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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1946

Page

3

Garden Group Sets March Meeting and Programs

The Fortnightly Garden Group met with 19 members and guests to discuss next year’s program. Mrs. Cloyce Stewart presided naming two women to the nominating committee. The group noted the county federation convention on April 24 in Brighton and a cancer control health meeting on April 5.

J. N. Dodd E. H. Messer Ray Watson Hower Brower Cloyce Stewart Glenn Thompson Jay Brewer Ju. L. Loveless Dodd T. C

Mrs Kerr Hosts Group Meeting of Missionary Society

Fourteen members of the Carol Brewer Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church met at Mrs. George Kerr's home. Visitor Mary Rita McLaughlin attended. Mrs. Richard Bordwell led the program with a poem by Mrs. Kerr and Virginia McLaughlin singing Trees. The leader discussed missionary work in Ethiopia and India. Social time followed with refreshments.

Carol Brewer Missionary Society The United Presbyterian Church George Kerr Mary Rita McLaughlin Richard Bordwell Kerr Virginia McLaughlin Ethiopia India

Birthday acknowledgments for local residents

The column lists birthday celebrations for Don ald Redlinger and Jonnie Blaine, with parents named in Kansas City and Hollywood. David Goodwin has three candles, while Martha Darbyshire and James Schmoelter, both former residents, are noted in California and the service, respectively. Mrs. Victor Mueller of Lone Tree also receives greetings.

Donald Joseph Redlinger Rosemond Redlinger Cats Jonnie Blaine Bernard Blaine Kansas City David Duane Goodwin Delbert Goodwin Washington Martha Darbyshire Hollywood Calif James Schmoelter Victor Mueller Lone Tree

Damascus Shrine Elects Officers at Regular Meeting

Damascus Shrine held its regular meeting at the Masonic temple with Mrs Art Swift presiding as worthy high priestess. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Clarence Richards as worthy high priestess and Lee Baird as watchman of shepherds.

Damascus Masonic Temple Art Swift Clarence Richards Lee Baird Shepherds Verona Norylyke William Howell H. M. Dodger Marietta Workman Claud Rhodebeck Willian Howell Richards

Two VFW Groups Host Joint Social at KC Hall

Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary held a joint social at K C hall with good attendance. Guests enjoyed informal games and card play with Mrs. Tom Swift winning high score and Mrs. Joe Wehr low. Music by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Radda and Gerald McGatty provided entertainment. Refreshments were served by a large committee including Mrs. Marsh Atkinson and others from local communities.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Auxiliary K. C. Hall Tom Swift Joe Wehr Jesse Radda Gerald McGatfey

Spring Veal Loaf and Desserts Beckon Home Kitchens

A vintage home menus feature offers a veal loaf recipe with gelatin and vegetables for light spring meals, plus citrusy party fare including frankfurters with apples and cheese topped casseroles. Also includes Cottage Cheese Jim Jams cookies and Cornmeal Puffs as easy, elegant dessert or finger-food options.

Iowa turkey farmers expect continued support prices

Des Moines March 27 Iowa turkey raisers look for ongoing support prices during the feed emergency. A J Loveland state director in the FDA said prices will continue and reflect 90 percent of parity, averaging about 20.5 cents per pound.

Des Moines Iowa A. J. Loveland

Steel freight cars dominate American railroads

Approximately 98 percent of freight cars in operation on American railroads are steel built or have steel underframes, indicating the dominance of steel in rolling stock.

Choosing Mops For a Wet Mop Care Guide

Practical tips for selecting a loose head cotton mop for easy cleaning. Wash bleach and disinfect after use, air dry and shake the dry mop. Occasionally wash thoroughly disinfect dry and recon dition with oil.

Statewide centennial rally planned for April 7 in Iowa

Des Moines March 27 Local and county centennial committees prepare for a statewide rally April 7 where community celebration ideas will be discussed. Lester Milligan of Mason City, chairman of the state committee, announced the meeting for all local and county groups and others interested in the anniversary program.

Des Moines Lester Milligan Mason City State Centennial Committee

State celebration invites distinguished former Iowans

The notice calls for fetters to be sent to notable former residents of Iowa inviting them to visit during the 14th hour celebration.

