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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

3

CONSERVE & PRESERVE By Ruth Foster on Jar Lids

Guidelines on proper use of jar lids for canning. Details cover three piece lids with rubber rings and glass lids, two piece metal caps, preparation steps, sealing technique, tightening schedules, and post processing timings. Emphasizes smooth jar rims and clean jars to ensure a proper seal.

Fragmentary wartime note on seal and band removal

The text discusses handling a hand or object after processing to avoid breaking a seal. It notes that stew bands can be removed in 12 to 24 hours and mentions an indented tid as proof of a good seal, not yielding under thumb pressure.

Wedding Guests and Military Visit Highlight Local News

Lt Col Walter Conner arrived on terminal leave from Davis Monthan Field Tucson to visit. A wedding in Br Higton drew many attendees led by Letty Fry and Charles Moore of Chicago, with numerous local families listed. Remodeling at Tucker Chevrolet included new floors benches steam cleaner and new offices.

Walter Conner Davis- Monthan Field Tucson Ariz Brighton Letty Fry Charles Moore Chicago Clayton Bear Dorothy Paul Snakenberg Betty Darrell Ross Richard Sheila Harold Mangold Kenton Carlton Jean Kenneth Patterson Michel Merle Turnipseed Joan Keifer Tucker Chevrolet

Veterans Affairs chaplains report gains in hospital services

Washington Bureau notes March VA religious services reach 102 024 attendees. Chaplains across 83 hospitals, 18 denominations, logged 10 485 ward visits and 103 400 personal contacts. They conducted hundreds of masses services baptisms marriages and funerals while VA plans one chaplain per 500 patients.

Veterans Hospitals Veterans Administration Crawford W. Brown VA Chaplaincy Service

Questions and Answers from a WWII era service column

A reader asks about income tax for armed services members, and exemptions beyond service pay. The reply notes taxes are not waived during service. may be waived for overseas service, with due date set after war ends. exemption of $1,500 service pay and mustering out pay. recommends checking with the Internal Revenue Service for exact status. Also, questions on life insurance beneficiaries and potential legal remedies with a foster-parents exception, disability pension work impact, and discharge eligibility for older veterans are addressed with guidance to consult a lawyer or official agencies.

E. R Spooner Wis. A Internal Revenue Bureau Veterans Administration Navy National Service A. T Seaford del. A

Easy Method to Lift Whole Baked Fish

A whole baked fish can be removed from the pan with two pancake turners. Two people using two wide-blade spatulas can lift a large fish onto a serving platter without trouble.

Wool trade in prewar years dwarfed by imports

In the prewar period total international wool trade ran about 2 billion pounds annually, with the usual carryover around 200 million pounds.

Founders Day Dinner Hosts and Community Notes

Chapter R Tri-T hosted neighboring Tri-T chapters for Founders Day in the Columbus Junction community building. Local president Margaret Robertson gave the Welcome. Various community updates follow, including personnel changes, birthdays, family visits, and local club meetings. Notable items include Homer L. Thomas returning from leave in Boston, Gerald Sutton starting work in Indianapolis, and Esther N. Cozad's daughter’s wedding in New Bern.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Tri-T Tri- T Margaret Robertson Homer L. Thomas Boston Mass EB. H. Thomas Cotter Gerald Sutton Columbus High School Des Moines Indianapolis

Navy Man Joseph Le Roy Evans Serves in San Diego

Army service began June 11. He served months on a hospital ship. Joseph Le Roy Evans, son of the late Jere Evans and World War I veteran, entered the Navy and is stationed at San Diego California. He has two brothers in the service, including Sgt. Dale Drinkall who left for overseas duty November 25, 1945 and has been assigned to the Second Emergency Rescue Squadron as a mechanic.

Army Air Corps China Joseph le Roy Evans Jere Evans Navy San Diego Calif Dale Drinkall Herman Drinkall

Bread crumb specials highlight pastry and cookies

Bread crumb specials include crumb pastry for cream pies crumb cake and crumb cookies Crumb pastry is a light fat saving alternative for pie crusts and a versatile option in baking

Dust Dogs Freed by 10 Percent DDT Dust

Flea control for dogs may use light applications of a ten percent DDT dust, while the note warns against treating cats with the new insecticide.

Washing Spinach For Best Results In Fresh Spinach

Washing spinach can boost freshness by using warm water instead of cold. The note suggests a warmer rinse to improve cleanliness and reduce grit in prepare meals.

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