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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1946
Page
8
A promotional notice offers a free Dorothy Perkins face powder with a dollar value and includes a $1.50 jar of Cream of Poses cleansing cream. The deal appears as a bargain promotion with gift items available to purchasers.
The interview reveals Heirens acknowledging placing a severed limb in a sewer bag and his ignorance of prior acts. He recalls writing a ransom note demanding twenty thousand dollars from Suzanne's bedroom, explaining it aimed to offer the parents hope the child was alive. He says the note came to him after the crime and that he disposed of the body.
Young Heirens testifies about the Degnan murder scene and his actions after the body parts were disposed of near Broadway. He describes disposing of the knife, cleaning blood, and the moment the cover fell on his finger awakening him to the crime.
The public paid between 25 million and 30 million dollars for entrance and grandstand fees at 1 800 local fairs and 50 larger expositions during a normal prewar year.
At the hospital Marcellus R. Meek of 305 South Avenue C was admitted yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Curtis Wells route four are parents of a seven pound four ounce daughter born at midnight named Rebecca Raye. A six pound 15 ounce son was born to Mr and Mrs Homer Walbrick Keota at 9 52 last night. Mrs Robert Clark 221 S Ave D was admitted this morning as a medical patient. Dismissals today included Mrs Harold Lee and son of Keota Howard Hays 7338 Eighth Ave.
A 20th Century fund survey finds retail stores in small cities post a higher profit to sales ratio than those in large urban areas, suggesting more efficient operations or tighter margins outside big markets.
In Appleton Wisconsin two homeless families shelter in the Outagamie County jail. Cornelius Van Der Sander aged 81 and his wife 76 were evicted from Varderbrook and cannot occupy their Little Chute home. A second family of 11, evicted last week, occupies four cells with them on the jail’s fourth floor.
Interpublic confrontation as Byrnes accuses Molotov of pressuring big four nations to dictate leadership. States he exposed Soviet attempts to link conferences to chairmanships and denies American motives. Includes notice of Washington County Iowa council meeting on August 19 1946 with budget hearing details.
The report notes that Byrnes spoke in biting terms with venom in his usually soft voice, signaling strong partisan sting in the exchange.
A crusty muffin top can result from using an over-greased pan or baking too long or at too high a temperature.
Cream of mushroom soup can substitute for white sauce occasionally. The alternative offers a distinct and pleasing flavor.
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