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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1944

Page

5

Orchids Awarded by Farm Bureau at 4-H Event

The Farm Bureau honors Isabelle Camps 4-H chairman and several volunteers for presenting awards to girls aged 4 to 11 and assisting with table decor and guest welcome. It commends the food committee and a long list of volunteers, notes four open meetings, and outlines equipment care and conservation themes for 4-H home economics activities across townships.

Isabelle Camps 4-H John Fladurg Max Waterhouse Merle Twinam Joek&Knotek Miss Combs Helan Knupp Leota’ Fishburn Ruth Miller Mary Jewell Holbert Northernite Club Dorothy Fladung Berth ‘Iladung Mary Herr la Dora Redlinger Velma Zoon Marie Vittetoe Lloyd Duensing Warren Dare Mary Lou Stacy Betty Sojka Frances Sojke Elda Ritt McDowell Washington, Jackson Franklin Y.M.C.A Oregon Clay Brighton Word

Mrs Oldt Hosts Wyman Community Club

Mrs H B Oldt hosted the Wyman Community club at the school house with a business meeting led by president Mrs Grace Robertson, followed by games, stunts, a reading by Mrs Lucile Huston, and refreshments by several hosts. Twenty two members attended the Red Cross surgical dressings session. Bert Cannon of Colorado Springs is visiting relatives in the area. Local residents attended the Boys County Tournament in Columbus Junction and Girls Sectional in Mediapolis. Doraine Oldt of Iowa Wesleyan College spent Wednesday with her parents.

Boone, Control Marion A. L. Duensing Home Project Committee Cloyce Stewart Af Ames B. W. Humphreys Wyman H. B Oldt School House Grace Robertson Lucile Huston Roll Davis Fred Humphreys Homer Davis John Hughes Paul Paisley Red Cross Bert Cannon Colorado Springs Galo J. C Cannon Lawrence,Lemley Nitchez Wash J. C. Cannon Neil Kracaw Columbus Junction Mediapolis Leland Love Merchant Marines Doraine Oldt Iowa Wesleyan College H. B. Oldt

Preserve Beet Red Color in Cooking

Home economists advise saving the red color by cooking beets with skins roots and part of the stems intact. Boil the beets whole to prevent color bleed, then drain, slip skins, and slice for serving.

Insecticide Found in Chinese Yam Bean by Cornell Scientists

Cornell University researchers report that the Chinese yam bean grown in Middle America yields a lethal insecticide. The finding highlights potential for new pest control methods despite safety considerations.

Cornell University Middle America

Limestone and rock phosphate affect wheat phosphorus uptake

Application of limestone and rock phosphate together before wheat can reduce phosphorus availability for the first wheat crop. The depressing effect lasts two to three years or until the limestone dissolves in the soil.

Soybean products as protein fortifiers in baked goods

Soybean products are not substitutes for wheat flour but serve as protein fortifiers in bread, cakes, pancakes, meat loaves and other favorites. Follow directions to use the right amount in the right place. Cattle TB condemnation drops from 40 000–50 000 yearly to under 2 000, saving about 17 million pounds in beef and veal annually.

Cocoa use in the United States rises on imports

The United States spends over 92 million dollars yearly on cocoa for beverages and confections. Most cocoa comes from Africa and the East Indies, though the bean originates in the Western hemisphere.

United States Africa East Indies

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