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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1964
Page
5
A reader notes dessert obsession and shares a lemon cream cheese pie recipe with butter rind lemon juice and cream cheese. The text also lists a Mexican style beef dish with ground beef onion rice carrots celery peppers tomatoes and canned soup, then baked.
Mrs. Ruth Ginkens presided over the Past Noble Grands club gathering at Mrs. Aileen Beck’s home in Keota with fourteen members and one guest. The agenda featured a house-hold hint roll call, prize readings, and society-style refreshments with a Valentine and patriotic theme. The issue includes multiple tested recipes such as Cherry Cake with sauce, Cream Rhubarb Pie, Escalloped Cabbage, and Coconut Cookies, attributed to Emma Armstrong of Noblesville Indiana.
Nobel laureate Nikolai Semenov proposes covering the lunar surface with conductors and photo elements to harvest solar energy. UNESCO notes the idea as part of growing East West space research cooperation under the United Nations. Stevenson says US Russia and about 60 nations collaborate in outer space efforts. The scheme envisions the moon as a Bipantic power station and energy transmission by radio. The moon, though smaller, receives as much solar energy as Earth's continents due to its lack of an atmosphere.
Sen Harry F Byrd D Va warns against counting on swift budget cuts as President Johnson touts economizing. He cites 1960 64 spending trends and notes contingencies in 1965 97 9 billion outlay. Byrd argues deficit spending erodes the dollar’s value and urges measured fiscal restraint.
Vincent S. La Rosa, president of a family pasta firm, explains why Italian macaroni makers created many shapes to keep meals interesting and practical. He notes numbering began to identify sizes and later shapes, and offers cooking tips from boiling water to testing doneness and avoiding oil in water.
The Washington Evening Court in Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor in chief and business manager with key executives and departments noted. The notice records publication schedule and postal registration details from 1878 and mentions audit bureau membership.
Jack Cupit fired a final round 71 to win the Tucson Open by two strokes over Rex Baxter, taking $4,000 and a guaranteed berth in the Tournament of Champions. Cupit, fired weeks earlier and fresh from a Phoenix misstep, overcame a late wobble with birdies at 14 and 15 to clinch the title.
Hawkeye Soil Builders Inc purchases the Keota Spray Service Fertilizer business. Local notes report hospital visit for Mrs. Stoutner, family birthday gatherings for Ruth Lee, and a CWF meeting at Rosemary Baumert’s home. Other items include a hospital tour plan for Iowa City and a social visit from Mrs. Hagist to the Pulvers.
United Press International reports that baked sliced or pureed sweet potatoes can be frozen for up to 12 months if processed and stored correctly. The note covers varied home hacks from cleaning sewing machines with lint brushes to removing crayon marks with acetone and brightening aluminum kettles with vinegar.
Short item notes Blitz Brothers by Sakren with a Washington delivery in 340 year terms and 38 monthly 24 hour carrier service.
The Fox Hunters Association announces an oyster supper for Saturday February 22 at 6 30 p m in the Crawfordsville school room. Past participants are invited and asked to bring own table service with a program planned. A fox hunt is set for next Saturday morning meeting at 9 30 a m near Ainsworth school building. Two foxes were killed last Saturday in the Wapello area credited to Steve Hardy of Burlington and Charlie and John Andrews of Burlington.
UPI reports the U S shrimp industry nears a record 1963 consumption, with about 298 million pounds in the first 11 months and imports lifting totals. Salmon and tuna outpace shrimp, while new sources in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest diversify supply. Shrimp recipes and production history from 1840 onward illustrate evolving processing methods and rising domestic demand.
Sunnyvale California report by UPI says Donald and Daniel Miller two 39 year old twins have started production at Dorian Labs Inc of the first fully automatic bowling score keeper. The miniature high speed computer uses a photoelectric pin sensor to print a score sheet for each team frame by frame. The device passed six months of tests in several bowling alleys and the Miller brothers plan national distribution this year.
Local notes from Washington Iowa dated February 17 1964 cover community events and notices. Included are short items on town activities meetings and public announcements reflecting the day’s civic life.
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