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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1950
Page
3
A home menu features Pineapple Cheese Pie with crushed pineapple and cottage cheese, plus Lemon and Chocolate Meringue Pies. Recipes cover crust, filling, and toppings, with step by step guidance and chilling or baking times.
Lynn shares pantry tips for fast pastry. Refrigerate pastry mix, blend 6 cups flour 1 tablespoon salt and 1 pound lard, and use portions for a 99 inch two crust pie. Add water 3 to 4 tablespoons per 44 of mix. keep lard at room temperature for easy blending.
Begin rolling crust forward then back then to the right and left. Keep thickness under a fifth of an inch. Form scalloped edges with the teaspoon tip as you pinch. For a plain fluted edge trim pastry beyond the pan by a small amount and pinch with knuckles and fingertips to create high even scallops.
Clipping the pasture when growth becomes too large encourages new growth and easier grazing. Regular clipping as an improvement practice resets pastures and provides better feed for cattle after the clippings.
Charles F Kallaus Sr and Mrs George Boller of Wayland missed on four of twenty four predictions to tie for first in last week's football contest marking the fourth straight week a Wayland contestant finished top. Scores include Burlington 26 Ft Madison 9 and Princeton 29 Navy 14 among others.
Mr. and Mrs. George Deutsch marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Monday ceremony, renewal of vows, a reception at St. Mary's hall, and a dinner for 70 immediate family members and three priests. Nine children and 21 grandchildren attended. one son serving in Japan could not be present. Various relatives from Iowa, Montana, Ohio, Des Moines, and California joined the celebration.
First prize goes to Charles F. Kallaus Sr and Mrs George Boller Wayland each winning 3 50. Second prize to seven winners including Bob McFarlane Ruth Simpson Gil Schantz Wayland Betty Pettavino and others each worth 4 00. Third prize awarded to seven names including Lyle Te Bockhorst Ruth Shaffer Jerry Johnson Melba Buckwalter and more each 2 8 cents. Call Journal office for prize collection.
Childcraft notes that Edvard Grieg resisted practice yet created tunes that became enduring melodies. The Norwegian composer’s playful tunes illustrate how instinctive creativity can outshine formal drill, enriching radio listening through memorable melodies.
Fairfield used a strong line and fast backs to overpower Washington in a hard fought game. Gorham connected on a long pass to Sotelo for a second quarter score, and Stewart added a late TD as Fairfield stayed unbeaten. The piece also notes regional standings and mentions upcoming homecoming against Bloomfield.
Judy Garland and Rene Kelly headline a Technicolor musical at the State Theatre. A barn square dance erupts into a Charleston and other period dances in a high spirited Twenties satire. Directed by Charles Walters and produced by Joe Pasternak, this is their third co starring appearance following The Pirate and Me and My Gal.
A Turkish wedding custom requires the groom's mother to give each guest a crescent roll as a gesture of good luck for the newlyweds. The practice underscores hospitality and communal blessing during the celebration.
The article notes a government silver vault located at West Pay on the Hudson River. It mentions silver from New York being towed there in 1988 and 1940.
Monogram presents Roddy McDowall in a lumber camp drama set in the Sierra Nevada. Filmed largely at Johnsondale in California, the story follows a midwest worker seeking employment and adventure among loggers. Cast includes Jeff Donnell Lyn Thomas Gordon Jones and others. produced by Lindsley Parsons and directed by Jean Yarborough.
The tornaco meaning twister was coined by early Spanish conquerors during their North American explorations. They used the term to describe violent storms encountered during their journeys.
A notice warns fur farmers that excessive feeding of poultry wastes may harm fur production and animal health. Authorities urge adherence to guidelines to prevent negative impacts on livestock and environment.
Net farm income in 1950 is projected to fall about 4 to 19 percent from the previous year, reflecting lower farm prices and yields.
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