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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1936
Page
7
A reminiscence on strawberry shortcake and a recipe for a miracle shortcake baked in a cold unpreheated electric oven. It includes ingredients, steps, and directions to bake at 475 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, then split and fill with butter, crushed strawberries, and whipped cream.
The Keokuk County News endorses Robert J Shaw for attorney general of Iowa calling him deserving and well qualified. It details his early years from Chicago to Hayesville, education at the University of Iowa and Northwestern, army service, law career including county attorney tenure with substantial fines collected, notable trials, and reforms. It notes his riding habit, interest in cattle and hogs, and service on governors’ staffs and as a Republican national delegate.
Water Maid Rice and Fels Naptha soap featured in the sale. Kellogg’s Pep free with purchase of two pegs, Corn Flakes and Wheat Kris pies, Nola Toilet Soap liver ready dog food offer. Three cans for 25 cents, Cheese Kracker Chips package ten cents.
A political appeal highlights a lawyer's hard work energy and success, urging Iowa voters to elect him to the constitutional convention. It stresses his ability and qualifications for the 1928 convention and Des Moines recent summer session.
May 21 Dublin notes list social visits and family gatherings. Mrs Walther Wolfe and others dined at the Elama Johnson home for Lizzie Reighard’s birthday. Marian Hotle stayed with teacher Miss Isabelle Combs. The Mangolds Bond Maurer and others visited the Hutt home in Washington and other Sunday gatherings are recorded.
May 21 Highland Center reports a neighborhood gathering at the school as several residents visit relatives. Milestones include Hedland Center and Albaugh schools closing for a picnic dinner while Lucille Murphy and Darlene Krotz spend time with friends. Rev. McCrory of Artesia, New Mexico, visited Wm McCreedy’s home, and various families shared Sunday meals and visits around town.
Community gathers at the Carl Deering home in White Oak to honor Cora Mae Hotle a beloved teacher. Guests include Mr and Mrs Ed Hotle and their son LeRoy and Mrs Bennett from Packwood as school patrons present a remembrance to Hotle.
The final community meeting for the school year was held Thursday evening at the school house. White Oak school concluded Saturday with a picnic dinner. Mrs Readnour’s mother’s illness and passing prompted visits to Richland by Mr and Mrs Chester Readnour. Guests at Cy Dickinson’s Monday evening included Mr and Mrs Elmer Swartswelter Dr and Mrs Luithly Mrs Ad Harken and Mrs Jim Hinshaw. Jerry Elmore of Pleasant Plain spent Sunday at the Harry Hamilton home. Carl Duerings visited Louis Dukes near German Ville Sunday. Charlie Meacham of Richland spent Sunday with Clarence Brown. Virginia Brown spent the weekend at home. She is helping at the Homer Brinning home near West Chester.
Mrs Wm Carr entertained the So and Sew club at her Dayton Grove home last Thursday with eight members present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Bain and daughter Mrs Wibbur Stack and son from Rock Island. Also noted are visits by Mrs Wm Embree Mrs Fred Fornash and Miss Maurine Nevins to Iowa City and Billy Dusenberry visiting Dena Moore Tuesday night.
No path remains hard for a person of determined cheerfulness. Positive mindset makes burdens easier, shadows fade, and tasks feel lighter as perseverance guides the way forward.
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