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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1946
Page
4
A wartime era guide advises using clean cotton flour or sugar sacks as affordable material for dresses and aprons. It covers dyeing, pattern selection, pattern sizing, grain alignment, and careful fitting to achieve well made garments amid fabric shortages.
The guide advises gently easing a sleeve into the armhole and basting before machine sewing. Check fit by trying on the dress and adjust the basting for full comfort. Determine the natural waistline with a tape measure, mark it, and consider underarm darts for better bust fitting.
Corinne Peiffer and Melvin A Herrick of Webster were married at St James Catholic church in a 9 oclock ceremony. The event was conducted by Father Urban O Rourke and Rev O F De Courcy with about 100 guests in attendance.
The article offers practical methods for sewing sheer fabrics. Use tissue paper beneath the seam to prevent tight stitches. Double stitched seams, with a second line outside the first, ensure neat edges. Lapped seams work well for bulky nets and lace. Overcasting after pressing open the plain seam finishes edges. Hem choices depend on fabric with rolled or picot hems for chiffons organdies and georgettes.
Cotton takes a silk like role this season as open crowned poke bonnets return in rough woven straw with embroidered trim. Border prints brighten play clothes with colored bands on skirts bodices or sleeves. A print blouse with a suit gains unity when gloves feature matching cuffs in black brown or navy.
A Berlin Cons. man used 8 900 nickels as the down payment for a automobile. The unusual settlement drew attention from local residents and a nearby bank as the transaction was completed this week.
The Grand Canyon stretches 278 miles along the Colorado River with a point 13 miles wide and depths near 6,000 feet. This description highlights the canyon's scale and geological features observed in the region.
Patricia Griffith and Harry Dusenbery exchanged marriage vows Sunday at the bride's home near West Chester with Rev. H W Munster officiating. The event featured Virginia McKels singing and a three tier cake, plus a reception for about 60 guests.
Bill Arthur celebrated his fourth birthday yesterday afternoon with a party for fellow youngsters. The host is the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Arthur, with Judy and Roberta Arthur supervising games. Guests included Gary Doak Jig ger McDaniel Teddy Bailey Stevie Johnson Bruce Bailey John Peterson and John Cruise.
Notices list Pytham Sisters at K P hall and St Josephs Circle at the public library. Listings cover Heights club Just Us Club SunShine reveal and Linger Longer gatherings plus OES events, Pilgrim Ladies Aid, Delta Alpha class, Pleasant Hill aid, and Rebekah and St Pauls guilds with times, venues, and cooperatives.
Ruth Foster describes a method to prepare strawberries by stem removal and soaking in 15 cups sugar per quart, then boiling, standing overnight, boiling again, packing hot, and sealing with hot juice. For mold prevention, process jars in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.
Ella Pauline Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Weber repeats vows with Ar dell Kiefer of Kalona at Holy Trinity church Richmond in a nine o clock ceremony Rev Walter Boeckman officiates The couple will live on a farm southwest of Riverside after a short wedding trip
The Y W C A executive board met in Y W rooms with President Mrs Harriet Coulter leading. The children’s program starts in late June under Jean Atchison a State University of Iowa student who has managed the program previously. Swimming instruction will resume this summer with Atchison teaching. Mrs J C Holbert reported on a Cedar Rapids Girl Reserve meeting for high school girls.
The Marion Maids 4 H club met Saturday with Janice Thompson. Nine members answered roll call, and President Bertie Wagner conducted the meeting. Mary Ann Wagner spoke on lifting heavy objects after practicing songs for Rally Day, and Mrs. Clark Wagner led a dresser scarf lesson. The next meeting is June 13 with Jean Davison.
Mrs Preston Wolf was hostess Saturday evening to a group of Harold Wolf’s friends home from Iowa State College in Ames. The group included Joseph McElhinney of Iowa City Lt jg William Steele of Great Lakes Everette Squire Donald and Lt Carl Klein of Webster Groves Mo.
The community marks multiple birthdays and anniversaries including Mrs. W. H. Anderson's 17th, Milo and Sorden’s 15th wedding anniversary, and the McGinnises’ second, plus several birth days from Cleo Dean Marion to William LaVern Wessler. Names and family ties span Wayland Keota Brighton Wellman and beyond.
Eight members gathered with leader Elsie Steut at Eleanor Huisman residence Friday evening. Marie Blattner led rally day planning and Barbara Dare conducted Curtains and Curtain Borders. Audrey Wittetoe discussed Manners. Light refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her mother.
Report says the American envoy plans remain secret and all members of the peace conference are sworn to secrecy.
Clean well and rub with liquid wax to polish the oilcloth. This process makes it last longer and more satisfactory for use as a durable table covering.
June 4. Reports say the six hour talks between Gen. George C. Marshall and Chou En Lai in Nanking were marred by heavy arguing. The envoy faced strong Communist objections as hopes for a quick settlement dimmed amid bickering over Marshall's peace plan.
Jamey Morrison and playmates from Washington join Eric Hender of Ka tona and Dickie Cu ma in a Riverside naming event. The group centers on community ties and a local project.
Ace Hi Bridge Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Vera O Connor. Bridge was played at three tables with Mrs Prin Baird and Mrs Irene Barth receiving high score prizes. A gift was presented to Mrs Ralph Brown who will move to Van Horne. Guests were Mrs Irene Barth Mrs Irene Thompson and Mrs Ruth Norris. A one course luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Myrtle Thoma.
A Presbyterian morning prayer meeting will convene at 9:30 on Wednesday morning at the church located at 93t2. The notice invites participation from congregants and neighbors seeking a quiet start to midweek.
Start washing painted walls and woodwork from the bottom and work upward. Warm water running down dirty surfaces can create a soiled trail that is harder to remove, so this method helps improve cleanliness and efficiency.
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