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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

8

YWCA drive noted in local column and community hints

The Rocking Chair Brigade reminds readers of the YWCA fund drive and outlines the organization’s role in the community. Notes on the M C A building, a revived B and P W club idea, staff changes at the Hotel Grand, and a visit by Wyman Day students to the newspaper plant and library are included along with a 1944 ownership statement for the Evening Journal.

Y.W.C.A M.C.A Manton Hebner Wyman Washington Journal Office Roy Davis Miss Widmer Iowa Evening Journal State of Iowa

Little Prince Constantine in Alexandria Independence Parade

The 123rd anniversary Greek independence is marked in Alexandria Egypt with Prince Constantine saluting from the reviewing stand his mother Princess Frederica nearby. The event underscores royal attendance and national celebration abroad.

Prince Constantine Greece Alexandria Egypt Frederica

Legal notice of sworn statement and notary acknowledgement

Sworn statement dated April 26 1944 sworn to and subscribed before Notary Public Stella A Palmer. Notary commission expires July 4 1945. R E Shannon managing editor notes distribution to paid subscribers during the prior year.

R. E. Shannon Stella A. Palmer

Brighton Seniors To Stage Class Play Girl Shy

Brighton high school seniors present the class play Girl Shy at the school auditorium with Mary Jane Chrisman directing. The note mentions several local attendances and family visits, including hospital news and funerals in the community.

Brighton Mary Jane Chrisman Brighton High Schol Leonard Bridges Jefferson County Hospital Albert Saunders Ira Saunders Dora Saunders Linby John Clingsman Syrrel Whitaker David, Rich Wayland Hubert Morgan Patricia Coffman Cedar Rapids Fred Wanerus Morgan Wharl Morgan Rubio Wanerus Russel Lemley James Luella Taylor Carrie Lemley Taylor James Lemley Clarence Roberts Wim. Roberts Charles Roberts Batavia Friends Church Richland Lorne Meier Hedrick Charles Duke Meier Wm. Meier Lehmkuhl

Bank of England appoints Baron Catto as governor

Baron Catto of Cairncatto is the new governor of the Bank of England after the recent resignation of Montagu C. Norman. Catto has been a prominent figure in British and international business across the empire and Russia.

Baron Catto of Cairncatto Bank of England Montagu C. Norman Baron Catto British Empire Russia

Brighton Study Club Holds Annual Meeting

Fr iday events include Mrs L E McAfee re elected president and Mrs E E Voss as vice president with Mrs Henry Lechner secretary and Mrs Herbert Stouse treasurer. Reports included a Washington convention summary and a Tom Paine book discussion. Mrs Helmick planned a ten day LeRoy visit while Mrs Sistern urged home Des Moines for a daughter in law illness.

Tumna Ensign Wilson Brighton Study Club Henry Lechner L. E. McAfee L. E., McAfee E. E Voss Herbert Stouse McAfee Washington Voss Tom Paine H. W. Helmick LeRoy James Sistern C. H. Hoskins Brighton Des Moines Inlaw Frank Sistern

Lead risks in dairy barns prompt caution for cattle

Dairy animals are highly sensitive to lead poisoning and may crave lead paint. Discard old paint cans properly to prevent contact. avoid using lead paint inside the dairy barn and keep cattle away from painted surfaces until fully dry.

Fats vary by heat tolerance and smoke point

The article explains fats vary in heat tolerance and that they break down chemically at their smoking point producing strong flavors or odors. It advises keeping heat low when melting fat for sauces or pan frying.

Adlerika Prescription Acknowledged For Gas and Bowels

A 15 million filled prescription promotes Adlerika as a remedy to relieve constipation and gas. The ad claims rapid gas relief and gentle thorough bowel action for all ages and urges readers to buy from their local druggist Geo. L. McDaniel.

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