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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
6
An ad for Va-Tro-Nol promotes rapid relief of nasal congestion at bedtime. The product promises immediate comfort as a film coats irritated nasal membranes, aiding refreshing sleep. The copy urges keeping Va-Tro-Nol handy for sudden nasal irritation and congestion.
Vernon and Orlin Frey organized a surprise 25th wedding anniversary for Mr C F Frey and Mrs Frey. The couple’s anniversary was January 31 and the celebration took place Sunday February 4 with a cooperative lunch and presents for the celebrating pair.
Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wittmer with sons Donald and James of Lowe City, E. J. Frey of Haskins, N. P. Wittmer and family, Mt. Pleasant residents Russell Dorothy and Betty, Mary and David Wittmer, Madelyn Nuss of Burlington, Roy Frey of Yarmouth, D. F. Richard and Roger, Evert Westen, Bara Wittmer and family, J. H. Wittmer, Emerson Krabill, J. A. Frey and Edith Rich of the area.
Lorraine Jardon of Chicago visits her Riverside relatives, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jardon as her father recovers from illness. Lieutenant Robert Griffin returns to Red Bank New Jersey after a ten day army leave due to his father William Griffin's sickness and death. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pruess of Kalona visit in the home of sister Mrs. Earl Walton and family.
Ginger cakes with banana icing yield 24 small cup cakes baked in greased pans at 375 F. Mixed Spry, salt, lemon rind, ginger and sugar then beaten with eggs. Molasses, milk and flour folded in, baked 15 to 20 minutes, cooled and iced with banana icing.
Waterloo resident Harry Haney marks a birthday while Mr and Mrs John Shebeck celebrate an anniversary. Dr W J Masson Elizabeth Dawson Albert Simpson and Richard L Stephens receive birthday best wishes. Several others including Mrs C W Gray Des Moines. Mrs Royal Robertson Gene Wehr Hard Scrabble. Mrs Will Augustine. Ezra Smith W D Hesseltine Perry Reinier and Mrs George Amlong with grandson William Amlong share birthdays. Mrs Florence Leffler had a birthday yesterday.
Washington housewives praise Rinso No Scrub Special featuring a soap that requires no hard scrubbing. Shoppers report up to three times as much suds and whiter clothes, with savings on soap purchases. The promotion runs in Washington stores for several more days.
Mrs Anna Landau hosted Friendly Neighbors club members and families at a pot luck dinner at her home. All but two members attended with guests Mr and Mrs Orville Caldwell and son Billy and Mrs Charles Barthelow. After supper the group played pinochle and other games. The March meeting will be at Mrs Logan Ahrens home.
Members of the U and I club gathered at the Maxwell residence yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Mert King and Mrs. Joe Maxwell hosting. All but one member attended. a brief business meeting was led by the president.
The Washington County Association, former residents now in Des Moines, plans its nineteenth annual banquet on Thursday February 22 in Bishop's cafeteria party room. J. B. McCleary organized the program with officers led by President J. B. Benson and Vice President Ora Anderson.
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