Harmony Club entertaining guests at Brighton home
The Harmony club was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ira Saunders in Brighton. Mrs. C. E. Darniells led the business meeting with hot weather recipes in roll call. Guests included Mrs. E F Voss and Mrs. Ollo Lamansky. Refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. J. C. Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdna Crile
Brighton
Harmony Club
Ira Saunders
C. E., Darniells
E. EF. Voss
Ollo Lamansky
J. C. Bridges
Birthday Shower Honors Gertrude Parcell. Notables Attend
Mrs. Albert Saunders hosts a miscellaneous shower at Friends church Rubio in honor of Gertrude Parcell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Parcell. She will wed Robert Wright of Ottumwa September 2. Several local families visit mingle and travel news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Saunders
Friends Church
Rubio
Gertrude Parcell
W. B. Parcell
Robert Wright
Ottumwa
Harold Hoskins
Tama
Omar Hoskins
Hoskins
Cherokee
Theodore Horton
Cherrie
Eau Claire
Wis
Par
Oregon Holstein sets one year butterfat record
A Holstein cow in Oregon established a new one year butterfat record by yielding 1,141.8 pounds on a twice daily milking schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Bal ing Gang Picnic At Columbus Junction Park
Ambo y report details the Bal ing Gang cooperative picnic at Columbus Junction Park with families Stout Roberts Pfeifer and White. Local happenings note new farm equipment purchases, health updates, and a Baptist family dinner at Amana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baling Gang
Columbus Junction Park
Duane White
Amboy
Finishes Add Bright Colors to Rubber Goods
Rubber products such as beach toys rainboots and balls gain brighter surfaces through special finishes. The new process adds vivid patterns to toys and a decorative sheen to a wide range of rubber items improving their appearance.
Feathers Cause Odor in Drying Pillows
A light odor from feather pillows in a gas dryer comes from animal fibers and high heat needed to dry them. Auto Drivers Vision The average driver has 20/28 vision meaning letters on a chart read at 28 feet should be readable at 20 feet.
Lex Circle Hosts Cooperative Supper at Sunset Park
Members of the Lex circle and their families gathered Sunday evening at the Sunset park pavilion in Lexington. The cooperative supper featured fried chicken, homemade cakes, and salad, with attendees including Mrs. Robert Frink and others from Washington and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Horton
Ida Berry
John McConahey
Wayland
Lawrence Zielininski
Keith Hazen
Moline
Morton Emde
Lexington
Lex Circle
Sunset Park Pavilion
Washington
Robert Frink
Charles Stewart
Marie Stewart
Nettie Macqgugin
Bill Martin
Peper
John Filading
Bill Ynn
Mike Patterson
Carpetbaggers and the carpetbag origin story
The carpetbag tied to William F. Harnden dates to March 4, 1839, marking the early express business. Its decline came as the term carpetbaggers gained postwar notoriety after the Civil War in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Harnden
10 Percent Discount On Collision Insurance Explains Age Rules
A note explains a 10 percent collision insurance discount and lower rates for public liability and property damage when no drivers under 25 are listed. It mentions eligibility for younger drivers and suggests shopping for automobile insurance.
Washington County Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet August 7, 1956 at 1:00 PM at the courthouse in Washington. Taxpayers will be heard on the proposed expense estimates for the fiscal year starting January 1, 1951. County Auditor Bred Bourghots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Iowa
Court House
Washington
Bred Bk. Bourghots
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Robert Hamilton
Davenport
L. E. White
Lucy Fleak
Roy Fleak
Spring Dale
Ark
Lester Farrier
Jefferson County Hospital
Fairfield
James Meek
Washington County Hospital
Glen Hagans
Danville
S. H. Hagans
Noel Carter
Globe, Ariz
Emma Diers
Clara Smith
Minnie Crile
Julia Haworth
Richland
Anson Woodford
Glen Mullikin
Oren Mullikin
Oren Taylor
Kingsley
Hunt’s
Bartlett
H.1.c. Ornageade
del Monte
Ige
Mission Peas
Ham Loaf
Ena
California
Sunkist Lemons
Sunkist
Poe
Carl? Greiner
Clark Pfeifer
George Stout
Stout Sr
West Chester
Tom Stirling
Amana
Carl Roberts
Everette Roberts
John Frame
Harold Gerdes
Linda
Billy
Patty
Brainard
Minnesota
Harold
Dale Johnston
Wilbur Schantz
Colorado
Wyoming
Janie Johnston
Dale
Muscatine
Boyd
Carl Greiner
Louisa County Fair
Hugh Roberts
Ora Perry
Williams
Kansas
L. G. Roberts
Wayne Bitting
Duane
Billy Stout
Billie
Bobbie
Ed Pfeifer
W. D. Roberts
James
Lone Tree
Cherie Roberts
Patty Gerdes
Billie Frame
Owens-Simpkins
Cotter
Savnt
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Auto Drivers’ Vision
ATN & H'S
Sanford
Nicola
Harmon
Matt Acls
Func
Lision
Paul R. Horak
Swaa
West Liberty
of the
Union District Agricultural Society
Stan Stanley
American Legion Post 500
Rotary
RACIE
Robert Buckman
Ades
Robert Barclay, Sec’y
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