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Bent windshields in stock for all cars with installation available at Sorrells located at 22219 W. End of line.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
5
President to Name Spanish Ambassador
The White House announced President Truman will nominate Stanton Griffis as the United States first ambassador to Spain since December 31 1945. The action ends a five year diplomatic stalemate and resumes full relations with Madrid while Spain remains outside the Marshall Plan and NATO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Truman
Stanton Griffis
Spain
Madrid
United States
Knepp Family Seeks News From Fort Campbell Soldier
Mr and Mrs Eli Knepp announce their son Irvin Ek Knepp US 550667415 Co B 127 Eng Baz Lith A B biv Fort Campbell Kentucky has sent a letter with his address and asks friends to write. The family appreciates hearing from acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Knepp
Act
Irvin Ek. Knepp
Eng Baz
Fort Campbell
Kentucky
Inflation Pricing Under Government Request
A retailer explains pricing goods by cost rather than replacement value to curb inflation. Examples include mattresses previously $19.75 now $26.85 for cotton price increases, sofa beds at $81.30 and $88.60, and many items still marked with old prices. The shop notes nationwide advertised goods may vary and claims factory pricing for some items.
Chicago Hog Market Slows Yet Prices Hold Across Classes
Chicago hogs 18 000 receipts opened slow but trading remained fairly active with mostly 50 cents changes. Top hogs up to 20.85, most good and choice 170 to 250 lbs 20.25 to 20.75, 250 to 280 lbs 20.00 to 20.35, 300 to 350 lbs 19.40 to 19.75. Sows 17.50 to 18.25 under 450 lbs, 450 to 600 lbs 16.25 to 17.50, most stags 15.00 to 16.00. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs 31.75 to 32.25, ewes 29.75, good buy. Cattle 11 000 receipts. steers 35.50 to 38.25, good to high good up to 39.00, most medium to good 28.50 to 35.00. heifers 27.00 to 32.50, cows 21.00 to 24.00, vealers 34.00 down with some high lots 85.00, stockers and feeders steady.
Old State House Boston Preserves Pre Revolutionary Treasures
The Old State House, historic in Boston, kept as a museum with old furniture paintings documents and other early American souvenirs from its colonial era and Revolutionary period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Old State House
Boston
Christmas Dinners Shared by Many Families in Iowa Towns
Numerous local households hosted extended family gatherings over Christmas Day and Sunday. Attendees ranged from Central City to Des Moines and Kremlin Oklahoma, including Reed, Miller, Hennon, Troop, Drebenstedt, Surface, Rice, Telford, Hotle, Rathmel, Morrett, Maxwell, McClure, Kolosick, Been glossom, Fetters, Crawford, Barclay, Caldwell and Norton families plus guests from Chicago LaSalle and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Reed
Ernest Reed
Nancy
Central City
Everette Miller
Pam
Charles P. Hennon
Wesaco
Tex
Golia Miller
Russell Miller
Fred L. Troop
Troop
Oscar Drebenstedt
Burlington
F. C. Surface
Robert
Cedar Rapids
FE. C. Surface
Belle Gray Rice
Alton Rice
Des Moines
Charles Kennedy
Gwen Telford
Jim Telford
Mr. Pleasant
Hal Hotle
Washington
William Rathmel
Kremlin
Okla
W. C. Thompson
Davenport
John Morrett
R. L. Bendbow
Walter Harvey
Floynd Maxwell
Kenneth
Muscatine
Don McClure
Pearl Ferguson
Grinnell
Fred Kolesick
Peggy Ann Morgan
Peggy
Pauline Kolosick
Chicago
Paul Kolosick
Deloris
Patricia Kolosick
Paul Nkolosich, Jr
Richard Kolosick
Reno Norton
Warren
Christmas Dinners Spread Across Davenport Area
In Crawfordsville and nearby towns on Christmas Day and the following days, numerous families hosted turkey dinners and gift exchanges. Notable gatherings included households of Lease, Spangler, Been blossom, Engle, Whiting, White, Lowe, Duncan, and others with relatives traveling to Des Moines and Bayllis for celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
N. J. Lease
Cecil Lease
Davenport
Bill Main
Billy
John Lease
Baby
Richard Lease
