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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1948
Page
3
A practical guide to selecting and preping fresh vegetables for canning. It covers choosing tender asparagus beans beets corn carrots and peas with timing water prep blanching and packing in sterilized jars under pressure. Guidance emphasizes fresh garden produce plan equipment readiness and safe processing steps.
The column explains enzymatic changes in vegetables during canning and how to pick beets with deep red color. It cautions avoiding damaged stems and skins and notes signs of enzymatic activity visible on the produce.
An author report states 80 percent of siret lights in use today are two lumens or under, the smallest type recognized for public lighting. Modern lamps reach up to 33,030 lumens, sufficient for heavy traffic with improved efficiency.
Beets with uneven coloring improve color if pared cut and precooked five minutes before canning. Canned corn may turn brown from caramelization. use juicy corn plenty of water and correct processing. Careful vegetable selection and handling yield better home canning results.
In yards and gardens use bird baths with heavy bases so children cannot tip them. Ensure fish ponds are not too deep to prevent drowning if a child falls in. Maintain safe, sturdy installations to protect children.
Reports from the VFW state encampment in Des Moines praise the novelty band and parade. Nearly 100 planes landed at Washington airport for a flight breakfast hosted by the Washington flying club. Eva K. Stevens will lead meetings at the Christian Tabernacle starting Tuesday. A. C. Gingerich is named Iowa Colonel at a Rotary meeting for civic service. Washington hosts 22 precincts at a Democratic convention to appoint delegates to state parties. Union church services planned in Central Park. The Ydonkey softball challenge with the Y M C A is announced. Washington’s Y M C A hours will be limited in July and August. Melvin Cox of Lone Tree held on breaking and entering charges. A car crash injures Mr. and Mrs. Dann in Town City. Mrs. Pieken scores a hole in one at the Washington Country Club. The Mississippi River swim for youth begins with a top prize of a year’s Y membership. Installation of new Y M C A officers. West Chester Fourth of July events planned. Businesses plan holiday hours due to Fourth of July. Birds and farm news include chicken supper cancellation in Sunset Park. Local births announced: a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen of Fairfield. Kathleen Kroymann born to Alfred and Mrs. Kroymann. District court dismisses Windolf case due to juvenile status. Oats crops showing premature ripening. inquiries noted. Births and accidents reported in Birch area. Leo Marie’s haying accident leaves him shaken but unharmed.
A series of hospital and birth notices list patients discharged or awaiting tests. Entries include Leland Swift Ainsworth Marguerite Hering Bostwick Rex Widmer and many family births noted with surnames Pauly Garrett Hesseltine Sorensen Carson Resehly Conry Hayes McDaniel Flynn Rixby Hesseltine across Brighton Crawfordsville Riverside Richland.
H J Ferrow of Teoledc Iowa named field representative for the Vocational Rehabilitation division of the Iowa Board for Vocational Education. He will work with the Washington county welfare office to assist physically handicapped persons with training and employment. Five years ago Ken Peters opened Western Auto in Washington. Sheriff H M Putnam returned from Salt Lake City with two men wanted on a false check charge. Marilyn Cook of Washington High School prepares for a trip to Washington DC July 3 4 and 6 after being named school popularity contest winner. Rotary club changes presidency with Dr Fred E Miller succeeding M J Gruise. Fire siren repairs at the National Bank building failed to summon any Washington firefighters. Rev T C Polk to preach at union evening service in Central Park Sunday at 730. Dewey Stephens brings rattlesnake to Journal office the first in 40 years. Sim's grocery opens at 120 East 7th north of Milwaukee underpass. VFW novelty band praised for Hawkeye Holidays Des Moines parade coverage. County engineer reports farm-to-market road link to be completed within three weeks if weather allows. Mrs Lena Schmitt and Mrs Kate Schmitt attend Rev Michael Schmitt 25th year priest celebration in Dickinson ND. Republican and Democratic Washington County conventions set Friday at 10 am for routine business and delegate naming to state conventions in Des Moines.
Emma Jane McDowell's private funeral was held this afternoon at Jones Funeral Home. Kizra Gardner, 87, of 803 North Second Avenue, died Tuesday night after months of ill health. Rev. Edward S. Hebner, 75, retired Methodist minister of 408 East Sixth Street, died at 4 15 this morning in Washington County Hospital after years of poor health.
