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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1946

Page

8

Social Visit and Travels Reach Washington Area

Mrs. Banehe Martin of Santa Ana arrives to visit Washington as guest of Metta Nelson. D P Livingston head for Chicago to attend a Park Ridge wedding. Mae McCulley of Iowa City visits friends and relatives with Mrs. H G Richardson. Robert Blaise, 90, Sigourney, with daughter, son in law and grandson stay at Richardson home. Other guests include Mr and Mrs F P Stanton and Water Kerkove. Vir and Mrs Florlan Pittenger of Morrison Illinois tour in the area as guests of A R Tervell and Paul. Paul J Deimerly and Preston Harvey return from Ithaca New York and Niagara Falls. Dr and Mrs W J Masson and family return from a ten day trip visiting Cleveland Heights and Pittsburg. Eleanor Bond of Des Moines visits Mittie Lou Lee in John Lee home. Phil Antenoff returns from a two week business trip to Los Angeles and back to B and B clothing store.

Robert Blaise Sigourney H. G. Richardson Blaise Richardson Mr. Blaise F. P. Stanton Water Kerkove Florlan Pittenger Morrison, Ill Swift A. R. Tervell Paul Paul J. Deimerly Preston Harvey Ithaca N. Y Joseph DeLaurentiis Niagara Falls W. J. Masson Jon David Eddie Barker Patricia Jack Massons Frederick Smith Smith Cleveland Heights Ohio Eleanor Bond Walter Bond Des Moines Washington Mittie Lou Lee John Lee

Male Gorillas Reach Great Size in Reports

Reports describe male gorillas reaching towering heights and heavy weights with specimens noted at 142 feet tall and 400 pounds or more, highlighting exceptional size in the species.

Insurance firms deny liability and push suit locations

Fischer notes insurers refuse claims and force suit in the defendant's domicile, usually in the East. They promise fantasy benefits with low premiums and no underwriting system. The National Association of Insurance Companies aims to curb this with uniform state legislation.

Fischer

First Hat in Paris by Swiss Maker in 1404

The article notes the fist modern hat emerged in 1404 in Paris crafted by a Swiss manufacturer. It highlights origins of a men's wear item and its early production.

Paris

Social Calendar Notices for Baptist Church and Local Clubs

Social calendar items list upcoming events and meetings. Friendly Bible class pot luck at 6 30 p m. W H S L S senior class reunion at Sunset Park noon. Music department dessert meeting 7 p m with Carolyn Hamilton. Country club fried chicken dinner 12 30 p m at clubhouse with bridge and golf. Rosemary Club picnic supper 6 30 p m at Lloyd Marek home. Bring a dish to pass.

Friendly Baptist Church W.hls Sunset Park Carolyn Hiamilton Rosemary Club Lloyd Marek

Picnic at Sunset Garden Gear Up With Food

Garden department members plan a 6 45 p m picnic at Rock Garden in Sunset. Bring chicken pies and drinks as indicated by surname initials. Provide table service sandwiches and dessert. ice and drink furnished.

Meruhere Rock Garden Sunset

Safe cooking attire for leg protection

Advice urges wearing a skirt or play-suit when cooking in shorts to shield legs from fat splatter and spills. It notes this may be less cool but safer for exposure and cleanliness.

Nature Doan

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