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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1946

Page

3

Pretty Home Wedding Unites Klowell and Cuddeback

Marion Elizabeth Klowell and Keneth R. Cuddeback married in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Washington County. Attendants included Esther Gilmore and Gayard McCullough. The couple plans to farm near Washington after a short wedding trip.

Mdowell Marion Elizabeth Klowell West Chester Keneth R. Cuddeback Sterling College Sterling Kan Shilon Washington High Iowa State College Ames Army Washington

Damascus Shrine Holds Regular Meeting With Visits and Plans

Mrs. Edith Richards presided over Damascus Shrine’s meeting at the Masonic temple. Visitors included Mrs. Lillian Jacobson and Mr Jacobson of San Francisco. An invitation from Oriental Shrine No. 7 Davenport invited a ceremonial event at 7:30 p.m. June 7. Richards reported on the Supreme Session in Grand Rapids and announced Mrs. Roy Means of Eldora as district deputy with a September 24 school of instruction for Damascus Shrine. Committees were appointed for the Ceremonial Leg. 28 and Nellie J. Combellack of Long Beach will visit. A social hour followed with refreshments by committee members.

Edith Richards Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Lillian Jacobson Supreme Jacobson San Francisco Calif Oriental Shrine No. 7 Davenport Richards Grand Rapids Mich Roy Means Eldora Nellie J. Combellack Long Beach Howard McBride Will Hemings Helen Brower

Gulls Open Clams Herring Gulls Open Clams by Dropping

Seabirds observed dropping clams from a height onto hard surfaces near the harbor to crack shells. Researchers note multiple gull species participate, exploiting urban oceanfront habitats for foraging success.

Paris

Garden Department Hosts May Party at Rukgaber Cabin

Fortingbury club Garden Department section 2 held its concluding meeting of the year at Mrs. W. L. Rukgaber’s cabin on the English River near Kalona. Twenty five members and guests, including Mrs. William Stewart and her daughter, attended a luncheon, program papers on gardening, and a tour of the hostess’s riverfront home and flower garden.

Garden Department Fortingbury Club W. L. Rukgaber English River Kalona Datsie McConnell Ernie Wemple E. L. Rouse Jay Brewer Ward MacCutchen L. L Love Roy Lowash Relief Fund For Europe F. L. Broadgate

Victory City Corn Selections For Freezing And Fresh Use

Ruth Foster reports on sweet corn in Victory City noting old standbys Marcross Joana and Golden Bantam plus Country Gentleman for late harvests. Iona is praised for eating quality while Golden Bantam lasts longer than many hybrids and Golden Grain Hybrid is a newer productive variety.

Ruth Foster Marcross Joana Iona

Breast and other cancers cause thousands of deaths in 1943

In the United States cancer of the breast caused 16,140 deaths in 1943, cancer of the uterus caused 16,968 deaths, cancer of the larynx caused 1,490 deaths, cancer of the tongue 1,231 deaths, and cancer of the lips 661 deaths.

United States

Corner of Sausage Bake Recipe Draft

Spread 2 pounds bulk pork sausage on a wax paper sheet. Mix 3 cups soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons chopped celery 2 teaspoons salt to taste pepper 3 tablespoons drippings and enough liquid to moisten. Spread mixture over meat.

Anniversary and Birthday Notices for Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schnieder celebrate 51st wedding anniversary with a family gathering at their Schneider home. Sarah Ellen Jones marks her 14th birthday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones. Vananita Kauffman turning 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kauffman, of Noble. Well-wishers include Mrs. Ira Gastian, Lillian Endicott, Mrs. Joe Lambert of Keota, Clarence Hotle of West Chester, Dale Robertson, Merritt McDaniel, Dr. P. L. Etter, Charles Denison, Patrick Henry, Elsie Waltman of Brighton. Michael John Putman observed second birthday yesterday, son of T-4 and Mrs. Maurice Putman of Keota. T-4 Putman stationed at Fort Meyers. Mrs. Leonard Pohren also observing a birthday today.

Frank Schnieder Schneider Vananita Kauffman Mr. J. R Kauffman Noble Ira Gastian Lillian Endicott Joe Lambert Keota Clarence Hotle West Chester Dale Robertson Merritt McDaniel P. L. Etter Charles Denison Patrick Henry Elsie Waltman Brighton Michael John Putman T-4 Maurice Putman Putman Fort Meyers

Five Five Five fire alarm signal explained

A New York fire department description explains the five five five signal as a beyond control fire call that would require rapid mobilization of up to thirteen companies of sappers and miners. Each company comprises about thirty lieutenants who would rush to the scene by taxi or private car to undertake the dangerous operation.

New York Fire Department

Dessert Bridge Party Ideas For Summer Entertaining

A 1946 summer social plan suggests dessert bridge as a stylish solution for entertaining. It details easy desserts like brownies and pineapple angel tarts, with steps for making crusts, fillings, and toppings, plus coffee to accompany each dish.

Missionary Meeting With Mrs Coulter at United Presbyterian

The Women’s Missionary Society evening division met for its May gathering with Mrs Harriet Coulter presiding. Mrs D J Ross discussed Waiting Millions and Mrs J Russell Bell spoke on The Printed Highway as 23 members attended and welcomed new member Mrs Emma Cherry.

