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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1945

Page

3

Recital at the White home features pupil performances

A group of pupils under Mrs. Boyd White performed a piano recital at the White residence this afternoon. Parents and guests attended the program and social hour, with a lengthy list of pieces by Kreisler, Saint-Saens, Brahms, and others, featuring numerous performers including Jean Kennedy Swan, Marilyn Miller, Janice Booth, Marilyn Anderson, Joy Graf, and Phylis Owen among the listed participants.

Boyd White Jite Hhe Roe Jean Kennedy Saint Saensean Kennedy White Forrest Marilyn Miller Toad Orchard Janice Boothie Copeland Frances Anderson Marilyn

Birthday Notices Across Town Mark Milestones

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dayton celebrate a wedding anniversary from 1918. Sarah Ellen Jones has her first birthday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones. Birthday wishes go to Mrs. Ira Gastman, Mrs. Joe Lambert, Clarence Hotle, Elsie Waltman, William Endicott, Dale Robertson, Merritt McDaniel, Dr. P. I. Etter, Charles Denison, Patrick Henry, Waunita Kauffman, and Noble’s J. R. Kauffman daughter observing her tenth birthday.

Albert Dayton Sarah Ellen Jones Mrs Harry Jones Ira Gastman Kansas City Joe Lambert Keota Clarence Hotle West Chester Elsie Waltman Brighton William Endicott Dale Robertson Merritt McDaniel Dr. P. I. Etter Charles Denison Patrek Henry Waunita Kauffman J. R. Kauffman Noble

Happy Hour Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Olds Home

The Happy Hour club met at Mrs Hilda Olds with 15 members answering roll. A short business session preceded rook at three tables and refreshments. The next gathering will be with Mrs Mae McCreedy in Washing. Ornduff Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club

Ainsworth Happy Hour Club Hilda Olds Rook Mae McCreedy Washington Mrs. Ornduff Wanda Ornduff Eathel ‘Trotter Evelyn Crawford

Roberta Eden Weds Harold Carlson in May Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Arthur Eden announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta to Harold Carlson of Lockridge. The ceremony was held at the Eden home on May 10 and the couple will reside at their Four Corners home after June 1.

Arthur Eden Roberta Harold Carlson Lockridge Eden Home Aend Carlson Four Corners

Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria Boost Legume Growth

Legumes such as alfalfa and clovers restore soil nitrogen. Nitrogen fixing bacteria live on their roots and convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for plants, aiding growth.

Window Shades Save Home Heat, One Third Saved

A study shows thirty percent of home heat escapes through window glass and drawing shades to the sills at night and during the day can save a full third or more of this fuel waste.

Chrome ore mining expands in the Philippines

Commercial chrome ore mining began in the Philippines about 15 years ago. In 1938 the country exported about 74 000 net tons with 60 000 to the United States, 8 000 to Canada and 2 000 to Japan. Zambales province in Luzon is a principal producing area.

Philippines United States Canada Japan Zambales Luzon

Handcraft Group Enjoys May Dinner At Mrs Peterson

Fortnightly Handcraft depart section 8 held its May meeting at Mrs A C Peterson's home. 38 members and three guests attended as Mrs Wilson discussed changes in doll figurines from nativity to fashion dolls noting Germany and Japan as large makers and France for beauty.

A. C. Peterson Richard Birney Dale Voorhees Carlton Wilson Robert Choate Dorothy Livesay Howard MccCleery A. G. Anderson

Cress Anniversary Fete At Riverside Hosts

Riverside May 26 The 25th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Gerald Cress was celebrated at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Myron Levy in Iowa City with bridge and refreshments. Guests presented cash and silverware to the honorees. Rev Monsignor B Jacobs Meier announced the upcoming marriage of James Rice and Margaret Liberguth at St Marys Riverside June 5.

