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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

3

Community Calendar Notices for Local Groups

Calendar items list meetings and events through the week. Rebekah lodge benefit, I O O F hall program, Legion Auxiliary sale, Century Club lunch, Mothers club and DeMolay activities, Pythian Sisters supper, Damascus Shrine, Garden Department and Priscilla club gatherings, Grace Hill Ladies Aid, and community library transportation details.

Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall American Legion Legion Hall 19Th Century Club Emma Barnett E. C. Bicher Pythian Sisters and Families K. SP. Hall Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Cloyce Stewart Priscilla Club George Foster Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Commiunity Building W. L. Rukgaber Public

Quick Defrosting Tip With Infrared Lamp

A quick defrost method uses an infra red lamp held near the freezing unit to defrost in under five minutes. This simple technique suggests faster freezer maintenance by applying controlled heat to the ice buildup for a brief period.

Early bowling tale traces roots to Greeks and Dutch

The sport dates back 7,000 years in Greek history and reached the United States via Dutch sailors in 1623. It faced bans in several states after authorities linked some bowlers to wagering on scores.

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rates

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including publishers Shannon and Co and editors Huntered, with subscription rates quoted for Washington and outside areas. It notes United Press Leased Wire and affiliations with several press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

the Evening Journal Washington Trawr Elder, Shannon & Co Rd. FE

Refreshing fruit based desserts for warm weather dining

Pleasant guidance on nourishing summer meals with fruit and rich dairy. It showcases several no bake and frozen desserts using evaporated milk, fruit preserves, and cream, including strawberry and apricot variations, orange ice cream, butterscotch ice cream, marshmallow delight, grapefruit gelatin, fresh peach cream, and more.

King Penguins of South Georgia and Nearby Islands

The king penguin is common on South Georgia and other islands east of South America's tip. Gold collared and aloof, they share rocky terrain with the roly-poly Johnnies, but remain socially distant from the curious smaller species.

South Georgia South America Mien

Elm Grove Cemetery Memorials Across Northwest Quarter Section

A long list of army and Civil War veterans and armed forces personnel buried or commemorated in Elm Grove Cemetery, including names such as Jos. B. Allen, G. Lewis Anderson, W. F. Bailey, Wm. S. Beatty, Vernon R. Leenblossom, J. C. Boice, Harry L. Boyer, J. A. Boyer, Wm. Fulton, Wm. H. Burham, and many others from Iowa Inft, Pa. Inft, Ill. Inft, and other units. The record spans multiple quarter sections, noting battalion affiliations and ranks for a memorial roster.

