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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

2

Local Briefs Highlight Family Visits and Travel

Local residents linked to the Crone family hosted a group during a Sunday visit to Tipton. The gathering included Richard Weeks, Donald Lins, Will Lins, Woodrow Crone, Cloyce Crone, Alvin Kephart and Sarah Jane, and Mrs. Al Crone. The Crone family planned a Yellowstone trip as part of two weeks away.

Tipton John Crone Richard Weeks Donald Lins Will Lins Woodrow Crone Cloyce Crone Alvin Kephart Sarah Jane al Crone John Winga Yellowstone National Park John Eddie Nebraska Black Hills South Dakota Wyoming

Western Europe Conference Ends in The Hague

The July meeting of Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg concluded unexpectedly as the French government crisis prompted a shorter session. Officials planned to return promptly while discussions focused on German crisis and U.S. military aid, with Bevin resisting a forceful Berlin showdown.

The Hague Western European Union Georges Bidault France Great Britain Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Europe Union United States Washington Britain Western Berlin Ernest Bevin Benelux

Home canning ideas for soups meats and vegetables

Centered on practical canning, the piece offers tomato soup and meat canning methods, plus vegetable soup guidance and pickle recipes. It lists steps, timings, and pressure canning details, highlighting tomatoes as non acidic and urging pressure processing for vegetables and mixtures.

Car Radio Repair Ad Promises Quick Service

Advertisement offers prompt repair service for all makes with reasonable prices. Encourages readers to drive around to seek service.

Birthday and anniversary notices in a local column

The community shares birthday wishes for Gary Gorham Leonard Kos Leota Char lene Johnson Timothy W Stewart August Zieglow sky and Carolyn McGaffey turning five and six. Mr and Mrs Claude Goldsmith celebrate their first wedding anniversary on a vacation. July 20 anniversaries for Richard Stewart and Charles F Kallaus.

Gary Gorham Leonard Kos Leota Charlene Johnson Timothy Wallace Stewart August Lavern Zieglowsky Carolyn Ruth McGaffey Claude Goldsmith North Country Richard Stewart Charles F. Kallaus

Visiting relatives in Newton and Waterloo this week

Mrs. Carrol Warford and Le anne of Newton visit Mrs. Warford's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart. Mrs. P. H. Frank of Waterloo arrives Monday to spend the week with her mother Mrs. Wilbur Miller and sister Mrs. Earl Simerman and Mr. Simerman.

P. H. Frank Waterloo Wilbur Miller Earl Simerman Simerman

Domestic crude output drives petroleum supply rise

The industry will produce 2.15 billion barrels of crude and natural gasoline this year. Imports totaling about 175 million barrels from Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia and the Middle East fill the gap, lifting total supplies to around 2.3 billion barrels to meet demand and boost stocks.

Venezuela Mexico Colombia Middle East

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported

Admitted yesterday Mrs Grace Sheatter Kinross medical Larry Widmer Charlies Carcer tonsels. Saturday Sirth Mr and Mrs Sam McCleery at 1 32 am a daughter. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Joan Helcher Keota a son at 11 11 am. Dismissed today Mrs Stanley Swartzen druber and daughter Miralona Mrs Everette Miller and daugh

Grace Sheatter Kinross Medical Larry Widmer Charlies Carcer Tonsels Sam McCleery Joan Helcher Keota Stanley Swartzendruber Miralona Everette Miller

Filling nail holes with glue and sawdust mixture

Instructions describe filling holes left by picture nails with melted glue and extra fine sawdust packed tight before painting. Advice adds keeping waxed paper or towels for peeling and measuring tasks to maintain a clean kitchen table surface after use.

Household Tips for Fabrics and Cleaning

Blankets and sweaters keep softness if dried in a well ventilated room. Long exposure to direct sunlight hardens wool yarns. Melt paraffin to a liquid state only. do not let it smoke. For grimy cleaning, press nails into soft soap to prevent staining. remove soap with a nail file.

