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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
2
A broiler method for a bacon led luncheon. Layer bacon rings pineapple and potato halves on a rack. Dot potatoes with butter and cheese. Broil until bacon is done and all items are heated. Arrange on platter with bacon border for serving.
A cooperative family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Schnicker. Several relatives attended for the last time, including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson and Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lange, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brookhiser, Billy and Bonnie, and Mrs. Alice Nutt of Wever. Attendants from Denmark, West Burlington, Mt. Pleasant, Hillsboro, and Wever joined the Schnicker family.
Washington council of Camp Fire Girls plans a board election on November 9 announced at a Monday meeting led by President Mrs Ira Gastman. Leadership training set for October 20 in Cedar Rapids. Candy sale starts November 5 with fruit mints at 12 box or 10e a roll to fund the group treasury.
Gloria Keyser daughter of Mrs. Margaret Keyser and Edward Lund son of Mrs. Marie Lund of Clinton married by Rev. R J Kinnavey at St James rectory Saturday at 11 3. The bride wore a teal suit with red carnation corsage. A noon dinner at the bride’s mother’s home followed for immediate families. The couple will reside in Clinton where he works for Curtiss. Mrs Lund is a 1946 graduate of Washington high school.
Crawfordsville reports the Live Wire 4-H club installed officers at a Nelight ceremony held at Margie Kracaw home. New members Beverly Lenz Carol Crawford Mary Jo Paisley Beverly Gipple Loleta Buffington and Jern Williams received corsages or American Beauty roses. 18 members attended the business session along with two guests. The club announced a 29 dollar net from the crap drive and Connie Jennings will seek county office with Helen Richardson as campaign speaker.
The Kalona Young Adult class hosted a Halloween party in the church basement on Wednesday. Organizers included Mr. and Mrs Venon Weaver and Mr. and Mrs Eugene Way. A cooperative dinner followed by costume prizes, a haunted house visit, and a hayride marked the evening. November party committee members named Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kinsinger, Marie Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. van Voder.
Fifteen members of the DeMolay Mothers circle met Monday evening in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Glenn Fuhr, vice president, led the meeting and Mrs. Belle Rice opened with prayer. A report from the membership committee was given by Mrs. Harlan O’Loughlin. November 13 boys meeting committee appointed as Mrs. M. L. McCreedy and Mrs. Fuhr. Family potluck announced for November 27 at 6:30 p.m. committee includes Mrs. Howard Caldwell chair, with Mrs. Clarence Logar, Mrs. George Walter, Mrs. Lloyd Stout, Mrs. Sam Munson, and Mrs. J. M. Mast. Mrs. O’Loughlin supervised postmeeting entertainment.
The White Shrine bridge group met at 1 PM Monday at the Masonic Temple for a dessert luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. T A Flenn er and Mrs. Clarence Richards. Halloween decorations graced the table. Four tables of bridge were played with high score earned by Mrs. E F E Stutsman. Second high went to Mrs. Wayne Robison and low to Mrs. Ray Sowash.
Bake large potatoes scoop out mash with onion. Refill halves and top with two sausage links. Serve with rich cream gravy made from sausage drippings.
The advertisement promotes a 1951 Nash Airflyte with Hydra-Matic Drive highlighting advanced comfort. It urges readers to experience Airliner Reclining Seats Weather Eye conditioning and Airflyte construction for lasting quiet and safety while driving.
A dense listing of social and service group events for the week. Damascus Shrine No 10 hosts a potluck at the Temple while YWCA, Rosemary, and Sun shine groups plan dinners, mixers, and parties. Knowns include Word Weavers and Leathercraft at YWCA with initiation, and several Child Study and Homemakers activities.
A recipe note describes creamed ham with finely chopped green pepper and onion plus gay pepper. The dish is served over corn or bread squares for a savory, textured meal.
A new miniature electronic tube promises to restore hearing for the deafened with a light portable device weighing a few ounces. No batteries or cords are required and whispers may be heard. Tonemasters Inc invites inquiries from interested individuals at 400 S. Washington St., Peoria, Illinois.
The ad promotes a special rate for automobile insurance when no drivers are under 25, claiming savings of about ten to twelve dollars. It notes common liability limits of 25000 and 50000, and mentions only about one dollar more for higher limits, inviting readers to learn more about coverages.
Washington junior varsity, coached by Dick Gant, defeated Mt. Pleasant B 7 to 6 at Case field. After a first quarter score, the teams stayed even until the final period when Jim Sherman connected with Doug Fuhr for a long TD pass and Charles Luckenbill added the extra point. Freshman sophomore squads meet again Thursday at 4 pm.
Twenty four mechanical corn pickers and operators entered in the second annual national corn picking contest. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids radio station WMT, the event is slated for Saturday with contestants from Iowa Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota and Nebraska.
Judges will penalize ear corn left in the field shelled corn on the ground husks and shelled corn in the load and safety and speed. Speed is minor with emphasis on efficiency. Marvin Bacon and Everett Neal Elkader co chairmen say food and parking for up to 30 000 spectators are ready. The contest will be on the Lou Lenth farm near Elkader.
A large percentage of feeding difficulties among poultry arise from farmers failing to properly mix concentrates with home-grown grains. Proper proportioning affects growth, health, and productivity in flocks.
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