Alberson Allen Jos Iowa Anderson G. Lewis 5Th Engineers Bailey W. F Beatty Wm. S Beenblossom Leenblossom Vernon R Yth Army Boice J. C Boyer Harry L David A Brinning Air Corps Brookhart Abraham S. W Brown Jesse Carson Jor Chalmers Cherry Benj F Clifton Clarence Bat Cole David S David P Corpman Lafe Crone Thos Cunningham J. A T. C Q. M Dayton Patrick Dewhirst E. W Eckerman J. B Vleming James Liv Hoyle Dale L Armd Inft Jayne John Kleese Isaac Knott Harry H Logan Samuel M Martin Wilson D Maxwell Mayhew W. C McAvoy Jas McJunkin McKay Geo. S Meacham Marcellus Mickey Daniel Neiswanger Jasper L Nelson Ralph F Depot Brigade Corps Chols Jacob S Nisle George Palmer David J C & Iowa Pauls Felix Scofield U. S Scott Sharpe Eonest L Shields Henry E Milan Robt Simmering Clas Engus Chas Skipton Tripp N. Y. Cav Wead Jas. C. F White Samuel A Wilson W. A Young Jno Alex Northwest Quarter Arthur Hugh Bare Samuel V Kennett Booth Henry Burnham James F Burham Wm. H Casey Clancy John M Clary Andrew G Curran Dagle Frank Dougal Ferguson Andrew Hampsher L. T Light Artil Hunter Albert Harvey Jesse E Jesse R Hicks Oliver ObLio Kensler Kelsey Wm. G Corp. Ordinance Dept King Langenberg Lauderman Little George M Long James Boice Sergt Army Service Corps Loftus Corp Mead Augustus M McKevitt Owen, Corp Matson Minick Fred L Montgomery T. L Clayton A Chas. R Poston Rev Pratt Benton Quinn Pyle Reiner Einer Maynard L Sigafoose L. F Swift Agnes Harry Taylor Isaiah Richard Turner Geo. W U. S. Col Warty Wallis Ward Jas. A I . N. Yi Heavy Artil Wolf Sherman A. Hueston Robi Adams, Carl Army Air Corps Adair Wm. R Ill Babcock Cloyce W F OA T. C. Baird Jas. H Barden Edwin G Radio Tech Bauer Robert L Bear Richard R Bidwell Chas. E Cay Bush Cyrus Cyrus E Buck Cameron Supply Co Chilcote Alfred Wis Clapp Elmer F Corbin Crawford Darry Davis Melville Dawson A. J Dennison Donaldson John A Edmondson, Lyle Edmondson Hadtey McCollum Hugh E MccCleery Hugh H McColl Peter McDonald Verne M. T. Corps Means Orville Mechanic Mercer Morgan Francis L Val Morton John W Towa Nichols Howard J Ott Daniel W Page Edward Parkinson Www W. Va Reister Caude C Iowa Purvis Jos. C Robinson E. R Shaw Albert H N. Y Simons, Daniel Sowash Wm. N H . In Starr Wm. C Thorne Clifford Tucker Theodore R Elec Waters Solomon Walter F Wright Arnold Wade Timothy N. J Chrissinger Copeland Alexander Samuel C Dodd Harold R Fower Archie M Fish Evan Fleming Joseph Gilson Glider Roy A Helwick John J Hiller Merle E Hoxworth Hamm N. G. Johnson Richard M Amos, Co Kennedy Kilgore David Lamb B. F W. H Latta Miller Ysaiah Myers John G Norris John D Oldfield Payne Ray Robertson S. R Stone Harmon E John F Warnock Samuel G . O. Her Art. Wehr Garold Eston Cowden Joseph A Keating McClane Morrison Hiamilton Ritchey Wesley van Vieat C & Ia Winter J. Leander Wm. E Barnes Geo. J Black Jonathan Dickson Johnson Benjamin Dwight L Mealey Sam'l Patton Donald Montgomery Roth Joan Williams D. M I. Carson Cowles H. R Doran Farris Town Horsey Harvey C McConnell Twiggs Vincent Thos. P Thomas Wallingford John L Bickford Chas. M Clark Elder D. C Hise J. G Knauss Paul Lewis Jas. C Moore Isaiah G Myall C . Ky H. M Smith Wm. T Lowa van Atta S. F Mary S Clyde Wm. J D. Bruce Goodwin Rowe Asa Shracer Stichter Teas Lucian L Warfel Benj. F Yeoman Haruki H Iverette U S Bunker Abram Chas. H Gier Jas. L Kelioge N. G. Kellogg J. J Capt. Co McDowell Organ Rollin B Ft. Hindman Shields H . Ta Shockley Solon Stiles Geo. E Wm. A Stinson C. M Heavy Artil Jas. S Armstrong D. H Leon M Fisher Geo. F Godfrey R. C Haynes Lovelett McCausland McConnaughey J. T Markin O'Loughlin Marton Riley Rueben Smythe Stewart Thompson, Samuel Bell Wm. B Blair Burnett Theo. L Conger R. Ralph Dettman Frank J Trans. Corp. Folger Adam Glasgow Hale Geo. H McMasters A. F Orris M. L Sanford Fred Sitler L. Clark Sutton Terry J. H H . Towa

Committees to decorate soldiers graves in Elm Grove Woodlawn

Local committees named by Besse Conger of the Women’s Relief Corps will decorate graves in Elm Grove and Woodlawn cemeteries. A list of graves is printed in the Journal, with pennants for overseas service members not buried locally. About 460 soldiers and sailors to be honored.

Elm Grove Woodlaws Besse Conger Women's Relief Corps Committee Conger VY. F. W Elm Grove Cemetery N.E T. H. Barnes Jack Humm Ben Coppock R. S. Warfel Art Duensing Walter Haight F. Morgan G. Maxwell Milo Steele, Jr Charles Doran Donna Peters N.W Golia Miller Wexstarr Edna Gardner Charles McAvoy Sadie McAvoy Joyce Grat C. C. Wilton

Good Housekeeping Tips for Cooking Cabbage Onions Potatoes

Cooking cabbage and onions with equal parts milk and water can reduce odors. Save excess liquid for sauces or soups. For crisp potato skins rub cleaned potatoes with a metal sponge before baking. Green vegetables retain color when cooked with minimal water in an open pan. Pressure cookers vary mainly by cover type, either rim-sealing or top-cover with a rubber gasket.

