Memorial Day visits and schedule notices across town
Local residents visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Joe Koenigsmark and Tony Koenigsmark of Chicago. Various business and service items note June closings, new hours, moves to Washington, and a Dutch supper at K F C hall with public invitation.
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Joe Koenigsmark
Tony Koenigsmark
Chicago
Witting
Ben H. Badenoch
Frank L. Wilson
Dorothy Libe
John Libe
Jomplete
Nicola & Harmon
St. James Circle
K.ef C. Hall
Elva Allbaugh
Ainsworth
John Raths
Maybelle
Evening Journal details and subscription rates
The Evening Journal Washington Iowa lists staff roles including publishers editors and managers. It includes subscription rates for local carrier delivery in Washington and outside Washington with annual and semiannual terms and mentions affiliated press associations and agencies.
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THE
Evening Journal
Washington , News
Elder, Shannon &Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Gardens Visit Club Highlights Local Horticultural Gains
Gardens visited by the Fortnightly Club's garden department showcased fine care and growing interest in home grounds. Notable features included Ruth and Edna Bridges roof garden, Gerald Duncan's rock garden, Fred Palmer farmstead landscaping with 150 evergreen varieties, Edith Beenblossom's unusual plant collection, and Don Maxwell's improving garden east of Washington.
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Ruth
Edna Bridges
Gerald Duncan
Fred Palmer
Edith Beenblossom
Don
Don Maxwell
Washington
Chimneys Key to Efficient Heating Systems
Experts link most heating complaints to chimneys noting improper design small diameter or height clogged flues and leaks at lining masonry or cleanout door. Proper chimney function affects fuel conservation and overall heating performance.
Sound paint timing guidance for internal and external work
A skilled painter advises repainting before surfaces scar or wear. Cleaning and light prep suffice on smooth surfaces. Outdoor painting hinges on weather while interior work suits good ventilation and minimal artificial heat.
Lawn soil amendments for better grass growth
Grass can adapt to various soils. For extreme soils add texture by mixing sandy material into heavy soil or clay into light soil. Replacing surface with 3 to 4 inches of loam or sand is costly. Peat moss can be dug in to improve soil structure.
Rosemary Club Holds Bridge Meeting at Walkers
The Rosemary club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Dell Walker’s home for a bridge afternoon. Mrs. Lloyd Marek won high score among women, her husband took high among men, and Mrs. James Rowland claimed the traveling prize. Guests included Rex Crandall and daughter Beverly. Mrs. Walker was aided by Dorothy, Beverly Crandall, and other guests in serving refreshments.
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Rosemary Club
Dell Walker
Lloyd Marek
James Rowland
Rex Crandall
Beverly
Social Calendar Town Events Week Ahead
White Shrine bridge party at 2 p m in the Masonic temple. Y W C A executive board meeting at 7 30 p m in Y W rooms. Order of Rainbow Girls at 7 20 p m in the Masonic temple. Tuesday D A R meeting at 7 30 with Mrs J Carris. Pythian Sisters initiation at 8 p m at K P hall. Grace Hill Ladies Aid afternoon at the community building. Merry Makers club afternoon at Mrs Frank Leeper. Ladies day at the country club golf and bridge starts 4 30 p m. Ainsworth Chapter O E S 92 regular meeting 8 p m initiation social hour. Thursday Co O C meets at Mrs Mable Griffith with Mrs Gerdes assisting.
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White Shrine
Masonic Temple
Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
J. €. Carris
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
Merry Makers Club
Frank Leeper
P.m. Ainsworth
Co. O. C
Mable Griffith
Gerdes
U and I Club Meeting Postponed
The U and I club meeting is postponed until further notice. The Burlington Rainbow Assembly holds initiation on Sunday June 1 at 2 PM at the Masonic temple. Washington Assembly members are invited.
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U and I Club
Burlington
Glass Cooking Ware Care Guidelines
Do not use knives or rough scrubbers on glass cooking ware as scraping can scratch the protective surface and cause cracks. Soak in lukewarm water with baking soda to loosen baked on food, then wash with soap and water. For stubborn brown stains, rub with dry baking soda.
Dyeing Industry in America Leads Global Market
America boasts an unrivaled dye industry with annual production over 120 million pounds across more than a thousand dye types. It offers complete color ranges for cotton, linen, silk, wool, rayon, paper, feather and other materials.
