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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1966
Page
3
Mrs. Boyd Siefkas, two years in Washington, runs three weekly ceramic classes from her basement workshop. She promotes greenware firing, under glaze painting, and kiln work, noting she fired 298 times last year. Her 31 students include couples and individuals who make ash trays vases lamp bases ornaments and dishes for home use and gifts.
A cradle with a little boy doll inspires Mrs. Siefkas to gift a floral keepsake to a friend with a newborn. She directs residents at the County Home who enjoy crafting and producing pretty pieces from the kiln, finding the work rewarding despite its effort.
The piece argues labels must be clear and truthful under the Food and Drug law, warns consumers to read ingredients in order, and explains that many fruit drinks contain water and sugar with little or no juice. It compares vitamin labeling, MDR, and RDA to show orange juice as a cheaper, healthier option. It notes that many drinks cost up to six times more than real orange juice for the same vitamin C amount.
A collection of simple home recipes including Apple and Nut Squares with butter sugar and apples then baked. Tuna and Noodle Casserole with mushrooms eggs and cream sauce baked in a buttered dish. Ring Mold Fruit Dessert with pineapple marshmallows and cream cheese served as a centerpiece. Cheese Cake with crust filling and a sweet topping. Also notes a serrated grapefruit knife helps core green peppers.
A kitchen window scene reveals small boy along with a school library moment and a birth question answered with Every year, of course. A visit with Chicago relatives yields a fireplace wood price of 53 dollars per ton and memories of home. Spring signs appear with pussy willows and mowing ads. A white cow Star and her calf provide a humorous wash attempt, while a tuna noodle casserole misses its essential ingredient. Crackling Bread Recipe No 2 is shared with detailed steps and baking guidance.
The Friendly Circle Club met with Mrs Elwood Kleese and twelve members plus a guest and four children. Miss Alice McDaniel demonstrated cosmetics and was introduced by Mrs Milburn McKay. Plans were made for a March tour to Home Fair and the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids. Refreshments featured St Patrick motifs. Officers will be elected in April. The Merry Mixer Club met with Mrs Harry Dusenbery. twelve members responded to roll call. A St Patrick Day program was enjoyed and a 10 cent fine was charged to those not wearing green. A silent auction raised $13.23 for the treasury. Seasonal refreshments were served.
Seaman Recruit Robert C. Lee, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max D. Lee of 633 E. Jefferson Washington Iowa, is undergoing seven weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He is learning naval history, customs, ordnance, seamanship, damage control, first aid, swimming, survival, shipboard drills and sentry duties under veteran petty officers. Upon completion, he will be assigned to a school, shore station or ship based on Navy tests, his preferences, and needs.
Keith Hora of Riverside, chairman of the Washington County Young Republicans, will attend a Saturday meeting of the Young Republicans Agriculture Committee in Ames.
West Chester Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service will hear WEST CHESTER Gien Guengerich of Wellman as guest speaker on Wednesday March 9 at 1 30 p.m. at the church. He will show pictures of his mission work in Alaska after the recent earthquake. The Federated Church women will attend as guests.
Dr William Schechter president of Tarkio College Tarkio Missouri was the UPW speaker at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women general meeting Friday at the church. He noted a crisis dividing ministry and laity and outlined six causes lack of lay education involvement leadership ethics need for long range church planning and stronger Christian commitment. The college role is training Christian youth for leadership with Circle I member Mrs Cloyce Stewart introducing the program. Dessert was served by Circle IV and Dr Vernon Elgin closed with prayer.
Boileau William H and Smith Clark A listed with USMC and US Army draft card numbers. Fragments mention Fort Leonard Wood and Norfolk VA addresses and a Columbus Junction connection to the Smith family. The brief item notes service and family ties without full context.
Ruth Ann Snider and Albert Brock married Friday March 4 in the Methodist Church chapel with Rev. M O Smith officiating. The bride wore a blue voile sheath and pink carnation corsage. reception followed at the bride’s home. They will reside at 1016 East Main, Washington Iowa.
Mrs. Arthur Griffith turned ninety Sunday and friends gathered for her birthday at coffee time.Guests from Des Moines Mt Pleasant and Glendale shared in the occasion along with visits from Ruth Miner and neighbors. A forthcoming wedding is announced for Connie Hess to W Michael Boshart with a planned June 11 ceremony.
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