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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1948

Page

5

Sights to Remember Judy on Bicycle Mary Jo Tricycle

Cute sights of Mary Jo Westen on a tricycle and Judy Hering learning to ride. Grandparents Wittmer treat grandkids to wagon rides and family visits fill a red letter day. multiple local names and weekend visits document a small town gathering in Havre.

Judy Mary Jo Lewis Hering Havre Mary Jo Westen Judy Hering Grandpa S Wittmer Yandpa Grandma Grandpa Fred Kephart Lawrence Kephart Kenneth Crawfordsville Frank Kephart Dave Richard Rose Nebergall Emma Humston Washington and Lisle Fern Evert Westen Jalter Westen Barbara Karen Judith Harold Wilson Marilyn Ruth Ann Larry Martin Westen

Widmers Show MCC Relief Work Pictures at Escher

Mr and Mrs Galen Widmer who returned from Europe after years in relief work for MCC showed pictures at Escher church. The Roths hosted a follow up party for the group with games and social time. A memorial service plan for a war veteran was noted in Tampa Kansas with Rev Regier and family.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Galen Widmer Europe M.C.C Escher Eldon Roth Fieher School Roth Lloyd Humston Lizzie Widmer Harlan Kathryn Peter Widmer Jakie Mary Beth O. D. Miller Regier Tampa Kans Nan Rev. Regier Kansas

Sunday Visit Highlights Local Family Gatherings

Opening Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs O to Frey and Vernon visiting the Zieglow skys near Haskins then to Columbus City. Mt Pleasant hosts Mr and Mrs Alien Goff for Sunday dinner at K W Goffs. Washington families Mr and Mrs Clarence Goff and Maynard Goff joined relatives. E J Freyembergers visited their son in law and daughter Orlin Egsti midweek.

Rave Richards Evert Westen Lawrence Kephart Kenneth Fred Kephart John Wallace Freddie Muscatine Jesse Stout Douglas Leland Date Darbyshire Mason Home Mary Richards Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Will Richards Kay Dennis Wittmer S. C. Wittmer Virgil Wittmer Ames Mrs. O Frey Vernon Zieglowsky Haskins Zieglowskys Columbus City Mrs Alien Goff K. W. Goff

Joe Palooka visits and property sale noted in local notices

Sunday visitors included Joe Palooka and family of Washington at D. J. Alliman's home. A cooperative birthday supper was held at Eldon Roth's home Tuesday. D. J. Alliman sold East Noble Swartzendruber property to Ira Alliman of Wayland. Artie McCulley from Winfield stayed overnight with Lyle Paisley.

Gilbert Alliman Washington D. J Eldon Roth Mrs. Roth D. J. Alliman East Noble Swartzendruber Ira Red) Alliman Wayland Artie McCulley Winfield Lyle Paisley

Great Sphinx of Egypt Unearthed in Fourth Dynasty Era

The Great Sphinx, one of ancient Egypt's wonders, built in the fourth dynasty, served as a temple complex and monumental statue reflecting early dynastic artistry and religious practice.

Egypt

Dry Cleaning Only Warns Against Home Cleaning Risks

A safety notice explains the dangers of DIY dry cleaning warning against home methods. It highlights that even tiny sparks or static from rubbing fabrics can ignite fumes and advises keeping hands away from the cleaning fluid, airing garments outside, and keeping children and pets away.

U.S. exports reach into farm, auto and appliance sectors

Even before the war, U S industries were oriented to exports with the farm implement sector shipping about 20 percent overseas and about one in ten U S automobiles going abroad. Washing machines and refrigerators were also exported.

U. S

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