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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

5

Glamour Party entertains friends at Gracehill gathering

Gracehill news reports Mrs Paul Harvey hosting a glamour party with demonstrator Mrs Delores Morris of Sigourney. guests include Mrs C Lemley and others. Several local residents are named in visits and meals across Gracehill, Washington, Kalona and Crawfordsville areas.

Clifford Small Marilyn Jo Linda of Kalona Stanley Vodicka Floyd Smith David Arthur Smiths Arnold Nebr Rev. Smith Ora Boone Ban Boone Chris Mann Margaret Miller Brighton Max Waterhouse Laurence Miksch C. G. Pickens Washington Paul Harvey Preston Harvey Lynn Warren Schaeffer Douglas Warren Mason City Allen Schaeffer Crawfordsville Ed Hartman Hartman Frank Malin Mount Rose Colo Cloyee Dill Keota

Social Roundup From Swedesburg and Nearby Homes

Sunday churchgoers visit Swedesburg as Mr and Mrs Stanley Vedicka plus daughters drop by the Robert Waterhouse home. A glamour party at Mrs Fred Kephart's house, while Paul Harvey and Mabel Johnson attend with others. Supper guests, new car news and Sunday visits recur among local families including the Waterhouse Hough Woodford and Corpman households.

Son Swedesburg Stanley Vedicka Robert Waterhouse Paul Harvey Mabel Johnson Fred Kephart Nelson Woodford John Hough Lyle Hayes Eugene Engel Mary Max Waterhouse Carl Corpman Charles Carla

Color of Eyes Explained by Pigment and Light

The article explains that dark eyes appear dark due to pigment in the iris. It states blue eyes lack pigment, appearing blue as light scattering in the iris reflects short blue rays.

Attend Conference Held at Clear Lake

Martha Butler reports Columbus Junction attendees include Rev Alfred I Parsons and youths Bebe Fullerton Peggy Hopping and Robert Fullerton at Clear Lake this week. Parsons to attend national youth conference at Lake Geneva Wisconsin August 20 25. John Summerville ill downtown and taken to a local hospital by ambulance. Tomato crop season begins at local cannery operated by Kenneth McCoy with crop near average. May family picnic held at Chautauqua park with guests from Topeka Lone Tree and Iowa City. Regular updates on local residents and travels continue.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Alfred I. Parsons United Presbyterian Church Bebe Fullerton Peggy Hopping Robert Fullerton Clear Lake Parsons Lake Geneva Wis John Summerville Towa City Kenneth McCoy

Guests honor Pat Stewart and Anita Boulton at party

Pat Stewart of Washington DC and Anita Boulton of Phoenix Arizona were guests of honor at a party hosted by Marie Jones during a visit to town.

Pat Stewart Washington, D. C Anita Boulton Phoenix Ariz Marie Jones

In mixing garden sprays be accurate in weighing and measuring

The notice advises precise weighing and measuring of ingredients when creating garden sprays to avoid harm from over or under use. It stresses accuracy in preparation to ensure safe, effective applications in gardening care.

Submarine Escape Hazards and Squalus Reference

The report discusses submarine flood hazards and the Squalus disaster of 1939. It notes that if hull depth prevents crushing, a significant portion of the crew may survive inside the vessel.

Care for Slip Covers and Furniture Finish

Advice on maintaining slipcovers with frequent brushing and occasional vacuuming. Furniture should avoid sun and light fading, with stains removed as soon as possible. Beverage stains may become permanent if allowed to age.

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