Women's Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Harriet Coulter John Stewart W. W. Caldwell Edith Miller Harriet Clendenning Nora Ebner Carolyn Hamilton Jessie Stewart D. J. Ross J. Russell Bell Ross Clendenning FE. M. McConaughy Wees Clendenring Emma Cherry

Deer antler points not tied to age say Colorado study

A survey by the Colorado game management division finds that 50 percent of yearling bucks have two points on each side. The fact challenges the assumption that antler points match age.

Colorado Game Management Division

Social Calendar Notes For Local Groups

Social calendar items list Little Flower Circle meeting Mrs Bernard McCarthy 603 West Jefferson Friday Pauls Youth Fellowship 7 30 at Church Pansy Hill club evening Mr and Mrs John Caldwell WRC regular meeting 2 20 at Legion hall

Little Flower Circle Bernard McCarthy W. Jefferson S. Paul's Youth Fellowship Pansy Hill Club John Caldwell WRC Legion Hall

Methodist Choir Rehearsal Rescheduled for Friday Evening

The Methodist church adjusts its choir rehearsal to Friday at 7:30 PM instead of the usual Wednesday slot due to Memorial Day on Thursday.

Soil Basic Man and His Three Basic Needs

The statement emphasizes that humans rely on soil for food clothing and shelter, noting that soil remains essential to meeting these three fundamental needs. The message underscores ongoing dependence on agricultural and natural resources rooted in soil.

Sweet Potatoes Provide Nutritious Energy Source

Sweet potatoes supply energy for daily activity and work. They, like other vegetables, provide mineral salts vitamins and bulk and yield an alkaline product in the body that counteracts acids from cereals meat and eggs.

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honoring Corinne Peiffer

Corinne Peiffer was feted at a Sunday afternoon shower hosted by Mrs. Edwin Peiffer at the Victor Peiffer home. She will wed Melvin A. Herrick of Webster on June 4. Guests and activities included a kitchen contest with prizes, gift display, and refreshments.

Corinne Peiffer Edwin Peiffer Victor Peiffer Miss Peiffer Melvin A. Herrick Webster Harold Loos Marcella Wittetoe Otto Adam Harry Parke Alvin Shaw Grace Shaw Vince Shulie Theola Thelma Leo Vogel Virginia Frank Peiffer Lucile Lillian L. R. Herrick Margaret Steve Peiffer D. KE. Levien Ray Adam Carol Ann and Terry John Linnencamp Paul Peiffer John Frame Francis Gent Leonard Bomber Norbert Hammes Raymond Hamilton Mabel Reed Merna and Maly Marcella Vittetoe Victor Peifter Marilyn and Paty

Spring Garnishes Add Color to Meat Platters

Fresh garnish ideas for spring platters emphasize edible garnishes and color harmony. Suggestions include apple rings with jelly centers for pork, carrot borders around ham, green pea mashed potatoes with lamb, parsley sprigs and lemon shapes on steak, lattice potatoes, hot pickled beets on hash, orange slices with jelly, mint jelly for lamb, and carving turnip and carrot flowers for meat platters.

Shower Courtesy For Bride Elect In Keota

Marilyn Jean Rhodebeck of Keota was honored at a pre nuptial shower Saturday evening. A Tom Thumb wedding featured twenty hostesses and over a hundred guests at the Christian Church parlor. The bridal party included Charlene Stoutner bride and John Rhodedeck groom with Mary Carolyn Palmer maid of honor and Richard Johnston best man. Flowers, gifts, and pink white decor accompanied a candlelight reception as Rhodebeck’s June wedding to Eugene Williams was noted.

Marilyn Jean Rhodebeck Keota Christian Church Frank Stoutner Bruce Stoutner Charlene Stoutner John Rhodedeck Mary Carolyn Palmer Richard Johnston Janice Bolinger Sandra Stoutner Martha Page Joyce Yoder Dixie Herr Judy Stoutner Mary Lou Palmer Glenda Palmer Susie Herr Susie Dillon Julia Stewart Bob Hurst Margaret Sprague Carolee Cupp Shirley Cupp Donna Lois Stoutner Ernie Utterback Leo Stoutner Bert Tandy Richard Striegel Glenn Sprague James Stoner Walter Smith Sammy Singmaster Albert Schauneberg Will Sanders O. C. Rowe Robert Malley June Johnston Bernice Hurst Glenn Cupp Betty Cupp Frank Bollinger Charles Stutler

Clover Leaf Club Plans on Rally Day

Clover Leaf 4 H club met at Dorothy Schaffer home in Crawfordsville on May 29. Seven girls answered the call with How I Have Improved My Room and Nancilee Anderson led the discussion.

Clover Leaf Club Crawfordsville Clover Leaf 4-H Club Dorothy Schaffer Nancilee Anderson

May Party Held for United Presbyterian Class Girls

Mrs Ralph Kleese hosted a Sunday school class party for seventh and eighth grade girls from the United Presbyterian church. Seven girls attended along with two mothers. Inside games and favorite songs were enjoyed around the piano followed by spring flower decorated refreshments.

Ralph Kleese United Presbyterian Church

Crochet Rugs and Dresser Scarves Talk Highlights

Joy ce Gault spoke on Crocheted Rugs while another talk covered Colorful Dresser Scarves. Members voted to send a box of clothing to a needy family in Europe and took part in a picture quiz about this year’s project.

Joyce Gault Europe Mary Virginia Twinam

Raw cabbage provides near half of daily vitamin C need

The report notes that one cup of raw cabbage supplies nearly 50 percent of the daily vitamin C requirement, highlighting its role as a significant source.

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