Mrs. Hochstetler Honored With Surprise Birthday Dinner
In Kalona on July 6 relatives and friends organized a surprise pot-luck dinner for Mrs. Dave Hochstetler in her honor. A long list of attendees including Mesdames Jake J. Miller Joe S. Yoder Isiah Yoder Lydia Peterseim Milt Staubaugh Bill Logan Dorothy Dale Wilson Ephriam Hershberger Barbara Kemp Alva Stutzman Ed Shetler Velma Katie Adron Miller Emanuel Hochstetler Lizzie Edna Eliza and many Hochstetlers joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Dave Hochstetler
Jake J. Miller
Joe S. Yoder
Isiah Yoder
Lydia Peterseim
Milt Staubaugh
Bill Logan
Dorothy
Dale Wilson
Ephriam Hershberger
Barbara Kemp
Alva Stutzman
W. Garder
Ed Shetler
Jeff Yoder
Velma and
Katie
Adron Miller
McCreedy Family Holds Annual Fourth Reunion Near Haskins
The McCreedy family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Will McCreedy near Haskins on July 4 for a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included relatives from Fairfield Brighton Washington Waterloo Riverside Ainsworth and Makinss vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreedy
Will McCreedy
Haskins
Duane MccCreedy
Harry
Myron
Richard
Jack
Earnest
Joan
Fairfield
Murray McCreedy
Philip
Brighton
Harley McCreedy
Milo Steele
Milo, Jr
Jane
Robert
Audrey
Washington
Bill
Bob
Rachel Ann Galloway
Waterloo
I. C. Steele
Elmer Steele
Oscar
Eugene
Esther Hardy
Riverside
Howard McCreedy
Geraldine
Ainsworth
al McCreedy
Orie O'Conner
Burke McCreedy
James
Joe McCreedy
Milfred McCreedy
Wilfred
Dorothy
Maskins
Journey Also a Day's Work
In old usage Journey referred to a day's work or travel often measured as about 20 miles in medieval times. The term encompasses both the effort of travel and the distance covered within a single day.
Hobbies Named Lincolniana and Washingtonia
The hobby collecting items tied to Abraham Lincoln and George Washington is described as Lincolniana and Washingtonia. The terms indicate categorized collecting of historical memorabilia and artifacts associated with the presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolniana
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Useful Hints for Food Prep and Odor Control
Practical tips on lemon use heat roll and squeeze to extract juice. Methods to whiten produce with lemon and vinegar. Lettuce storage in cheese cloth and fridge air flow. Muffins moisture technique with water in a cup. Heating nuts aids shell removal. Odor removal using salt ammonia vinegar mustard and orange peels. Fresh paint odor relief with lemon water. Onion peels ease crying and improved frying with milk dip.
Liver Cooking Tip Soak Then Fry for Tender Flavor
Try soaking liver in hot water for two minutes before frying to achieve a tender, tasty result. The method aims to soften the meat and enhance texture and taste.
Macaroni Cooking Tip Rinsing Starches
Rinse macaroni in cold water to remove excess starch. Cook in boiling salted water to prevent sticking. The remaining water is suggested as useful for soup and gravy.
Mayonnaise technique for texture and preservation
Use a fork to mix for efficiency. Soften gelatin in cold water, dissolve in hot water, and add to mayonnaise once thoroughly chilled to help it stay fresh longer.
Meat Wrapping Tips Preserve Flavor and Juices
Wrap raw meat in paper before refrigeration to draw out moisture and flavor. Leftover roasts stay juicier if wrapped in damp cheesecloth while still warm.
Meringue Baking Tips For Perfect Crunch
A hot oven makes meringue tough so bake at 200 to 250 degrees. Ensure the meringue touches the pan to prevent shrinking and keep the texture even.
Milk Preparation Tip for Souring and Heating
A historical note explains that souring milk can be done by adding two tablespoons of vinegar per cup. It also advises rinsing the pan with cold water to prevent scorching when heating the milk.
Mixing Bowl Tip Keeps Rubber Soaked Towel From Slipping
A simple method uses a rubber piece or damp towel under a mixing bowl to prevent sliding during use. The trick helps maintain stability while whisking or stirring.
Darken Molasses for Baking with Chocolate Addition
A simple kitchen tip suggests adding a tablespoon of melted chocolate to molasses to deepen its color for baking. The note implies richer flavor and darker appearance in treats.
How to cool an oven with water bath method
The manual advises lowering oven temperature by placing the oven in a pan of cold water to reduce excess heat swiftly.
