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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1944

Page

3

Miss Jeffrey Elected Washington County Registered Nurses Leader

The Washington County Society of Registered Nurses held a meeting to elect officers with nine members and a guest present. New officers are Eileen Jeffrey president, Mrs. Marcella Masson vice president, and Mrs. Lucille Anderson secretary treasurer. Thelma Luther reported on the National convention in Buffalo New York and the district meeting in Fairfield. Social time followed with refreshments provided by the County Health Unit nurses.

Washington County Society of Registered Nurses Eileen Jeffrey Marcella Masson Lucille Anderson Thelma Luther Buffalo N.Y Fairfield

Society Dinner Meeting of Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Circle

The Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a cooperative dinner last evening at Sunset Park hosted by Susie Johnson and Mrs Pearl Whistler. It was the group’s final gathering until September with Marguerite Hering leading devotions and Mrs Whistler presenting the Mexico rural work lesson to seven members and one visitor.

Alma Hearne Holland Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sunset Park Susie Johnson Pearl Whistler Marguerite Hering

Pythian Sisters and Families Host Supper at K P Hall

Pythian Sisters and families enjoyed a cooperative supper last evening at K P hall. A committee led by Mrs. Paul Harvey Mrs. Paul Deimerly and Mrs. Ralph Martin organized the event. After the meal Mrs Deimerly spoke on flag day program and the evening continued socially.

Pythian K. P. Hall Paul Harvey Paul Deimerly Ralph Martin Deimerly

Germination Tips For Seeds In Varying Weather

Seeds kept under water longer than 24 hours expire from oxygen starvation. In hot dry weather soak seeds no more than 12 hours to speed germination, but in spring when soils are wet nothing is gained and some damage might occur.

Mrs Bourgeois Hosts Circle Gathering At Home

Mrs Fred Bourgeois hosted a Circle gathering for 17 members of Past Noble Grand Circle and guest Mrs Emma Gorman. The meeting led by Mrs Milo Steele in president Mrs Will Kos’s absence, ended with visited and card games. Roses and garden flowers framed the refreshment tables. next hostess to be announced.

Fred Bourgeois Noble Grand Circle Emma Gorman Milo Steele Will Kos

Loyal Sisterhood Class Holds June Social at Church

Members of the Loyal Sisterhood class of the Methodist church gathered yesterday afternoon in the church social rooms for a June social. The program was led by Mrs. J. E. Kunath, Mrs. J. D. Dayton, and Mrs. E. S. Hebner, followed by a business meeting electing Mrs. Mary Genkinger president, Mrs. A. L. Griffith secretary, and Mrs. P. K. Babcock treasurer. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Genkinger, Mrs. George Foster, and Mrs. W. E. Wasson.

Loyal Sisterhood Methodist Church J. E. Kunath J. D. Dayton E. S. Hebner Mary Genkinger A. L. Griffith P. K. Babcock Genkinger George Foster W. E. Wasson

Rationing of Shoes To Continue In County Board Statement

The county OPA war price and rationing board says shoe rationing will persist until a marked supply improvement occurs. A joint statement by the War Production Board the Office of Civilian Requirements and the OPA declares no increased civilian shoe supply is expected in the remaining months of the year.

OPA

Social calendar highlights at country clubs and clubs

The calendar lists dinners at 8:30 p.m. at the country club and 1 o’clock luncheons at the club house with reservations due by Tuesday noon. Various society groups meet, including Catholic Daughters at K C hall, Delta Alpha S, Methodist class at 2:30, PEO Chapter 1, and Rebekah lodge, with dates, hosts, and locations noted. Public invited to several events with guest days, tea afternoons, and antiques display.

