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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

2

Local births and visits fill holiday pages in Gary area

Mr and Mrs Merton H Crossett of Gary Ind welcome six pound son Robert Julian born Dec 14 with grandparents in Washington. Bonnie Jean Simpson returns from Lawrence Kansas to spend Christmas with her parents H G Simpson. Local notices list multiple military leaves and holiday travel plans plus holiday orders for baked goods from Ferns Pastry Shop and Parker House.

Merton H. Crossett Gary Ind Robert Julian C. M. Crossett Washington Bonnie Jean Simpson University of Kansas Lawrence H. G. Simpson

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Reported

Gerald Zeck of route three was admitted yesterday afternoon as a medical patient. Several local residents were discharged today including Mrs. Howard Greiner and her daughter Jane Anne of route two, Mrs. Glen Sinn and her daughter Saundra Irene of Coppock, and Mrs. Harold Thomassen of 516 North Second Avenue.

Gerald Zeck Route Three Howard Greiner Jane Anne Glen Sinn Saundra Irene Coppock Harold Thomassen North Second Avenue

Home Art Club Christmas Luncheon

Members of the Home Art club enjoyed a cooperative one o clock luncheon at the Roy Bauer home. The Bauers remodeled their house and decorations brightened the living room as members shared a Christmas gift exchange and Sunshine sisters revealings. New club officers were elected after a business meeting.

Home Art Club Roy Bauer Bauers Sunshine Sisters

PEO Christmas Exchange in Columbus Junction

Chapter CX PEO held a Christmas party at Mrs Margaret Robertson home with Mrs Marjorie Benbow and Mrs Isabelle Sellers in charge of carol singing Gifts were exchanged and a gift of money was sent to Schick General Hospital Clinton to provide wounded veterans free telephone calls to their homes Serving committee included Mrs Vinnie Turkington Mrs Hattie McGrew and Mrs Dorothy McCormac and Miss Ada Letts A candidate was initiated into the sisterhood.

Columbus Junction P.E.O Margaret Robertson Marjorie Benbow Isabelle Sellers Schick General Hospital Clinton Vinnie Turkington Hattie McGrew Dorothy McCormac Ada Letts

Instrument to measure meat tenderness gains reliability

Federal and state agricultural scientists have developed a device that quantitatively measures meat tenderness. Early data show the instrument’s results are more reliable than human tenderness judgments.

Legion Auxiliary Holds Christmas Fund and Service Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met last evening in Legion rooms led by President Mrs. Archie M. Eower. Reports showed donations to the Gifts for Yanks Who Gave fund and Christmas outreach to service members, plus plans for refreshments at tonight's party and kitchen item procurement.

American “Legion ”Auxiliary Legion Rooms Archie M. Eower Catherine Swift Goodfellows Fund Y.wc.a T. B Legion Fred Downing Carl Voorhees E. E. Ward The Legion Post and Auxiliary Golia Miller

Invention Enables Food Preservation in Soft Plastic Bags

A new device seals foods in soft plastic bags while hot and sterile. The bags are protected by an outer paper layer, enabling safer preservation.

Ritual team outlines new member initiation at V F W hall

The ritual team will initiate new members and appoint stall officers. Members making the trip are asked to meet at the V F W ball at 6:30 tomorrow evening.

V.F.W Winfield V.F.W. Ball

Doan's Pills Offer Relief For Kidney Troubles

When kidney function falters poisons remain in the blood causing backache and fatigue. Symptoms include swollen eyes headaches and disturbed sleep. Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic long used to aid the kidneys and relieve discomfort.

Doan Dean

Just Us Club Christmas Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Caldwell

The Just Us Club held a Christmas luncheon hosted by Mrs John Caldwell yesterday. Guests included Mrs A W Yare Mrs W C Van Ness Mrs Pear Parcell Mrs A Smith and other members. A two course meal was served by a committee and the table centerpiece featured a Santa Claus sleigh scene with evergreen and candles. The home was decorated and a lighted tree held wrapped gifts for a club gift exchange. Mrs Oy Bush read a magazine article The Joy of Christmas. The afternoon included Christmas games and contests with top winners Mrs William Beggs Mrs Prall and Mrs W Kaster.

John Caldwell Just L Club A. W. Yare W. C. van Ness Pear Parcell A. Smith Art Prall Jol. Lee John Dodd Oy Bush James William Beggs Prall W. Kaster

Luncheon Hash on Toasted Buns with Mustard

Open a can of corned beef hash and brown in butter. Slice into five or six pieces and serve on split toasted round buns with mustard or chili sauce and a tomato slice. Accompany with tea or milk as a luncheon dish.

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