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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1946

Page

4

Bob Brower Visits His Grandparents at Maxwell

Bob Brower visits his grandparents Mr and Mrs J O Brower at Maxwell Iown. The note lists local visits and gatherings including a Legion park reunion in Sigourney and various family trips and arrivals around Iowa towns. Nancy Lou Brower born three months ago is mentioned along with other family news.

Bob Brower Brower Maxwell Hardscrabble Bobby Brower J. 0. Brower Maxwell Iown Matt Wehr Striegs Legion Park Sigourney Sneday Orville Griggs Stockport John Wehr Keota Walker Minnesota Don Hart Nianey Lou Waterloo John Weir Nancy Lou

Round Grove News and Incorporation Notice

Round Grove notes neighborly visits and picnics at Wild Cat Park plus a detailed notice of incorporation for Washington Loy Mill Co in Iowa, outlining business scope, capital stock, directors and dates. The piece mentions farms near Lone Tree and Washington with local families visiting and traveling to Iowa City and Barlington during August 1946.

Joan Skuhal Round Grove Gilbert Holie KE. J. Frey Raymont Coon William Zachs George and Yelena Riverside Dean Zahs Edgar ‘Hetstine Juny Skibal Wild Cat Aen Park Harley Nelson Ena Elvin McMath Iowa Washington Loy Mill CO Washington Joseph M. Sinaiko Cedar Rapids I. D. Sinaiko N. Cursor Avenue Hollywood 46 California Samuel H. Maslon Redgate Wayzata Minnesota

Mrs. Moore Plans Sunset Park Family Reunion Picnic

Mrs. Mary Moore and her children plan a reunion and picnic at Sunset Park on Sunday with many relatives visiting from Des Moines Nauvoo Canton Chicago and Kirby area and other locals joining in the event and dinners.

W. V. Durst Franklin Mary Moore Sunset Park Robert Moore Airfield T. R. Slutts Douds Ruth Meyer Arlene Boitorff Des Moines Harry Argust Phillips Nauvoo Ill Art Dan Leland Dick Schmitt Ed Rich Charles Reneau Merle Reneau Baby Canton Howard Hoyle Eva Floye Henry Sheets Roberta Harold Sheets Glen Durst Robert Sheets Harry Davidson F. Rich and Sons Wm. Chmelar Pauline Florang Chicago Baenell Dam Ozarks Wm Hagist Everett Sehmitt Gerald McDowell Kinross Prairie du Chien Wisconsin Everett Sehmer Wmn Huigist Floyvantover George Hugist Muscatine Margeret Keyser Frances Keefe Detroit Mic Shin- Kus Boblo Canada

Junior Colleges Aid Iowa College Enrollment Surge

Des Moines report shows Iowa junior colleges with rising enrollments expected to ease four year schools. Deputy Supt. J P Street notes threefold growth anticipated this year versus 1945, with a peak past 2 000 in 1938 39 uncertain. One new college opens Clinton. five war closed reopen Clarinda Red Oak Sheldon Washington Webster City.

Des Moines J. P. Street Street Clinton Clarinda Red Oak Sheldon Washington Webster City Veterans Administration

Bad Bascomb thrills with Berry and O'Brien on MGM screen

Wallace Berry and Margaret O'Brien star in MGM outlaw drama Bad Bascomb opening Sunday. The tale follows Zeb Bascomb a two gun bandit pursued by a three state posse who is domesticated by a Mormon caravan in Wyoming and forced to confront his life of crime. The film pairs Berry with J Carroll Naish and Marjorie Main while Emmy O'Brien drives the plot as she plots Bascomb marriage.

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Avocado Dressing Alternative for Tomato Salad

A dressing equal to any is made by sieving ripe avocado and seasoning with lemon juice and garlic salt. It serves as a substitute that eases reliance on bottled salad oil.

Toast Texture Change Cited After Minute Wait

A cooking note warns toast should be served one minute after making. In two minutes the crust soaks moisture from inside and becomes tough.

Strict Dress Rules Rule at 17th Century French School

Fashionable girls at a 17th century French school faced strict limits on basics with one set of undergarments, one pair of stockings, and two handkerchiefs per month. They could take one foot bath per month and three complete baths per year.

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A Hot Soapy Foot Bath Refreshes Tired Feet

A hot soapy foot bath offers a simple way to revive weary feet and relax sore muscles after a long day. This quick ritual uses warm water and gentle cleansing to soothe and rejuvenate.

Bad Man role charms in entertaining street theatre

Berry plays the Bad Man with a firm grip while Miss O'Brien charms as the unimpressed youngster. The duo anchors a standout street production praised for wit and engaging performances in a lively, modern spotlight.

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