Peas Cooked in Pods Taste Better Says Pep Talk
A note suggests peas kept in pods taste better and that pods burst in water making removal easy.
Pie Dough Tips From Old Recipe Note
A vintage instructions list suggests using orange juice or cream cheese as water substitutes in pie dough. It advises glazing pies with egg white for gloss and brushing lower crusts to stop juice seepage. It notes heating milk to boil for crisper undercrusts and adding nutmeg to rhubarb or rhubarb with apple pie to enhance flavor.
Flavor Up Pork with Sage and Pepper Rub
A note suggests rubbing pork with a mix of powdered sage and salt and pepper before braising or roasting to enhance flavor.
Dorothy Snedder and Adrian Dautremont Wed in Cedar Rapids
The marriage of Adrian Dautremont and Dorothy Snedden took place Friday July 1 at 7 pm in the Immaculate Conception church rectory, Cedar Rapids. Officiating clergyman Rt. Rev. Monsignor Malloy performed a single ring ceremony. The couple, with families from Riverside Granger and Cedar Rapids, will reside in Cedar Rapids.
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Riverside
Adrian Dautremont
Charles V. Dautremont
Dorothy Snedden
Cedar Rapids
William Snedden
Granger
Iowa
Immaculate Conception Church
Monsignor Malloy
Kentucky Honors Commodore Oliver H Perry
Kentucky county bearing his name commemorates Oliver H Perry famed for the naval victory at Lake Erie during the War of 1812 and the hero’s enduring legacy in local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Perry
Oliver H. Perry
Lake Erie
Social Calendar Notices From Local Groups
Notices for the social calendar list meetings and events through the week. Events include Ainsworth chapter, St Pauls Evangelical, a country club pot luck, Pythian Sister and K of P family picnic at Sunset Park, Friendly Circle club, and U P church activities with hosts Mrs Hutt Mrs Tierney and Mrs Stewart. Unit meetings occur Friday with hosts Mrs Wilcox and Mrs Palmer.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical L
Wolfe Families Reunite Across States and Churches
The Wolfe families gathered from Illinois Missouri and Washington state to worship at a country church near Sieourney and to share a large meal at Charley Wolfe’s eight miles northeast of Washington. Attendees included Rev. William H Wolfe Rev. Ed A Wolfe and kin from Kinmundy Cape Girardeau and Bellingham with local members from Washington Hedrick Webster and nearby areas. The group also joined the Beinke Luers reunion in Sigourney the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Sieourney
William H. Wolfe
Ed A. Wolfe
Charley Wolfe
Washington
Sigourney
Ezra Feller
Evelyn
Marie Wolfe
Kinmundy
Ill
William H Wolfe
William
Helen
Cape Girardeau
Eunice Marie
Elizabeth Alice
Bellingham
C. J. Wolfe
Gladys
Fred Kenny
Anna Margaret
Webster
George Wolfe
Hedrick
Henry Wolfe
Duane
Mar Harper
Leota E Hammer Weds Frank Taylor in Davenport
Leota Esther Hammer daughter of Mrs Stella Hammer Columbus Junction and Frank Leroy Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Mark Taylor Muscatine were married Saturday evening in the Presbyterian church parsonage Davenport by Rev Nicholiss. Attendants were Mr and Mrs RE Hastings of Clinton and Mr and Mrs CL Freyermuth Muscatine. The bride wore a white shark skin ensemble and bouquet of bridal roses. A dinner for the couple and 16 guests followed at the home of Mr and Mrs W G McCulley Muscatine. The couple will reside in Rock Island.
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Columbus Junction
Leota Esther Hammer
Stella Hammer
Frank Leroy Taylor
Mark Taylor
Muscatine
Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Nicholiss
RE. W. Hastings
Clinton
L. Freyermuth
Taylor
W. G. McCulley
Rock Island
Entertains Friends for Mrs Hamilton Shower
Mrs Wylie Anderson entertained at a Friday shower for her sister Mrs Clarence Hamilton of Chicago with fourteen present and pink and blue decorations. A luncheon followed and gifts were exchanged.
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Ainsworth
Wylie Anderson
Clarence Hamilton
Chicago
Marion Anderson
Clinton
Ralph Martin
Murray Smylie
Helen
Birthday Celebrants Mark Milestones Across Regions
Mrs J W Peckham of Louis County Missouri turns 85 as part of the Three Quarter Century club. Other birthday celebrants include Mrs Ernestine Grady of Kalonne and Mrs Harold Kline of Washington. Also named are Donna Smith Everett Rath in East Highland John H Simmering of Ainsworth and Jerry Simmering of Washington plus L Hardy of 522 N Second Street. A bake sale by Lutheran Aid and Coast to Coast Store is set for Saturday at 9 AM.
