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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1966
Page
3
The author argues for industry actions after a pork crisis, urging high quality pork for homes and institutions, community training for buyers and cooks, and collaboration with hotel and hospital groups. Emphasizes improving pork’s public status versus beef and restoring consumer trust through consistent preparation and value.
A Mothers Day buffet is planned Sunday May 8 at the Washington Golf and Country Club for members and guests from 12 30 to 1 30 p m Reservations may be made by telephoning the clubhouse or by signing in the pro shop no later than Saturday noon.
Fourteen Sunshine Community Club families gathered at the Louis Koehler home Saturday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. Michael Koehler. A short program included games and a reading by Mrs. Louis Koehler before gifts were opened and pie, provided by each family, was served. Hostess aides were Mrs. Dale Richards, Linda Richards, and Debbie Zieglowsky.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper operates afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th It is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act and uses United Press leased wire services with Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations memberships.
May baskets delight Blue Birds of Lincoln School. Mrs. Amy McLaughlin returns from nearly three weeks away visiting family and friends in Illinois Indiana. Local residents, including the Balks and Booths, greet and visit at Megcelson Cottage and nearby homes. A corsage marks Jennie Harris 96th birthday as relatives drop by. A series of dinners, church events, and a rose bush gift to Mrs Mathers mark a weekend of small community ties. Multiple visits from families across Iowa and California noted.
Fortnightly Club announces a May Breakfast this Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Captain's Table with theme May Time. Reservations were to be directed to Mrs. Wilson Putman, chairman, nursery by Mrs. Joe Lang, and various club members and departments aiding in arrangements.
Social and club notices list meetings and events from Tuesday to Friday at churches, temples, clubs, and lodges. Entries include Nurses Association First Presbyterian Church guest speaker, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters baby shower project, Public Affairs cooperative luncheon, Sally Smith speaker, plant and bulb exchanges, multiple club meetings, Royal Arch degrees, Womans guilds, and mother daughter programs with times and venues. Reservations and time changes noted as needed.
A hard of hearing inventor has perfected a tiny transistor hearing aid using a small energized unit. He claims whispers become crystal clear and offers free information to respond by mail from Erie Pennsylvania.
Nancy Mangold of West Chester representing Washington County was named a finalist after last week’s interviews by a six-member panel. The senior at Mid-Prairie High School is one of nine girls and six boys from southeast Iowa seeking state 4-H officer positions, with final eight girls and eight boys to be chosen May 14 in Ames.
Teresa Munn turned six on Monday May 2 and hosted a birthday party at her parents home Rural Route 1. Several little friends attended including Marcia Campbell Karen Ruppert Rose Ann Payne Mary Kay Kespell Pamela Letts and Anita Munn. Games outside then gift opening followed by birthday refreshments.
The First Presbyterian UPW hosts a Mother Daughter dessert at the church Friday at 7 p.m. A program will follow and the May mission collection will be received during the event. Hollywood reports Akim Tamiroff has signed for a top role in The Vampire Killers to be filmed in Ortisei Italy.
Sally Smith advises on caring for nonstick cookware to maintain performance. Wash with warm soapy water and rinse in hot water. Condition surfaces with salad oil before first use and grease bakeware for butter cakes or fruit mixes. Use medium heat, avoid empty pans on burners, and clean stains with baking soda and bleach solution.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs. Nora Hixson of Wayland in medical care and Mrs. Mervin Grosscup of Washington in medical, plus Noah Graber of Iowa City in surgical. Today new admissions list John Edward Moore of Washington in surgical and Mrs. James Dempsey of Washington in medical.
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