Country Club GC. R. Wilson Clayton Bear P.m. W.R 1St Ward Satince Legion Hall Catholic Daughters of America P.m K.C. Hall Cleo Shockey All Women of Country Club West Chester Federated Church Walnut Women's Club Earl Chorpenninng P.E.O R. H. MecCleery Lexington Ladies Aid Society Little Flower Circle Leo Marie Pythian Past Chiefs Association George Baker

Conserving sugar with honey in strawberry preserves

The text describes substituting honey for sugar in preserving and baking, offering strawberry preserve recipes and related honey based treats. It includes methods for making Raisin Honey Gems and a Strawberry Preserves process from Mrs. Fred Downing, with steps for scalding berries, sugaring, boiling, and canning.

Fred Downing Y.W

FIGHTS for freedom and years by Ruth Foster

Fruit preserving guidance appears amid wartime home front tips. The text urges selecting full colored berries, washing in cold water, sorting and trimming, crushing or slicing, and packing with sugar only as needed to extend shelf life up to three months.

Ruth Foster

Fabric shoes freshened by solvent sponging

Sponging fabric shoes with a solvent like carbon tetrachloride removes surface soil and stains to restore cleanliness.

Birthday Wishes for Local Youths Highlight Celebrations

Harriet Jane Johnson, age 13, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Toppan Johnson of Wellman. Additional birthday observances include Gertrude Payne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oakley Payne, and Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer.

Harriet Jane Johnson Toppan Johnson Wellman Gertrude Payne Oakley Payne Richard LeRoy Jugenheimer

Strums Entertain For Vernon Weeks At Euchre Party

Salem reports a June 14 gathering at Harold Strum’s home to honor Vernon Weeks on leave from Quonset Point. Thirty neighbors attended a euchre night with Norman Shalla and Vernon Weeks winning high scores, and Mrs Leroy Krotz and Duane Shalla taking low. A patriotic luncheon followed.

Dewey Weeks Salem Harold Strum Vernon Weeks Quonset Point Rhode Island Norman Shalla Leroy Krotz Duane Shalla Vernon

Reds Aid The Soviets With Livestock Goods

A wartime aid note states the Reds supply the Soviets with diverse livestock products including wool and woolen clothing, sheepskin coats, boots, and saddles to bolster their fight against Nazi forces.

Four Farmers Added to Iowa OPA Advisory Council

Des Moines OPA district names four new members Frank L. Collison Carroll Lawrence A. Clay Hampton Charlies Hearst Cedar Falls EB Humbert Corning to join existing advisers as representatives of diverse farming practices. The panel includes Cat tle feeder operations dairy farming horse breeding and livestock judging among its expanded ranks.

Melbourne Earl Elijah Clarence Anton H. Green Grand Mound Scott Ellis Dallas Center Fred K. Hawley Laurens le Mar Foster West Branch Collison Carroll County Clay Franklin County Hearst Blackhawk County Humbert Adams County

Poultrymen Use Reworked Crates for Egg Packing

By nailing wooden risers on ends and sides of orange crates poultrymen convert second hand boxes into egg packing units. The crates are used to prepare the usual 30 dozen lots for shipping or sale.

Birthday wishes for local residents mark special days

Richard Arnold Nicholson of Ainsworth and Barbara Mae Dunkin share joyful birthdays as families celebrate. Mr and Mrs E L Smith near town observe their 38th wedding anniversary. James H Kelley receives special greetings on his 84th birthday today.

Richard Arnold Nicholson Arnold Nicholson Ainsworth Barbara Mae Dunkin Glen Dunkin E. L. Smith James H. Kelley

Too Many Hobbies M25. Korene Marie Agnes WWNILHELM- OSWALD-HORN STANKOWICH

Korene Marie Agnes WWNILHELM- OSWALD-HORN STANKOWICH faces a $4,000 bond in Detroit after an investigation showed she drew four thousand dollars in government allotment checks. Authorities revealed nine civilian husbands and involvement with three servicemen. Thomas P. Thornton, assistant United States attorney, stated the baffling case and bond status.

Korene Marie Agnes Wwnilhelm- Oswald - Hornstankowich Thomas P. Thornton United States Detroit International

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