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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1946
Page
6
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with light winds and no significant precipitation expected. Temperatures will be mild with comfortable evening lows and daytime highs typical for this period.
Marian Jean Morgan and Donald Allen Rutt of Columbus Junction were married April 23 in a candlelight ceremony at Columbus City Methodist Church. Rev. J B Powley officiated. the couple, both graduates of Columbus High School in 1942, will reside on the Charles Nichols farm after a brief wedding trip.
Mrs. Orie O Connor and Larry visited at the Alex McCreedy home in Ainsworth with extended family from nearby Fairfield. Doris Canott of Des Moines spent Easter with her parents George and Mrs. Canott. Easter Sunday dinners linked families including the Griffths and Krantzes at Wellman and Washington. Red Cross solicitor Mrs. Robert Miksih circulated in the area.
Local residents visit with relatives returning from service. O. S. Cuddy and family come home from Camp McCoy after discharge. others, including William Houseal and David Jackson, return from service with honors. A neighbor, Mr. Evans, tests Hybrid popcorn varieties across Iowa, sharing results and promoting wholesome scenes with community.
Nellie M Wittmer notes the Walker Evans family moving west of town 1% miles, joining the community. The Evanses become active in schools and churches with Mr Evans serving as an assistant, and their three children integrate into local life alongside Boy Scouts.
West Chester Consolidated School District contributed 529 to the Red Cross this year. The four rural districts and West Chester town gave 5129, with Dayton Grove 53.50, Washington 106, Landscape 31, Antioch 104, and West Chester town 234.50. Credit is given to collectors Walter Duvall Everett Coon Mrs Sam Bowser and Sam Statler in rural areas and Mrs Walter Lance Effie Sickle and Mrs Fred Foriash in town.
Riverside, April 29 The boys of St Marys high school will present Papa Behave in the parish hall on Thursday evening May 2. The cast includes Robert Appleby Vincent Simon Charles Appleby LeRoy O Connor Victor Appleby Kenneth Wieland Dickens Reno Droll Alex Appleby a dear father Bernard Kinsey Otto Chug a friend indeed Louis Pailliotet Rudolph a facetious chef Ronald Pitz Harry Billings an impulsive reporter John Schott Dr Pinker Arthur Seaman Paul Rummelhart Melchizedek Nebuchadnezzer Jehosaphat and Ma ra's Children. Rehearsals have continued as junior members prepare to substitute for those called for physical exams.
The notice warns that frozen corn does not dry out and advises against piling feed for more than two or three days. It emphasizes prompt handling and proper storage to preserve quality.
Kos mer Borkoski served as Washington caller Saturday. Funeral for John Hyde held at Fairffield last Tuesday attended by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jones and Floyd Jones. Easter visits by Edwin Vaneries and son from Cedar Rapids to Andy Oswalt home. Cedar Rapids couples Berkley Brown and Susie Ann joined Roman Borkoski family weekend. Grandchild Richard returned home after week with grandparents. Leslie Turnipseed Loran Turnipseed families visiting son Lynn Turnipseed in St Louis. Don Gowey spent Sunday with relatives in Richland. Floyd Jones visited Jess Miksch in Fairfield Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Oren Yoder Parnell announce the birth of a son weighing six pounds 15 ounces at 7 53 this morning. Virginia McLoighlin Route One underwent a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Harry Duncan Columbus Junction was dismissed yesterday.
At the hospital Mrs. Paul Evans of 1903 East Second street and Mrs. Paul Ed wards of Haskins were admitted Saturday evening as surgical patients. Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Brinning of Keota are parents of a son born at 4 20 yesterday afternoon. David Miller Jr of Kaiona underwent an emergency appea.
The Great Storm of 1703 is described as the most severe British tempest in Defoe’s book. The Barbados Hurricane of 1780 is cited as the West Indies’ most destructive hurricane. Saxby’s Gale struck eastern Canada with tremendous force on October 4, 1869.
Industrial eye accidents yearly exceed 2,000 with about 300000 workers suffering days lost. The figures show a persistent risk across industries and underline the need for protective measures.
The guide suggests wetting the material thoroughly before tacking it to the board. As it dries the fabric will shrink slightly producing a higher and smoother ironing surface.
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