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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
5
A collection of home recipes from Mrs. John Dodd and Mrs. A Anderson, including plant en casserole with crumb topping, chicken pie with gravy, and a flour dough flavored with lemon and nutmeg. Text notes varied ingredients, layering, and baking guidance, reflecting old household cooking.
The Ainsworth Eastern Star chapter observed its twenty fifth anniversary with a banquet at the Ainsworth Methodist church and a Masonic hall meeting. Life charter members Isabelle Trotter Rebecca Carson Minnie Jackson Dell Mellie Parrow and Charlott attended, with guests from nearby chapters. A program featuring songs, a history, memorials and a playlet celebrated the order’s bonds with decorations and a three course dinner.
The nn will be held at the West Chesta Methodist church basement on November fourth beginning at five thirty as chicken pie supper. Grand Prairie school hosts a Hallowe en social Friday October twenty four at 8. Ladies bring boxes. Teacher Velma Stafford 21113. The second Farm Bureau lesson for Jackson Center ladies will be held at Miss Ray Bell’s home on Wednesday October 2.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Danderine dissolves dandruff crust quickly and restores hair to a soft glossy and vigorous condition. It urges readers to obtain a 35 cent bottle, apply with a brush, and notice an itching free cool scalp and healthier look.
Miss Dora Minick of the Penney ready to wear department reports Central daytime skirts about 14 inches from floor with 12 inch interim lengths for afternoon wear. Black dominates daytime outerwear, with dark brown, cricket green, and wine tones in fall coats and dresses. Trimmings include flat crepe felt satin facings, beads, velvet and fur. Necklines rise, surplice and cowl necks prominent, and the tied wrap-around skirt and jumper gain interest. Coats are fitted with wrap styling, fur trimming high on sleeves, buckled belts common. hats softer, leather tones, and hosiery shading darker than prior year.
The West Chester We AL G women plan a Thursday regular meeting at K P Hall all day with covered dishes and a noon luncheon. Mrs W R Gamon leads sketches by famous women authors and Home Management lessons. A Halloween social and a Gladys Fire teacher program are announced with activities at Pleasant Hi School and Oakland school nearby.
Des Moines October 21 Approximately 150 more men will be put to work tomorrow on a natural gas line being constructed from Texas through town to Chicago. K M Francher, manager, announced today.
Mrs E M McConaughey and Miss Alice Rownd announce the first activity of the year for the YWCA rummage sale in the East Main room formerly used by George McDaniel. Funds are low and donations of furniture hats coats underwear are welcomed. Contacts include Mrs Manton Hebner and the committee listed. Deliveries may be arranged by Friday pickup.
The text traces pen development from the Greek stylus to goose quills and then to the steel pen by Joseph Gillot, outlining key stages in the evolution of writing instruments.
Hostess Mrs. Oscar Jugen led an afternoon meeting of the Pats Noble Grand circle with planned stunts, prize awards to Mrs. Roy Maulroy and others, and a business session led by Mrs. Lee Mc Avoy. Refreshments followed as Norma readings from Atherton and MacKaye were shared by members.
At the Womans Relief Corps meeting on October 18 Mrs Carhe Chapman inspected the ritual work and discussed fundraising methods. Adah Simons reported relief work valued at 419 51 in non monetary forms and 16 33 spent, with clothing drives and fruit flower allowances totaling significant sums. Three new members were welcomed, and a fourth ward note announced upcoming date and place.
A federal aero branch survey shows Iowa had 154 airplanes, with 112 licensed. The total licensed aircraft statewide is 229, per the report released in Des Moines.
George Fronoth, assistant post master at Washburn for two years, murdered his wife and four children today and then died by suicide. The tragedy occurred in Washburn, with authorities noting a personal crisis preceding the violent act.
Berlin dispatch reports eight killed in a munitions factory blast. The event occurred at 1 pm local time and involved noted local residents Mr and Mrs BG Willace. A Burlington business visit by Mr and Mrs William Richetberser was mentioned in passing.
A busy social calendar lists neighbors meeting at Woodman Hall on Tuesday and other gatherings across town. Events include seed exchanges, a Pythian club program with Mrs Sam, Navajo club with Mrs Augusta Lester, and church activities with devotionals, entertainments, and potluck refreshments. Community groups plan bake sales, birthday observances, and a Masonic Temple social, with reminders to bring items and attend at designated times and places.
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