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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1966
Page
4
Electric ranges offer self cleaning ovens with high heat cycles and removable walls and doors. Tilt-off surface units, raised rims and detachable dials simplify washing. Fitted between cabinets and rounded frames prevent dirt buildup. thermostatic controls reduce spills and soot-free cooking keeps curtains and walls cleaner.
The article notes automation brings benefits to cooking through electric ranges. Features like oven timers meat thermometers and hold functions spare housewives from watching food. Precise temperatures and even heat speed cooking and prevent under or over cooking.
Leading designer Fred E Drucker says modern kitchen design centers on the range. Consumers seek specifics and major appliances with built in looks. Natural wood cabinets with integrated ranges and steel finishes are popular. Double ovens and wall finished panels enhance versatility and long term value.
In Crawfordsville on September 19 Miss Rita Marlatt and several Auxiliary members attended the American Legion Auxiliary County meet at the Methodist Church in Columbus Junction. White Cloud members and families held a wiener roast at Chautauqua Park Shelter House in Columbus Junction with many attendees. Past Presidents Parley met at Mrs. Ernest Whiting's home with twelve present. new officers were elected and a membership drive noted near completion. The next meeting is November 21 at Mrs. Florence Henss's home. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lease and family attended Clyde Henson's sixth wedding anniversary in North English.
The article promotes wall ovens as a remedy for bending over the oven. It explains eye level placement reduces effort and time, highlights see through doors for progress checks, and notes double ovens provide separate heating and warming functions. It also advises kitchen layout for efficiency with the range, sink, and fridge forming a triangle and suggests ample counter space for hot pans.
Mrs. O. B. Godber reports visitors and social gatherings in Wellman and surrounding towns. Warner Renaud and children from Grinnell dined with Mrs. N. E. Foster. Dr. David C. King and family visited the Barta household while Dr. King is with the Naval Dental Corps at North Island. Other guests included relatives of Carl and Chas King and Suzanne Capper, plus a WCTU breakfast hosted by Mrs. Geneva Hooley.
The article discusses a contract bridge hand analyzed by B. Jay Becker. It explains a misplay where the declarer fails the contract after two high diamonds and a trump shift, and outlines a method for success by reading a low club from dummy after drawing trumps. It also notes West's bidding and the implied distribution of the kings, offering strategic insights for East and South to guarantee a win.
A noon potluck dinner was served at a private home to Mrs Edna Blumenstein Mrs Lizetta Walton Mrs Tresa Yoder Mrs Emma Millice Mrs Maybelle Wagamon Mrs Gertrude Griffeth and Mrs Ida Bell Dinner followed by visits from Mrs Pearl Wagamon of Oxford and Gerald Avard of North English with livestock consignments mentioned A birthday dinner party honored Mrs Nella Spear at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughs near Iowa City on Sunday
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