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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1945

Page

2

Better Juice From Small Oranges Outpaced Large Ones

A quality comparison finds juice from small oranges superior in flavor and vitamin C content to juice from larger fruit, based on taste and nutritional profiles.

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Around Town

At the hospital Bn Richard Meyer admitted Saturday as a medical patient. John H. Sonday admitted Saturday afternoon after a tractor accident with facial wounds and chest injuries. Mrs. Virgil Starr underwent surgery this morning. Mrs. Arnold Forney admitted yesterday as medical patient George Edward Means Jr. Lorene Anderson and Sadie Davison underwent procedures today. Several dismissals noted including William Maine Jr and families from Keota Ainsworth and Riverside.

Richard Meyer East Washington Street John H. Sonday Harper Virgil Starr East Seventh Street Arnold Forney North Iowa Avenue George Edward Means, Jr West Jefferson Street Lorene Anderson Route One Sadie Davison East Jefferson Street A. Anderson East Washington Street Minnie Smith Riverside Richard Leet Richard Arnold West Main Street Joe Riordan Robert Joseph Keota Wiliam Maine, Jr Route Four Richard White Ainsworth Harold Gosling Michael Robert

Major Leagues Sunday results and standings snapshot

MLB results include Boston 5 New York 0 and 2 0, Philadelphia 8 2 and 2 0, Detroit 3 St Louis 0 and 1 0, Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 and 6 4. National League Play saw New York 4-3 Boston. Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia. Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 7. St Louis 6 Chicago 2. St Louis 5 Chicago 1. No games scheduled for today.

W.L. Pet Nodicew Onion New York Washington Philadelphia St Sewewenen Hoxton Canes Wanntau Boston Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Embree Grove National League New A.c Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pittsbugh Tsecond Eine Chic¢are St. Lois

Mrs Bowman Celebrates 86th Birthday At Home Dinner

Mrs Anna Bowman observed her 86th birthday with a dinner at her home 308 East Jefferson Street. Guests included three cousins and relatives from Hale Center Texas Cleveland Ohio Des Moines Muscatine and Hepta. She baked a Lady Baltimore cake and a burnt sugar cake for her son in law and shared honors with JF I Wilson whose birthday was Friday.

Anna Bowman East Jefferson Street Pewman Wilson Bowman Frank Crone Ora Sanders Hale Center Texas Nettie Wesco Cleveland Ohio Ezra Burbam Des Moines Francis Wright Hepta Wayne Wilson Muscatine Flossie Sherbeeck L. EB. Wilson

Women's Guild Quilting at St Paul's Church

The Women’s Guild of St Paul’s Church met Friday afternoon with about 200 members and guests. Rev Milo Philipps led the devotional, Alice Finke led the business meeting, reports were read, and it was decided to hold an all day quilting on Wednesday May 9. Hostesses Ruth Wieglowsky and Florence Westen served refreshments.

Women's Guild of the St Paul's Church Milo Philipps Alice Finke Ruth Wieglowsky Florencs Westen

Public Recital Honors Music Week With Pupils

The public is invited to a recital at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the United Presbyterian church as part of National Music Week. Instructors from the Music department lead a varied program featuring songs, solos, dances, and instrumental pieces by pupils from several grades with performances by Sara Lu Miller Carolyn Hamilton Gwendolyn Ramseyer and others guided by Mary Blick Mrs. White Mrs. Shields and Miss Fife among presenters from Fortnightly club and local schools.

United Presbyterian Church Mary Margaret Broghammer Jesse Hsates Boyd White Isrees Joyce Betty Logan Arditi Maria Schubert Sara Lu Miller Carolyn Hamilton Jane Whitehead Forrest Marlene Blick Mary Blick Wilson Beethoven Johnson Girls’ Glee Club Longlegs Black Keys Frances Anderson Helen Harvey Carrier Brown Henry Shields Elsie Bratton Helen Caldwell Sing Robin Spaulding Ding Dong Bell Margaret Ahirens Foster Bagge Fleecy Cloud Mahoney Janet Graf White Vera Fife Oneill Htetty Ann Kunik Miss Harvey Pegey O'Nellle Dodee Dreamer Malotte Sir Saint Saens Samson and Delilah Gwendolyn Ramseyer Miss Hamilton Ferrari Burleigh Beverly Frown Mrs. Shields Palomita Miss Fife Fur Flise

Homemaking Girls Open House At High School Event

Homemaking classes hosted an open house Saturday afternoon in the school parlors drawing about 40 mothers and eighth grade girls. Students showcased clothing projects supervised by Mrs. Mary O Neill and displayed life sized dolls, child care, notebooks, food, meat and vitamin charts, table settings, and pastel tea service with girls tending the tea table.

Mary O'Neill

Audrey Helmick and Jos S Stark Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Audrey J Helmick daughter of L E Helmick 213 East Third Street and Joseph S Stark of Batavia wed yesterday at the Methodist parsonage with Dr Frederick E Miller reading the vows. The couple will live on a farm near Batavia after a short wedding trip. Attendants included Clyde McBride and local relatives.

