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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
2
A practical note advocates readily accessible salt in coarse form for cattle of all ages at all times to support mineral intake and health. The recommendation emphasizes continuous availability and suitability for diverse livestock needs.
Mrs. Ernest Miller began work today as a saleswoman at Montgomery Ward's in the same department she had held before. She had been with the firm about 14 years until leaving in 1944. Mrs. Winnie Better has returned from Denver to make her home at 1409 E Washington Street and take up employment.
At the hospital admitted yesterday are Betty Schmidt Ruth Wessler and Mrs Flora Dodds plus Fred Kephart. Today Ruth Wessler admitted and Mrs Walter Koebel Wayland Jimny Steele Birds. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Russell Davison Brighton welcomed a son at 1 3 am and Mr and Mrs Frank Lin Simpson Wellavan a son at 5 06 pm.
Donna Jean Wallace underwent an emergency appendectomy at University hospital Iowa City and is doing as well as can be expected. Parents of a newborn daughter Suzanne eight pounds are Mr. and Mrs Herbert Peschel Wantaga Long Island. Mrs EB Stuts man Peschel’s mother visiting the Peschels. Mr and Mrs Views Yushka Kansas City Mo arrived to visit Mrs Yushka’s mother Mrs Howard Hays. Joan Botleau nurse in training at St Luke’s hospital Davenport expected tomorrow to visit.
Wash and core the apples and arrange in a baking dish with cores down. Fill cavities with honey to balance tartness, top each with butter, add water to cover the bottom, and bake in a moderate oven until the apples are tender.
The VFW Auxiliary marked its anniversary with a dinner in the EW hall. Charter members and past presidents were introduced, and a blue and gold decorated table hosted a birthday cake with 15 candles. A history of the auxiliary was read, prizes were awarded, and dancing and a cake walk followed the program.
Washington reports the cost of living continuing its downward slide for the fifth straight month. Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics data indicate consumer prices near June 1947 levels, with wholesale foods at $5.91 per unit, the lowest since wartime controls ended in 1946. The drop marks the longest decline since the national defense program began in 1939.
Thirteen members of the Sun shine Community Club met with Mrs Henry Sunning Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Clyde Thompson vice president presided at the meeting. Roll call was answered with hints for health. After the meeting, Mrs Bell invited with a Classified.
Calendar listings for DeMolay groups Mothers Circle Little Flower circle and other groups note change in Friendship club dinner, church gatherings, PTA council library society and Nineteenth Century club luncheon details with hostesses and times.
Mr and Mrs Clayde Knupp were honored at the Snowball Social club cooperative dinner hosted at the Rob ert Roberts home. The Knupps plan to move to Washington soon and celebrated their wedding anniversary with an anniversary cake by Mrs Don Cave. Earl Booth filmed the event as members visited and enjoyed readings by Thompson.
HBO club members and families gathered at Floyd Olds home then went to Howell Owens residence Friday at 7 30 PM for a farewell party for the Owens and Phil Caldwell family as they move from the community Gifts included presents for the Owens and Caldwells Guests shared conversation and played rock and pinochle Refreshments of fruit cake and coffee were served Attendees listed include Clarence Booth Gene Carol Corey Warren Richard Elwyn Martin Duane Delores Ann Maurice Libe Frances Carolyn Caldwell Floyd Olds and Olds family members
Mr and Mrs Grove Letts entertained the Merry Ten club Saturday evening. Ping pong was played at four tables with high prizes awarded to Mrs William Wulf and Irwin Wulf. Low scores went to Mrs L A Cherryholmes and Charles Swift. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. George Dare was elected president of the Homemakers Club at the meeting at Mrs. Elmer Bontrager’s home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Hubert Redlinger became vice president and secretary-treasurer, with reporter Mrs. Harvey Holden. Eleven members attended.
The close of the evening sees Mr and Mrs William Wulf hosting the club as they entertain members at their home. The event wraps up a sequence of gatherings with the Wulfs providing hospitality.
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