Detroit resident Robert Wood arrives in Noble for an indefinite visit with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Sexton. Meanwhile Lyle Paisley becomes a new parent with a daughter Erma Ruth born at Memorial hospital Mt Pleasant. Gladys Widmer returns to Elkhart after helping move to a new apartment and spending time with her parents. Reverend Barkman of Henderson Nebraska addresses Grace Children's Home and presents moving pictures of their mission work.
More than 8 900 vehicles were licensed in Washington county in the first half of the year according to county treasurer W E Howell. The breakdown lists 5 760 cars 1 390 trucks 319 trailers and 809 farm trailers with 50 delegates representing 18 groups in attendance.
Tuesday admissions include Larry Davidson route 4 and Larry Chalupa in medical and surgical units. Yesterday records list Mr and Mrs Joe Schantz with daughter at 1 88 p m and the Heilman family with a boy at 4 62 p m plus several other births and names in Columbus Junction and nearby homes.
Yesterday’s report lists Rev. E S Hebner with a hip fracture. Today includes Mrs. Mary Fredrick, Brighton, surgical. Mrs. Richard Adrian, Keota, medical. Discharged today are Mrs. Henry Wead and daughter Wellman. Mrs. Charles Garrett and son Columbus Junction. Mrs. Robert Ennibree, Wellman, and daughter.
A string of notices lists births and marriages across families: a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Rienar Wombacker of 904 N. Iowa at 12 15 acm, a daughter to Ralph Bozman with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Vorhees of Lockridge noted at 25 p m, and other entries including a fractured leg for Judy TeBockhorst and surgical mentions for Mrs. Homer Davison at Wayland Surgical and Mrs. Albert Hedeker in Brighton.
The Barkmans traveled to Goshen Indiana with two of their boys. Susan Reschly helps at the Ray Roth home. Otto Frey with Ezra Wittmer and Joe Witmer party to Iowa City to visit Joe Wittmer who could go home after three weeks at the University hospital. Max Graber painted at the Anna Graber farm near Olds. Henry Leighty and family with Oscar Miller and family met at the Ellis Leichty home west of Wayland. Lchantz Bros. of Wayland began a barn on the Frey farm Wednesday. Gilbert Alliman of Washington and family visited D J Alliman. Rev. M. H. Senter and two sons from Mansfield Ohio visit Mrs Senter’s aunt and uncle K W Goff.
The 1918 graduating class holds its reunion this week in Leal. Mr and Mrs William Shannon spent the 4th in Davenport. W L Alcorn was elected president of the Tri county medical association and Dr T M Mast secretary. Mrs Richard McCleery won low score at the women's golf breakfast. W B Carter of Sioux City won sewer contract worth 36000 dollars extending 3.98 feet on South Iowa Avenue. Judges Bechly and Patterson were renominated at Oskaloosa. Ella Warren was surprised when a balloonist landed in her yard on July 14. Prizes of 20 dollars for horseshoe pitching July 4. Clubs were guests at Marion Andersons home July 4. Frank Sproll was burned when a roman candle exploded in his hand.
The first prizes were awarded in the garden contest naming winners Jesse Winga Howard Trevillan Robert Godfrey Ted Duke Myrtle Buntenbach Jesse Lyon Mary Kerr and Ernest Booth. A large barn belonging to James Palmer three miles east of town burned with estimated loss of 5000 dollars. Carnival proceeds will go to the Red Cross announced by William Boice and Robert Thompson.
About 17 of Jay Brewer's little friends joined a birthday celebration. The note mentions cooking and an automobile as part of the festivities.
The Square Circle Club meets at Vernon Fletcher home in June with Marion Williams guest of honor as she nears bride status to Ben Steckel of Davenport. Gifts gathered, refreshments served, visitors present. Local notices include Ed and Howell Davis visits and Pioneer Institute involvement.
A Brazilian electrician, Jose Naufal, reports a perfected invention that could boost motion picture tone quality by 100 percent, signaling a potential industry breakthrough.
Carl Keck takes charge of the J. D. Glasgow store with the former corps of salesmen returning. Mrs. A. W. Chilcote bequeathed her family residence to the city for use as a public library. The Dawson girls hosted fourteen friends for a July 4 tea.
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