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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

18 Dec 1947

Page 9

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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1947

Page

9

Fox Hunt Nets Four in STRINGTOWN Community

Several local men joined a Friday fox hunt in STRINGTOWN and brought home four foxes. The day included social visits, birthday celebrations at Elmer Graber’s, and family plans as Noah Widmer’s Remodel widens to the former Allman place.

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J. J. Rieh Stringtown Elmer Roth Glen Richard Noah Widmer Norma Wayjana Widmer Wm. Reschleys Carpenters Olas Noa Widmer Allman Place Noah Harry Suter Ottumwa Norma Widmer Rosemary Ehty Uth Graber Ruth Earl Bachman Kathleen Billy Low Point Ill Louis George Unkrich J. J. Richs Dan Widmer L. Nicholous Perry Mathews Nicholaus Mathews Elmer Graber Elmer Walter Westen Harm Westen Donala Dale Garret Joyce Widmer Marylin Wilson John Zeiglowsky Lucile Graber Rosemary Liechty Ethan Brooks Rex Swan Herert Clara Grace Hebel
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Rural Scouts Population and Scout Distribution in U S Areas

The text notes about 283000 Boy Scouts and 90000 Cub Scouts in 22062 rural units in the United States. It states this group equals one fourth of Boy Scouts of America membership, which is 51 percent of American boys. It suggests farm boys join 4-H or Future Farmer projects, reducing scout numbers in rural areas.

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United States Boy Scouts of America America
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Pioneers and Ancient Leather Making Across Continents

The article notes early tanning by pioneers and uses hides for rugs and tools. It references curing skins, ancient Egyptian knowledge, and 3000 year old Chinese leather finds. It also reports Rural Free Delivery data and rural road costs, with 57 percent of feeder roads unsurfaced.

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Americat China U. S
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Christmas Program By Church Choirs In Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on Sunday a joint choir from the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches presented a Christmas program directed by Mrs. Irene Trotter. The service featured varied choral works and scripture readings, with several local residents noted as performers and contributors.

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Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church Methodist United Presbyterian Churches Irene Trotter Grace Stone Etta Wallac Georgia McGinnis Chris Handel R. J. Stah Schubert Trene Trotter Adams Carl Stierel Wilson
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Pacific Coast Batter Consumption Compared to the South

In normal times the annual batter consumption on the Pacific coast averages 22 pounds per capita but in the South it is only pounds.

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Pacific Coast Capella
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Rita Hayworth Dee Dee Johnson Mrs. Lee Norris Scriptur Carl Steifel Wilma Evans Marian Stephens Holy City Kenneth McConnell Shelley R. J. Stahmer Alice Rodemaker Austin Evans Baby Iowa City John Stephens Keota North English Lee Norris Davenport Association of Underwriters Davenport Masonic Lodge W. M Lee Hunt Blaine Hawkins J. W Duane White Orville Thoma NER Brothers Company The Aerree Breeze Sud S Breeze Lever Brothers Company
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