Lynn Chambers Menu Highlights and Dessert

The menu features Broiled Lamb Patties Scalloped Potatoes Tomatoes with Cream Gravy Perfection Salad and Biscuits with Jam. A Beverage and Grapefruit Sponge Recipe are noted alongside.

Cleaning Tips From Household Advice Note

Pewter cleans best when rubbed with a paste of whiting and lemon oil. Wash in hot water rinse in hot water and then polish for lustre. Summer curtains stay cleaner if windowscreens are cobweb free and dusted with a clean dry cloth. Waxed artificial flowers clean by dipping in clean ing fuid several times and drying. To remove white spots from a shellacked surface wipe with alcohol.

Graves to Be Decorated in Elm Grove and Woodlawn Cemeteries

Cemetery listing of veterans and family names organized by sections in Elm Grove and Woodlawn. Includes Iowa Inft, War of 1812, Pa. Inft, and U S Navy personnel with unit designations and grave placement. Names, ranks, units, and scattered nurses and commanders noted.

Air Blasts From the Airport

Several Washington area students made cross country flights this week. Wilbur Mullinex, in an Arenoca, toured from Muscatine to Centerville. M. D. Welch, Hannibal, Mo., also flew Arenoca. L. E. McConkee, Lamont, piloted a Taylorcraft to Washington airport on a business trip. Elliott McKinstry soloed to Ottumwa and Kirksville. Robert Koehler flew dual to Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa. Glen Murphy flew dual to Moline and Cedar Rapids. Harry Huston of Wyman, a Washington Flying service student, made his first solo flight yesterday.

Wilbur Mullinex Arenoca Muscatine Centerville M. D. Welch Hannibal L. E. McConkee Lamont Washington Harry Sowden Elliott McKinstry Ottumwa Kirksville Robert Koehler Cedar Rapids Glen Murphy Moline Harry Huston Wyman Washington Flying Service

Citrus Boost Improves Spread Flavors and Texture

Adding a dash of citrus juice to many sandwich spreads brightens flavor and thins the mix for easier spreading. Try orange juice in cheese spreads ham spreads or minced meat spreads or even peanut butter for smoother application.

Glare Hurts Workers In Factories With Poor Lighting

Glare and inadequate illumination handicap the workforce. They reduce visual sensitivity and trigger muscular, neural and mental strain among factory workers.

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Mothers Club Order of DeMolay DeMolay Boys Wasource Temple Woman's Missionary Society U. P. Church Ethel Maudie Creedy I MnOnene Ln Secco Tait’s Radio & Appliance North Lowa Oo Western Newspaper Union King Penguins Ross Francis A Ross, Lee Underwood, Frederick C Walker Warner Wheelan Robi. E Woods Owen C Oval Aughey D. G Beamer Hervey Bovee Edwin H Charles Faye Ambulance Dennis K & Iowa Cocklin D. E Coppock D & Iowa Crail Philip J Daugherty T. S Darbyshire Hulbert DeMaree Virgil R Dewey A K Dusenberry Geo Dusenbery Chas. K Be Euwelrchie M Euwer A. N J. S Gallagher Gray Guy George G Aero Squadr Haight Oscar F U. S. Marine Hancher Earl World War Harley Jeffrey W. R Jones Benj. I Kurtz John Max Eng Longer McClelan McClelland John S McCutcheon McGuire Sam'l. A Neal Pattison Richard L Lee Patterson U. S. Artillery Reeves Dale S Russell Severts Leo P Shanafelt Shannon Shoemaker Percy Stephens Chas. N John H Claire Davis L. R. Baker E. L. Stewart Hal Longer Harold Jarvis Harry Crone Mary Shields John Powers Margaret Keyser Patricia Berry W. B. Crawford Jimmie Mapel W. P. Moriarty Charles Palmer Wendell Hughes Henry H. Miller H. H. MccCleery D. McConnell John Pehler A. E. Spangler C. F. Letts Lyle Box Tom Stewart D. W. Harvey Geo. Stokes Dwight Hayes Don Bealer Lavonne Edwards J. E. Moore Paul George C. M. Brinning J. C. Carris Bob Bostwick Boyd White Frank Gray Scott Wilcox Harold Kerr M. Workman Marcia Willey Lynn Lynn Chambers Woodlawn Woodlawn Cemetery Easton Thos. L M McClelland M. S McMillan E. C Wm. L Robt. S McMullin J. K O. N. G Todd Samuel J Burkholder N. G. Hout Fletcher A C. Dewey D. R Moothart W. P D. D Mason D Sweeney Thompson, J. M Ohio Cay Waddell Wylie E. T Young, Alexander Babcock, N. L U. 8 Col
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