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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1949
Page
8
Dr. F W Hastwood, admitted to Washington County Hospital with a fractured hip, is reported to be getting along nicely as he receives treatment and care for his injury.
Weather watch notes cloudy and warmer tonight and tomorrow with occasional rain. Prices listed show hog market top at 21.75 dollars with regional forecasts indicating variable conditions impacting farming activities.
Mrs Hubert Redlinger hosted twenty club members on Tuesday evening to study Solomon's Temple feasts of the tabernacle and Jesus entry into Jerusalem. A social hour followed with records played and refreshments served by Mrs Ray Redlinger and Mrs Earl Redlinger.
Mrs Henry Swenty and Mrs George Albrecht spoke at the YMCA School of Instruction in Davenport. Morning sessions covered parent education and officer duties with a Brighton PTA group member presence. The district six spring conference was announced for March 29 at Bettendorf and a social hour followed with floral refreshments.
Authorities warn of frequent deaths from using gasoline for cleaning with many incidents yearly. Emphasize that gasoline has no safe place in households.
Mrs Charles Drish of Brighton was reelected chairman of the Washington County Federated Women's clubs at the Kalona Methodist church meeting Tuesday Registration for the convention began at 9 am with Alpha and Idris cubs of Kalona in charge Seventy members registered Morning program featured an organ prelude invocation and group singing Mrs Drish presided Other officers named include Mrs Paul Shearer retiring vice chairman and Mrs C F Hoover secretary Dr H J Thornton University of Iowa gave the main address titled The Case for Optimism in History The convention will meet in Waterloo April 21 22 23 Special music highlighted by Kalona students and a madrigal group This summary notes the main events and confirms the reelection of Mrs Drish and the upcoming convention details.
Mrs W Howell was elected worthy high priestess and Max Cook named watchman of shepherds at Damascus Shrine No 10 meeting on Tuesday evening.
Improve home upkeep with a regular cleaning schedule and up-to-date equipment. Store tools in one place and use a cleaning basket for brushes cloths and polishes. Immediate spot removal with commercial fluids keeps upholstery bright and floors looking newer longer. Maintain order and save elbow grease with ready-to-use aids.
At the Masonic Temple officers were elected including A J Fitzsimmons associate W O S Mrs Paul Thayer noble prophetess Mrs Palmer Schilling worthy scribe Mrs Marietta Workman worthy treasurer Mrs Hugh Morris worthy shepherdess Mrs Marion Snodgrass worthy guide. A practice for officers is announced for April 3 at 2 pm and a public installation is scheduled for April 7 at 7 pm with a social hour and refreshments by Mrs Lee Baird and committee.
Mrs. Everett Chorpening was guest of honor at a mink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. George Birney with co-hostesses Mrs. Lyle Godfrey and Mrs. Robert Birney. Twenty six participated in contests and bridge. Prizes went to Mrs. Randolph Kelsey and Mrs. F G Livesay. Gifts in bay window featured a stork. refreshments were served.
Four guests attended the Garden Department II meeting held at the home of Mrs. Earl Loveless on Tuesday afternoon. The attendees were Mrs. J. C. Holbert Mrs. Roy Steele Marjorie Loveless and Mrs. E R Kann of Fairview.
A Fortnightly meeting with about twenty attendees was led by Mrs. Carl Crossett. New member Mrs. Otto Sheetz attended as a house guest of Della Humphreys. Speakers included Mrs. Pearl Frain reading on house plant care and Mazie Stewart presenting on blooming trees.
The Coffee club of the North Prairie Flower community hosted a housewarming for the Raymond Chalupa family on Sunday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Jirsa Jr Rickey Ernest Krantz Olen Bishop and families Don ald Smith Harold Schulty Keith John Young family Clem Chalupa family Les Chorpening Mildred Duwn and Leo Olinger.
Dear Folks report a large crowd at the Iowa picnic spoiled by rain with no arrangements on a rescheduled date. The writer notes encounters with friends, a Maxwell purchase story, and Amish visitors from Wellman Gingerichs, blaming the weather for sparse coverage.
Soil conservation encompasses methods that maintain or boost soil productivity by preventing erosion, improving structure, and promoting sustainable land use. It emphasizes soil health, water retention, and long term agricultural viability through targeted practices.
A promotion notes that cranberry jelly requires less sugar and cooking time than jelly made from many other fruits, as cranberry juice concentrates provide desired flavors with fewer ingredients.
A laying hen that produces 180 to 200 plus eggs yearly consumes about 100 pounds of feed.
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