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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
6
A clean dry storage spot protects electrical devices from moisture and accidental drops, helping them last longer. Keeping appliances off the floor and in a handy spot reduces risk of damage and ensures quick access for use.
Ruth Schantz begins vacation from the sheriff's office at the courthouse. Minnie Miller starts work at Washington Dairy Bar replacing Karl Schmidt who will assist at Hart sell's Pig Stand. Dr. O. F. Boller hospitalized at Washington county hospital after failing to improve from Cedar River cottage stay. Rev. and Mrs. LeRoy Selby visit from West Alexander and plan India missionary work in October. P. C. Woods family returns from Canton Illinois after funeral of his sister Mrs. Fred Williams, 67, who had visited here last April.
Plain causes of tractor deaths are overturning falling from tractor leaving power take-off parts unguarded catching loose clothing in moving parts oiling or adjusting tractor while in operation and failing to keep children off tractors.
The corps asks members to bring needle and thimble for sewing car pet rags and plans to sell Forget-Me-Nots for disabled American veterans during September. Effie Van Sickle chairs the sale and can supply materials. The corps has adopted a disabled veteran at Knoxville hospital to honor on his birthday and Christmas with gifts and spending money.
The Journal lists students from Washington County preparing for college or training schools. Many will depart within two weeks, and the paper asks readers to submit the names of those attending schools this fall to complete the listing.
About fifty members from several departments at the American Perl Button company shared a cooperative dinner on the park lawn. The farewell event honored school girl employees and Mary Swisher who is leaving for St Louis. Mr and Mrs Bill Hammer attended as guests. Earl Nicola provided a bouquet.
The J W Baker W C of West Chester met at the K P hall with 10 members. Mrs Clem Griffith presided in Mrs Frank Kleese's absence. An application for membership was read, relief committee reported 177.08 for charity, care and cash, and 40.00 from greeting cards plus 5.50 for flowers.
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