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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1944
Page
2
Ruth Foster explains that fruit canning without sugar is possible with fruit juice or water as the liquid. Sugar acts as a preservative only in high concentrations and mainly enhances flavor and color. crush and heat the fruit to boiling, keep heat low, and strain to finish.
A new study finds that placing a fresh bouquet on a table can lower perceived room temperature by a small amount, suggesting flowers affect comfort by visual and olfactory cues. The effect appears independent of actual air temperature.
Local notes show Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crowder of Minneapolis visiting Mrs. Eva Turner for her birthday with Crowder returning tonight and Mrs. Crowder staying a few days. Katherine Boswick heads to Chicago for work after a two week vacation with her parents. Captain C. E. Tucker, now at Randolph Field, left after a brief visit with his parents, and Bob Marble departs Carlsbad for bombardier training following a Punner course in Las Vegas.
The Keith Sweet family moved from East Second Street to 309 West Madison Street. Moore's Bootery advertises $1 off purses and sale price reductions on all Play shoes to 2.50 and 2.98. Several residents including Ellen Brower and sisters from Oak Park, and Mrs Barrett with children, plan trips to Chicago and Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Logan of Los Angeles visit Stella Logan and family, returning from Florida where Phil serves in the navy. Mrs Clyde Pratt to Iowa Methodist Hospital for observation. Lt. Robert Van Dyke wedding noted. Ralph Pratt reports improvement after hospital exams.
The American League standings show St Louis, Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Chicago in varied positions. Sunday results included New York sweeping Detroit in two games and Cleveland taking two from Boston. St Louis shut out Washington, while Chicago defeated Philadelphia in both ends of a doubleheader.
County 4-H officers Joan Maxwell Ruthe Duvall and Betty Sojka elected at rally day will attend a state 4-H girls convention at Ames from July 10 to 12. They travel with Mrs Golia Miller and Ruth Foster. Delegates gain inspiration for war effort and county strength learn postwar roles and rural development. Dr William Blatz of Toronto will be a guest speaker.
Betty Grable headlines a vibrant musical at the State Theatre with John Harvey Martha Raye Joe F Brown Gene Pallette and the Condos brothers. Charlie Spivak leads a lush score as Bruce Humberstone directs a brisk tale of song and dance.
Ray Teel left Saturday for Edmonton, Canada, to fly to Fairbanks, Alaska, for work on the Alcan highway. Mrs. Teel and son Dickie stay at 806 North Fourth Avenue. Taylor's Laundry Service offers pick up and delivery at 207-M. 1258 Lt. and Mrs. Roy Fields arrived from Louisville, Kentucky, on two weeks leave to visit her parents in Independence, Missouri, and with Robert Taylor and family in Louisville, they spent three weeks with Dr. A. W Low’s family prior to returning home.
Allied troops clear German strongpoints around Caen yesterday as the city falls. West of Caen German counterattacks are repelled along the front while British and American units advance from Carentan toward Periers, with the second SS Panzer group committed near La Haye.
Barbara Elizabeth Shannon celebrates a birthday with four candles and smiles from her family Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shannon Vernita Tellin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin, turns 14. George Means Mrs. Vernon Witting Leo Rath Anita Novy Mrs. Albert Redeker and Mary Justine George also send greetings. Sandra Ann Tibbetts daughter of Mr. and Mrs Don Tibbetts turns seven today.
Mrs J B Kunath announces the marriage of her daughter Evaleene K Behr to Milton F Kruger of McAllen Texas. The ceremony was held June 30 in the Methodist church parlors with Rev Haver officiating. Mr Kruger works in real estate in McAllen and the couple will reside there.
Phyllis Crone hosted a group of friends Thursday evening with dinner at seven o'clock. Alvin Kephart, who left yesterday for induction into service, was the guest of honor.
The report lists multiple hospital moves with patients discharged or admitted yesterday afternoon. Names include Mrs. Jerry Simmering and Kathryn Lynne, Mrs. John Barnhart and Ronna Lou, William Robertson, Shirley Arnold, Lois and Janet Carl, Jimmy Luckey, William J. Stewart, Julia Koehler, and Rosemary Lee Krabill, among others, with transfers to University Hospital and mentions of appendectomy and tonsillectomies.
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Brown returned from the wedding of their grandson Lieutenant Robert E. Van Dyke and Patricia Schadt. The double ring ceremony was held June 20 at the Schadt home with Rev. Kenneth McConkey officiating before about thirty relatives and friends. The couple, attended by Joan Schadt and Lt. Robert Schadt, will begin life together after brief wedding travel and then report to duty in Washington.
Mrs Eva G Turner celebrated her 77th birthday with an open house hosted by her daughter Mrs C C Howard at 534 South Avenue B. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Kephart Velma Kephart Mrs Warren Lins Cloyce Crone Mr and Mrs Al Crone and Geraldine plus many birthday remembrances and summer flowers.
The Merry Mixer club met with 11 members eight children and two guests Mollie Tierney and Ferne Carr present. Ada Griffith presided as members shared unusuual war stories for roll call. Blood plasma collection totaled 12.60 as gifts and refreshments followed with entertainment and a flag rules reading. Next gathering set for August 2 with Mrs David Kleese and officers to be elected.
A listing of regular and upcoming meetings across organizations in West Chester including Daughters of Union Veterans Ann Judson Circle at Baptist church Women golfers at country club W S C S Sunshine Community sub and more with times locations hosts and dress or reservation notes.
Stanley Hotle of Cedar Rapids was guest of honor at a Sunset park picnic with relatives. A large dinner featured fried chicken and an afternoon of visiting. Attendees included Mr. Stanley Hotle and son Billy, several Hotle relatives from nearby towns, and friends.
Charlotte Jackson observed her tenth birthday on Saturday as guest of honor at a party hosted by her grandmother Mrs A J Robertson. Afternoon guests included Betty Westfall Nancy Burham Darlene Miler Nadine and Darlene Payne who played quoits and other games before birthday refreshments and a decorated cake with candles were served.
Members of the Country era and their families will have dinner at the clubhouse Thursday evening. Mrs. A. W. Clow is dinner committee chair with Mrs. Max Marble in telephone contact. Dr. A. W. Clow and W. Livingston lead the program with other committee members listed.
The Presbyterian morbit e prayer meeting set for 9 30 Wednesday morning at the church, 125¢.
Several local friends called to extend greetings during the afternoon. A letter from Edward Quinn, Turner's son stationed in New Britain, brought one pleasure. Mrs Turner, a member of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club, also contributed. Out of town visitors included Andrew Clark of Davenport, Mrs Belle Taylor of Rock Island, Zora Rhodes of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Calvin Johnson of Cedar Rapids, R A Wright, and Mr and Mrs J C Crowder of Minneapolis.
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