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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
2
JoAnn McNeil was honored at a party at her parents home in Crawfordsville Monday evening. Seventeen of her schoolmates joined the celebration for her 11th birthday with games a cake baked and decorated by Mrs Chester Cherryholmes and ice cream served at the close.
The Rural Homemakers group in Crawfordsville met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lee Lease as hostess. Seven members attended as they discussed the Christmas program and a white elephant sale. Refreshments were served from a buffet. Mrs Ferrel Young will be the October hostess.
Crawfordsville Mrs Hal Huston entertained 10 members of the Social Hour club Friday afternoon Plans were made for the October meeting a potluck supper with husbands as guests at the Earl Monson home Program books for the year were distributed Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Clyde Huston.
West Chester Pythian Sisters met in the K P hall with 17 members. Committees were named for the October 22 event including entertainment and refreshments. $340 was reported for altruistic work.
The text states that Japanese men average five feet three inches tall while women average four inches shorter. It presents a simple comparative height detail without broader context.
The Fortnightly club resumes its towel sale benefiting the Blind Women of Iowa. Since 1930 the project has sold towels at no profit, with linen crash used prewar, mixed last year, and all linen crash again this year. Mrs Harvey Davis leads the sale as general chair.
The Dorcas society gathered at the church Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Olive Boller leading devotions. Program chairwoman Mrs. A R Meyer introduced Mrs. I S Mullett and Mrs. Ezra Wittme who reported on the recent general conference in Freeman South Dakota. The Ruth circle plans a food sale soon and Mrs Lester Alliman led the social hour refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Manford Gentzler announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Gentzler to Dwayne Wieland son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wieland Lone Tree. No wedding date has been set.
The article explains tumble finishing where a rotating barrel yields even coatings on small items. It notes use on wood metal and plastic pieces including buttons handles knobs blocks and beads.
West Chester Methodist class at 7 30 p m and Washington Township Homemakers at 1 30 p m list meetings and topics. YWCA Council potluck at 5 20 p m and Rainbow Girls at 7 30 p m with various clubs and study groups shown. Nurses from India speak at 6 30 p m, LBC club brings a costumed party, and many other local gatherings span book clubs, crafts, PTA, prayer services, and social meals. Roll call asks for radio program favorites.
This week at the YWCA features afternoon leathercraft and metal design classes. Rosa Page Welch will sing Thursday night at 8 in the Methodist church, sponsored by World Fellowship. Edna McCarty assists. registration is small, materials bought by participants, and classes welcome all women.
A report from Ontario veterinary college in Canada challenges the belief that pigs with short noses are more susceptible to sneezing disease. Infec tus or atrophic rhinitis is causing heavy losses in swine herds across the United States and Canada and poor sanitation is cited as a key factor in its spread.
Recipe notes for cranberry sauce to top gingercake. Simmer 2 cups sugar with 2 cups water for five minutes, add 4 cups fresh berries and cook until skins pop. Do not stir. Cool in pan. Yields one quart sauce. For topping chill and drain before spooning over cake.
Senior class of 1951 selected Annual staff with Pat Reif as editor and Peggy McDowell as assistant editor. New teachers join grades and high school English Miss Alice Reschly heads English. others include Miss Ruth Fritz and Miss Roselyn Mayer. First football wins over Williamsburg 13 0 and Kalona 20 0 highlighted. Band, cheerleaders, pep club, and new janitor Everette Coon noted. News by Genevieve Van Trump and students.
The report forecasts fewer chickens to be raised on farms in 1950 than in 1949 but expects egg and chicken meat supplies to stay adequate. Egg production in 1950 may surpass the 1944 record, while the smaller 1951 laying flock should not cut egg output enough to harm civilian consumption.
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