Smith Brown Wed In Double Ring Rite

Virginia M. Smith and Wayne H. Brown wed at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa with Rev. Ernest C. Allen officiating. The couple will reside at 714 East Washington Street.

Virginia M. Smith Clarence O. Smith Wayne H. Brown Zenna Brown Little Brown Nashua Iowa Ernest C. Allen Russell C. Smith Washington High School Lincoln School Tucker’s Chevrolet Garage Brown East Washington Street

Cedar Clippers 4-H Meet Before Sunset Park Picnic

The Cedar Clippers 4-H club met at leader Mrs. Crawford's home with seven members present. After gathering, they rode in a pickup to Sunset Park for a picnic and roasted blanket meals and jam sticks for dessert. Guests included Doris Jury Jean Booth and Karen Crawford.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Mrs. Crawford Sunset Park Doris Jury Jean Booth Karen Crawford

A men Probe Master Cell in Middleboro Farm Lab

In Middleboro Massachusetts scientists from the U S agriculture department inspect farmer John Browns cellar laboratory to verify a claimed master cell that purportedly grows crops and improves animal health while Brown touts a fountain of youth He had wrapped cells in cement discs and offered them for soaking and spraying The investigation follows University of New Hampshire findings of no unusual results by Dr Joseph Seib Erlich and staff

Middleboro Mass A-men John Brown U. S. Agriculture Department Fountain of Youth Brown Farmer Brown Joseph Seiberlich University of New Hampshire Durham N. H

Birth of Minick’s Son Reported by Hollywood Relative

Mrs. Mary Reister received a telegram Monday from her son Richard Minick of Hollywood California announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Minick.

Mary Reister Richard Minick Hollywood Calif

Baby Stephen Lee Johnson Born at County Hospital

Mr and Mrs Jerry Johnson announce the birth of a son at the county hospital weighing six pounds six and a half ounces. The infant has been named Stephen Lee.

Jerry Johnson Stephen Lee

Dusenberry Family Guests At Keota Fried Chicken Dinner

Visiting Dusenberry family from Flint Michigan were honored guests at a Keota fried chicken dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Ernie Fulton. Guests at the Dusenberry picnic in Sunset included Clarence Fulton and family of Keota and Claire Dusenberry with Philip and Paul of Washington.

Laird Dusenberry Flint Mich Keota Ernie Fulton Stephens Dusenberry Clarence Fulton Claire Dusenberry Phillip Paul Washington

Ladies Missionary Society meets for Ozarks towel project

The Ladies Missionary Society of Associated Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Raymond Wilsons home yesterday afternoon to hem dish towels for a mission in the Ozarks.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Associated Presbyterian Church Raymond Wilson Ozarks

Stella Latchem Hosts Birthday Dinner at Wingas Cafe

Mrs. Stella Latchem entertains a group of friends this evening at a birthday celebration held at Wingas cafe.

Stella Latchem Winga

Miller baby named Pamela Kay after Thursday birth

Mr and Mrs Everette Miller welcomed a baby girl named Pamela Kay born Thursday evening. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and adds joy to the Miller family.

Everette Miller Pamela Kay

Darnielle couple moves to Brighton. Paxson to Eddyville

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Darnielle of Milo moved to Brighton and occupy the Ira Saunders property. Mr. Darnielle replaces B. H. Paxson as superintendent of Brighton schools. Paxson has accepted a similar post in Eddyville and already moved there with his family.

C. E. Darnielle Milo Brighton Ira Saunders Darnielle B. H. Paxson Paxson Eddyville

Washington group picnicked at Silver Lake outing

A Washington party spent Sunday at Silver Lake for a picnic dinner and outing. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Marion McAvoy and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Hysell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kerr and family, Louise Wasson, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Chal Marshall of Burlington.

