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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1946
Page
3
Practical guidance for converting an old chintz bedspread or drapery fabric into kitchen curtains. Covers pattern choices, fullness, measurements, trimming with piping, ruffles, hems, selvage removal, casings, and tiebacks with stepwise sewing tips.
Handy women can improve a home by sewing slipcovers and draperies that match and fit the space. Choose light fabrics for dark rooms and dark colors for bright rooms. Select washable finishes for chairs and sofas to ease cleaning and budget.
The note emphasizes a return to prewar style with lady like elegance. It mentions halter style tops, geometric prints, rippling ruf files, and special cotton patterns for dressy frocks. Flowery hats and veiled, frilly dressy suits and blouses dominate the season.
A simple wall and ceiling duster can be crafted by slipping a large floor sack over a standard floor mop, creating an effective cleaning tool.
To restore crispness, lay veils between two sheets of waxed paper and press flat. The method keeps delicate fabrics smooth and wrinkle free without heat. Use a gentle, even pressure and let them cool before handling.
Mrs Edward G Eicher and Mrs Al Ledger return from Washington to announce the May 25 wedding of Betty Eicher to Louis B Gettman Jr at Vernon Methodist Church. Chief Justice Bolithia Laws officiated. Guests included W J Dawson and R A Daugherty of the RFC. The couple will live in Washington DC and visit Iowa this summer.
Mrs Anna Jones hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Robert Reaney’s home honoring Clara Gamble a few days before her Saturday nuptials to Lloyd Shelangoski of Ottumwa. The party featured games and a scrapbook of the honoree’s past present and future. Guests presented gifts and refreshments were served with help from Mrs Mary Hives and Mrs Reaney.
The J G White Woman's Relief Corps met at Legon hall with 20 members. Doris Benson Arlene Knapp and Donald Fortney were announced as first second and third prize winners in the 8th grade rural essay contest.
Community calendar lists meetings and events for many groups including YWCA executive board Monday 7 30 p m at YWCA rooms and Order of Rainbow Girls at Masonic temple Tuesday DAL Tam and others report to Washington County Women Democratic Club 2 30 p m Catherine Swift 408 W Third St Pythian Sisters at KP Hall and Mary Martha class at Methodist Church 2 00 p m Garden Department visiting day at Mrs Marsh Bailey 1 30 p m St Josephs Circle meets at Public Library T2690 space a m Heights Club 7 30 p m and Just Us Club 2 00 p m at Mrs D W McClure home plus SunShine Club and Linger Longer and I club gatherings and Delta Alpha Sunday School class social June event at 2 p m at Mrs L R Carbee 523 W Main St and Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Bible study and other local social group activities
Ruth Foster advises selecting full colored ripe berries, discarding moldy or defective fruit. Wash with cold water, drain, sort and trim seedy or bruised spots, slice for quality, add sugar in a 1 to 3 ratio, mix, pack with headspace for expansion during freezing, and adjust to 4 to 1 sugar mix if sugar is scarce.
The AtC group met at the Reeves home of Maxine and Myrna Reeves Friday evening. Merle Booth led the song service and Charles Masson of West Chester Federated Church presented a Bible study using 2 Peter 3 as an example. Darlene Humston and Martha Davis led lawn games. refreshments were provided by the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Paul Hanson celebrate their third wedding anniversary. William Eugene Arthur turns four, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Arthur. Other birthdays include Mrs Roy Mallory of Chisago Mrs Myrtle Poole Mrs Green Squire Mary Jane Lemley Harold Messenger Jr and Russell David Herr who marks his second birthday. George J Norman of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club turns 78 born in St John Missouri. Elmer Steele and River Side greet their 20th wedding anniversary. Dewane Martin marked his 12th birthday yesterday and an error on age was noted.
O E S pinochle party延期一周 章程 1 PH O 2 30 PM Mrs Marsh W Bailey 园艺缝纫聚会 将设银展 其他活动共聚 OES called meeting Hour of Remembrance 下午 5 点 在共济 Temple 家庭 朋友 OFS 和共济会 邀请 儿童研究部 儿童 Legion hall 20 名成员 如遇下雨 改在周五同日举行
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will be held at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the church located at 9312.
Skins of citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C with peels containing much of it. Many dislike the bitter orange peelings, but they can be made appealing when used in marmalades or grated into sauces salads sandwich fillings and desserts.
Betty Mayinee Rapp and Alex Jorsch renewed vows in a 1 am ceremony at the Tremont Methodist Church with Dr. Fred K Miller officiating. Attendants Jacqueline Moyers and Thomas Rapp, dress details and corsages noted. couple to reside at 414 East Jefferson Street after a wedding trip through southern states.
The Order of Eastern Star holds an Hour of Remembrance at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the Masonic Temple honoring fallen soldiers and those serving. Families and friends of Eastern Stars and Masons are invited. A free will offering supports the Sunshine Fund aiding Iowa Veterans' Hospital patients.
Members of the Sunshine Community club and their families gathered Friday evening at the Lyle Wilcox Dome for a wiener roast. The event drew strong attendance from members and guests including Mr and Mrs Ernest Lun.
The Fort Riley gathering featured Maxine Elmore of Pleasant Plain, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Steele and sons Oscar and Eugene, with entertainment from the club's male quartet Lyle Wilcox Jesse Stout Elmer Wenger and Pete Koehler. The evening included music, games, and refreshments served by committee members Bonnie Stout Mrs. Charles Cannon and Lucille Wenger.
The University of Wisconsin established the first dairy school in the United States in 1891 marking a landmark in agricultural education. The program advanced dairy science, veterinary work, and farm industry training.
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