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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
3
Lucille Dann hosted a Sunday shower for her sister Velma ahead of Velma Dann and Ralph Waldschmidt’s February church wedding at Holy Trinity in Richmond. Guests from Riverside IA and Town of Iown joined in dancing, prizes, and pink blue decorations as gifts were displayed.
The Pleasant school district hosted a January social with strong attendance and games organized by the program committee led by Mrs. Lyle Hayes and others. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Walter Jones and others. A February 16 social was set with committees named for next month and a polluck supper planned.
Mr and Mrs A A Fishburn hosted a Monday dinner in honor of Sgt Louise Fishburn MCWR Washington. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Fishburn Le Gta and Mr and Mrs Nick Roth. Fishburn plans Davenport weekend visit then Chicago before returning to Washington DC early next week.
Mr and Mrs P F Whissler hosted Rosemary club members and their husbands for bridge. Five tables competed with high score prizes awarded to Mr and Raymond Whisler. Refreshments were served by Mrs George Horn and Mrs Earl Galloway.
A surprise party at the Carl Craig home southeast of Riverside celebrated Mrs. Craig's birthday anniversary. Relatives and friends attended with her husband, sharing card games and a lunch after the evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burich, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Flynn, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sleichter, Mrs. Vernon Stagner, and Junior Craig.
A new molding process coats women’s shoe heels with one twelfth inch of plastic. The coating resists scratches and wear, never peels or splits, and leaves no visible seam. It can be produced in all colors and textures including dull or glossy finishes and simulated leathers. Heels attach to shoes as usual.
The famed Italian writer Dante is best known for the Divine Comedy likely composed between 1307 and 1321. It established his prominence in medieval literature and shaped Western literary tradition.
Readable notes describe cherry cream pie with graham cracker crust and other bakeables. It highlights decorating with red cherries for Valentine or Washingtons Birthday symbols and provides crust and filling recipes and related cookie and roll ideas.
A farewell party at Hiland Palace club hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mineer Hester and Leona who move to Lone Tree and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Birka who relocate to Riverside. Hardy and Skubal provided music for dancing. about 100 friends and neighbors attended. Mineers and Birkas spent their married life on local farms. Mineer moved to the current home as a child of three months.
A warm place is ideal for drying knit fabrics and woolen items. Hang underwear from the shoulders, shape garments occasionally, and squeeze water from the ends. Dry knits flat or on forms, and pin to an outline to shape, keeping sleeves flat and the skirt straight. Smooth bulges for best fit.
United States craftsmen unveil a potato whiskey in New York using 80 percent spirits from cull potatoes and 20 percent four year old straight whiskey. The product follows patterns seen in Russian vodka as distillers push novelty in spirits.
The report states eighty three percent of all school buildings, or 189,062 structures, are located in rural areas, highlighting the rural share of educational facilities and impact on supply and access.
Milk cows yield about ten percent more milk when water is plentiful and readily available. Proper hydration boosts dairy output and efficiency, helping herds reach peak production through adequate water supply.
Two brides elect Velma Duwa honored at a shower Sunday evening at the Joe Te Bockhorst home. Hostesses from Holy Trinity church Young Ladies Sodality, Richmond, led a table dance and prize games with Phyllis Escher high score. Miss Te Bockhorst to marry Dale Duwa Feb 1 and Velma Duwa to wed Ralph Waldschmidt Feb 6 in Richmond Holy Trinity Church.
Miss Wallace was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted Friday evening by Mrs. Walter Bruty. Relatives and friends attended as games and contests entertained them. She received a table of wrapped packages to guess contents before opening and many gifts. Seasonable blue and white refreshments followed. Miss Wallace will wed Clarence Zieglowsky in the near future.
Sunshine Community club held a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Burdette Stover celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Fifty people attended including club members and families for games and card play. Refreshments were served by club committee members Mrs Jesse Stout Mrs Lyle Wilcox and Mrs Will Richards.
Mrs F Boller acted as hostess for a dessert luncheon attended by 16 Priscilla club members and guest Mrs Will E Jones. Tables for four featured seasonal decorations and Valentine place favors. Ruth Boller assisted in serving the dessert as guests visited, chatted, and took part in contests with prizes.
Community events list for Wednesday to Friday includes Hill Ladies Aid all day meeting with sack lunch at noon and roll call by Amos. Pilotburg Ladies Aid in afternoon hosted by Mrs Wayne Stransky and Mrs Merley Brinning with bring dues and devotions. Pinochle at Masonic temple. PTA at high school. Friendly Circle entertainment. £.0. club gathering. PEO Chapter 1 meets at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs W J Shannon. OES officers cooperative supper at Masonic temple 6 30 p.m. Practice at 7 30. Friday events include Saint Pauls Women’s Guild 1 30 p.m. Rebekah lodge 2 0 p.m. IL CF hall. Past Matrons club and family supper 6 50 Masonic temple. Presbyterian Ladies Aid at 2 30 p.m. at church. Mission Study Group 2 26 p.m. led by Mrs Fred E Miller.
Numerous anniversaries mark long marriages including 58 years for Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Wiegman and 51st for Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Romine. Navy men Max Cuddy and Clifford F. Bleeha celebrate birthdays while others like Mary Olive Swift and Harold Lee Swift reach ages. Cpl Raymond Kephart is overseas in the Philippines.
SGT James B Krantz of Hickory Point Tennessee a B 29 gunner in the 21st Bomber Command survived being blown from a waist blister over Japan. He hung 15 minutes by his safety harness at 29000 feet before crew members pulled him back in. He is now recuperating from frostbite in a rear base hospital.
Knights urged to attend Wednesday evening meeting at the lodge hall. Ref refreshments provided. I. A. Conner C.C. 29912 J notices and call to all ranks to be present.
The article notes that coal-fired homes dirty shirt cuffs more, forming a dark soil line. It suggests rubbing soap into cuff edges before washing to reduce the hard to remove soil and minimize extra scrubbing.
The piece traces nautical slang for death, linking Davy Jones Locker to a mythic sea spirit. It discusses the possible origins, suggesting Jones derives from Jonah and notes a West Indian ghost term duppy later morphed to duffy and then Davy.
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