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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1944
Page
3
Ruth Foster explains that bulged zinc screw tops during processing can indicate a good seal after cooling, and warns against pressing the porcelain lining. Some lids stay bulged even when cold, but spoiled food is usually associated with bulging during storage. Inspect all food before use. Non acid vegetables should be boiled ten minutes before tasting.
Thirty women of the Country club played golf yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Leslie Gates receiving the prize for high score on fairway No. 2. A dinner for men and women attended by 50 followed the golf. Next week’s golf for women will be followed by a dinner for men and women.
Mrs Charles Rothlisberger hosted the Rosemary club yesterday afternoon with two guests Mrs Boyd Foster and Mrs Rex Crandall. Bridge was played at four tables and Mrs George Horn won the high score prize. Refreshments were served with assistance from Mrs Dell Walker and Mrs Harry Drake.
Mrs Jake Fisher hosted the Good Will club with guest Mrs Maynard Brown. Mrs Frank Mayhew led a short business meeting. The afternoon featured games and sewing. Mrs S P Finch was announced as August hostess. An invitation announced the July 19 wedding of Esther Hayes and James Birney. Refreshments were served.
The Stout family reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 16 at Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon. Only a single location and date are specified for the gathering.
FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder helps dentures stay in place for easier eating and talking. It leaves no gummy taste and reduces plate odor. Available at drug stores.
Chapter L T T T conducted initiation on July 10 at the Olds home of Irlene Benson. New initiates were Jane Maxwell of Crawfordsville and Mrs May Patterson of Olds. A business meeting followed with Ruth Tolander presiding.
Gwendolyn Ramseyer and Mary Parth advanced piano students of Mrs. Henry Shields present a piano recital tomorrow evening in the Community room of the Y. O. B. They are assisted by soprano Doris Gray and mezzo soprano Bonnie Simpson. The program includes Beethoven Elise and Chopin Nocturne among others with works by Palmgren Grieg MacDowell Rachmaninoff and Cadman. The public is invited to attend the eight o'clock recital.
Mice may enter gardens from nearby grass and can be controlled with 25 to 50 standard snap-back traps placed at 10 foot intervals and in grassy runways. Bait traps with a pinch of oatmeal and inspect daily until captures occur.
The notice lists multiple local birthday observances including Shirley Ann Drish of Keota turning one, Lois Ellen Chewning turning four, and various neighbors and families sharing well wishes. It notes S/Set Jack Gibson at Camp McCain also has a birthday, with other names receiving felicitations.
Mrs Kenneth Coates hosted 18 members of the Sunshine Community club and two visitors yesterday afternoon. Plans were announced for the annual picnic in Muscatine with date to follow. Committee includes Mrs Jesse Stout Mrs Coates and Mrs Will Richards. Carel Coates sang In Your Cherry Tree and Miss Wolfe played piano solos.
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