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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1946

Page

6

The Rocking Chair Brigade Meeting Local Stars

Local notes reveal summer visitors and residents sharing news in Chicago. Paul du Breuil of Yorkville stops by. Mrs Donnell of Webster Groves seeks McClellands in Englewood. Pratts plan a home. Hat swap with Mr Lewis at a Century party. Heilman family resettles. Logan back at the State Bank and neighbors welcome homecomers amid busy remodeling.

CG. R. McCutchen, Sr Ft. Wayne State Bank Logan

Personal cash advances for unpaid bills and emergencies

Advertisement offering cash loans with repayment through convenient monthly payments deducted from future income. Emphasizes help for unpaid bills personal needs insurance household repairs or other emergencies.

Granddaughter of John Williams Dies After Polio Illness

Gracehill report says Zelimie Patterson of Des Moines died from polio after a sudden illness. John Williams learned of the condition Tuesday, traveled to Des Moines, and found his granddaughter deceased early Wednesday. Nearby, Gracehill endured a strong wind storm Friday night causing downed limbs and power outages.

John Williams Gracehill Zelimie Patterson Des Moines Guy Stacy Tomamy Brighton Robert Waterhouse Max Waterhouse

Picnic and visit roundup in Washington area

Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hayes and Sandra attended a Sunday picnic in Washington. Several families visited relatives in nearby towns, with trips to Des Moines and Red Oak noted. A birth announcement also lists the Seattle family of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hayes.

Lyle Hayes Sandra Washington Robert Miksel Ainsworth Werry Ira Mikceh

Brighton Notes on Weekend Visits and Richmond News

Rodney Gowey and Dannie Neal spent the weekend at the State fair in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Fred Shalla and Lorraine visited relatives in the Richmond community for a day last week. Mr and Mrs Berkley Brown and Susie Ann visited Cedar Rapids residents?

Brighton Rot Rodney Gowey Dannie Neal Des Moines Fred Shalla Lorraine Richmond Berkley Brown Susie Ann Cedar Rapids

Local Families and State Fair Attendance Highlight Week

The past week at the parental home of Roman Borkoski included Richard, who had been visiting his grandparents for the summer, returning home. John McClintic attended the State fair in Des Moines at the start of the week.

Louisa County Virgil Pardon Sigourney Pearl Hayes Roman Borkoski Richard John McClintic Des Moines

Safe Meat Handling Practices

Guidance emphasizes keeping meat poultry and fish dry and never soaking them in water to prevent juice loss. Proper handling reduces moisture loss and preserves flavor and texture during preparation and cooking.

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