Audrey J. Helmick L. E. Helmick East Third Street Joseph S Stark Batavia Vester Stark Frederick E. Miller Clyde McBride Columbus Junction

Fortnightly Club Elects New Executive Board at Luncheon

At the Congress hotel dining room 29 retiring and new Fortnightly Club executive members were honored at a luncheon. Mrs George Kerr gave the invocation and Mrs W B Dupuis presided. Agnes Wheetan reported the books as satisfactory and the new board voted to sponsor towels made by the Blind Woman of Iowa. Twenty two candidates were voted into the club.

Congress Hotel Houquets Woma Iowa

Shaffer and Ross Tie Nuptial Vows in Fairfield

In Fairfield last night Maxine Shaffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Shaffer of Brighton wed Don Ross son of Mr and Mrs A I Ross of Ottumwa in the bride's grandmother Anna Shaffer’s apartment. Rev E Voss officiated at 5 o clock in a small ceremony attended by immediate family and close friends.

Brighton Fairfield Maxine Shaffer Howard Shaffer Don Ross Albia A. I. Ross Ottumwa Anna Shaffer Kr. E. Voss S O'Clock

Social calendar highlights weekly club meetings

The calendar lists multiple society gatherings: Literature department and Masonic events at the Y.W. rooms, American Home clubs with divided secures, P T A activities at St James and Ann Judson Circle, Good Will club and Valley Ladies Aid sessions, Walnut Woman's club, Ruth Nichol Missionary society, and Rebekah club meeting postponed. Details include times, locations, and food potluck notes.

Walnut Woman's Club Ed Nelson Dewey Weels O.R.S Masonic Temple Ruth Nichol Missionary Society U.P Arthur Wiley Rebekah

Indian mounds and floods prompt regional settlements

The article notes ancient levees and mound sites along the Mississippi used by Indians as flood retreats. It mentions a local woman who graduated from Ttrichton high school and taught in rural schools before moving to Ottumwa to work. After marriage vows, pink and white wedding refreshments were hosted at Mrs. Shaffer’s home and the couple planned to live on the groom’s Albia-area farm.

Mississippi River Ttrichton Ottumwa

Liver dishes and preparation tips from County Nutrition Committee

The article highlights liver varieties and cooking methods. It notes that pork liver has the most iron and must be fully cooked, while liver loaf, scallion liver, and layered liver with potatoes or milk baked dishes offer versatile options.

County Nutrition Committee

Study Club Meets With Mrs. Githens

The Crawfordsville May meeting of the Wednesday Study club was led by vice president Mrs. Myrtle Brown in place of the absent president. Members discussed the United Nations year long focus with Australia as the current program.

Crawfordsville D. W. Githens Myrtle Brown United Nations Australia Alice Davidson

White Cloud Social Club Meets At Hostess Home

Mrs Ralph Beauchamp hosted ten members of the White Cloud Social Club in Crawfordsville on May 1. Vice president Mrs Anderson presided and discussions covered The Flag and School Lunches. The afternoon featured social time and a tour of the hostess’s new home.

Crawfordsville Ralph Beauchamp White Cloud Anderson Beavchamp

Birthday Milestones Mark Readiness for School

Observing fifth birthdays today are Carol Anne Wolf and Kent William Johnston as they anticipate starting school. Other 17th birthday honorees include Richard G. McCleery and Otis M. Kelley, with Zilpha Woods turning seven and Gailen Brown ten. Families listed include the Wolfs of Washington Crawfordsville Prior and Wellman residents, and Davenport residents in service overseas.

Carol Anne Wolf Bernard Wolf Washington Larry Lloyd Prior Lleya Prior Crawfordsville Rex Allen Severt Sex Severt Wellman Richard G. McCleery R. H. MeCleery Otis M. Kelley Maurice Kelley Zilpha Woods Gailen Brown Ida Lodders Kate Tice Fred L. Moore Joe W. Dvorak Marilyn Ruesseeger

Twins Joins Crawfords ville Freshmen Birth Anniversary

Janice White and Viola Hering both celebrate their 14th birthday today in Crawfords ville. Daughters of M N White and CL Hering, the pair have shared schooling from first grade through high school and maintained similar averages.

Janice White M. N. White Viola Hering CL. Hering Crawfordsville

Mrs Carter Helps Mrs Beau Champ At Refreshments

Mrs Carter assisted Mrs Beau Champ in serving refreshments after a recent remodeling event.

Sweet corn strains resist sweetness loss between pick and… re term

Some strains of sweet corn hold their sweetness better than others during the interval from harvest to retail. Researchers note genetic differences influence sugar retention and firmness affecting flavor stability.

Lee Hesseltine Birthday Honoree Surprises Guest

Mr and Mrs W P Moriarty hosted a Thursday birthday party for Lee Hesseltine the guest of honor was surprised by the informal gathering. Present were Victor Holzworth and family Harper A H Hesseltine and Howard Crawfordsville Edé Zook Ralph Williams Homer Moriarty Bob Hesseltine of New Jersey Mrs Lee Hesseltine and Jean and Charles.

W. P. Moriarty Lee Hesseltine Victor Holzworth Harper A. H. Hesseltine Howard Crawfordsville Edé Zook Ralph Williams Homer Moriarty Bob Hesseltine New Jersey Jean and Charles

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