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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1946

Page

6

Riverside High School Commencement and Related Events

Riverside audiences witnessed the May 18 commencement in the school auditorium with Prof. Walter Daykin delivering the keynote on "Problems of the Future." The event featured a girls chorus, valedictorian Helen Mitchell and salutatorian Vergermain Vochoska, and diplomas presented by Dr. Bowstead. Other items include student recitals at St Mary’s hall, a Class Day trip to Mt. Pleasant and Muscatine, and community notices of local changes and visits.

Vivian Kron Hope Stransky Evelyn Yordi Joyce Teslik Virginia Luckey Dorothy Lukavsky Faithe Gerot Norma Wingler Nazmi Wellmeyer Mary Havel Alian Heck Miss Kallaus Walter Daykin Miss Kaliaus Vergermiaine Vochoska Helen Mitchell Betty Stoller Norma Kasper Richard Dutler Harry E. Colvin Roy G. Green Board of Education O. E. Latta C. J. Karel Geneva Schnoebelen Harold Cress R. I. Marner Thos. T. Bowstead Clement Mottet Vergermaine Vochoska St. Mary’s Mary Franzeline St. Mary's Hall Phyllis Patricia Scherrer Connie Jean Rath Carol Janet Jimon Marilyn Moss Mary Case Mary Ellen Schneider Darlene Kessler Patty Holderness Liela Knebel Martha Ann Mary Lois Vegey Jean Joan Kern Velma Lou Whitlock Mickey Ryan Marilyn Fesler Fern Albright Virginia Vernita Droll Mt. Pleasant Ft. Madison Illinois Mississippi Iowa Burlington Muscatine Saratoga

Meringue Topping Tips For Desserts

Foods specialists suggest meringue as a seasonal topping for puddings and desserts when eggs are plentiful. Beat egg whites with salt until stiff then add two portions of sugar in steps, bake small mounds at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or cook in simmering water for 1 to 15 minutes until set.

Spinach Tips for New Zealand Greens

Only the tips of stems on New Zealand spinach should be cut for use. New tips will grow, so a few plants will supply the average family with greens all summer long.

New Zealand

Preacher Scientist Here Wednesday

Dr Irwin A Moon of Moody Bible Institute extension staff will show The God of Creation at 8 PM Wednesday May 22 at Calvary Baptist church in the high school auditorium. The film uses vivid full color science scenes from Mt Wilson telescope solar photography and time lapse imagery to illustrate evolution of flowers caterpillars to butterflies and pollination.

Irwin A. Moon Moody Bible Institute Extension Calvary’ Baptist Church West Coast Moody Bible Iubstitute Sc. D Dr. Moon Mt Wilson Observatory California

Old Fashioned May Fete by Camp Fire Girls

Camp Fire girls held their annual May party on Saturday afternoon at Mrs. George Dowell's home. The old fashioned fete featured costumes, Levon Edwards crowned queen, Patricia Berry as jester, Donna Peters and Darlene Snyder as body guards, Nancy Burham as drummer, and 14 girls winning the May pole before refreshments.

Camp Fire George Dowell Dowell Levon Edwards Marcia Willey Patricia Berry Donna Peters Darlene Snyder Nancy Burham

Shower Courtesy For Mrs. T. Hysell

Mrs. Marion McAvoy and Mrs. Alvin Horak honored Mrs. Truman Hysell with a miscellaneous shower at their home. Twelve guests enjoyed games with prizes won by Marjorie Faulkner and Mrs. Jack Trotman. Pink and white decor complemented refreshments served by the hostesses with Mrs. Shrum Lewis assisting. The guest of honor, the former Anna Was gover, received many gifts.

Marion McAvoy Alvin Horak Truman Hysell Marjorie Faulkner Jack Trotman Shrum Lewis Anna Wasgover

Food supplies rise as Americans eat record amounts

The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports Americans are consuming record levels of food this year despite ongoing issues with food shipments. The USDA notes continued strong domestic consumption amid supply concerns and economic factors shaping the food market.

United States Bureau of Agriculture Economics United States Department of Agriculture

Hereford Show and Sale Highlight Iowa Breeders

The Anxiety 4th year Hereford heifer will be high scoring in the 4 H judging contest at the Blue Grass Hereford Assn of Iowa show and sale in Bloomfield Iowa. The event runs May 25 27 with contests at 2 00 p m Saturday and the sale at 7 00 p m Monday after the Wisdom Hereford Ranch Sale. One hundred and eight head including 52 bulls and 56 females are shown and sold by 42 Iowa breeders.

Reno. Sales Pavilion Bloomfield Iowa Wisdom Hereford Ranch

Americans face 1946 diet shift amid wartime surplus

Economists project higher per capita intake in 1946 with more frozen foods meats fish cheese ice cream and beverages while butter eggs chicken and certain grains decline. Americans may average 3300 calories daily versus 1500 for 150 million Europeans. question of sharing remains.

Dinner Meeting of Drama Department With Mrs Holbert

Mrs J C Holbert hosted last evening for the Drama department May party. Co hosts were Eileen Jeffrey and Mrs Merritt McDaniel. Members attended the coop dinner with decorations of garden flowers.

Drama Department J. C. Holbert Eileen Jeffrey Merritt McDaniel Alice McDaniel Ethel Anderson J. E. Sellers Bill Crayne R. J. Kleese Ralph W. Young Kleese Farm Bureau Herbert Osineup Young W. A. Erbe

Fur Climate Debate Shapes Sable Squirrel Taxonomy

A Sun Mars Fur Sunlight anecdote discusses fur quality arguing sable from deep wood dwellers lack sun exposure. It notes gray squirrels may show sun related streaks, questioning how sunlight affects fur characteristics.

Local births and hospital updates in the area

A daughter arrived at 9 34 last night to Mr and Mrs Harold Patterson of 727 Worth Avenue C. Another daughter born at 6 29 this morning to Mr and Mrs John Lemmon of 520 South Town Avenue. Norman Benn of Route One, Darris Steele Columbus June George and Wyona Stout and Barbara Hawkins of Ainsworth had tonsillectomies today. Joseph Wieland of Riverside may be discharged this afternoon. Mollie Tierney of West Chester re entered Mercy hospital Iowa City this morning.

Harold Patterson Worth Avenue C John Lemmon South Town Avenue Norman Benn Route One Darris Steele Columbus George and Wyona Stout Barbara Hawkins Ainsworth Joseph Wieland Riverside

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