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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1947

Page

6

Community Announcements From Local Churches and Groups

Presbyterian prayer meeting at 9 30 Wednesday morning in the church 25312 Spread TMagle school hosts program Thursday December 11 at p m hot lunch served Florence Thomas teacher 25813 KC meeting Thursday evening at KC hall refreshments and entertainment 25313 Choir practice at Christian church 7 14 Wednesday evening 25313 Odd Fellows and Rebekahs social at the hall 8 o clock bring a guest 25313

Presbyterian Spread Tmagle Florence Thomas K. C K. C. Hall Rebekahs

Mrs Christmas Brings Joy to Racine Shut-ins

Mrs Mary Christmas of Racine runs a year round campaign to spread happiness to shut ins. With over 700 addresses on her mailing list and a helper for foreign mail she funds the effort through local donations. The club she formed supports veterans of World Wars and encourages regular correspondence.

Racine Wis Mary Christmas

Milk price hike announced in Sioux City Iowa

In Sioux City Iowa a one cent increase lifts the retail milk price to 19 cents a quart. Dairies blame higher butterfat prices and grain costs for the rise. Dairyman George W Young cites farmers and grain as the cause. The market reports show 92 score butter at 87 cents per pound, up eight cents in a month. A prior hike occurred last August.

Sioux City Iowa Dairies George W. Young Dairyman Dee F

Iowa Board Urges 180 Day School Year Standard

Des Moines reports the Iowa association of school boards recommends a minimum 180 days of actual class work per year. Present practice varies by as much as two days in some districts. State aid is tied to attendance, so missing days could cut a child’s schooling by years. board discussions included more state support on maintenance insurance budgeting and transportation.

Des Moines Iowa Association of School Boards

TRU-LEX Heralded By Man After Meal Suffering

A well known man reports relief from acid indigestion and bloating after using TRU-LEX. He says meals no longer cause gas or constipation and that his bowels are regular. The medicine, claimed to contain 12 herbs, is advertised as cleansing bowels and aiding liver and kidneys.

Tru-Lex

Community and Closing Out Auctions Schedule in Iowa

Weekly livestock sales in Whittaker and Columbus Junction with several Tuesday and Friday auctions listed. December auctions include dissolving partnerships, closing out sales near Havre Crawfords ville Kalona Washington and Crawfordsville with start times mainly 11:00 or 1:00.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Havre George & Betty Chalupa Crawfordsville Ainsworth Clarence Lowe Sale Richard Fairfield Russell Parsons & Horn J. D. Glasgow South Avenue C Vera Bailey Kalona Morris E. Swartzendruber Washington Harry Merrifield North English Cyril Greiner S. W Brighton Road Walter Anderson Towyn Davis

Pedestrian’s Fate Questioned Over Death Penalty

A public debate centers on whether a pedestrian accused in a fatal incident deserves a death sentence. Proponents urge punishment while opponents argue for restraint amid legal and moral concerns.

Pedestals in Roman Use Evolve From Statues to Columns

The passage notes that pedestals were once used mainly to bear statues or votive offerings, but Romans sometimes set columns upon pedestals as well, indicating an adaptation in architectural display practices.

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