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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1949

Page

5

Claire Darby Talks At Sorosis Meeting On Period Furniture

Sorosis club members and guests heard Claire Darby discuss period furniture refinishing at a Friday gathering at Mrs. W. L. McGinnis home. Three new members joined, and attendees included several relatives and friends from nearby towns.

Ainsworth Sorosis Club Claire Darby W. L. McGinnis Larry Trotter Bill Trotter Homer Hunt Robert Miksch

Ainsworth Boy Jimmy Arthur Picked for Cedar Rapids Baseball School

Ainsworth locals say Jimmy Arthur spent several days in Cedar Rapids tending a baseball school sponsored by the John Beck athletic company. Coach McElhinney of Ainsworth schools submitted several boys’ names and Jimmy was selected.

Jimmy Arthur Cedar Rapids John Beck Athletic Company McElhinney Ainsworth Jimmy

Washington Journal Reports Corn Borer Egg Count Service

The Washington Journal begins a daily corn borer egg count report to help Iowa farmers, listing average corn height and egg masses per 100 plants from seven survey locations. The data, compiled by Iowa State College, guides treatment timing while noting local field checks are essential for effective control.

Iowa Journal Towa State College Washington Evening Journal Central

Gallantines Wed and Thurs at State corn show

Fifty or more egg masses per hundred corn plants at fifty inches or taller were reported. Guests included Wilma Tait, Roth Edgington, and Martha Whitaker.

Wilma Tait Roth Edgington, and Martha Whittaker

R C Wilcox Children Reunion on River

Members of the R C Wilcox family held a reunion at the Mile Steele cabin on the Town river yesterday. A 1:00 p.m. pot-luck dinner followed with boat riding fishing and swimming as entertainment. Attendees included numerous Wilcox relatives plus Rathmel Robertson Steele Burham Statler Lindy and others.

R. C. Wilcox Mile Steele

Washington Evening Journal masthead and pricing list

The page lists staff positions and roles at the Washington Evening Journal including Shannon & Co publishers, Shannon as managing editor, Dave R. Elder as editor, and other staff. It notes publication schedule, stamped dates, and subscription rates by carrier and by mail with terms payable in advance.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Shannon & Co RE. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Towa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Towa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

WSCS Sees Meeting At West Chester Church

The WSCS of West Chester Methodist church met Wednesday at the church. A 200 contribution was made to repair the health system. Mrs Low Bauer Mrs Keith Stewart and Mrs Home Forter were named to 花 flower committee for the next four weeks for Sunday services. An invitation was read from.

WSCS West Chester

Federation church hosts mother-daughter tea event

The Federated church held a mother-daughter tea on the 16th at 2 00 p m. The Washington WSS invited the society to a meeting Friday June 17 at 2 00 p.m. Devotions led by Mrs Stephens featured The light that has shined in the darkness Mrs Edgar Stewart sang Let the Lower Lights Be Burning with the group. The Spiritual Life message was given by Mrs Vernon Tike. Mrs Troy Forinash presented the program assisted by Mrs Edear Slemmons Mrs Kenneth Caddeback and Mrs Ivan Niffeneggar. Seasonal refreshments were served by several members including Mrs Fred Lindenmeyer and Mrs Foriash.

Federated Church Washington Wss Stephens Edgar Stewart Vernon Tike Troy Forinash Edear Slemmons Kenneth, Caddeback Ivan

Lending Help: We Say Yes to Most Loan Requests

Don’t borrow unnecessarily but if a loan is the best solution to a money problem see us. We say Yes to four of six who ask for a loan. Come in today.

Egg Dishes Should Be Cooked Low To Preserve Texture

All egg dishes and recipes where eggs are the main ingredient require low heat and short cooking times. High heat and extended cooking cause toughness discoloration and poor texture.

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