Valentines Party by Camp Fire Girls At Y Club
The Camp Fire girls held their annual Valentine party in the Y’s community room with 26 attendees including eight Blue Birds and Mrs. Robert Arthur. Prizes went to Donna Peters Helen Baker and Statty Brock. The group plans a bead for the Iowa Orphans Home in Des Moines, hoping to surpass last year’s $325 return.
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Camp Fire Girls
The
Blue Birds
Robert Arthur
R. Davis
Newcomer
Davis
George Dow
Iowa
Des Moines
Rural Neighbors Day at YMCA to Close Family Living Program
Washington county rural homemakers invite their husbands to the YMCA on Friday February 22 for Rural Neighbors Day. Dr. Eric Kollman of Cornell College will discuss Implications of America's New International Position. Skits, chorus, exhibits, and a potluck dinner start at 12 15 with each family bringing two dishes.
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Washington County
Y.M.C.A
Eric Kollman
Cornell College
America
Russia
Japan
Dr. Kollman
Vienna
Austria
United States
University of Chicago
State University of Iowa
Parsons’ College
Europe
Inter
Kollman
Aluminum in Transport History Spans Rails Airships
Aluminum appeared early in rail transportation and aircraft use. Zeppelins and airships pioneered aluminum. The material joined railroad and aviation sectors soon after sheet and plate were produced.
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Count Zeppelin
Triple Dish System for Leftover Storage
Three covered refrigerator dishes provide dedicated spaces for meats fruits and vegetables. Leftover meats can be used in creamed dishes pies and meat vegetable mixes. Vegetables join soups salads and combo dishes while fruit scraps blend into quick pudding or dessert courses.
Washington county farmers attend national Farm Institute meet
Delegation from Washington county joined the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce sponsored Farm Institute in Des Moines on February 15 and 16. The program featured prominent speakers including Secretary of Agriculture Anderson Ed O Nea l president of the American Farm Bureau Sir John Orr and director general of food and agriculture for the United Nations.
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Washington County
National Farm Institute
Des Moines
National Farm Institute Marks 9th Annual Meeting
London, Allen Kline, vice president of the American Farm Bureau, and James G. Patton, president of the National Farmers Union, highlight the 1946 Institute. The National Farm Institute began in 1937 and has been held annually, with this year’s theme The Peace Time Challenge to Agriculture.
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London
Allen Kline
American Farm Bureau
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
National Farm Institute
Pork producers meet at YMCA to hear swine experts
Washington swine producers are invited to a February 20 gathering at the YMCA. Eri L. Quaife from Iowa State College will discuss feeding and management of swine alongside Dr. K W Stouder on swine diseases. The program runs 10:00 to 3:50 with welcomes to all swine producers.
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Washington
Y.M.C.A
Eri. L. Quaife
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
Hatchery Meeting Brings Hatchery Men Dealers and Farmers
Hatchery officials say a meeting will be held in Washington with hatchery men dealers and farmers to discuss industry issues and cooperation.
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Washington
Poultry Extension Set Talk With Ivory On Feb 19
On February 19 an all day session with Boyd Ivory Iowa State College Extension Poultry specialist will discuss efficient production the all-pullet flock and the poultry associations advertising campaign. Economists warn against over production while praising wartime output and a free noon lunch will be provided by the County Poultry Association.
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Boyd Ivory
Iowa State College Extension
Ivory
Poultry Association
The
County Poultry Association
How to check vacuum cleaner bristle length
Determine if vacuum brush bristles reach the carpet by placing a card on the nozzle. If the bristles touch the card they will contact the carpet. If too short, adjust the brush height using the pin slot mechanism or a flat screw at the ends of the reel.
Celtic Temple Excavations Reveal Bronze Earrings at England Site
Excavations near an airfield in England uncovered a wooden Celtic temple with a square within a square layout. Bronze earrings were found on the site, dating the temple to about 500 to 300 B C.
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England
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