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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1950

Page

6

Savannah family visits Washington relatives remembered under new name

At all drug stores everywhere in Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leach and son Dick and daughter Gay of Savannah arrive for a visit with Mrs. Leach’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weldin and with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gates. Mrs. Leach is remembered in Washington as Irma Waymack.

Gay Savannah Erwin Meisenbach Marilyn Kathryn Jane Meisenbach C. S. Ragan George Nolan Bayonne New Jersey Charles Ragan Lindon Burris Barbara Waukegan Ill Harold Cumming Kenneth Blechan Johnny Colorado Colorado Springs Denver Estes Park Royal Gorge Seventh Day Adventist Charles Brown Wellman Charles Jordan North English Robert Owens Lorette Eden Riverside Emma McCulley Dr. Lives

Local residents host, visit, and travel notes in Washington

Various local households report guests visiting from Des Moines Huron North Vernon and Bayonne. Visitors include the Minick family from Clear Lake the Turner family from South Dakota and Custer Kinship groups with extensive Wellsburg to Wellman ties. A garden potato boasting a large Green Mountain plant is also noted.

Helen Keck Washington James Quinn Milo Steele Sr Milo Steele Jr Cloyd Garrett Merle Turnipseed West Liberty Fair Drive Inns Merchantettes Ainsworth McConnell and Pearson McFarland and Shaffer Charles L. Barker Pullman O. D. Herbrecht Junction City Kansas Vernon Witting Herbrecht Iowa Council of Religious Education Des Moines Rev Louise White Keota Eddie John Grayson Davenport C. Q. Dayton E. L. Rouse Colorado Springs Colo Marian Ruth Bridges Rouse Misses Bridges D. M. Bridges Muscatine Rouse’s The Journal J. E. Maxwell Green Mountain

Illinois Senate Fight Heats Up Between Lucas and Dirksen

Illinois politics heat rises as Senate Democratic Leader Scott W. Lucas and former House member Everett M. Dirksen launch a fierce race. Dirksen accuses Lucas of fakery while Lucas claims a $1.5 million Republican fund aims to unseat him. Both study the impact of a possible Progressive ballot spot on Chicago and Cook County.

Springfield Illinois Senate Scott W. Lucas Everett M. Dirksen House Lucas-Dirksen Dirksen Lucas Washington Chicago Cook County

Hospital Dismissals and Birth Announcements at Ainsworth

At the hospital today Eugene Fetters a well man Mrs Lawrence Moore and daughter Ainsworth were discharged. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Frederick Reid Jr city a daughter at 4 20 p m Mr and Mrs Roy Totzinger city a son at 10 15 p m.

Eugene Fetters Wellman Lawrence Moore Ainsworth Frederick Reid Jr City Roy Totzinger

Doan's Pills Offer Relief From Backache

Aging and strain can slow kidney function and cause backache and frequent urination. Doan's Pills are promoted as a mild diuretic to ease discomfort, with claims of long term use by millions and quick relief for kidney area symptoms.

Dean Doan

Troop F Cavalry Returns From Camp Riley Maneuvers

Ten years ago today Troop F of the 113th Cavalry arrived home from Camp Riley Minnesota where three weeks of war maneuvers were conducted. Captain Jay Brown said the men and horses returned in good condition.

113Th Cavalry Camp Riley Minn Jay Brown

Iran Not Ready for Attack From Russia

Western observers in Tehran doubt Iran could withstand a Russian invasion for more than a week even if such an attack occurred. No clear sign of imminent Soviet action, but a Russia hit might follow early in any general war. Soviet forces maintain a border presence along the Caspian and could move south in overwhelming strength when ordered.

Tehran Iran Russia Caspian Sea Kremlin

Ireland smaller than Arkansas and Chicago by population

The record notes that Ireland is half the size of Arkansas and has fewer inhabitants than Chicago. It highlights comparative population and geographic size relationships using well known place names.

Ireland Arkansas Chicago

Family anniversaries and birthdays noted in local notices

Mr and Mrs Walter Lance and Mr and Mrs Walter Bruty celebrate wedding anniversaries today with memories of 1940 and 1934. Connie Lee Buckwalter and Wayne Herdlicka mark birthdays with candles this date and August 24 respectively. Rosemary McAvoy and Keith Crossett are also listed with birthdays today.

Walter Lance Walter Bruty Connie Lee Buckwalter Wayne Herdlicka Rosemary McAvoy Keith Crossett

Eggs Should Be Cooked Over Low Heat to Tenderness

The guidance notes that to ensure tenderness eggs must be heated gently and cooked over low heat. This approach helps maintain moisture and prevents overcooking resulting in firmness or rubbery texture.

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