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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1948

Page

8

Crawfordsville W W K Club Hosts Joint Meeting

Members of the W. W. K. club of Crawfordsville and their husbands gathered at the Legion hall Monday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. John McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Henss, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton White, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells, and Dick Hartzell. The evening was enjoyed with

W. W. K. Club Crawfordsville Legion Hall 11. B. Cheney John McCoy A. D. Henss Allen Conrad Carlton White Charles Wells Dick Hartzell

Washington Evening Journal: staff and publishing details

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including Shannon & Co. Publishers Shannon as manager and editor and Dave Elder as business manager with Charles Morris and W. J. Shannon in editorial roles. Advertising, plant, and circulation staff are named along with multiple roles.

the Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Fider. Shannon & Co FF. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Jax Marble Bt Post Office Washington Iowa United Prese Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Andatt Rorean

Cooperative Lunch Event Highlighted by Hostess Service

The article notes a variety of activities followed by a cooperative lunch served by the hostesses late in the evening, marking a social conclude to the gathering.

Kalona WSCS Sends Purses to Europe

Mrs. V. H. Barnum hosted thirty WSCS members of Kalona's Methodist church who gathered to pray and hear a program on Great Prayers of the Bible. A Sacrificial Meal raised 19 dollars as purses filled with toiletries and sewing items were collected to be sent to Europe.

Europe Tom Russell Glenn Miller H. V. Reck

Oliver Company to Renew Wage Talks in Iowa

Oliver Corporation and the CIO United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers will renew negotiations tomorrow to agree on contracts for production and office locals. Both locals seek 15-cent hourly raises. Production workers have authorized a strike if needed. office workers meet Thursday.

Charles City Iowa Oliver Corporation CIO United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers

Selecting Salt Water Tackle For Your Fishing Style

Expert Charles Davis II urges beginners to test all gear and choose what suits their fishing and comfort. He cautions clubs to avoid rigid rules that lock anglers into unsuitable equipment, stressing personal fit, feel, and performance over trends.

Charles Davis II

Graham store manager to transfer to Maryville unit

Charles George, manager of the Graham store in Washington, will move in a few weeks to become manager of the Graham store at Maryville Missouri after receiving notice of the appointment.

Charles George Graham Washington Maryville

Fresh Whitmans and Stovers Candy Kept In Store Frig

The store receives shipments of Whitman's and Stover's candy every few days and stores them in a refrigerated candy case. They emphasize buying and selling candy fresh to customers.

Whitman Stover

Weather update and hog market note

Report notes hogs top at 21.50 dollars as traders monitor the market. Weather forecast calls for rain tonight with considerable cloudiness and a cooler trend into tomorrow.

Four Die In Iowa Traffic Crashes And Shootings

Four people died in Iowa over the weekend in traffic crashes and two others died in accidental shootings. Victims include James Kopke in Ames, Mrs. Helen Hughes in Burlington, LeRoy Sheffler and Roy Boltz in Keokuk, Harris Countryman near Adel, and John R. Martin in Des Moines.

United Press Iowa James Kopke Waukon Helen B. Hughes Burlington LeRoy Sheffler Keokuk Roy Boltz Harris Countryman Earlham John R. Martin Des Moines Kopke Ames Iowa State College Guy Mills Gerry McGraw Chicago Hughes Burlingen Jerry Sheffler Boltz Countryman Highway 6 Adel

San Francisco Area Hit by Mild Earthquake

An earthquake struck the San Francisco bay area at 2 32 p m on the 42nd anniversary of the 1906 disaster. Tremors lasted 30 to 40 seconds with strongest activity in Marin and Contra Costa counties. No damage was reported.

San Francisco Bay Area Hamilton Field Centro Marin Contra Costa

Police and sheriffs guard Ottumwa plant workers

In Ottumwa Iowa agents from police and sheriff offices mill protect John Morrell & Co. employees seeking to return to work at the struck packing plant. CIO Local No 1 predicts little success for the back to work invitation as last week only one man returned. The Wapello county grand jury will meet in special session to consider possible violations of a district court injunction forbidding union interference.

Ottumwa Towa John Morrell & Co CIO United Packinghouse Workers Local No. 1 Wapello County Grand Jury

Night to Decide on Giving Authority to Bargaining Committee

The draft text outlines a night session to decide whether to grant similar authority to the bargaining committee. It notes potential steps, criteria, and implications for formalizing labor negotiations and oversight.

Hen Facts and Feed Costs for Flock Management

A hundred hens consume about four and a half tons of feed annually. With current high feed prices, it is not economical to maintain boarders or extra birds in the flock.

Jury to hear witnesses on threats report says Khar Jannidey

Khar Jannidey stated the jury would hear any witnesses who wish to report threats, signaling a formal process for addressing safety concerns and potential intimidations.

Khar Jannidey

Wood Still Dominates American Home Building

Despite new materials, wood remains the primary building material in the United States. The Lincoln birthplace cabin measured 17 by 12 feet with a 14 foot high root seax. Lincoln’s father used lumber rather than logs, and the same timber could have erected four modern homes.

America Abraham Lincoln St Abe

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