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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1973
Page
2
A family reminiscence details a burnt sugar cake with layered filling held by knitting needles until set. The recipe includes caramel syrup, caramelized sugar, water, butter, eggs, flour, baking powder, and optional prune notes. It ends with a prune cookie suggestion and baking guidance.
Crawfordsville October 23 United Methodist Women raised over 800 at their Harvest Sale with auctioneer Dude Lowe and assistants John Hamil Fred Stone and Harvey Thomas. Items selling well included baked goods late garden produce handmade crafts and a chili supper donation of 140. The note lists community guests and upcoming events including a UNICEF drive and a Halloween party hosted by the American Legion. Recipes for stuffed peppers potato soup and a quick bake item are also shared.
In Coventry England a car thief driving the getaway car in an armed holdup collided with a parked vehicle and knocked down a wall, ending a police chase. A senior officer called it one of the luckiest breaks he had seen.
Army Specialist Four Sheldon R. Miller, 21, of Wellman, is among 4th Infantry Division troops at Fort Carson Colorado for Exercise Boldfire. The five day drill directed by Major General John S. Lekson tests ground and air operations with support from Colorado and Nevada Air National Guard. Miller serves as a tank driver with Company C 1st Battalion of the division's Toth Armor.
Columbus Business Women president Marsha Gerot announced a November 26 meeting at the Peoples National Bank community room at 7 PM to observe an anniversary with a brief business session and program. The notice lists vocal and instrumental All-State festival hopefuls from Columbus Community High and local families referenced in social notes.
Francis Fullerton, injured in a October 14 car crash, is undergoing surgery after being in the ICU at the University of Iowa Hospital. Columbus Junction groups prepare for a November 26 anniversary event at Peoples National Bank, with committees named. The community also notes a 46th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Bart Wagner on October 31, a turkey dinner November 8 at the United Methodist Church, bus and custodial staff approvals for Columbus schools, trick or treat night October 30, and PEO meeting updates with upcoming plans and visitors.
Memorial services for Richard Birney were held at Elm Grove Cemetery with Rosary and sermons by Revs. A R Pope and J Roland Crandall. Jones Funeral Home managed arrangements. Swinging S Club hosts Harvest Moon Festival at Salem on Saturday November 3 starting 8 p m with callers Maurice Garmoe Paul Carruthers Corwin Mott and Tom Eichelschulte. Door prizes. Final rites for Fred Edwards were conducted by Rev J Roland Crandall at Jones Funeral Home with casketbearers Richard Robert Rex Widmer Raymond Miller Rickey Larry Michael William and Gary Edwards. Burial followed at Schrock Cemetery.
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