benefiting from the powder, with other fruits like cherries apricots and apples also showing color and quality gains before thawing.

Early pigs to market promise high money at sale

Market notes urge farmers to bring early pigs to market for strong prices. Advice emphasizes supplying oats and Viking yeast culture for best results.

Local feed mill offers wheat for farm animals

A local supplier announces new wheat for animal feed, stating it benefits chickens, turkeys, and pigs. Availability is now open to customers seeking farm-grade grain for livestock nourishment.

Foods In No. 10 Cans Listed

A local list shows current contents in number 10 cans including Pineapple Catsup Red Cherries Hominy Plums Peaches and Apricots noted in light syrup.

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