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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
10
London sources say the British Navy outnumbers Russia in battleships cruisers destroyers and aircraft carriers but lags in submarines. The Soviets reportedly plan hundreds of submarines by 1941 while Britain keeps battleships and carriers as leaders of a modern fleet.
Officers said the surest protection against surface raiders remains the hardest ship to sink, underscoring the emphasis on robust hull design and resilience in naval defense.
Tschantz Brothers Wayland contractors began repairing the Legion Hall damaged by fire. Legion members are tearing off a shed and cleaning debris as part of the cleanup. The issue also notes local church activities and residents with travel plans and new housing moves.
Des Moines Iowa Veterans Administration official says private lenders still issue GI loans and that reports of a VA direct loan takeover are false. He notes loan closers in communities finalize VA loans and warns war conditions may reduce access as lenders conserve resources.
Chicago AP reports Dr. W. A. Young of the anti cruelty society warns dogs may require sedatives during fireworks or storms as some animals become so frightened they convulse.
Dale and Mrs. Dale Feree relocate with children to an apartment in the Emil Trott property Riverside. The move follows a weekend trip to Oskaloosa for the Fair and neighboring visits with the Crawford and Rummelhart families.
Miss France Sigafoos a longtime resident of Columbus Junction died Saturday afternoon at Burlington after a residence here for many years. The notice notes her long life in the community and her ties to local affairs.
Miss Sigafoos, longtime Burlington resident born in Ohio, taught school, ran a dry goods store, and retired here. Survived by niece Mrs. Helen Hoffman of California. Funeral held Tuesday in Stephens funeral home with Rev. Sears, burial in Columbus City cemetery. She belonged to Central Presbyterian church and the W M B class.
Friday and Saturday only, 25 cents for a liberal introductory bottle of Certa-Vin at Pioneer drug store. New medicine boasting 12 ingredients, no alcohol or habit forming drugs, claimed to aid digestion, blood health, and overall well being. Out-of-town orders: send 25 cents to 923 Walnut St Cincinnati Ohio for prepaid shipping.
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