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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1968

Page

3

Freezing Tomatoes Still Not Practical For Home Freezers

Extension home economist says freezing tomatoes is possible but yields mush upon thawing due to large ice crystals. Cooking or processing helps, but raw tomato freezing remains unsatisfactory for home use while quick freezing with liquid nitrogen is experimental. Frozen cooked tomatoes or juice are common, best results come from prime firm tomatoes processed quickly, and USDA guides offer home freezing instructions.

Sally Whetstine Extension Home Mrs. Whet U. S. Department of Agriculture Washington, DC

Marathon pinochle marathon final party at St Joseph

Mrs George Horn hosted the final party with five tables in play. Winners were Muriel Te Bockhorst and Mrs Jane Lambertson. High scorers included Bertha and Alice Dempsey with 6890. Mrs Charles Greiner and Mrs Marcella Wittetoe 5960. Mrs Marion Cady and Mrs Earl Voelker 5430. Kathryn and Lucy Dempsey 5080. Mrs Paul Adam and Mrs Lauren Powley 1390. Prizes were awarded.

George Horn St. Joseph Muriel Te Bockhorst Jane Lambertson Bertha Alice Dempsey Charles Greiner Marcella Wittetoe Marion Cady Earl Voelker Kathryn Lucy Dempsey Paul Adam Lauren Powley

Shrine activities and upcoming events at Masonic Temple

The White Shrine met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Dave Walter and Cloyd Garrett presiding. Plans include Damas cus Shrine Friendship Night on October 12 and a Christmas Ceremonial on November 26. Birthdays for July to September honored. prizes awarded to Mrs. Roy Carter and Marion Snodgrass. door prize to Mrs. Pauline Crone. Dining room committee included Mrs. John Davisson and Mrs. Dayton Crim. Pictures by Mrs. Walter and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greenlee showcased Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and other South American countries.

Masonic Temple Dave Walter Cloyd Garrett Shephards Damascus Walter Roy Carter Marion Snodgrass Pauline Crone John Davisson Dayton Crim Charles Greenlee Mexico Argentina Brazil

Plan Texas Hoedown at the Country Club

Announced for this Saturday evening September 28 at the Country Club, a Texas Hoedown features dancing from 9 p.m. with special entertainment and lunch to follow. Attendees are invited in western attire. committee includes Mr and Mrs Robert Truax, Mr and Mrs Floyd Woods, Mr and Mrs Don Hanson, and Mr and Mrs Yaro Chmelar.

Country Club Robert Truax Floyd Woods Don Hanson Yaro Chmelar

BPW Club Hosts Dinner With District Guests

Twenty two BPW members met for the regular monthly dinner meeting led by president Mary Koehler. Dr William Peiffer spoke as Area X School coordinator. Special guests Miss Phyllis Roebuck and Miss Marjorie Hanifan invited the Knox ville delegation to the fall district meeting on October 20. Geraldine Schulty reported on the Cedar Rapids state fall board meeting and UNICEF cards at Washington Cleaners. New members Kathryn Eagle Ruth Lewis Sister Mary Gabrielle Hagerty and Margaret Clarkson were welcomed.

Business and Professional Womens Club Mary Koehler William Peiffer Area X Phyllis Roebuck BPW Club Marjorie Hanifan Knoxville Geraldine Schulty Cedar Rapids Unicef Washington Cleaners Kathryn Eagle Ruth Lewis Mary Gabrielle Hagerty Margaret Clarkson

Sexton-Sojka vows in Iowa City ceremony

In Riverside Iowa, Ronna Jean Sexton and Steven Yaro Sojka wed Sunday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Officiated by Rev W H Niermann, the couple will reside in Big Spring Texas after the groom ships out with the Air Force.

Riverside Our Redeemer Lutheran Church Iowa City Ronna Jean Sexton Steven Yaro Sojka W. H. Niermann Clayton Sexton Alvin Sojka Georgette Diana Rarick Miss Rarick Ainsworth Charlotte Sojka Rita Sexton Perry Sojka Raymond Havel Michael Chalupa Rich Sojka Washington Jay Sojka Robert Sexton Big Spring Texas Air Force Highland High School

Washington Births and Dismissals Reported

Yesterday records show births for Mr and Mrs William Kane in Washington a daughter and yesterday dismissals include Mrs Ronald Kleinberg also in Washington. Today entries list new births for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Striegel of Keota and Mr and Mrs Michael Klopfenstein of Washington while several Washington residents are noted as dismissed.

William Kane Washington Kenneth Striegel Keota Michael Klopfenstein Ronald Kleinberg Stella Forinash Packwood Caroll Kenney John Coakley James Humston Will Sheetz

Social clubs calendar for week notes meetings

Notices list Rainbow Girls meetings Husbands guests and fellowship at Leon Hillman home. Creative Living I and II sessions with photos requested. Fleur de Lis Club Tour departs from Bill Crandall home with reservations. Republican Women speak on Law and Order at Captain's Table. Pansy Hill Club and Home Art Club meet. Saturday Rainbow Girls School of Instruction at Masonic Temple.

Women of Moose Family Living I Creative Living I Dickey’s Crandall Joe Knotek Ctv Homemakers Club Harry Munson Grace Stewart Attorney Morrison Sheriff Snyder Law and Order Roy Anderson Rainbow Girls School of Instruction Masonic Temple

Howard Gier Sentenced in Iowa for Bad Check Charge

Howard Gier of Washington has been sentenced to 30 days in county jail on a bad check charge and is also being sought in other Iowa cities on similar offenses.

Howard Gier Washington Iowa

Men’s Bowling Hi Rollers League at State Theater

Wayne Oil and Tire and Steele Lumber are listed among sponsors for the Men’s Bowling Hi Rollers League at the State Theater, with Nixon Feed and Town and Country also noted in association.

State Theater Steele Lumber Wayne Oil & Tire Nixon Feed Town & Country

Watson Cleaners and Team Scores In Meet

Nixon Feed leads with 2523 plus 216 in high scores while State Theater adds 2626 plus 30. Team game totals show Nixon Feed 909 plus 72 and State Theater 943 plus 10. Individual honors go to Dick Hotle 541 and Jake Sojka 539 in series while Bob Carter 227 and Les Reber 211 top in games.

Watson Cleaners Gorreus Lemke Electric Mtrtepee Nixon Nixon Feed State Theater Dick Hotle Jake Sojka Bob Carter Les Reber

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