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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
8
Edna McCarty gave a life review of Selma Maxville, a missionary martyred in India by bandits, during Tuesday evening’s Ann Jialson circle gathering at Mrs. Richard Weeks’s home. The article notes the Mather era context.
Mrs. Marietta Workman led the business portion of the Beaufort South Carolina meeting with Cora Hopping handling devotions. Hostess Mrs. Charles Morgan and co hostesses provided refreshments for attendees.
Actress Bette Davis appears in Superior Court Santa Monica California to gain custody of her daughter Barbara Davis Sherry. Estranged husband William Grant Sherry did not appear but signed an agreement for visiting rights and monthly support. Davis says she paid for the birth and supported the child.
The article notes fermentation in honey should occur only if the honey comb is well ripened to ensure low moisture. Yeasts die at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, so honey heated to that temperature will not ferment if kept airtight. Honey releases moisture in dry warm conditions but absorbs moisture when humid.
Ten years ago plans were nearing completion for the opening of Washingtons two summer playgrounds at the Lincoln and Stewart school premises on Monday June 17 George Molir was named director and Mary Atchison assistant.
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