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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1948
Page
6
Harry Hall, employed at Ralph Lowe farm east of Columbus Junction, fell from a baled hay load Saturday afternoon and broke both arms at the wrist.
Reports on local happenings include a Columbus Canning factory update, bean fields sprayed for grasshoppers, and public fly mosquito spraying planned for Columbus Junction area. Community events feature Social Circle picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park and Willing Workers group gathering at the same venue with dates in August.
A picnic supper is planned with Elsie Stinson and Eunice Marion in charge of entertainment. Local events include a first anniversary open house at Columbus Quality bakery run by Duane and Mrs Tucker on Aug 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. The Cobra Strikes opens at Fox theatre with Sheil Ryan and Richard Fraser leading a mystery thriller.
Portable spray guns gain traction for building upkeep. They can be adjusted for narrow patterns, making house trim as easy to paint as the siding.
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