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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
2
Bacteria molds and yeasts cause most food spoilage and multiply rapidly at 70F while growing slowly between 33F and 40F. Some slow at 15 to 20F but no microbial action below 15F. Fresh foods should be chilled promptly and kept cold until properly frozen.
June gatherings start at 2:00 PM in multiple locations. Homemakers attend demonstrations on canning safety and operation of victory pressure canners, with film and expert assistance. Schedule includes Prairie Flower church on June 6 and extensions through June 16 at various towns and venues with local volunteers assisting.
Salt added to cement in cold weather prevents freezing and slows drying, making mixing more satisfactory. One or two pounds per sack aids workability and durability in low temperatures.
In South America oil from the badassa nut has reportedly been discovered as a potential fuel for internal combustion engines. The region has no petroleum production and has tested many gasoline alternates.
Mrs. Mary C Beggs proprietor of Beggs grocery celebrated her tenth anniversary at a Washington business firm. Various local figures plus Lt Gilbert R Dickinson and family are mentioned in routine updates and notices.
A county report shows April uncollected waste paper at 850,000 tons and Washington households holding 56,054 pounds, urging regular collection days. It notes 8,000,000 tons needed this year for military and civilian needs and calls readers to bundle and send idle paper to war effort promptly.
A celebrated American fighter pilot in World War I, famed for numerous victories, had a doll made to resemble an English actress he loved. On the first solo mission without his mascot, he perished, marking a tragic end to a storied aviator.
National League results include New York beating Chicago 8 to 5 and Philadelphia over Cincinnati 5 to 4. American League standings show Detroit 6, New York 4, with games night matchups listed for Washington, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
Mrs A K Baldrige has a new overseas address for her husband Captain Alfred Baldrige. Lt Carlton Lytle on leave from Atlanta visits Marshalltown relatives, with plans to return home. Stephens College students Ronnie Jean Simpson and Demne Hubbard return home for the summer. Max Lee Bales arrives on 16 day leave from Bremerton, Iva Bales recovers from major surgery in Iowa City. The piece also notes Langmuir gas lamp savings and engine fuel improvements, tire research gains, and rubber mold cost declines.
At the hospital Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kindig of Wayland welcomed a son born at 3 40 yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds twelve and three quarter ounces. Johann Amling of Brighton I Bush Wellman and Linus Woods of Ainsworth were admitted yesterday as medical patients. Mrs Bert Donaldson route two and Mrs Jessie Brindley 69 South Third Avenue were dismissed last evening and this morning respectively.
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