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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1950

Page

2

Milk Use and Care Spotlighted by Ruth Foster

Ruth Foster, county home economist, spoke on Milk Use and Care at the Oregon Township Farm Bureau meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miksch north of Ainsworth. She noted Iowa’s 28 percent daily milk intake, calcium and vitamins in milk, and lack of iron and vitamin C. A sanitary engineer, Al Bennett, stressed cleanliness and proper handling, showed a film, and discussed pasteurization and vaccination to curb disease. The next meeting, January 95 at Haskins church, will cover wool tailoring. members may sign up via Mrs. Miksch.

Ruth Foster Oregon Township Farm Bureau Robert Miksch Ainsworth Miss Foster Iowa al Bennett Bennett

HBO Club elects 1950 officers at Thursday meeting

Mrs. Clarence Booth was chosen president of the HBO Club for 1950 at a Thursday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. Earle Libe. Elected besides her were Mrs. Henry Roland, vice president. Mrs. Everett Gardner, secretary-treasurer. and Mrs. Don Whitlow, reporter. Nine members shared Christmas gift tales. guest was Mrs. Minnie White, hostess’s mother. The social portion followed the business session with refreshments served by Mrs. Libe and Mrs. Gardner. Mrs. Henry Doig to entertain February 2.

HBO Club Clarence Booth Earle Libe Henry Roland Everett Gardner Don Whitlow Minnie White

Fortnightly Bible Program Led by Mrs Sturgis at Church

Mrs. Floyd Sturgis reported on the Fortnightly meeting held Thursday afternoon at the Christian church with the Bible department in charge. The program begins at 2 30 with guest day. Twenty present. Mrs I T Rehmel opened with prayer and twenty members answered roll with Bible verses. Mrs Hebner announced a public forum series starting January 26 with Dr. F D Stutz as speaker. Hebner led a study of Isaiah chapters 19 20 and 21.

Floyd Sturgis The Christian Church Bible Department I. T. Rehmel E. S. Hebner F. D. Stutz Hebner

Anniversary and Birthday Notices in Local Listing

Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Dodder celebrate a wedding anniversary. Birthday observances include Richard Mast, Mrs. J. C. Sexton, Mrs. P. F. Whisler, Merle Turnipseed, Wilbur Schantz, A. R. Krause, Harold Gamon, Barbara Ellen Coy, John Cyril James, Lester Wm Butterbaugh, Stanley Russell Skinner, Mrs. John A. Goodwin, Judy Rae Salladay, Anthony Samuel Mondie, Erna Lee Myer, Warren Escher, Eileen Hammen, and Mrs. Dallas Chamberlin. A Three Quarter Century club member marks her third birthday.

Daryl] Dodder Richard Mast T. M. Mast J. C. Sexton P. F. Whisler Merle Turnipseed Wilbur Schantz A. R. Krause Harold Gamon Barbara Ellen Coy John Cyril James Lester Wm. Butterbaugh Stanley Russell Skinner Russel Skinner West Chester John A. Goodwin Near Coppock Judy Rae Salladay Anthony Samuel Mondie Erna Lee Myer Warren Escher Eileen Hammen Dallas Chamberlin

Surprise Birthday Party for Lora Belle Erwin

Lora Belle Erwin, who observed her 13th birthday Saturday, was honored at a surprise party Monday evening from 7:30 to 9:30 at her home. Guests from her junior high home room and teacher Frances Hinkhouse attended. Games, gifts, and refreshments of animal ice cream molds, cupcakes, and pop were featured.

Lora Belle Erwin J. B. Erwin Betty Erwin Frances Hinkhouse Lora Belle

Don Rinners Hosts Mr and Mrs Class Meeting

The Mr. and Mrs. Class of United Presbyterian church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Rinner Monday evening after a 6 30 potluck supper. Mr and Mrs William McConnell Jr led the entertainment. The class meets the second Monday each month for social time with Ross Van Nostrand as teacher.

United Presbyterian Church Don Rinner William McConnell Jr Ross van Nostrand

Frances Miller Installed as Worthy Advisor at Temple Service

Frances Miller was installed as Worthy Advisor of the Rainbow Girls at a Sunday service in the Masonic Temple. Shirley Blattner helped with the installation along with other officers led by Beverly Crandall. About 100 attended including visitors from Keota and Burlington. Mrs. Gifford Morrison sang during the ceremony.

