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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1950
Page
3
A short guide explains cleaning artificial wax flowers by dipping them up and down in dry cleaning fluids like Naptha or gasoline to remove dust and grime. It notes care to avoid over soaking and to air dry before returning to display.
In livestock feeding vitamins A and D are probably the ones most likely to be present in insufficient amounts.
Entomologists recommend fortified red squill as a safe rat poison for use around premises. The guidance suggests poison in either powder or liquid form to protect feed and food areas from rat infestation.
Officers were installed Tuesday night by Mrs Hubert Lohrer imperial deputy with assistances from Mrs. Warren Stewart and Mrs. George Birney. New officers include Mrs. Francis Crone Rani and Hubert Lohrer rajah along with several other titles. Committees named trustees audit and flower with members including Nelson Woodford and Mrs. Clayton Bear.
Eighteen members and guest Mrs Ruth Badenoch met at the YWCA Tuesday evening for Fortnightly Handcraft II department. Mrs McFadden opened with History of Weaving and Mrs Badenoch spoke on Modern Weaving As A Hobby. Penny Art fund collection followed with refreshments.
The birthday list honors Pauline Evans Hazel Statler Rapp Howard Eugene Daniel Louise Kilgore Boileau David Pearson and Donald Swailes. Others mark birthdays including Samuel Murphy Ralph Brinning H C Wagenkendt L A Meredith Clarice Buck and George Michael Koehler. Wedding anniversaries noted for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wehr and Mr. and Mrs. Riley Grecian. Vickie Lynn Carr turns one, Michael Koehler is seven, and Craig Koehler turns three the next day.
The Oregon township Farm Bureau met Monday at Mr and Mrs Floyd Blankenhorns home with township director W L McGinnis leading the business session Wayne Edmundson spoke on county membership progress Oregon township ranks second in new members for 1950 Robert Miksch offered Farm Services tips Jay Sellers provided guidance on reporting accidents and contacting insurance agents A singing quartet and post meeting refreshments closed the event.
New York researchers predict new non-toxic chemical sprays will deter deer without harming animals or plants, potentially reducing orchard damage across the state. The development aims to protect crops while remaining safe for ecosystems and farm workers.
Garden Department II of the Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. S. M. Fishburn with 21 members and one guest. Mrs. L. J. Sueppel spoke on Growing Petunias, the city flower of Washington, and Mrs. Ernie Temple presented a paper on Wild Flowers drawn from Frank C. Pellett’s Success With Wild Flowers.
A wartime era health ad claims pale skin signals blood poverty caused by slow digestion and gas. It promotes CERTA-VIN, a 12 herb vitamin B and iron medicine, claiming faster benefit, energized blood, stronger nerves, and low daily cost at Pioneer Drug Store, 125 W. Washington.
The event featured a luncheon assisted by Mrs. Sam Witting Mr. Raymond Crone and Mrs. Otto Sheetz. Carl Crossett presided at the business session with Mrs. R. J. Dawson as program chairman. Tickets for the Community Forum were sold and funds raised for the Penny Art fund.
Members of the Odako Campfire Girls hosted mothers at a tea in the Campfire rooms on Saturday. Sixteen guests attended and music was provided by Mary Ruth Galloway Pauline Crone Beverly Tucker and Nancy Loveless. A playlet featured Martha Kennedy Nancy Loveless Beverly Tucker Nancy Gastman Pauline Crone Judy Carson and Martha Kennedy.
Square dancing provided the entertainment at a joint VFW and auxiliary meeting held Tuesday at the VFW hall. Committee members arranged the evening activities and the event reflected a lively community gathering with veterans in attendance.
Charge of serving refreshments after the meeting were Mr. Ernest White, Mrs. Hadley Edmondton and Helen Hescritine.
Short on celery for potato salad? Use celery salt in place of or with ordinary salt to boost flavor. It suggests adjusting saltiness and adding celery notes for a quicker version.
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