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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1944

Page

8

Rocking Chair Brigade Hosts Luncheon In Public Affairs

Members of the Public Affairs department of the Fartightly were hosted at a 1 PM luncheon at the McLaughlin home by Mrs. Dave McLaughlin and Mrs. George Rudiger. Anna Dawson returned to the department, topics on the Constitution and pressure groups prompted discussion, and government pamphlets aided the background.

Public Affairs Department The Fartightly Dave McLaughlin George Rudiger McLaughlin Emma Barnett Anna Dawson

Wayland Homes Change Owners

Wayland neighbors see a string of farm and house transfers as families relocate within the area. Dan Orendorf moves to Wyse farm east of town. Glen Richard and sons relocate to Amasa Miller farm. several others swap plots from Richards and Wenger vacated properties. Local sales and moves create a bustling housing market as families plan March1 possessions and new leases.

Wayland Dan Orendorf Wyse Clair Boshart Glen Richard and Sons Gene and Duane Laws Amasa Miller Emery Wenger Richards Dillon Graber Roth Wenger Dennis Graber Leichty John Garrick Noble Orie Roth Garrick Levi Roth Conrad John Christner Keith Marvin Stutzman Nebraska Christner Aaron Leichty McKirahan Crawfordsville Jake Roth Aaron Hannah Unternahrer Chris Cunternahrer Oral Conrand Beverly Ed Wenger H. Co. Brooks John Bicher Don Meyer Brooks Alliman Don Alliman Gary Washington, P. c

Royal Hat Sparks Headlines for Princess Elizabeth

Princess Elizabeth unveils a new military styled hat with a small peak and high pleated crown, her first modern headpiece in years. The look marks a shift from wartime wear when traditions constrained millinery choices, signaling a fresh royal fashion note for Britain.

Elizabeth Britain

War Needs Come First Promptly Meet Telephone Demands

The article states that wartime requirements for telephone service are being met first with full effort to provide the public with the best possible service under current conditions.

Local Residents Or Move and Travel Add to Week's News

Mrs Eicher recovers in Henry County hospital from sinus infection while her daughter in law assists at Will home southeast of town. Clair Boshart redecorates Mc Clintie Motor building second floor living quarters with Elmer Boshart aiding. The Bosharts plan to move soon. Charles Spenser buys a house trailer and heads to Memphis with Billie and Jackie. Willis Alliman visits from Salina Tennessee with his parents John and Mrs. Alliman. Willis stationed at Saling and travels with couple to Quincy via Burlington.

Ington Will Eicher Henry County Hospital Clair Boshart McClintie Motor Company Clair Elmer Boshart Charles Spenser Billie Jackie Memphis Tenn Spenser Willis Alliman Salina John Alliman Willis Saling Mes Quincy Burlington

Cocoa drives economies across the Americas in 1938

In a normal year cocoa ranked as the top export by value in Ecuador, second in the Dominican Republic and Panama, and third in Brazil and Costa Rica. It also stood as a leading crop in Trinidad and a major export from Grenada, underscoring its regional economic importance.

Americas Ecuador Dominican Republic Panama Brazil Costa Rica Venezuela Trinidad Grenada

Butter vs Peanut Butter Calorie and Fat Comparison

Butter and peanut butter have similar calorie counts with butter slightly higher and butter contains nearly double the fat. The comparison notes fat content differences but gives no further nutritional details.

Composting Tips for Faster Decay and Rain Capture

Leaves and dried plant tops should be piled in flat or slightly raised edges. Wet dry piles to speed rotting and mix in a little superphosphate fertilizer or manure. Ensure the pile top is flat so rain and snow soak in rather than run off.

Measuring hems with cardboard gauge and notches

A simple method uses old cardboard to craft a notched gauge for small hems and seam allowances. It helps shape accurate scal lope edges while crafting patterns.

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