Insecticide Hazards Highlight Home Garden Accidents

Insecticide use in homes and gardens has caused many serious accidents due to carelessness. The report warns of dangers and urges careful handling and storage to prevent injuries and poisonings.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Ladies and Clubs

Notices list Grace Hill Ladies Aid all day meeting at the community building with a noon sack lunch and roll call. West Chester W R C meets 2 p.m. at K P hall. Fleur de Lis club 1 p.m. luncheon. Damascus Shrine spring ceremonial at Masonia temple with cooperative dinner to follow. Various study groups, youth fellowship, and auxiliary events scheduled through weekend.

Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Peter Thursavay West Chester W.R.C K. P. Hall Fleur de Liselub Verle Gallagher R. J. Dawson Earl Galloway Damascus Shrine Masonia Temple Childe Phil Antonoff St Pauls Carl Zieglowsky American Legion Auxiliary Washy County Brighton Legion Hall Pansy Hill Club Albert Spangler

Fireplace Wood Seasoned Apple Proves Fine for Fireplaces

Properly seasoned apple wood makes an excellent fireplace fuel as it burns cleanly and does not shoot sparks. The wood yields steady heat, pleasant aroma, and reliable burning characteristics for home fires.

Vigilant Class Social and Dinner at Presbyterian Church

The Vigilant Sunday school class of the Presbyterian church held its quarterly social with a cooperative dinner in the church dining room attended by 24 members. Charles Wiley presided at a business meeting electing new officers as Rev. T B White conducted a blind auction.

The Presbyterian Church Charles Wiley Archie M. Euwer Irene Schneider Ernest Jones T. Bb. White

Dish Washing Clear: Ammonia Cuts Grease and Odors

A cleaning note says ammonia solution efficiently removes grease from very dirty dishes, eliminates fish odors, and cleans cookware with burned-on food residues.

Urge Consumers To Buy Abundant Foods In Iowa

Des Moines on March 27 Iowa consumers were urged by food retailers and wholesalers to use abundant foods in daily diets to aid a state wide conservation program. Officials and industry advisers held meetings urging housewives to choose turkeys chickens eggs fresh citrus fruits and root vegetables to ease scarce food demand.

Des Moines IoWa Industry Advisory Council

Instruction School for School Boards in Des Moines

Des Moines March 27 UF 3 Jessie Walker state superintendent said a school of instruction and conference for school board members secretaries and superintendents will be held April 7 More than 500 people are expected the first such meeting in three years due to wartime restrictions Topics include teacher supply state aid transportation and new school laws

Des Moines Jessie Walker

Auction Charge and Briley Sponsor Quiz Program

The report notes the charge of the auction and documents Mrs. B. C. Briley sponsoring a quiz program.

B. C. Briley

Fosters Host Rosemary Club Evening With Bridge Games

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Foster hosted Rosemary club guests last evening. Six bridge tables played with Mrs Don Brown and George Horn winning high scores for women and men. After games the hostess served refreshments assisted by Mrs Boyd Foster Mrs Crandall and Mrs George Horn.

Lloyd Foster Rosemary Clube Boyd Foster Rex Crandall Don Brown George Horn Crandall

Soap jelly aids in dishwashing for tidy households

A newspaper note advises keeping soap well stocked to attract children to good cleanliness habits. It suggests using a lump of soap to create a quick lather and dissolving odds and ends in water to make a handy soap jelly for washing dishes and greasy pots.

Decorative Ribbon Ideas for Room Dressing

A top edge of ribbon with bows acts as a color note to lift the room’s decor. Scattered small bows on the skirt enhance the look, especially when the dressing table sits between windows with ruffled white organdy curtains. The skirt is easy to launder like the curtains.

Ash Tray Purchases Signal Hosts Precautionary Festive Prep

Readers note women purchase many large glass ash trays low in cost to keep festivities running smoothly. Extras ensure stained trays can be swapped without guests noticing, contributing to an overall impression of a well kept home.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garden Group Mrs. Kerr Carol Brewer Missionary Group Jesse P. L. Etter V.F.W Marsh Atkinson Helen Hesseltine David McGattey Frankfurters Turkeys Washington State Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Whitey C. R. Montgomery Circus Los Angeles Washington Dairy Esses Baptist Women's Missionary Society Rudie Schmidt Baptist Women's Foreign Work Robert Dawson Styles By Harvey" Co Sam Munson Ci Joez Goddess Franklin Lemmon East Side Square Fosters Rosemary Club Penney’s
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