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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
3
Notice announces bids for building a schoolhouse in Center district, Dutch Creek Township, Washington County Iowa. Proposals viewed at H J Mangold secretary Keota until 12:00 PM July 29. contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. board may reject bids. Published July 16-27 by H J Mangold.
Edith Marie Elmore and Roy Weldon Rogers wed in Pleasant Plain Friends Church with a double ring ceremony. The reception for 125 followed, with pink and white decor, three tiered cake centerpieces, and family and friends from Fairfield Richland Earlham Des Moines and Des Moines area towns attending.
The Salvation Army announces township chairmen for the Marching Forward campaign. Listed are Joe W. Rich Crawford Wilbert J Graber Marion Donald W. Tucker Brighton E Herr Clay Howard J Mangold Dutch Creek Fred J Longer Franklin J Harlan Kennedy Washington Manford M Rabenold Oregon Grove Letts Highland RK J Dawson Jackson William Ganon Cedar Wess Meyer seventy six Orville Penningroth Lime Creek Marion Stransky English River Charles F Lorack Iowa. Servicemen praise the Salvation Army for wartime assistance.
Local social calendar lists numerous group meetings and events across churches clubs and lodges with times places hosts and special instructions. Items include W F L regular meeting Pythian Sisters booster club Walnut Woman's club Saint Paul youth Grace Hill Ladies Aid and multiple church activities with reminders to bring guests dishes or make reservations, plus moth protection advice for woolens.
The Salvation Army assumed war duties with hostilities. Clubs, coffee huts, and mobile canteens were set up on beach heads and in jungles. Four thousand units served allied forces on 26 fronts at Salvation Army expense. In America, 2863 units operated from Uso funds. County Chairman John Owen directs the nationwide campaign.
The Wee Twelve bridge club met at Shirley Brown's home with three tables of play. Guests included Shirley Dunlap and Ronnie Jean Simpson. Frances Whisler won high score. Gwendolyn Ramseyer took second. Refreshments were served by Shirley and her mother Mrs Maynard Brown. Next meeting with Margaret DeLashmutt on July 22.
The C O C class of West Chester Methodist Church met at Mrs. Homer Porter’s home with Mrs. Ira Hough as co host. Twelve members and one guest Priscilla Porter attended. Vice president Ernie Temple led devotionals and business. The program featured readings from Readers Digest and a quiz by Mrs. Eckles. Refreshments were served by Miss Porter and social time followed. August hosts will be Mrs. Thrapp and Mrs. Roy Gardner.
The Jerusalem cherry thrives best in a cool draft-free room around 60 degrees. Native to the old world, it has naturalized in Florida and remains popular for Christmas ornamentation.
The Highland Social club held a meeting with 14 members and guest Mrs. Melo Lasek. Officers elected were president Mrs. Ira Coon, vice president Mrs. Ernest Wagner, secretary treasurer Mrs. Carol Steele, and reporter Mrs. John Krotz. Next gathering with Mrs. Joe Krotz set for August.
Birthday notices list several local residents celebrating milestones including Jean Ann Senn three years Marvin Ray Christner nine teen Mary Catherine Knotek 17 and others with well wishes from family and friends across multiple towns and counties.
Conserve and preserve guidance by Ruth Foster on preparing Lima beans. Use young tender beans, boil, pack hot, cover with hot liquid, and process in a pressure canner at 10 pounds for 55 minutes quarts or 45 minutes pints. If using boiling water bath, process time is 3 1/2 hours.
Mrs. Charles Casper observed a birthday on Wednesday and hosted a Sunday evening party at her home with 14 guests bringing ice cream and cake. Fourteen guests attended and bridge was played at three tables. Alice Dempsey won high score among women and Lee Sueppel won high score among men. The honoree received many gifts.
Des Moines ordnance plant once sold as one unit is divided into farm units and an industrial area to speed sale. The $53,000,000 site covers 3,500 acres of farms and 1,990 acres as testing grounds. Sale starts July 24 under the Federal Farm Mortgage Corp with high priority to former owners and their tenants.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma J Miller were held at Sherman s funeral home followed by burial in the Ainsworth cemetery in charge of Dr F W Eastwood of New London. The pall bearers were six nephews John and Frank McCoy Manford and Milton Rabenold Charles Hanft and Glenn James.
Dried fruits like prunes and raisins add natural sweetness to meals and help extend the sugar content of family diets. They are presented as a wholesome addition to daily nutrition.
The bed on which George Washington died at Mount Vernon was crafted by a New York City cabinet maker in 1789. Washington died in 1799.
About 900 acres including all main plant buildings will be sold as a unit by the War Assets Administration. The sale will transfer ownership of the entire property and facilities as a single package.
Carrots with the tops on look nicer but stay less fresh as leaves draw moisture from the root. To preserve freshness, cut off the tops before placing carrots in the vegetable bin, a rule that also applies to beets turnips parsnips and radishes.
In Garo Hills, a British India district, women propose marriages and may live in the groom’s home on probation. The system includes polygamy and cross cousin marriages with a custom forcing a man to wed his wife’s father’s widow.
The Jordan on Palestine eastern boundary with Trans-Jordan is deemed not navigable yet canoeists paddle its calm stretches and rapids. They follow ancient Israelite routes and visit New Testament sites along the river.
Laundering rag rugs requires rich suds and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dip in a starch solution. Press out water by hand or in a loosened wringer, then lay flat on paper to dry. Starch adds body and helps keep the rug flat.
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