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America
Mrs Bagge Pupils Give Piano Recital at Methodist Parlor
Mrs Foster Bagge leads a piano recital in the Methodist church parlor with pupils Margaret Ahrens Judy Carson Marcia Willey Janet Crone Rita Ahrens Jack Rommel Bertie Wagner Don Hayes Sybil Bagge Darlene Snyder Jack Anderson Bonnie Gilbert and others performing works by Strauss Beethoven Weber Scha um Chopin and more for attending parents and friends.
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Foster Bagge
Blue Danube
Strauss
Margaret
Rita Ahrens
Beethoven
Schaum
Judy Carson
Weybright
Carol Anderson
Gillock
Judy Arthur
Barcarolle
Oberson
Weber
Margaret Ahrens
Thompson Marcia Willey
Thompson Billy Sherman
Mozart
Janet Crone
Brainard
Jack Rommel
Hayes Bertie Wagner
Nevine
Bagge
Daniel Jim Sherman
Chopin Schaum
Govotte
Gluck Schaum
Gahim
Linda Brindley
Homer
Mova Zucca
Sybil Bagge
Ted Green
Susanna
Mary Anne Wagner
Old Virginny
Don Hayes
Eddy Morrison
Bonnie Gilbert
Munn Darlene Snyder
Jack Anderson
Bertie and
Mary Anne Wagener
Discovery of the retina’s sharpest vision spot 1816
The text reports that the yellow spot of the retina, the region of clearest sight, was discovered by Soem mering in 1816. It notes the historical finding as an early ophthalmic observation without further context.
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Soemmering
Mrs Eastwood Talks To Pythian Circle
Mrs Eastwood spoke of her son Dr Douglas Eastwood hospital superintendent in Frankfurt Germany and his Alps and Paris trips. She noted his May 25 arrival in New York City. Mrs Stewart hosted with guests Miss Sheetz and Mrs Katherine Vastine.
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F. W. Eastwood
New London
Douglas Eastwood
Frankfurt
Germany
Alps
Paris
Douglas
Stewart
Miss Sheetz
Katherine Vastine
Mrs Crull Hosts Coffee Party in Sam City Iowa
Mrs C V Crull served as hostess at a morning coffee in Sam City Iowa honoring Mrs TI Lee. Mrs Howard Mc Cleery poured the coffee from a prettily arranged service.
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Mrs. Crull
C. V. Crull
TI. C. Lee
Sam City
Iowa
Howard McCleery
Birthday greetings mark several anniversaries and milestones
Today brings congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. William J. Shannon on their tenth wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bieg celebrate eighth, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Kels er of Kalona reach fourth. Avon Rae Cochran of West Chester turns 12. Other well wishers include Mrs. L. W. Bomber of Brighton Mildred Wood born of Cedar Rapids Jack Swift Dorothy Darnell James Haight Mrs. Dora Kleinschmidt and Mae Fleming who is 75.
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William J. Shannon
Harold Bieg
Charles M. Kelser
Kalona
Avon Rae Cochran
West Chester
L. W. Bomberer
Brighton
Mildred Woodborn
Cedar Rapids
Jack Swift
Dorothy Darnell
Wallace Darnell
James Haight
Dora Kleinschmidt
Mrs Lee Guests at Son John Lees Home
Mrs Lee is spending a few days in the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs John Lee and family in town guest arrangement noted in society page.
Country Club Potluck Draws Small Crowd After Weather
Last night at the Country Club a pre Memorial Day potluck supper saw reduced attendance due to bad weather. After the meal five bridge tables were active with Mrs. Lester Orr winning high score among women and Frank Crone top man.
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Country Club
Lester Orr
Frank Crone
Meeting notice teases committee plans and invitations
The next meeting night with Frances Bauer and Irene Anderson serving as committee. The West Chester Pythians accepted an invitation from the Washington Sisters to attend their meeting on June 3.
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Frances Bauer
Irene Anderson
West Chester
PytIans
Washington Sisters
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Washington Gardens
Wolf's
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Rei
Fred Slotman
Kahoka
Nhtake
the Pines
Ted Johnson
Biddy
Mr. Johnson
Centerville
Greensburg
Kansas
Joan Liley
Eeee
Bing
W.madison
Seegee
Washington, Iowa
Leonard Sieren
Keota
Lloyd Lytle
East Main
Expandex
Lemmon
Walkers
Better Homes & Gardens
Cook Books
Neni
East Side Square
Eastwood
Pythian Circle
Steve Stewart
B. C. Briley
Mae Fleming
W. Chester Pythian Sisters In Meeting
Thelma van Trump
GO. V. Grall
John W. Lee
Stephen Washington
Iowa Southern Utilities
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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