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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1946
Page
2
Denver engineer R M Cannon visits his Crawfordsville kin while Danish visitor Nelia Larsen tours Iowa relatives. Local bets track college football contests, tie results, and next entry deadline as reporters list a string of visitors and hosts across West Chester Richland and Burlington.
The Evening Journal lists winners with placement and prizes. First place includes Jerry Johnson and two others with errors noted. Second and third places name several contestants and locations with prize amounts. Call for prize collection.
The article notes ample hamburger supply for festival stands and praising the high quality of the ham burger. It also highlights the Pet Parade and predicts a bright future for several intelligent children observed during the event.
Ways to can cherries and tomato products with sugar limits. Instructions cover tomato juice puree and soups, jelly and jam recipes, and safe canning in pressure or hot water bath. Includes sugar cautions, sterilization steps, and guidance to use ripe tomatoes, fruits, and pectin for shelf stability.
Instruction urges saving household fats for soap nylons and other essentials. Collect fat trimmings store refrigerate render slowly strain keep refrigerated and reuse. Crush cracklings use in quick breads pork rinds season vegetables and soups gravies sauces and fry rendered fats for cakes and conkies.
The soybean is described in Manchuria as versatile, serving as fertilizer, animal fodder, and human food. It highlights its multi use in agriculture and diet within the region.
North American potato output reached 499 million bushels in 1945, up from 479 million the prior year, reflecting a climate and demand trend affecting farmers nationwide.
Mildred Schaefer and Charles Holden of Davenport wed in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at Holy Cross Lutheran church Davenport with Rev. Theodore Schulz officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo H Schaefer, wore white satin with a fingertip veil and carried white roses and carnations. Best man was Richard Holden of Richmond and ushers included Marvin Schaefer and Edgar Holden. A church reception followed. The couple will reside in Davenport after a short wedding trip.
Mr and Mrs D W Githens and daughter Sandra hosted a fall themed buffet supper at their Crawfordsville home. Special guests included Mr and Mrs Harry D Suter and guests Joyvee Sehlatter and others. The evening was spent socially with a two course buffet.
A dense listing of upcoming branch meetings and events for St. James P T A K P I sisters D A R and other groups over Wednesday Thursday and Friday. It notes times places and hosts such as Mrs B L Rouse Mrs Victor Stacy Rev J Ainsworth chapter O E S at Masonic hall and the Wayland venue.
Columbus Junction notes the Half Hour club will mark its 50th anniversary with a tea on October 8 in the Community building. Guests include Today’s club Columbus Junction Junior Federated Women’s Letts Study Terry-a-White Wapello and Sorosis Morning Sun clubs.
Mrs Nellie J Combellack of Long Beach Calif supreme worthy high priestess of the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem paid her official visit to Damascus Shrine No 10. A turkey dinner for 150 was followed by a ceremonial with 200 attending from Iowa and Illinois shrines and guests.
Mr and Mrs M D See hosted a farewell dinner for their son Rex See who is enlisting in the United States army and leaving tomorrow. The event was a cooperative noon meal with visiting time aboard. Attending were the Harold Huston family of Wyman Leslie Huston of Winfield the Clarence and Max Lee families and Mrs Adah Peterson.
Mr and Mrs Willis Jones came back Friday night from Chicago where they attended the four day annual convention of National Selected Morticians. Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith returned to Du buque yesterday. Mrs Smith had visited her parents Mr and Mrs P E Wanerus since Wednesday and Mr Smith came Saturday. Mr and Mrs Bobce Kurtz of Moline Illinois spent the weekend with her mother and visiting friends here.
The Presbyterian morning prayer meeting is set for 9 30 Wednesday at the church. West Chester lodge No 393 Knights of Pythias will meet Thursday evening at the hall for work in the rank of page with refreshments.
A seven foot tall skeleton believed to be centuries old was uncovered during quarrying near Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire England. The find suggests historical burial practices or ancient remains may lie beneath the site pending investigation by archaeologists.
A Peaberry coffee is not a blend but a single rounded bean found inside the fruit. The term refers to a single seed instead of the usual pair within the coffee cherry.
Properly emptying the dustbag after each use preserves the vacuum’s suction efficiency. Neglecting to do so reduces cleaning performance and overall effectiveness of the machine.
A historical report notes the vertical distance between the Earth’s highest and lowest surface points is about 12 miles. The claim highlights the planet’s extreme topographic range, from peaks to depths, shaping geologic and geographic understanding.
A local incident cites frayed lamp cords as the electrocution cause. Authorities urge replacement of worn cords and checking insulation to prevent further danger in households.
Charles Darwin found earthworms in fertile soil can generate up to one-fifth inch of topsoil in a single year through their burrowing and mixing activities, highlighting worms as key soil engineers.
Farmers assisting at pig births should protect themselves from brucellosis by using rubber gloves and a mild disinfectant to reduce infection risk.
About 20,000 tons of steel were required in 1943 to shoe the nation’s horses and mules, reflecting the wartime demand for reliable animal power. The figure highlights the scale of logistical needs for military transport and farming support during World War II.
A home improvement tip advises pressing a strip of adhesive tape over the drilling spot before driving the nail into plaster. The tape helps prevent chipping and provides a cleaner hole.
The niacin vitamin is described as a preventive nutrient essential for cellular metabolism and pellagra prevention, highlighting its role in metabolic processes.
Studies show green celery packs higher nutrition than blanched celery. Researchers compare vitamin content and mineral levels across varieties to assess health benefits.
Mary Josephine Simons of Fairfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Simons of Wapei lo and Max Arthur Davison of Fairfield son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Davison were married Saturday at the Baptist parsonage. Rev Alfred Trenerry read the vows in a single ring ceremony at noon. The couple was attended.
A flurry of greetings marks birthdays and anniversaries in Eagle Grove Des Moines Wayland Kalona and Ainsworth as Mr. and Mrs W H McCune celebrate 23rd wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Bernard McCarthy mark six years. Birthdays observed include Carolyn Anne Straube Berdine Ann Boshart Dick Kallous Richard Zieglowsky and many others with a list of well wishers. The Frankenhorn couple in Ainsworth celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary today.
A simple recipe describes carrots glazed liberally with syrup and finished with chopped mint leaves, offering a bright, herbal finish. This dish highlights a sweet glaze and fresh herb garnish.
The description notes Illinois stretches from about 37 degrees north in the south to near 42 degrees and 30 seconds in the far north, outlining its broad latitudinal span across the state.
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