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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1945
Page
2
Spotless Cookbook Trick Uses Glass to Keep Pages Open
A simple kitchen hack uses a glass placed over a cookbook to hold pages open and prevent soiling. The method keeps the book clean while cooking and reading recipes.
Fresh Bread Storage Tip for Longevity
A simple kitchen tip advises keeping bread in the refrigerator to stay fresh and prevent staling. The guidance emphasizes cooling to slow moisture loss and extend the loaf’s edible life.
Ottumwa Stops Burlington In Little Six Clash
Ottumwa defeated Burlington 26 to 22 at Ottumwa last night. Ottumwa and Keokuk remain the only undefeated teams in the Little Six league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Burlington
Keokuk
Washington Y Beats Ainsworth 57 to 45 in Basketball
The Washington Y team defeated Ainsworth 57 to 45 on its home court. Ken Dunwoody scored 28 for Washington, while J McFarland led Ainsworth with 18 points. The Y squad features Chamberlain Lowe Cantoni and Whitehead. Sibley Simpson and R McFarland also key for Ainsworth. The Ymay face Crawfordsville next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington “Y
Ainsworth
Washington
Ken Dunwoody
J. McFarland
Chamberlain
Lowe
Cantoni
Whitehead
McFarland
Orris
Sibley
Simpson
R. McFarland
Crawfordsville
Holiday travel and furlough notices from wartime entries
Catherine arrives from Tulsa to spend holidays at home while Theo receives discharge from WAVES after 14 months at Oakland naval hospital. Marjorie from Blate University of Iowa visits Iowa City. Pfe Maurice Putman from Fort Myers Virginia visits 15 days with family. Ensign Ralph Hesseltine Jr reports discharge from Great Lakes and heads to Topeka with wife. Fern Pastry Shop closes for Christmas through Dec 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Tulsa
Okla
Theo
the Waves
Oakland, Calif., Naval Hospital
Oakland
Marjorie
Blate University of Iowa
Iowa City
Pfe
Maurice Putman
Fort Myers
M. M.lynn
Ralph Hesseltine
Ralph Hesseltine, Jr
Navy Air Corps
Great Lakes, Ill
Topeka
Kan
Keokuk Defeats Demons 41 to 30 in Nondescript contest
Washington high school Demons lost to Keokuk 41 to 30 despite an early 12 to 4 surge. Keokuk led 15 to 14 at halftime, while Washington stagnated in the third period. Marshall White and Noonan fouled out, and next games are delayed until Jan. 4 and 8 with Fort Madison, Fairfield, and Muscatine on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Washington
Demons
Marshall
White
Noonan
M. W. Alsip
Fairfield
Fort Madison
Muscatine
A. H. Seidler
Chicago
Schultz
Wahrer
Vollers
Elting
Hoffman
Davo Schowalter
Pauls
BK Kelsey
Holbert
Ke-Wash Results From District Football Night
Brighton topped Richland 31 to 24. Kalona defeated Kota 29 to 26. Wellman beat North English 42 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Richland
Kalona
Kota
Wellman
North English
Riverside Teams Split Twin Bill With Lone Tree
Riverside Iowa hosted a doubleheader with Lone Tree high school. The Riverside boys won 25 to 16 while the Riverside girls fell 37 to 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Iowa
Riverside High School
Puise School
Lone Tree High School
Havre Local Social Notes Amid Holiday Visits
Havre residents report a string of visits with families including the Westens and Givans. Dale Smith, discharged from the army at Mare Island and planning a California drive with a friend, called home from Long Beach. Weekend gatherings featured Milton Smiths, Neffs, Donna Smith, JoAnn Chalupa, and Martin Westen hosting birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Walter Westen
Ted Givans
Dale Smith
Milton Smith
Long Beach
Calif
Army
Mareh Field
Don Neff
Milton Smiths
Donna Smith
JoAnn Chalupa
Alfred Erickson
Evert
Martin Westen
Mar
Christmas Dinner At Masonic Temple Hosts 25 Members
The Bethlehem Commandery held a Christmas dinner for members and families with 25 attendees at the Masonic temple dining room last evening. Women played a lighthearted game at two tables while Mrs. T. J. Brookhart, Mrs. George Mc Daniel, and Mrs. Roger Sherman ran the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern’ Star
