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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
5
A note on cooking eggs suggests adding salt to the water to help peel eggs smoothly and quickly. The tip emphasizes ease of peeling and faster preparation for salads.
Crawfordsville June 29, the class of 1914 from Crawfordsville high held a reunion at the Blankenhorn country home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn. Honored guest was Hazel Orris Conrey of Pueblo Colorado visiting relatives. Guests enjoyed reminiscing, singing the class song by Frank Gault, and refreshments served by Eva Blankenhorn Hazel Moorhead and Irene Barth. Families attended, including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn and Donald. Dr. and Mrs. Barth of Iowa City. Walter and Richard Conrey. Cole Dwight Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moorhead and Mary Lillian. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gault and daughters Joyce and Lucille. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ferguson and Mrs. Clark. Absent were Blanche Hagie Lamb Dottie Williams Weir Hazel Hamill Cherryholmes and Veda Twinam. Two members Joe Pletcher and Honor Strain Ferguson were deceased.
Richland reports a fine raspberry harvest with about 100 cartons daily from the William Kime fruit ranch. Twenty pickers work the field as Mrs C A Neville returns home after a visit with sister Mrs Mary McGraw. Various local notes include teaching appointment, medical alumni visit, a bridal shower, and a fatal accident near Chicago.
White Oak notices a series of local visits and gatherings. Mrs Harry Hamilton hosted a group at the Oz Gowey home while the Daering family joined for dinner with Hamilton. Gardens and day trips include Bonnie Jean Bartz Mary Eloise Estella Bell Gardner and others visiting Fred Waltman and Virginia Luers. Community members attended Pearl Bennett funeral near Keota.
Mr and Mrs W O Morgan hosted a small gathering Friday night honoring A J Morgan on his 80th birthday in Clay. Guests included G A Stannard Ollie Morgan and C A Morgan with Richland area ties. gifts and greetings poured in from friends and relatives. Rex Dawson is working for the
Brighton residents recall the 100th anniversary of settlement with the arrival of the Silas Washburn family in April 1838 from Ft. Madison aboard a Mackinaw. The Senaca Beach and Washburn families traveled overland due to Skunk River delays, locating near the current water tower and near Clay township. The Washburns built a log 18 by 18 home, and Brighton planned anniversary events. In 1839 John Lewis opened the first mercantile, and the town held its first Fourth of July celebration.
Mrs Allison Maas returns from county hospital while neighbors visit and help with housework. Albert Maas Milton Maas and families call. Grasshoppers worry farmers as haying unfolds. Several locals attend a Kalona church and a concert in Washington.
Montgomery Ward store manager and assistants describe the straight line distribution method from factory to Ward’s to customers. They say savings come from eliminating manufacturers selling costs, national ads, and distributors’ selling fees. The 1938 Ward electric refrigerator is highlighted for design, Dulux finish, chrome hardware, and practical features like full width bar shelves and a large stainless freezer.
Matchless Food Froster decorates an attractive display with serving tray and oven ware china set. Jiffy cube trays remove easily with stainless aluminum trays and rubber grids enabling quick cube release. Demonstrations on the store's second floor showcase the Ward refrigerator during refrigeration week.
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