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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1949

Page

6

Paducah Named for Chief Paduke in Chickasaw Heritage

In Paducah Kentucky a city landmark traces its name to Chief Paduke who led a Chickasaw group near the Tennessee River mouth. The extent of the honor reflects local memory of early Native American influence on the area.

Paducah Alben W. Cbarkley Paduke Tennessee River Paducahs

Household Canning Tips From Lynn Chambers

Household canning guidance stresses selecting sound firm fruit and berries, blanching skins where needed, and choosing hot water bath or open kettle methods. Practical ratios for syrups, proper packing in jars, and washing tips are included to improve yields and avoid watery packs.

Cold Process Lowers Temperature for Better Synthetic Rubber

The latest improvement in synthetic rubber production is a colder polymerization process. Lower processing temperatures yield molecules with more desirable size and shape, enhancing material quality.

Canning Guide for Strawberries Cherries and Jars

The guide states three to three and a half pounds of strawberries yield a quart of canned material due to their liquid content. It also notes one and a half to two pounds of cherries or plums yield a quart. For sterilizing jars, wash in soapy water, rinse, cover with warm water, boil for 15 minutes, then keep jars in water until use.

Peter White A Leader In Lake Superior Iron Region

Peter White worked in the 1st Lake Superior iron mines and shipped the first six barrels of ore. He helped secure authorization for the Saulte Ste. Marie canal and became a leading figure in developing the region.

Peter White Lake Superior Saulte Ste. Marie

Social Visit Highlights Sexton Rich Families

Mr and Mrs Henry Sexton and their children along with Mr and Mrs Raymond Rich and their children spent Sunday evening at J J Richs.

Henry Sexton Raymond Rich J. J. Richs

Hearing on proposed special sewer assessments Washington Iowa

Notice to property owners in East and Southeast Washington Sewer District of a City Council hearing July 15, 1949 at 7 30 PM in Washington Iowa to consider the approved sanitary sewer extensions and the proposed assessment amounts. Public records show a plat with parcels owners and costs, available at the City Clerk's office for inspection. Objections must be filed within 20 days after first publication. attend to be heard.

Washington 12Th Avenue East Fourth Street Iowa Ranning 4Th Street Said City Auaditor’s St. P.M County Recorder Washington County Madison Street Baker's Auditor’s Secion Washington Street City of Washington, Iowa John K. Sowash

Supper Guests On Sunday at Widmers

Mrs J J Rich reports a busy Sunday in STRINGTOWN with guests visiting Widmers and Brooks families. Local residents, including Dvcks, Wagner, Swanners, Bachman, Roth, and Westen households, share meals and attend gatherings in Mediapolis Davenport and Mount Pleasant areas.

Widmers Stringtown Peter Dvcks M.C.C Galen Widmer Ethan Brooks Rex Swan WSCS Brooks Noah Widme Leo Wagner Rex Swanners Burlington Mediapolis Lacour Earl Bachman Ali Gilber Roth Davenport Ilinois Bachman Warren Housel Pleasant Ira Brooks Bob Cedar Rapids George Brooks Etna Brooks Wenger McMillion Park Mt. Pleasant

New York Called Seat of Empire After Washington Tour

George Washington toured New York harbors waterways and farmland then called the state the Seat of Empire. A few years later the nickname Empire State entered popular use nationwide.

George Washington New York Empire State

Community and livestock sale notices in Iowa columns

Weekly events list livestock sales at Whittaker sale barn Friday and at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction on Wednesday. Kalona Sales Barn hosts Thursday sales. Ollie Livestock Exchange holds Tuesday afternoon sales at 1 00 p m. June 25 offers a closing out sale of household goods at 302 South Marion Genesis Baker organizer.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Thursdary Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie South Marion Genevieve Baker

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