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J. W. Peckham
Louis County
Missouri
Peckham
Three Quarter Century Club
Ernestine Grady
Kalonne
Harold Kline
Washington
Donna Smith
Everett Rath
East Highland
Esther Masson and Dale Carstensen Marriage Notice
Mr and Mrs George Masson announce the marriage of their daughter Esther to Dale Carstensen son of Rev M Carstensen. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev Carstensen in Lancaster Missouri.
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George Masson
Esther
Dale Carstensen
Carstensen
Lancaster
Carstensen Wedding Attendees Noted in Notice
George Jr and Phyllis Carstensen attended the wedding. Mr and Mrs Dale Carstensen live currently at the home of the bridegroom's father.
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George, Jr
Phyllis Carstensen
Dale Carstensen
Plan Homecoming for Maple Grove School District
The fifth annual homecoming for patrons teachers pupils residents and families of Maple Grove school district is planned. Organizers invite alumni and community members to celebrate with activities and events across school facilities.
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Maple Grove
English River Two Cookout Held At School Grounds
English River Two hosts a Sunday event on July 10 at the school grounds with a noon basket dinner and a varied program after dinner. All are invited and encouraged to bring friends.
Curly-Haired Bashkir Horses From Eastern Russia
Curly-Haired Bashkirs come from the eastern Russian plains. This horse breed is notable for its distinctive curly coats and origins in the region.
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Russia
Mrs W Nicholson Hosts Friendly Social Club Meeting
The Friendly Social club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Walter Nicholson's home with nine members and one guest Mrs Sue Tomlinson. Vice president Mrs Frank Schneider led a brief business meeting and hostesses Mrs Vernus Bradford served a one course luncheon. Next gathering set for August 2 with Mrs Robert Kephart.
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Walter Nicholson
Sue Tomlinson
Frank Schneider
Vernus Bradford
Robert Kephart
Entertain Friends At Scavenger Hunt
Bob, John and Frances Porter hosted 29 friends at their parents home for games on the lawn and a town scavenger hunt to seek hard to find articles. Refreshments were served by Mrs Porter and daughters Louise and Frances.
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Bob
John
Frances Porter
Edgar Porter
Announce Friendship Celia and Maple Grove Picnic Details
Mrs Anna Brown will host the Friendship celal at Mrs Ray Laimb ert home Friday July 8 at two o clock. The Maple Grove school picnic is on the serious grounds Sunday July 10 with a band concert at 1130 am. Former pupils teachers and patrons are invited to attend and bring well filled baskets and table service. Etta Ross Hamilton pres Mabel Stagner sec.
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Anna Brown
Celal
Ray Laimbert
Maple Grove
Etta Ross Hamilton
Mabel Stagner
Howell Family Notice From Crawfordsville Area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell and family Crawfordsville with Mr and Mrs Charles Howell and family Mr and Mrs Paul Howell and family Mr and Mrs Donald Howell Mrs Ida Howell Mrs Harriet Moore and family all of this community
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Howell
Crawfordsville
Charles Howell
Paul Howell
Donald Howell
Ida Howell
Harriet Moore
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D. Hochstetler
Farmers
Frazier
Raspberries
Bliss Coffee
Lk. Fan
Threft
Farmer’s Co-operative Store
Town Ave
Dorothy Snedder
Marjorie Burgin
Raymond Youngton
Paris
N. J. Dautremont
7Th Ave. East
S. Kresge
St Mary's High School
State University
Town City
J. ©. Penney
Fifth Ave
Marilyn
Rita Mary
Virginia
C. E. Bes
Unit No
Lyle Wilcox
Charles Palmer
Leota E. Hammer
Frank Taylor
Paul Whitely
Clark Schabilion
Leon Howell
George Baseman
G A. Moffet
Carrie Bornemen
Clyde Goldsberry
Glenn Whitely
Mascatine
Robert Howell
Oakland Mills
Floyd Hamil
Lafe and
Lester
Clarence Richards
Clyde Keiper
Cloyce
C. M. Spessard
Lou Jean
Martin Telford
Ruth
Jimmy
Lee Norris
Norval
Tracy
Orndorff
E. H. Spessard
Kenneth Orndorff
Batavia
John H. Simmering
Jerry Simmering
Cousing
L. ¥. Hardy
Second Street
Bake Sale Lutheran Aid
Esther Masson
Montgomery
V.hla
W. Nicholson
Pe Ik
Rell Cove
Montgomery South Sidware
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