Riverside Gerald Cress Myron Levy Iowa City Harold Cress Sam Mr B. Jacobsmeier St. Mary's Church James Rice C. Rice Margaret Liberguth Joseph Liberguth

J W Baker W R C To Have Initiation

The J W Baker Womans Relief Corps of West Chester held its May meeting with 12 attending. President Mrs Nelson Woodford led the business session. Ida Kough announced memorial day exercises. The relief committee reported 44.25 in aid and 41.15 in books sent to Schick hospital. The next meeting will include initiation and blood plasma collection. Lucy Leet led a patriotic program for V E day.

J. W. Baker Woman’s Relief Corps of West Chester Nelson Woodford Ida Kough Relief Committee Schick Hospital Clinton O.P.A Lucy Leet

Presbyterian morning prayer meeting announced

A Presbyterian morning prayer gathering is set for Thursday at 9 30 a m at the church. The notice specifies the church location and time for attendees seeking spiritual reflection.

Presbyterian

Conserve and Preserve Diet Plan for Weekly Menu

In a planned week long menu fish is included at least once. The arrangement stretches red points to allow more choice meat cuts on the other six days.

Social Calendar Highlights Club and Church Meetings Week

A weekly social calendar lists the Teremary and Independent clubs, OES pinochle at Masonic temple, Fleur de Lis and St James Circle gatherings, St Rita Circle cooperative dinner at Sunset Park, St Pauls Women’s Guild and Rebekah lodge sessions. Memorial Day postponements noted for the Methodist choir rehearsal.

Methodist Church George Shalla Masonic Temple Earl Galloway St. James Circle P.m Frank Bruty Independent Club Pan Joe Wolfe St. Rita Circle Sunset Park Panu Et Eharen Peale Aut Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge Ay Tog

Cooking pork to juicy flavor and safe doneness

Home economists advise searing pork then cooking at moderate heat. All pork must be thoroughly cooked. Fat on hams shoulders and loins helps baste when fat side up. Do not add water. For chops, brown then cover and finish at moderate heat until done.

Milkweed Yield Could Double With Select Breeding

The current cultivated milkweed yields 300 to 400 pounds of floss per acre. Recent experiments show the yield can be doubled by proper selection and cross breeding.

Highest US bill denomination The $10,000 note

The largest US legal tender denomination historically issued for public use was the ten thousand dollar bill. It featured prominent figures and was used mainly for large transactions between banks and institutions before retirement from circulation.

Opossum with a Large Family Trapped at Home

Living Lake report notes Mrs. Godfrey Juzeler trapped an opossum with twelve babies in its pouch under a brooder house while protecting future chick stock. The item appears alongside local school picnic plans and a World War II dispatch from Okinawa, describing postwar conditions and Red Cross efforts.

Rennie Dawson Living Lake Godfrey Juzeler

Highland Center Society Notes From May Weekend

Highland Center May notes list Mr and Mrs Wm Murphy visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Earl Steele of Washington shopped in Washington and Riverside Mrs Melvin Soukup visited sister Mrs Raymond Shy in Princeton and joined relatives Mr and Mrs Walter Owens visited Soukup family Stacey from Brighton spent days with daughter Mrs Herbert Campbell family Floyd Martin hosted Monday evening gathering.

Higgland Center Wm. Murphys Earl Steele Washington Floyd Martin Hone Joe Kroiz Riverside Melvin Soukay Raymond Shy Princeton Walter Owens Soukup Owens Apa Stacey Brighton Herbert Campbell Floyd Martin Sid

Coon Family Hosts and Visitation Gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Krotz and family were Sunday dinner guests at the John Krotz home. Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Coon and Marjorie of Washington visited the Lewis Coon residence. Betty Jean Martin stays a week with the Earl Steele family in Washington. Melvin Soukup and family spent Monday evening at the Max Owens home near Crawfordsville.

New Coon Joe Krotz John Krotz Ira A. Coon Marjorie Washington Lewis

Insect Damage and Plant Feeding Methods

Insects feed on plants by chewing leaves or sucking juices and may tunnel into roots stems or leaves. Control measures depend on the type of damage being done.

Freshen Doughnuts With Quick Broil and Butter Glaze

Read method to revive stale doughnuts by halving them and broiling briefly then spreading warm melted butter sugar and cinnamon for a fresh taste. The tip emphasizes restoring texture and flavor without waste.

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