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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
2
Mrs Arteas Brown hosted a birthday gathering for her husband on Wednesday evening. Three bridge tables competed with Mrs Charles Morris and Mr Morris taking high prizes and Mrs John Owen and Mr Owen securing low prizes. The travel prize was awarded.
Robert Day reports at the close of the evening a buffet lunch centered by a lighted birthday cake for Carl Atkinson as new officers assumed duties. Mrs. Clarence Fulton led entertainment with Mrs. Harry Su ter and Mrs. Myral Smith helping serve lunch. next hostess is Mrs. Claude Mce Coy.
Twelve members answered roll call with housecleaning hints at the Braden club meeting Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wells of Keota were callers in the city today.
Shoppers from Wellman Ainsworth Riverside Kalona and Brighton visited the city this morning as spring weather drew visitors into town. Notable names include Mrs. Melvin Whetstine Mrs. Lawrence Whetstine Norma Horak Mrs. Lloyd Miksech Mrs. George Goetz and Mrs. John Knotek plus Mrs. A. J. Haberman Mrs. Marvin C. Yoder and Mrs. Norman Lechner.
A narrator spots Benny the big Easter bunny in a bush and hears him promise a wondrous Easter for all children. He shows oversized sample eggs and candy stored for delivery with help from hundreds of tiny bunnies. A late note explains Benny will visit again with bells and baskets.
The Business and Professional Women's club will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at Chautauqua park in Columbus Junction at 2 p m Saturday April 8 for children up to 12 years. Prizes will be awarded and local, surrounding community children are invited.
Noble April 5 Rev Allred a 65 year old retired pastor spoke at Eicher Church during Union Holy Week services to a large crowd. He formerly led the Evangelical United Brethren church at Cottonwood and delivered an inspiring message.
The message proposed a nationwide 26 week maximum for unemployment benefits. State-by-state duration ranges from 12 to 26 weeks, and federal funding covers only administration, requiring congressional action to implement the new program and payroll tax funded compensation.
Charles Binaggio Democratic north end boss and top lieutenant Charles Gargotta were fatally shot in Binaggio’s Truman road club rooms. Gov. Forrest Smith ordered state agencies into the probe and asked the FBI for help. Police, under Readington Chief Henry W. Johnson, questioned gamblers and underworld figures as investigators pursued leads.
The Agriculture Department predicts yellow margarine will cut into butter sales after the 10 cent per pound tax is repealed July 1. Higher margarine output and price gaps lead to potential increases in butter purchases for price support. Government butter stock at 9 1/2 percent, about 500000 pounds, remains under 60 cents wholesale price support.
The notice urges buyers to choose certified seed for the season to achieve uniform stands and higher yields. Local items report the Jolly Union Four-H girls club gathering at Marian Jones home, and neighbors visiting relatives in Louisiana. Mrs. Margaret Witting visited relatives in Mt. Pleasant, and Mr. and Mrs. Leighty visited Memorial hospital patient Mrs. Swartzendruber.
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