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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1949

Page

6

Mrs Kerr Hosts PEO Meeting With New Year Program

Mrs George Kerr entertained PEO members at 2 30 pm Thursday with co hostess Mrs David Elder in attendance Mrs W J Masson supervised the program reading a New Year story Mrs E D Morrison Jr sang O Lovely Night and American Lullaby with piano by Mrs Richard McCleery Edith Weldin read a poem After the meeting refreshments were served by co hostesses Mrs Masson and Mrs Masson poured Rent with a Classified

George Kerr PEO David Elder W. J. Masson E. D. Morrison, Jr Ronald Gladys Rich Richard McCleery Carl Roberts Edith Weldin Masson

Friendly Circle club hosts pot luck meeting

Mrs Marion Augustine Mrs Paul Harvey and Mrs Homer Brinning attended the Friendly Circle club pot luck at Mrs Harold Klopfenstein's home Thursday at 12 39 pm. Fourteen members attended President Mrs Donald Sheetz led the business session secret sisters were chosen and plans were set for a VFW hall party later this month. The afternoon included hand work and visiting Delmar Romine to host February 3 with entertainment by Mrs Frank Kleese and Mrs Leonard Novak assisting.

Marion Augustine Paul Harvey Homer Brinning Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopfenstein Donald Sheetz VFW Delmar Romine Frank Kleese Leonard Novak

Milk House Heaters Solve Farm Problem

Farmers gain warmth in milk houses with new 3000 watt 240 volt thermostatically controlled heaters easily attached to walls. Other advances include small hot water radiators linked to standard dairy heaters and heat pumps from electric milk coolers. Spot heating via heat lamps offers targeted warmth for workers.

Arthur Miller Union, Ill

Those Greener Pastures Reassessed by Soil Expert

Dr. William A Albrecht of the University of Missouri argues cows seek greener grass due to soil rich in minerals. He warns soil fertility loss harms livestock and crops and promotes liming deep-rooted legumes rotation and use of phosphate potash fertilizers and manures to restore fertility.

William A. Ailbrecht Soils Department University of Missouri Albrecht Dr. Albrecht

From Chick-Fed Mink To Chic Fur Coats

Poultry raiding habits of wild mink suggested a cheaper diet for captive mink already fed on horse meat and fish. Experiments showed that both adult mink and kits thrived on the poultry dressing plant waste including heads feet and entrails.

Community and Closing Out Livestock Sales in Iowa

Weekly livestock sales listed for multiple Iowa towns including Columbus Junction Kalona Sigourney Washington and West Chester. Closing Out Sales scheduled January 11 18 19 and 20 with start times around 11 00 and locations near Washington West Chester and Bethel Church.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Sales Barn Ericaa Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney Keota Junction Washington Harlan O’loughlin

Closing Out Farm Sales Near Prairie Flower and Washington

Davis & Son announce two farm sales. On February 8 at 11 a.m. 21% miles west of Prairie Flower church or 10 miles northwest of Washington, the Clarence and Marion Tim mons sale begins. On February 15 at 11 a.m. the Julius Wulf farm sale located 11 miles northeast of Washington or 1 mile north and 1 mile east of Bethel church, run by Charles Mr. and Mrs. Omer Verwers.

Sale West Chester Floyd Crayne Washington County Farm Road Elwin Lewis Bethel Church Prairie Flower Church Clarence Marion Timmons Julius Wulf Charles Mrs Omer Verwers Lam Rock Road

Pinochle Club Hosts GHM Meeting and Prizes

Mr and Mrs Lins hosted the GHM Pinochle Club meeting Thursday evening with Mrs Scott Wilcox and Mr Baird winning high prizes. Low score went to Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell. Travel prize went to Mrs Al Crone. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lee Baird. Refreshments were served by the Lins, assisted by Mrs Wilcox.

Lins Scott Wilcox Baird Pearl Parcell al Crone Donald Lins Wilwere GHM COX Club Lee Baird

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