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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

6

Change in Federal Farm Loan Terms Explained by FHA Official

County supervisor A Robert Koch outlines new insured farm real estate loans through private lenders under Public Law 731 7 percent in Congress. Loans up to 12000 with 10 percent down, 3 percent interest, 40 year payoff, no direct funding, veteran preference, and refinancing guidance through local FHA office.

Acccord A. Robert Koch Farmers Home Administration FSA Koch The Farm Security Administration Mr. Koch FHA Congress

Annual Paint Job For Rogs Chevry In Crawfordsville

In Crawfordsville on April 22 residents note the annual paint refresh for Rogs Chevry known as Rog Davey’s old jalopy, marking spring as officially underway in the town.

Chevry J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Davey Chevry-About

Neighborhood Notes From an Iowa Community List

The item notes past colors of a flag years back and recalls local visits. Mr and Mrs Hugh Anker of Chicago spent Tuesday evening with several local families. Maurice Evans of Red Oak visited the Williams and other relatives. Mrs Henry Menefee has been ill. The W S C S bake sale is set for Saturday morning at Rathmell Market with Mothers Day tea pins planned for April 6. Olive and Edith Munro visited the Marion Wells home. Bert Rittenhouse and Troy Foriash dined at the Guy Lyle home. Mrs Cherry, Floyd Faynes mother, attended a play. Paul Delong and family spent last weekend in Ottumwa.

Roe Hugh Anker Chicago John R. Wil Francis Jaimes Ted Jess Raymond Maurice Evans Red Oak Iowa John R. Williams Henry Menefee W.S.C.S Methodist Raymond Robertson Rathmell

Westminster Visitors Highlight Easter Sunday

At Westminster Mrs. Robert E. Eckels notes Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher were Sunday visitors at the Walter home as of April 27.

Robert E. Eckels Westminster Roy Fisher the Walt

Co-Operative Dinner For Alex McCreedy Birthday

Ainsworth April 29 report of Alex McCreedy’s seventy third birthday celebrated with a co operative dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Duane McCreedy Jack Earnest Joan of Packwood and several McCreedy relatives from Packwood North English and Ainsworth with extended family.

Ainsworth Alex McCreedy Duane McCreedy Jack Earnest Joan Packwood Harry McCreedy North English Myron McCreedy Burke McCreedy Orrie O’connor Larry Glen Miller Kansas

New Method Mechanical Loader Special Sale

Regular delivered price 209.00 is quoted for a new mechanical loader offered by New Method. The promotion highlights a special sale rate likely for direct purchase and delivery.

Machinery Sale Items Include Tractors and Attachments

A dense listing of farm machinery and parts with prices, including tractors, seeders, loaders, hay equipment, seed cleaners, fertiliser spreaders, posthole diggers, mowers, and various engines. Also notes wanted ads seeking new and used tractors, combines, corn pickers, and other equipment.

Visits by Local Residents Garner Social Attendance

Mr and Mrs Everette Shearer were guests Sunday at the Vane Altman home in Packwood. Also guests at the W L Mc Ginnis home in Ainsworth included Rev and Mrs W J Fowler of Burlington Mr and Mrs Robert Mayberry and family of Omaha Mr and Mrs Ray Schlicher and family of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs W A McGinnis and Sara of Ainsworth.

Everette Shearer Vane Altman Packwood W. L. McGinnis Ainsworth W. J. Fowler Burlington Robert Mayberry Omaha Ray Schlicher Iowa City W. A. McGinnis Sara

Dense star substance packs 490 pounds per teaspoon

The heavy companion star to Sirius, Sirius B, is described as made of an extremely dense substance. A single teaspoon of this material would weigh about 490 pounds, illustrating the extraordinary density of white dwarfs and compact stellar remnants.

Zipper Tip Rubbing Wax Eases Sticking

If zippers stick, rub with wax to make them open and close smoothly. The wax reduces friction and helps zippers glide better.

Community Friday Journal Sale Dates at Iowa Barns

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales on Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Livestock sales every Thursday at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Tuesday sale at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa. Monday sale at Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney Iowa.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney

Lay Eggs in Sand Turtles Nest Away from Water

Turtles that live in water travel to shore to lay eggs in sand away from the water. The females dig nests and deposit eggs then cover them before returning to the sea.

First electric tattoo machine by Samuel F O Reilly in Bowery

A historical note describes Samuel F O Reilly operating the first electric tattoo device in 1875 in the Bowery neighborhood of New York. The innovation marks a milestone in tattooing technology and urban street culture of the era.

Samuel F. O'Reilly Bowery New York

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