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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1950

Page

3

Monday Meet Spurs City Softball League Plans

The Washington city softball league prepares for the 1952 season with a Monday meeting at the YMCA on April 17 at 7:90 p.m. Marion McAvoy, president, will lead discussions as nine teams entered and a 10 team league is expected. May 22 opens play. plans include field improvements and public ballot elections for four team slots. Local Boy Scout all star doubleheader planned May 1 as a fund raiser for two scouts attending the National Jamboree in Pennsylvania.

Washington YMCA Marion McAvoy The Softball Association Methodist Church Pennsylvania Don Orr Greenfield Washington Rotary Club Robert Everetts Everetts United States Iowa Washington School EB G Humm

CERTA VIN Medicine Promises Faster Digestion and Relief

An ad touts CERTA VIN as a pre meal remedy that speeds digestion, reduces gas and bloating, and improves nutrient uptake. It blends ten herbs with vitamin B and iron to enrich blood and strengthen nerves, claiming many users felt better quickly. Pioneer Drug Store promotes the product.

Certa-Vin—Pioneer Drug Store

Many Seek Office In Louisa County

In Louisa County many candidates run for nomination in the primary election. Incumbents and others seek seats as the race shapes the local political scene. Martha Butler reports a crowded field and ongoing campaigning across communities.

Louisa County Martha Butler Columbus

Mrs Brinning Visits In Ed Hotle Home

Mrs Christina Brinning spent the winter in Phoenix and visited her sister Mrs Martha Mayer at the Ed Hotle home near Keota. The week included farm work help from Harold Sheets and Dale Dunbar and social calls with relatives in Sigourney and Iowa City.

Mrs. Brinning Ed Hotle Franklin Christina Brinning Phoenix Ariz Martha Mayer Ed Hotle Hon Keota Plomer Brinning Pas Harold Sheets Dale Dunbar Henry Sheets Roberta Sheets Maurine Dunbar Sigourney Rieta Jean Weber Glen Ghurst Carole Ann Newt Weaver Mercs Hospital Iowa City Howard Hovik Gerald John Waters Tommy Des Moines John Kiene Edith Preburl Harold Hono Kenneth Kiene

Senate to Learn of Schedule for Future Action

The Senate Democratic Policy Committee planned to set a timetable for considering must bills, with priority split between extending the Marshall Plan beyond June 30 and creating a fair employment practices commission to outlaw discrimination in private industry. Barkley and Lucas planned to confer with President Truman ahead of the meeting. Mrs. Wilbur Sehaniz of Crawfordsville was a Washington caller.

Senate Democratic Policy Committee Fair Employment Practices Commission Alben W. Barkley Democratic Scott W. Lucas Truman

Birthday anniversaries observed in West Chester area names

A group in West Chester observes birthday anniversaries including FR Carbee Kenton Mangold Le lay Keith Coakley William Dewees Mrs. LaVerne Young Elmer Young David Elwin Sayre Mrs. Raymond Crone J. Boyd Beverly Ann Palmer and Marion Rottinger. The two seven year old boys sharing honors today are Donald August Bain.

Happy Toirs B. FR Carbee Kenton Mangold Lelay Keith Coakley William Dewees LaVerne Young Elmer Young David Elwin Sayre Raymond Crone Donald August Bain

Local Birthdays and Celebrations Noted in Briefs

Billie Long, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Long. Lillian Marie Lukavsky of route 2 marks six candles. Shirley Lee Ales enger, daughter of Mr and Mr David Messenger, turns two. Cora Pringle of Brighton and guest Gloria Siults of Kansas City shopped in Washington today.

Billie Long Edward Long Lillian Marie Lukavsky Shirley Lee Alesenger David Messenger Cora Pringle Brighton Gloria Siults Kansas City Washington

Mrs J T Greenfield Visits Towa City on Business

Mrs J T Greenfield conducted business calls in Towa City, meeting local merchants and discussing potential partnerships. The visit focused on expanding network connections and exploring investment opportunities in the area.

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