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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1966
Page
3
Shelley’s winter line inspires a bright late winter or early spring coffee gathering. This Quick Coffee Ring uses biscuit dough to form a braid like ring around a central inverted custard cup. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes with optional icing almonds and glace cherries.
A kitchen window scene recalls first graders and a mischievous boy, plus a music class blunder, budding pussywillow, and a horse’s calf anecdote. Flooding on the Illinois side drives Davenport students from Riverside Elementary. The writer criticizes proposed cuts to school hot lunch and milk programs, questioning the plan as untested and harmful to children.
The Franklin Cubs 4-H club gathered March 10 at Mr. and Mrs. John Combs home with sixteen members answering roll call. They planned a field trip to the Eddybille power plant and Charles Miksch spoke on electrical appliances. Mrs. Combs and daughter Jane served refreshments.
Mrs Dale Sheetz presided as senior regent at a Moose Haven Chapter meeting with 28 co workers and two new candidates for enrollment. Helen Salts presented a tap dance act by Mrs Lorna Curl. Representatives to Mooseheart received corsages. A report on the Veterans Hospital trip was given by Mrs Raymond Stalder with 13 participants.
County Extension Director Jim Frier, with Clarence Logan and the Weather Bureau, compiles rainfall data from 1875 to present. Washington area averages about 33 inches yearly, with 1965 the wettest on record at 51.15 inches and 1901 the driest at 16.56 inches. The study notes distribution and temperatures affected crop success.
Average Iowa rainfall is 33.47 inches per year based on 1931 to 1960 data. The article lists monthly averages from January to December and notes Ames climate staff use this history to guide farmers. It explains moisture, soil subsoil drought responses, and how fertilizer or chemical adjustments help crops endure dry or wet years.
Mrs Omer Crawford hosted eleven Grace Hill Ladies Aid members with four children as guests. Devotions led by Mrs Charles Brinning. Hoover article discussed. $75 voted to Alaska-Moravian Mission Field. Silent auction Sept 14. painting day March 14. Next meeting April 13 at the community building. Dutch Creek Flyers gathering hosted by Brinnings. Skating party planned March 14. dues and Eddyville electric plant tour discussed.
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