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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1949
Page
2
Members of the Wesleyan Service guild met at Genevieve Baker’s home Monday night. It was announced Edna Klein would become the guild’s co-ordinator. Dorothy Turnipseed led devotions and Norma Eyestone gave the lesson “By His Light Shall the Nations Walk.” Wilma Tait will host the February 14 meeting.
Aspen products lack natural durability and decay quickly when in contact with soil. Untreated aspen fence posts rarely last more than three to four years. When used for sills, bridge planking, or cabin logs that stay moist but not soil contact, deterioration by decay may still occur slowly.
Smart Implement Kalona and Crawfordsville won YMCA Independent basketball games last night. Smart Implement beat West Chester 46 to 30 after leading 18 at halftime. Kalona topped the Flyers 41 to 27 with a 22 19 halftime edge. Crawfordsville outclassed Willits Motors 52 to 27 as they led 27 to 10 at halftime.
The Comets crushed the Moline Eagles 89 to 70 in a Mississippi Valley semi pro game led by Norbert Norris with 35 points. The team raced to a huge first quarter spread and built a 35 to 2 halftime advantage. The victory marks their widest margin of the season as they set up a rematch with Burlington tomorrow night.
The notice cautions that hybrid corn yields drop in the second generation, with ears and fodder decreasing by 15 to 30 percent. It urges buyers to use only first generation seed and consider renting.
The piece advises on washday technique and fabric care. It cautions against over soaking and excess soap, notes wool shrinks with heat, and recommends hand washing for wool. It gives agitation times for cottons rayon and silks and suggests reusing or donating unused textiles.
A practical guide advises devoting a few hours to clean out closets to reduce clutter and give neglected items new life. Start by emptying the space, washing shelves and rods, then replace only the clothes in good condition while discarding or labeling items saved for future use.
Naval engineers devise a portable desalination method for rafts and lifeboats using two chemicals and four quart bags. Sea water is first treated to remove salts, then filtered and neutralized to yield drinkable water. The process emphasizes compactness and simplicity for field use.
Eileen Jeffrey school nurse will present a sound film “For Health and Happiness” on health education at the Lincoln school PTA meeting tomorrow at 3 PM. A discussion period will follow after the show. Entertainment at the meeting.
A winter storm isolates communities from Texas to Missouri as ten inches of sleet create hazardous roads and power outages. Authorities plan a 48 hour air survey of Gordon area once weather clears while farmers mark X for food and two XX for medicine.
Fourth grade mothers will host the event featuring piano selections by several grade school pupils. The program aims to showcase young musicians and support the school’s music program.
Des Moines authorities searched for a mother who left two baby girls with a sitter Saturday night and did not return. The woman named Mrs Meyer said her husband was killed in Kansas City and that they moved to Des Moines to stay with relatives. juvenile court officials planned to take custody if unclaimed.
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