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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1948

Page

5

Food drives reform in Iowa state institutions

L Beata Neager head dietician for 14 state institutions toured facilities to draft methods for improved meal preparation and distribution in mental hospitals prisons and orphanages. She advocates cafeterias in more facilities and certified dietitians in each institution to raise nutrition and cut waste.

DES Moines IDPR L. Beata Neager Board of Control Miss Reager State Orphana Pps Woodward Mount Pleasant Clarinda Cherokee Independence Glenwood Toledo Eldora Fort Madison State Prison

Mrs Earl W Harr Hosts Riverside Fortnightly Club

Mrs. Earl W Harr entertained Riverside Fortnightly Club members and guests with needlework and social time. Gifts were given for Kenneth Wayne, baby of Mrs. Lawrence Hurley, and refreshments were served. Nearby visits included families from Wellman Riverside Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Leeds England.

Riverside Earl W. Harr Kenneth Wayne Lawrence Hurley Karl Walton Lyle Fesler Mary Baschnagel Shirley Fesler John Krotz Ronnie Marilyn Bobbie Bud Evers Wellman Zena Moffitt Oregon

West Chester School News Highlights Student Activities

West Chester seniors rehearse a senior play while study covers English literature magnets light waves and U S acquisitions. Track teams place second at Ke-Wash with a record relay, and events include the Keota meet and April 27 Ottumwa trip. The junior senior banquet April 30 and class reports span history, economics, agriculture, and science with exhibits planned.

Jake Cherry United States Phillipine Islands Cuba Guam Baker U. S West Chester Chesterette Club Cedar Rapids West Chester Keota Wellman Ottumwa Carol Richardson Calkins

Iowa City Visitors Share Sunday Moments

Mr and Mrs Frank Proctor and family spent Sunday visiting relatives in Moscow. Norbert Prizler of Iowa City visited in the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stephen Dautremont and family.

Frank Proctor Moscow Norbert Prizler Iowa City Stephen Dautremont Dale Jones Hattie Jones Cecil Walker Ft Wayne Ind Lawrence Robertson Krony Krew Willis Horton Jolly BR. C Robert Edmondson New Orleans Air Corps Ie. L. Edmondson Plate Town City Jack Emry Lee Bury Robert Gale Robertson Charles Robertson Ft. Sill Okla San Diego Taban

Tracy Dairy Lunch Taken by Mrs Meuth in Brighton

Mrs Tony Meuth has leased the Tracy Dairy Lunch and took possession on Tuesday. She has employed staff at the lunch room. The item mentions the Tracy Dairy Lunch operating under new management in Brighton.

Mrs. Meuth Tracy Edna Criie Brighton April Tony Meuth Tracy Dairy Meuth

Prairie Flower community notes guests of honor and local events

The Prairie Flower column lists guests of honor for a farewell dinner after morning services and a bridge party at various homes. It also notes family visits, soldiers passing through, youth injuries, wedding anniversary gatherings, club meetings, and choir direction details with multiple local residents and nearby towns mentioned.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Nic Harry Wagner Jimily Tionor Prairis Flow George Miller, Jr Roy Finke Willian Alice Marie Alpfred Jomnson Virginia Utterback Everette Fink Pelin Claude Knapp Joe Knotek Airfield William Gammon Iase

Wedding and social notes from Cedar Township events

Community calendars report May weddings in Richmond and Cedar Rapids gatherings. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Melville Donald, Virginia Donaldson, Richard Shalla, Glen Knupp and families, plus local clergy and Welsh language service at Salem Presbyterian.

Washington Booster Ebb Donald Stu Woodburn Dale Woooudburn Melvile Donaldson Virginia Donaldson Richard Shalla Holy Trinity Church Richmond Glen Knupp Glen Fuhr Wayne Knupp Lawrence Raymond Whisler John Tlarold Jones Milton Davies Salem Presbyterian H. L. Bmuher Don Huber Cedar Township Henry Witrhoft Maurice Crayford Farr Smith Marion Tiramong Cedar Raunds Fuhr Douglas Richard Herr Bonita Russell W. Knupp Sara Whister Stephen B. G. Hall

New Vehicle Speed Tool Tested Off Main Roads

A new device used in cars parked off male roads and highways enables accurate speed measurements of moving vehicles. This system claims to determine vehicle speed with improved precision from stationary positions, potentially aiding traffic enforcement and safety monitoring.

Largest Trout Hatchery Near Buhl Idaho

The largest commercial trout hatchery in the United States is located near Buhl Idaho. The facility serves major aquaculture markets and sustains statewide fish production.

United States Buhl, Idano

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