Frances Miller Rainbow Girls Temple Masonic Temple Shirley Blattner Beverly Crandall Marshall Pat Brower Joyce Logan Carla Benell Ane Junction Keota Columbus Burlington Miss Miller Gifford Morrison Harold Timmins Don Orr Fred Bey George Dare Victor Blattner Maynard Brown Ralph Melville Richard Hotle Max Cook Timmins Rainbow Dad Blattner Rainbow Arlene Knuppworthy Betty Logan Charity Jane Tannerhope JoAnn Wilson Nancy Burham Eva Blattner Betty Kunik Marilyn Cook Pat DeLa Norma Sellman Nancy Conner Marsha Bailey Janet Grecian Fidelity Virginia Dare Harriett Amsbury Sybil Bagge Confidential Rita Ahrens Outer Observer Mary Jane Stephens Marilyn Falk

Afternoon Literature Honors Mame Shearer in Meeting

Mrs. J. E. Lemmon paid tribute to former Afternoon Literature member Mame Shearer at a Monday gathering hosted by Mrs. A. S. Smith. Nine members attended to hear Mrs. Dave McLaughlin review the book Lead Kindly Light by Sheen.

J. E. Lemmon Mame Shearer A. S. Smith Sheen Dave McLaughlin

Mange: A Parasite Spreads in Close Winter Quarters

Mange is a parasite that spreads rapidly among animals kept in close winter quarters, raising concerns about animal health and potential risks to herd or flock. The article notes transmission dynamics and the need for monitoring and control measures.

Geneva Bean Weds Ralph Gerling in Muscatine

Geneva Bean daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Bean of Ainsworth and Ralph Gerling son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gerling of Grandview were married Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church parsonage in Muscatine. Rev Claude Cooper officiated. The bride wore smoke grey crepe with gold bead trim and a diamond necklace from her family. Matron of honor was Mrs Eddie Hinkson of Galesburg Ill. Best man was Mr Hinkson. The couple will reside in Grandview.

Geneva Bean Ralph Gerling Muscatine Ainsworth Norman Bean Fred Gerling Grandview First Methodist Church Claude Cooper Don Kiesey Lyle Haury Eddie Hinkson Galesburg Grandnan Hinkson Heinz Company Musatine

TTT Members Sew On Towels for Hospital

Seventeen TTT members hemmed and embroidered towels for the hospital after a business meeting at the home of Mrs. Earl Loveless Monday evening. Mrs. Verte Gallagher presided until president Mrs. Rogery Sherman arrived. Refreshments were served by co hosts Mrs. Loveless and Mrs. Roy Fields.

Earl Loveless Verte Gallagher Rogery Sherman Levless Roy Fields

Madame Chiang's Flight to Formosa Opens Politic Journey

Madame Chiang Kai-shek left New York by air for Formosa today, traveling in three limousines with police escort. At LaGuardia she read a brief press statement and, after short remarks to reporters and photographers, thanked friends for their sympathies and well wishes.

New York Chiang Kai-Shek Formosa la Guardia Field

Cranberry Plant Cultivation Stretches Over a Century

The cranberry plant, native to North America, grows wild yet has been cultivated for more than a century. Growers have domesticated varieties to expand production, shaping regional culinary uses and harvest practices.

North America

Brannan and Moley Spar Over Farm Plan in Milwaukee

Secretary Brannan defended the farm support program as essential to national prosperity and a shield against low mood, while Raymond Moley condemned it as a blueprint to make farmers into a well paid slave. Moley estimated costs up to six billion dollars, Brannan calling that figure ridiculous and arguing costs would be no more than the current program.

Milwaukee Charles Brannan Raymond Moley New Deal Drain Truster Brannan Bannan Moley

Engineers claim to age whisky with supersonic waves

A team of engineers working on sonic aging technology asserts they can mature whisky five years in just three hours using targeted high frequency sound waves. This method reportedly accelerates chemical reactions and flavor development in the spirit.

Out of Town Shoppers Visit Washington

Residents from Crawfordsville West Chester Keota Wellman and Columbus Junction visited Washington for shopping with Mrs Vivian Holmes and Mr and Mrs Claire Holmes among the callers. The day saw families including the McDonalds Harman Brugge Griggs Sellers and Alten among others in the city.

Vivian Holmes Claire Holmes Crawfordsville Violet L. Miller Washington M. H. McDonald West Chester Ed Harman Ben Brugge Armour Griggs Columbus Junction City Max Sellers George Sellers Floyd Rutt Ray Green J. H. Alten Glacys Vincent and Dale Keota Dan Steiner John Flading Wellman

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