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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1926

Page

5

Sunshine Community Club Hosts Festive December Gathering

The Sunshine Community club held its December 30 meeting at the Ruebsam home with Mrs Ruebsam and Mrs Orval Spencer hosting. Attendees enjoyed decorations, a Christmas program, a real Santa, a bountiful cafeteria-style chicken supper, and plans for a February annual dinner.

Sunshine Community Club C. A. Ruebsam Ruebsam Orval Spencer O. J. Mathess Carl Schneider

Tomato Jelly and Twice-Baked Potatoes From Family Recipes

Tomato Jelly made with gelatin lemon juice and tomato juice. the mixture molds and firms. Potatoes baked at high heat until tender then served with butter or refilled skins and browned. A chilled fruit custard with egg whites sugar and fruit pulp served in sherbet glasses topped with Maraschino cherry.

Community club notices and society meetings listed

Regular meetings and installations scheduled across groups including Odd Fellows Masons D of V Royal Neighbors Woman's Missionary Society Pythian Sisters Navajo club Susan Coffey Auxiliary Fortnightly Club and others with dates January 5 6 7 and 12 and hosts such as Mrs J E Lemmon Mrs Ralph Williams Mrs Wm Galloway Mrs Agnes Ross and Mrs Harvey Meek in West Chester Hillsboro and surrounding areas.

The Christian Church Marie Jackson PD. Ala J. B. Leammen Fern Leaf Club Ralph Williams Royal Neghbors Woodman Hall D. of V Pythian Sisters American Legion Business and Professional Woman's Club Baptist Kensington West Chester W. ©. Ralston E. Hillis Marion Work Harmony Club Tommie Harvey J. A. Harwood George A. Pauls Bridge Woman's Missionary Society Bethel Presbyterian Church Wim. Galloway Wellston Nick Tennis Max Marble Young Woman's Missionary Society Second United Presbyterian Church Harvey Meek Ella Gordon Rural Woman's Club Tenn Rebekah's Poinsetta Club George Teas Industrous Club Charlie Griffin O. Co's Presbyterian Church Miss Humphreys East Washington Street Ladies Aid Society First United Presbyterian Church Susan Coffey M. BE. Church of Agnes Ross Will “Wallace Harry Kleese Wll W. M. Keeley M. F. Church Will Wallace

Notco Reading Circle Meets with Mrs Harwood

Notco Wednesday Afternoon Reading Circle will meet with Mrs J A Harwood on Wednesday afternoon.

Avellston Nick Navajo Club M. D. Work Notco J. A. Harwood

Simon Pure Origin in Mrs Centilevre’s Comedy

The phrase Simon pure derives from Mrs Centilevre’s play A Bold Stroke for a Wife where the principal character exposes a rival who had taken his name. The line marks a distinction between genuine and false identities in early drama.

Simon

Women’s Clubs Assemble Library of Native Works

Washington press release describes the General Federation of Women's Clubs compiling a unique library of books by and about Native Americans. Each state federation contributes at least 12 titles, totaling over 200 volumes, with works by noted authors and autographed copies. The collection spans biographies, folklore, poetry, travel, and regional histories, with emphasis on accessibility to clubs and members nationwide.

Washington General Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Alabama Federation Alabama Albert James Puckett Helen Keller Booker T. Washington Connecticut Mark Twain Markham Bretarte California Indiana Beveridge John Marshall Mellon People’s Business Pennsylvania Mise Josephine Junkin Headquarters Research Department West Virginia Doddridge State Library

Horseman Climbs Stairs of Famous Japan Shrine

In Tokyo Toshita Iwaki becomes the third rider in history to ascend and descend the Atagoyama Shrine stairs without injury to horse or rider. The 90 foot flight rises about 60 degrees, testing both mount and man.

Japan Tokyo Atagoyama Shrine Toshita Iwaki

Jury Deliberates Insanity Evidence in Trebon Case

Waterloo jury weighs insanity as a factor in the case of 19 year old Loraine Trebon who shot and seriously wounded EB. E. Watson, a factory superintendent fired by Trebon last August.

Waterloo Loraine Trebon EB. E. Watson

American Women Explore Bolivian Jungle Expedition Ends After 3500 Miles

Miss Ora Ford recounts a three month, 3500 mile trek from La Paz across the Andes into the Bolivian jungle to the Amazon. The party faced savage tribes, man eating crocodiles, gnats and mosquitoes, scarce provisions, and monkeys meat while learning of the Beni and Roosevelt's River of Doubt.

Associated Press Longmeadow Mass Bolivia Oscar de Lima Mayer New York Mayer Ora Ford Miss Ford Ford Beni River la Paz Andes Matiri River Beni Amazon Roosevelt

Peach Tapioca with Peach Slices Dessert

A peach tapioca dessert is prepared by cooking tapioca with water and salt in a double boiler until clear, then adding peaches sliced thin and finishing with sugar lemon rind and juice. Serve cold with whipped cream or custard and consider substituting other fruits or fruit juices.

Carrot Straws and Lemon Pineapple Pie Recipe Walkthrough

A home style guide explains preparing tender carrot straws simmered in butter and water, then a lemon pineapple pie with coconut and meringue. It covers both vegetable prep and baking steps including pastry, filling, and meringue topping with temperatures and times.

Spanish Rice Recipe Instructions from Old Household Note

A dated recipe blends one cup uncooked rice with four cups tomato juice two cups water and two teaspoons salt plus chopped onion and three tablespoons butter. Mix in greased casserole and bake in a 320 degree oven for two to two and a half hours. Slower cooking enhances flavor.

Whole Wheat Bread Dough Recipe Instructions

Scald milk and cool to luke warm. Dissolve yeast in milk with sugar, add melted fat then salt and enough flour to make a thin batter. Mix in remaining flour gradually to form a soft dough. Knead well, rise two hours, shape into leaves, and let rise again.

Meringue with Fruit Pulp Bake in Water Bath

Beat egg white until stiff and dry then fold in sugar and fruit pulp. Adjust sugar by fruit type from two to one tablespoons. Pour into greased dish, bake in a warm water bath at 350 F for about forty five minutes until set. Serve with custard cream or whipped cream.

Baked Tapioca Pudding With Apples Recipe

A recipe describes cooking tapioca with boiling water salt and sugar in a double boiler for fifteen minutes until clear. Apples are prepared in a buttered dish then baked with tapioca at 450 degrees F for forty to forty five minutes until soft. Serve hot or cold with cream or custard.

Fort Madison Woman Hears Radio Jazz After 25 Years

Mrs. Frank Bash breaks 25 years of silence by listening to a radio program through powerful headphones. A jazz band was the first selection heard and she could not catch the announcer's words but hopes to learn soon.

Fort Madison Frank Basham

Heals Leg Ulcer After Thirty Years With Ointment

Mrs J C Henderson of Winston Salem says a thirty year ankle ulcer healed after using Peterson's Ointment, needing only one box before full recovery. Box priced sixty cents, sold by Sherman Bros. and druggists statewide.

Peterson J. C. Henderson Sprague Street Winston-Salem N. C Sherman Bros

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