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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1944

Page

3

Entertain Friends For Wm. Schlapkohl

East Highland February 2 Mrs James J Swailes hosted a card party for William Schlapkohl birthday on Saturday Progressive euchre at six tables winners were Mrs Frank Mincer and Earl Marshall for the men and Mrs Lewis Weberlow and Bad Schlapkohl for the others A luncheon followed with many guests named including Prymek Mincer Marshall Weber Birka and others

East Highland James J. Swailes William Schlapkohl Mr. Swailes Frank Mincer Earl Marshall Lewis Weberlow Bad Schiapkohl Henry Prymek Ruby Otis Herrington Leona Carl Marshall Ramona Albert Weber Ralph Wieland Lewis Weber Sandra Milt Birka Lewis Mottet Edd Schlapkohl Helen William Ray Forbes James Dvorak Bryce Wolford Marie Swailes

Nitrogen Returns to Air After Each 16 Inch Gun Fire

A military device study notes that firing a 16 inch gun sends about 120 pounds of nitrogen back into the air from its original source, highlighting environmental effects of large artillery.

Birthday anniversaries and local births noted

The item records community celebrations including the 28th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. L R Baker and birthdays of Mrs Charles Johnson born in Lime Creek township 86 years ago. It also notes Ruth Elaine Diers second birthday and Bob Redlinger’s 13th birthday with family ties in Brighton Ka.

Charles Johnson The Journal Lime Creek Township Ruth Elaine Diers Harlan Diers Brighton Bob Redlinger Hubert Redlinger

Local residents receive congratulations today

Lona, Mrs Kay Davison of Davenport, D M Bridges of Musecatine, Mrs Orville Griggs of West Chester, Mrs Rosanna Ricks of Coppock, Will Murphy and Mrs Mayme Pearson of Highland township and John Frame of Ainsworth accept congratulations today.

Lona Kay Davison Davenport

Birthday List Notes Feb 20 Observers

Others observing birthdays on Feb 20 are Mrs W T Erwin Dickie Powers Mrs Claude Reister Elizabeth Jane Bruty Paul Frederick Evans Geraldine McCreedy Cloud Willits and Barbara Nayadley.

W. T. Erwin Dickie Powers Claude Reister Elizabeth Jane Bruty Paul Frederick Evans Geraldine McCreedy Cloud Willits Barbara Nayadley

Two Local Boys Reach Birthday Milestones Today

Ronald Escher son of Mr and Mrs Vern Escher turns five today and John Richard Pratt son of Mr and Mrs Dick Pratt turns eight today in local family notices.

Ronald Escher Vern Escher John Richard Pratt Dick Pratt

Luncheon Bridge Honors Mrs Phillips and Prize Winners

Mrs. T. R. Phillips hosted a luncheon bridge at her home with sixteen guests seated at four tables for the one o clock event. Prizes went to Mrs. Lester Orr and Mrs. Frank BR Miller as the afternoon featured bridge play.

T. R. Phillips Lester Orr Frank BR. Miller Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wilma Kleese J. E. Powell Keota Lloyd Miller Richard Mayer Bridge Club Oren Romine David Kleese

Corned Beef and Vegetables Plate for Home Meals

A home meal guide suggests serving corned beef with vegetables and homemade rolls. To cook, cover the meat with boiling water and simmer for one hour per pound, then serve with cauliflower and seasonal vegetables.

Simple Nutritious Dishes For Home Dieters

A compact recipe list includes 2 cups boiled rice and 2 hard cooked eggs with 2 ec flaked fish such as salmon tuna cod or halibut mixed with 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon cream and salt then heated 10 minutes and served with pic calilli or tart relish. Also Lima Beans and Shrimp combine frozen lima beans with cooked shrimp 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup milk and grated cheese.

Mrs Frank Macon Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting

Mrs Frank Macon hosted yesterday afternoon at the Friendly Social club meeting with eight members present. Club president Mrs Anna Klopfenstein conducted the business portion and the remainder of the afternoon was social. The hostess was assisted in serving refreshments by her guests.

Frank Macon Friendly Social Club Anna Klopfenstein

Sweet Potato Souffle and Shrimp Bean Bake Recipe

Instructions describe a casserole layering shrimp with buttered beans and a thin cream cheese sauce then baking. Also included is a Sweet Potato Souffle made from canned or fresh potatoes, honey, orange juice, and eggs whipped with butter, baked into golden mounds and topped with cherry or cherry preserves.

Meeting Notes Mention Mrs Clyde Putnam Guest

The text notes a guest named Mrs Clyde Putnam and mentions a forthcoming meeting with Mrs Sade Benson. It reads as a social or club update with no additional context or dates. No further details are provided.

Clyde Putnam Sade Benson

Knights of Columbus Regular Meeting Notice

A regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus will be held at 8 o'clock Thursday evening February 3 at the K C hall.

Knights of Columbus K. C. Hall sOdts

Large hogs yield more lard per fat than small pigs

Recent tests show that larger hogs not only carry more fat but their fat yields more lard than the fat from smaller pigs.

Romine Golden Wedding Celebrated in East 76

Mr and Mrs N E Romine observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday receiving many cards and greetings. Community members visited, exchanged congratulations, and attended a late lunch after the celebration.

Mrs. N. Romine Oren Romine East 76 N. E. Romine 76 Township David Kleese Washington Eldon Bower Richard Mayer Carl Mayer Carl Ee Iffith

Halley’s Comet Historic Sightings Noted

The first recorded appearance of Halley’s comet occurred over two centuries before Christ. It has appeared this century in 1910 marking its 29th sighting, and is expected to return around 1985 or 1986 after an interval of about 76 years.

Foreign guests greeted with strict Chinese etiquette

The article notes that American soldiers or sailors are rarely invited into Chinese homes. If invited only close friends receive entry and their behavior is tightly controlled. A foreigner must avoid noticing any women present to prevent insults, and even when a woman is introduced formal greetings are required.

Bayonets Prove Versatile Tools Beyond Combat

Bayonets function as multi purpose tools used for opening cans trimming brush cutting wood and other tasks. Some rugged individuals have reportedly used bayonets to manicure their nails in non combat contexts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wm. Schlapkohl Gail Swartzendruber Coats Mary Muffet L” Aiglon Mayflower Nan Carson Carlyve E. M. Bridges & Ca Rothschild’s Bray, Poplin Ersucker U.S P. L. Etter
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