Masonic ‘Temple
Roy Means
Santa Claus
Eddie
Richard Winea
Tommy Krause
Jimmy Orr
Margaret Melville
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
T. J. Brookhart
George McDaniel
Roger Sherman
Cleaning guidance and family visit noted in local brief
Instructions on removing whitewash and applying paint are given. The Westen family, including Tin Westen and Barbara Jean Westen, are named. The Henry Lunning family spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the John Baer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westen
Henry Lunning
John Baer
Social Calendar Notices Due By Thursday Morning
Social calendar items for this column area should be in by 10 am Thursday. The H J club meets in the afternoon with Mrs. Frank Patterson organizing a 50 cent gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Frank Patterson
Rebekah Lodge Plans Joint Installation With Odd Fellows
Florence Augustine presided at the Rebekah lodge meeting as noble grand. Plans for a joint installation with the Odd Fellows were made with date to be announced later. Committees were appointed for kitchen dining room and entertainment duties. The new noble grand Mrs Baker and vice grand Mrs Myral Smith recited the ritual. An initiation set for the Jan 4 meeting. Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Andy Polis and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Augustine
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
I. O. O. F. Hall
Odd Fellows
Augustine
Earl Nicola
Carrie Norman
Fred Zieslowsky
Frank Embree
Leona Schantz
Emily Lins
Dorothy Black
George Jarrard
Clarence Brown
Harold Brock
Howard Baker
Baker
Myral Smith
Andy Polis
Mrs F Neiswanger Hosts Woman's Missionary Society
Mrs F Neiswanger entertained the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at its December meeting yesterday afternoon. Mrs Mae Hopengardner led devotional remarks and Ida Roberts reviewed the lesson topic Wonders of His Love. Mrs Harry Turner reviewed a sermon by Martin Niemoller as part of the social tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Neiswanger
Woman's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church
Mae Hopengardner
Ida Roberts
Harry Turner
Martin Niemeller
Merry Mixer Club Gift Exchange At Griffith Home
The Merry Mixer club held its Christmas meeting at Ada Griffiths home with 14 members, a guest Mrs. Donald Griffith, and several children. Esther Statler led entertainment. prizes went to Laura Schultz Kathryn Romine and Myrtle Guengerich. Members exchanged gifts from their mystery sisters as seasonal refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Ada Grifffith
Donald Griffith
Esther Statler
Laura Schultz
Kathryn Romine
Myrtle Guengerich
Clement Griffith
Lorene Crone
Mrs Wolfe Hosts Friendship Club Christmas Meeting
Mrs Charles Wolfe hosted the Christmas meeting of the Friendship club with guests including Mrs Charles Wolf and Elaine, Mrs Robert Quinn, and 14 members. The occasion featured a lighted tree gift exchange and hemming towels for Washington County Hospital. Refreshments in a Christmas motif were served by the hostess and Mrs Wulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfe
Friendship Club
Charles Wolf
Elaine
Robert Quinn
Washington County Hospital
Wulf
Muzzle-Load Firearms Era Highlighted in Hostess Event
The article notes muzzle-loading firearms dominated from the 14th to the 19th century, about five centuries, while a hostess served refreshments.
Christmas Meeting of Bae Craft Department Held
The Fortnightly club Christmas meeting with John Owens included a coopers and dinner Wednesday evening. The buffet centerpiece featured a red and green arrangement. Co-hostesses were Mrs Horak and Louise Wasson. Mrs James Birney led a brief business session followed by Christmas gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae Craft Department
Gsetlon
John Owens
Coopers & Dinner
Horak
Louise Wasson
James Birney
Nail Polish Aids Noss Aid Bandages On Fingers
A brief note says colorless nail polish is applied to Noss aid bandages on fingers to prevent raveling and maintain dressing integrity.
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