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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

4

Baby Beeves Sold At Louisa County Fair average 22c lb

Four-Hele club entries at the Louisa county fair in Columbus Junction sold for an average of 22 cents per pound. About 15 head of prize winners were slated for the state fair. DuBuque Packing Co. was the top buyer, with other local buyers purchasing several heads each. Ninety eight head were entered at the fair. Grand champion Angus Eddie Crist led the Four-Heel club results with multiple first place wins across Angus Hereford and Shorthorn classes.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County Buque Packing Company Farrel Smylie Ninty Alf Angus Eddie Crist Bobby Williams Lawrence Yeggy William Yeggy H. C .Yeery Bernadine Yeggy Elizabeth Yeggy Sister Mary Pernadette Eva Gase George Yeggy Charles C. Yeggy Elles Yeggy Washington Washington County Iowa Swisher & Swisher Iowa State Bank Butid

Life Histories of Tucker and Lensch Highlight Rotary Meeting

Rotarians heard two informative life histories yesterday. Claude Tucker, a native of Washington County, spoke of his roots and his long career with Tucker Chevrolet. Hugo Lensch, a Washington Soy Mill manager and Iowa native, traced his path from farming in Minnesota to military service and eventual relocation to Washington Iowa.

Claude Tucker Washington County Iowa Brighton Washington B. F. Dixon Tucker Chevrolet Claude Hugo Lensch Scott County Minnesota Business Sioux Falls South Dakota Laverne Uncle Sam County Recorder Wag Farmers Elevator Company Cedar Rapids Grain Company Cedar Rapids Honeymead Hugo Don Ross Des Moines Fred Blick St. Louis John Valentine Centerville E. F. Wahl Thomasville Perry Chapin Westlace Texas Maurice Helmann Granite City Ill

Deadline Oct 5 for GI Bill education options

Marines urge early enlistment before October 5 to access government paid tuition at any school of choice and living allowances. Sgt John W Slagle notes Marine Corps Institute offers free courses aiding college or trade study for promotion. Recruits may enlist for two four years with rep visits to Burlington and Washington Post offices.

G. I Hill of Rights Marine Corps John W. Slagle Mininé Corps Burlington School of the Choice Sgt. Stagle Corps Marine Corps Institute Iowa Washington Post

Iowa City Event Dates In Late August To September

Community listings show a sequence of dates from late August into September in Iowa City. Schedule includes activities at local venues and gatherings organized by area groups.

Birthday Honors For Gaylen Jarrard At Sunset Park

Gaylen Jarrard celebrated his fourth birthday Saturday with a party at Sunset Park hosted by his mother. Guests included family friends and relatives such as Mrs. William Darbyshire Mrs. George Jarrard Mrs. George Japper and Mrs. Richard Ohden. Activities featured a merry go round swings games and photos with two angel food cakes and flowers as decorations. The honoree received many toys and gifts from attendees including Janet White Linda Crone Judith Thompson and others.

Gaylen Jarrard Doyle Jarrard Tohen Sunset Park William Darbyshire George Jarrard George Japper Richard Ohden

Jarrard Families Share Picnic Reunion at Sunset Park

Jarrard families gathered at Sunset Park for a noon picnic reunion. Relatives from Pleasant Plain Columbus Junction Wayland Fairfield West Burlington Riverside Wellman and Washington attended, including multiple Jarrard household members and friends, sharing a meal and conversation.

Karen George McGuire Wayland Eugene Snider Dale Arthur Fairfield William Wulf Allen Kenneth Ainsworth Frank Leeper Maxine Reeves Wellman Nora Palmeter Iort Magison Eldon Navy Gary Riverside Floyd Kerr Joanne Eugene Jimmie West Burlington Washington George Jarrard Doyle Jarrard Gaylen Keith Homer Jarrard Howald McAtlin Donald Carl Jarrard Stanley Mary Ardith Walley Jarrard Edward Clarence Jarrard Relden Caturyn

Birthday Wishes for Journal’s Three Quarter Century Club Members

A birthday note lists Mrs John M Pratt among the Three Quarter Century club members as she marks another year. On the same page family birthdays include Sharon Rae Rich Joseph Jay Walter and Gaylen Ray Kron with candles and well wishes from relatives in Brighton route two and local households.

John M. Pratt The Journal Sharon Rae Rich Donald Rich Brighton Joseph Jay Walter Stephen Wolter Gaylen Ray Kron Ray Kron

Birthday notices for local residents and families

Observing birthdays today are Gloria Keyser, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Keyser, Mary Alice Simmmering, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Sam Simm ering, and Gladys Hesseltine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Hesseltine. Also listed are Bill Lewis, Vince Marek, John Shebeck, C fk Boshart.

Dha Bill Lewis Vince Marek John Shebeck C. Fk. Boshart Gloria Keyser Margaret Keyser Mary Alice Simmering Sam Simmering Gladys Hesseltine Frank Hesseltine

Entertain Friends At Fletcher Home For Bride-Elect

Mrs. Arlene Fletcher and Mrs. Helen McNeill hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Fletcher home in Crawfordsville to honor Elsie Stout. The event followed a recent dinner with guests from the area.

Fletcher Home Mary W. Packer Crawfordswelle Arlene Fletcher Helen McNeill Elsie Stout

Town State college ties mark social visit notes

J. H. Jones home hosted Prof and Mrs J H Hillier and children and Mrs Lew Plager of Stitt swater Okla The Hilliers teacher at A and M college were former Town State College classmates Joseph Jones birthday dinner guests included A W Hinderman Arthur Margare and Mary Jane Hinderman and Erwin sisters from Wapelio W T Smith and family called in the afternoon Clark Woods and Roy Woods family plan a California variation trip

J. H. Jones J. H. Hillier Lew Plager Stittswater Oklo Hillier M. Colle Hilliers Jones Town State College Joseph Jones A. W. Hinderman Arthur, Margare Mary Jane Hinderman Erwin Sisters Wapelio W. T. Smith Mrs. Clark Woods California Roy Woods

Anti-Friction Bearings in Modern Vehicles

Automotive industry notes that every new car truck and bus on assembly lines includes 23 to 30 anti-friction ball and roller bearings.

Woman Writes Gratitude for Freedom from Pain and Work

Mrs. Anna Pautz expresses thanks for relief from chronic pain and states readiness to undertake work answering inquiries. Includes address P O Box 825 Vancouver Washington. Note references NUE-OVO Laboratories and paid advertisement.

Anna Pautz P. O Vancouver Wash Adv Nue-Ovo Laboratories

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