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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
6
Mrs. Stanley Zager hosted St. Rita's circle Tuesday evening with Rev. H. J. Corcoran as guest. Mrs. Ray Stalder led the business meeting and presented the financial report. Airplane banco provided entertainment. high score went to Mrs. Anna Harmeier, with a low score noted.
The door prize was awarded to Mrs Joe Hines and Mrs Henry Godwin. They are named as the winners in the local notices section, sharing the recognition for the event.
Mrs Jess Campbell hosted a Past Noble Grand circle meeting at her home Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock. Eleven members attended the gathering with Mrs Fred Wagner becoming a member of the circle.
Mrs Myral Smith presided over the meeting and announced Mrs Ernest Miller as secretary. She named Mrs Milo Steele Jr and Mrs Doyle Brown to the flower committee and Mrs Oral Mayo as reporter. After the session pinochle was played and Valentine themed refreshments were served. Mrs Ralph Zeck will host the next meeting.
Mrs. David Elder and others celebrate birthdays including George Edward Means age nine and eight year olds Keith DeLonge Kenneth Caviness Betty Jean Moss and twins. Mr and Mrs David Winegar observe a silver wedding anniversary. Also a note on laying hens needing 20 nests and 70 to 80 inches of roosting space.
Growth of eight litter mates aged eight weeks was measured after infecting four with roundworm eggs. After four months the infected pigs showed reduced growth versus controls, with weight deficits correlating to worm counts 109 39 20 and 12. The study from the Bureau of Animal Industry details stunted growth in proportion to worm burden.
The U S department of agriculture expands meat freezing and curing studies under the research and marketing act. A survey will compare current methods for quality and nutritive value. Experiments will seek improvements and the Bureau of Animal Industry can freeze meat to extreme temperatures if needed.
Production of high quality cream will pay dividends to the dairymen. Suggestions include protecting the separator from rust, rinsing with chlorine solution, washing with powder after separation, cooling cream promptly, separating milk after straining, cooling thoroughly before mixing, keeping containers covered from milking to receiving vat, and storing in a cooler with cold water circulation.
Multiple sheep ailments such as nodular disease stomach worm disease and black scours are linked to worms. The campaign by experienced shepherds targets development or reproduction of the parasites to protect winter flocks and prevent worm entry into prime grazing areas.
Home economists advise removing starch from iron with a soft damp cloth and non-abrasive cleaner or use very fine steel wool No 00. This method is suggested for careful cleaning of iron surfaces.
At Columbus Junction the American Legion auxiliary met with hostesses Beulah Luckey and Edith Reaney. Ruth Pine led a discussion on Legislation while upcoming meetings cover Americanism with Marie Spaeth, Bertha Votroubek, and Billie Heather as hosts.
Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales on Wednesday at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Thursday at Kalona Harn Kalona Iowa Tuesday at Ollie Livestock Exchange Monday at Hi Dollar Sigourney Friday sale 12 30 Keota Junction. Several closing out sales listed with locations and times across Washington Jefferson Louisa counties.
Mrs Bessie Bliven marked her 82nd birthday January 9. Mr and Mrs James Hoben visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ardery Ohlensehlen in Davenport. The Old Clifton club plans an all day meeting January 13 hosted by Mrs Sam Owens with program committee members Mrs Walter Faulkner and Mrs Lester Hanft. Mr and Mrs Richard Duncan and children returned to Indiana after visiting Mr and Mrs W T Duncan.
Joseph Henry (1797–1878) American physicist built the first electromagnetic motor, a precursor to all electric motors. He helped organize the U S weather bureau and served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
The World Book encyclopedia notes that Lloyds of London rated ships by safety. A ship deemed a good risk received the A-1 rating, linking the familiar A-1 phrase to Lloyds underwriting practice.
A man’s hat size indicates the hat’s diameter in inches. The size marked on the hat corresponds to the internal diameter, helping determine proper fit.
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