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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1949

Page

8

McCutcheon Attends National Dry Cleaning Institute

L E McCutcheon of Martin's Modern Cleaners Washington Iowa begins a twelve week dry cleaning course at the National Institute of Cleaning and Dyeing Silver Spring Maryland. The institute serves the trade with over 7500 plants in the U S and 27 foreign countries. He is member of the 71st class.

L. E. McCutcheon E. Jefferson St Washington Iowa The Martin's Modern Cleaners National Institute of Cleaning and lLyeing Silver Spring Maryland National Trade Association For the United States McCutcheon

Weather Update for Hogs Region

The forecast lists a high price of 20.50 and mentions prevtly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with moderate humidity.

Fire 10 Muscatine Street Laborers

MUSCATINE Iowa, Aug 17 Ten street department workers were fired by the city council to cut wages by 24000 and avert a projected 17000 deficit next April. The council also asked the state comptroller for permission to levy a 10000 special tax. If denied, fire and police protection may be curtailed.

Muscatine Ray Johnson

Two Polio Deaths At University of Iowa Hospital

Two people died of polio at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. The victims were Russell Smith, 22, of Iowa Falls, and Kenneth Hartson, 37, of Cedar Falls. Four cases moved to the inactive list and one new case admitted, totaling 28 patients under treatment.

Iowa City University of Iowa of Iowa Russell Smith Iowa Falls Kenneth Hartson Cedar Falls

Jones and Ende Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Phyllis Lorene Jones and David Dean Ende exchanged marriage vows at First Methodist Church in Iowa City. The couple, both Wellman area natives, plan to reside at 106 Johnson Street, Iowa City after a wedding trip.

Phyllis L. Jones David Dean Ende Lexington Iowa City Phyllis Lorene Jones Forrest Jones Kalona Morton Ende West Chester L. L. Dunnington Johnson Street

VFW Auxiliary Meeting Reports and Plans

VFW Auxiliary members met Tuesday evening at the hall with Mrs. Raymond Glasgow leading. The hospital committee reported a member’s son Clair Buck in Marr Island Naval Hospital. a card shower and box are planned. Donations received from C. S. Lemmon and son. Hospital equipment appreciated. Mrs. Kerr spoke on flag use. Mrs. Hysell shared facts about Eaton Rapids home for widows and orphans. A joint meeting was announced for August 23 at 6 30 pm at Sunset Park with chicken and sides to pass. committee chairs include Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Hysell. New adult education chair is Mrs. Milo Steele Jr. with Kerr, McGaffey, and Glasgow on the committee. Delinquent dues committee led by Mrs. McAvoy with others listed.

VEFW VFW Hall Raymond Glasgow Dave McGatfrey Hospital and Rehabilitation Committee Clair Buck Naval Hospital Marr Island Calif Truman Hysell Home For Eaton Rapids Mich Marsh Atkinson Sunset Park Ralph Borman Hysell Milo Steele, Jr Kerr McGaffey Glasgow

Farm Official Talks On Large Grain Sale Volume

A farm official discussed selling a substantial grain quantity, estimating between 10 million and 15 million bushels. The remarks focused on market strategy and potential impacts on supply.

Breakfast Club meeting and drill team update

The Breakfast Club will meet Thursday morning August 26 at Sumset Park with Mrs Meavoy as hostess. Mrs Steele Jr reports 18 drill team members practicing. The first district meeting is set for Keokuk September 18. Helen Hesseltine won the attendance prize.

Sumset Park Meavoy Steele Jr Keokuk Helen Hesseltine

Local families take vacations across states and countries

Mr and Mrs Ed Custer and Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones with children from Crawfordsville return from a two week trip through the Black Hills and Canada visiting Dave Custer in Bal sennie. Mary Jane Brooks begins a two week vacation from the Washington State bank. The Brooks parents visit relatives in Moline Illinois. Henry Miller and family visit Devils Lake and Chula Vista with the Walfords. Melvin Hill family plan a ten day trip to Manly Osage and Minneapolis for a music clinic.

Ed Custer Alvin Jones Crawfordsville Black Hills Canada Mr. Custer Dave Custer Balsennie Minnesota Mary Jane Brooks Washington State Bank Francis J. Brooks Moline Howard Miller Henry H. Miller Monna Rae David Frank Walford Devils Lake N. Dak Chula Vista Calif Glenn Miller Walfords Henry Miller Melvin Hill Terry

This Veteran Won't Worry Over How to Spend State Bonus

Monta W. Guy 30 pleads guilty to drunken driving in Des Moines Iowa. Municipal Judge Harry Grund fines him 300 dollars and gives until October 15 to pay, hoping his World War I veteran bonus arrives by then. The story notes Guy would not need to worry about spending his bonus.

Des Moines Monta W. Guy Harry Grund Guy Grand

Storage of corn in Iowa remains critical

Des Moines, Aug 17. Hervey Hazen, state chairman of the production and marketing administration, said Iowa’s corn storage is serious but may ease. Carryover from 1948 and a good crop this year strain facilities. An estimated 100 million bushels under government seal must be resealed on farms to sustain price support. government will take delivery as capacity allows, but space is insufficient. Government steel bins hold 25 million bushels and elevator space is limited.

Des Moines Iowa Hervey Hazen Production and Marketing Administration Hazen

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