Washington Silver Lake Marion McAvoy Truman Hysell Harold Kerr Louise Wasson Milo Steele, Jr Chal Marshall Burlington

Warren Marston Name Blesses Washington County Hospital Birth

Mr and Mrs Warren Marston welcomed a son born recently at Washington County Hospital. The couple named him Joseph Warren, reflecting family roots in the new arrival’s early days.

Joseph Warren Mrs. Warren Marston Washington County Hospital

Doctors Criticize Farm Miracle Claim

Dr Seiberlich and Dr Sievers question any discovery and dismiss the farmers' miracle claims about the 'master cell' as unfounded while noting people spend time and money on the idea.

Fred Sievers Amherst

Community group events and meetings calendar excerpt

A period calendar lists the V F W Auxiliary at K C Hall 8:00 p m and Sunshine Community club 7:00 p m with a chicken fry. Y W Mixers 6:00 p m. Booster club at Mrs Dare home. V F W Auxiliary guests from Richland and Columbus Junction. Wednesday activities include Sunshine Community club 2:00 p m and Country Club Ladies Association events. U Go I Go club ends for summer. Rural Women's club 2:00 p m. W R C of West Chester 2:00 p m. Friday Women's Council of the Christian church 7:30 p m at the church.

V.F.W Sunshine Community Club John Koehler White Way Club Ed Rich Robert Day Booster Club George Dare Matt Whittaker Richland Columbus Junction K. C. Hall Don Simmering Country Club Ladies Association U Go Rural Women’s Club Laura Bell W.R.C West Chester K. P. Hall Women's Council of the Christian Church

Monsons Attend the All Stars Ball Game

Earl Monson and his sons Don and Rus sell joined by Lloyd Howsare traveled to St. Louis for the All Stars baseball game. Family visits and social calls stretch across Fairview and Davenport with relatives from Missouri to Michigan in attendance and travel notices.

Monsons F. Blankenhorn Fairview Earl Monson Don and Russell St. Louis Lloyd Howsare William Edgar Jr Homer Hotle Patty Jean Davenport William Edgar Sr Mt. Pleasant Keith Lord Winfield Blanche Moody Ed Rees Rees J. J. Klein Joy Winnie Gadys Evans Chillicothe Robert Henderson Robert Frank Henderson Hendersons Dale Darbyshire Allen Raymond Sojka Washington

Household tips on dyeing and kitchen organization

The article urges using porcelain enameled containers for home dyeing to keep colors from staining. It also promotes trays to transport items, store foods, and hold tools, claiming they save steps and keep kitchens neat and orderly.

Roasting Tips and Cleaning Steps From Home Guide

A meat thermometer should be placed in the center of the largest muscle before cooking to avoid bone or fat. After mopping a room, vacuum the mop to remove dust before moving to the next room, preventing airborne dust and the need to shake it out of a window.

Friendly Bible Class Meeting With Ice Cream Refreshments

The Friendly Bible class met at the church Monday for their monthly gathering with nineteen members present. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Rudie Schmidt, Oscar Burham, and Mrs. James Roach. Rev. Paul Wells led a short program and singing. The next meeting is set for August 16 a pot luck dinner at 6 30 pm with organizers John Beenblossom Richard Weeks and Mrs John Little on social committee and Mrs Woodrow Crone Garnett Spoerry and Clara Faulkner on program committee.

Rudie Schmidt Oscar Burham James Roach Paul Wells John Beenblossom Richard Weeks John Little Woodrow Crone Garnett Spoerry Clara Faulkner

World's Largest Roller Coaster Opens in San Antonio

The largest roller coaster ever erected in the United States and reputedly the world’s largest began operation in August 1947 in San Antonio Texas.

San Antonio Tex

Fausts from Detroit Visit Earl Monson Home

Mr and Mrs G I Faust of Detroit Michigan were Wednesday visitors at the Earl Monson home.

G. I. Faust Detroit, Michigan Earl Monson

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