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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1946

Page

3

Handcraft Section Hosts Colonial Tea Meeting

Mrs. W. L. Rukgaber hosted the February Handcraft Department section one meeting at a club with a Martha Washington tea. Eicher spoke on Mount Vernon while members and visitors named colonial characters. Colonial costumes featured in a tea service centered with spring flowers and a towel distribution by O. L. Dayton.

W. L. Rukgaber Martha Washington E. C. Eicher Mount Vernon Bicher W. B. Dubus al Crone Pearl Parcell Fi. Anderson Monmouth Til. Roll

Calkins Entertain Faculty at Dinner

Mr and Mrs John L Calkins hosted West Chester school faculty guests and Mr and Mrs Fred Foriash at a Monday evening dinner. Afterward they enjoyed a formal program with tricks magic and stunts during the after dinner hours.

John L. Calkins West Chester West Chester School Fred Foriash

Social calendar items for local clubs and meetings

Notices list O E S and other organizations scheduling regular meetings. Events include initiations, lessons on kitchen planning, devotions, and entertainment at various halls, churches, and Y rooms. Meetings occur in February and March with times ranging from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Ainsworth O.E.S Walnut and Indian Creek West Chester C.C.C Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopffenstein P.t.a Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Soc P.E.O George Rudiger B.J.L Masonic Temple Valentine

Community Roll Call and Cooperative Supper Schedule

Rolls furnished with list of residents assigned to numbers and street addresses for 2 00 p m and 2 50 p m time slots. At 6 30 p m the No 1 and families hold a cooperative supper at the church.

Chas. RK. Wilson E. Monroe St Joe Knotek Maurice Crawtorn Mary Genkinger Fth W. B. Dupuis St. Main St

Post-Nuptial Party For Mrs L Waters In Moothart Home

Mrs Lowell Waters was guest of honor at a post nuptial courtesy at the Ralph Moothart home Monday evening with Mrs Moothart and Mary Johnson as co hosts. Louise Wasson and Mrs Paul Deimerly won prizes in contests. A scrap book for the honoree was completed before Eddie Means delivered the wagon of shower gifts. Seasonal refreshments were served.

L. Waters Moothart Lowell Waters Ralph Moothart Mrs. Moothart Mary Johnson Louise Wasson Paul Deimerly Eddie Means Waters

Porcelain Enameled Double Boilers For Cereals

Porcelain enameled double boilers cook cereals with low to moderate heat so each grain develops flavor. Well cooked cereals are plump and tender.

Unclear Fragment on Louis XIV Beds

Fragmentary text contrasts Louis XIV beds with modern fort comforts and American springs and mattresses, mentioning pearls and silver and a resilient fort.

Japan Ranked Among Poor Agricultural Countries

From a topographic and climatic standpoint Japan may be classified as a poorer agricultural country. The assessment notes that terrain and soil conditions hinder farming productivity.

Japan

Queen of Tarts for ValP Day Treats and Desserts

A dated home cookbook style offers heart shaped tarts with jam fillings, echoing party and family menus for Valentine’s Day. It includes pastry tips, jam options, a two heart assembly method, and a few extra desserts like Perfection Salad and Ambrosia plus simple cookies and a basic filling guide.

Program On Musical Comedies Discussed By Fortnightly Club

About twenty members of Music department Fortnightly club and guest Mrs Roger Sherman met with Mrs H H McCleery for February. Edna Klein reviewed new musical comedies including Show Boat Carousel Oklahoma and Lorilee. Performances featured piano and vocal selections by members.

Roger Sherman H. H. McCleery Boyd White Edna Klein New York

Local Birthdays and Wedding Anniversary Observances

Happy birthday greetings fill the notice as Mr. and Mrs. Val Fuhr mark their 47th wedding anniversary. Cheryl Kolleen Brown turns six, Phillip Albert Mills celebrates his 12th, and many others including Mrs. John Simmering and Mrs. Elvina Boyd observe birthdays. Phillip Mills hosts kindergarten birthday refreshments at Stewart School. Civic observances note Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher’s wedding anniversary in Crawfordsville.

Val Fuhr Cheryl Kolleen Brown Edward Brown Phillip Albert Mills Albert Mills John J. Simmering Albrt Batterson Robert Berwnck Ed H Beranek Riverside Elvina Boyd Omer Flanders Moe MecCreedy E. J. Blatter Fred Strain Ainsworth George Westen Clarence Fletcher F. W. Fletcher Crawfordsville Phillip Mills Stewart School

Hide Damage From Branding Costs Ranch Cattle

The damage caused by branding hides of range cattle cows and steers alone is estimated at more than six million dollars annually.

Freeze Drying Learned From Blood Plasma Methods

A new drying method called freeze drying is described as being learned from chemists who preserve blood plasma and penicillin. The process allows fruits and vegetables to dry without heat, preserving nutrients and texture.

Mother shrimp boat links Gulf fleet to frozen supply

Betty Jean is described as a mother vessel serving as the processing and freezing hub for a 100 plus shrimp fleet in the Gulf of Mexico. She stores catch until space is ready then moves frozen cargo to refrigerated rail cars or trailers for delivery, preserving saltwater freshness.

Betty Jean Gulf of Mexico

Nesting Ducks In Trees Highlight Curious Habits

Wood ducks are not the only species to nest in trees. Goldeneyes and hooded mergansers also exhibit this unusual nesting behavior.

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