Everette Davis
Duane
Mary Davies
Homer Davis
Chester Spangler
Karla Kay
Ronnie
Harold Spangler
Fred Spangler
Leslie Been
Dale Engle
Edward Engle
Harold Griggs
West Chester
Hollis Whiting
Mildred
Robert Whiting
Bobby
Granger
Jay Darby
Des Moines
Levi Blanchard
Doris
Clay Blanchard
Harry Jones
Robert
Charles Wells
Lee Lease
Bruce Lease
Henry Cheney
Janice
Henry Jr
Rhoda van Sickle
Joe Cheney
Oelwein
Chester Cherryholmes
Dan
Fredsipe
Victor Kopfenstein Injured in Basketball Practice
Victor Kopfenstein strained a knee during a basketball practice and will spend several weeks bedridden recovering. He hopes to resume activity with crutches once his knee heals. The item is part of a local Grace Hill column detailing holiday visits and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Victor Klopfenstein
Katherine Buxbaum
Cedar Falls
Eugene Engel
Lyle Hayes
Sandra
Douglas
Dale Roberts
Leonard Brinning
Ronnie
Linden
Homer Brinning
Brinning
Paul Diemerly
Washington
Paul Harvey
Martha
New York State
Christmas News From Hancock Residence Brighton
Christmas and holiday visit roundup from Brighton area families detailing travels to Hancock Iowa and Wellman. Harold Larson family and others greet relatives, celebrate birthdays, and share Christmas dinners with relatives in Davenport, Des Moines, Burling ton and Topeka connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Harold Larson
Hancock
Iowa
Doroth. Duttweiler
Des Moines
Spen
Raper Duttweiler
Estrus Duttweiler
Wellman
Max Miller
Max
Chicago Grain Table Shows March to September Prices
Chicago grain table lists futures ranges for Wheat Corn and Soybeans across March to September. Readings show bid and offer figures with multiple months and contract positions reflected in percent ranges and decimals.
Christmas Day Visits and Community Plans Near Keota
Local residents and families shared Christmas Day gatherings at multiple homes including the Harveys Corpman Romine Waterhouse and Hough households. A community New Year’s dinner and church meeting are planned at the community building with Sunday school officer elections. Mail carrier Victor Masson delivered late packages and earned a word of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miksch
Ainsworth
Lloyd Miksch
Connie
Lawrence Miksch
Beulah Miksch
Ottumwa
Julia Gardner
Washington
Walter Brown
Margaret
Burlington
Ira Miksch
Lyle Hayes
C. L
California
Eugene Engle
Washington Hospital
Katherina Buxbaum
May Waterhouse
Engle
Ray Brenneman
J. C. Preston
Kalona
Stanley Vodicka
Preston Harvey
Arthur Peters
Leonard
Elizabeth Brown
Guy Stacy
Tommie
Robert Waterhouse
Mary Engle
Nelson Woodford
John Hough
Francis Romine
Keota
Clarence Rathmel
Victor Masson
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Dwight Baker
Hotel Washington
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Osineup Drug Store
Ronald Horn
Gene Tucker
Tucker Chevrolet
Studebaker
Woytz
Ette
Sanders
Carlstadt
Fred L. Stewart
City Hall
John Tucker
East Madison
West Liberty
Wim
Noel
Elm Street
Martins Moderna Cleaners
Durst Heed
Nelson Well Company
Fairfield
Sentinel Sales and Service
Col. Little
United Mattress
Our Company
Washington Transfer
Farrells
Electric Service General Wiring & Repair
Phil Kneen
Zager Plumbing & Heating Service
Lyle Davis Wellman
Wayne Marston
Eclipse Lumber Company
Call
Washington County
Washington Concrete Company
Wm. Zachs
Riverside
DU Pont Duco
Federal Land Bank
NASH
JIEP
National Farm Loan Assns
Hk. W. Cummings
Sec
Treas
Jeffrey Bldg
Tiudson
FORD
Western Auto Associate Store
Zelinsky Hardware
Chevrolet
Roadstone
Don M. Hayes
Eod
Hampshire Boars
Dave Livingston
Maytag
Taitus Radio & Appliancee
Hotle Peed and Grain Company
Edward Burkholder
Hwy
Hampshire
Roy Havel
McDaniel Drug Store
DU Pont
DuPont
Auto Slass
Nicola & Harmon
Wayne Tail Curler
Spurgeon
Hubert Malichky
Prefection
Washington County Farm
E. R. Winter
Wapello
By Ken Reynolds
Alvin
I Spring
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Washington, Lowa
Clifford Hunter
Marshall Plan
Europe
Marshall Plan Group
Knepp
Tion
Dick’s Furniture Store
Solowa
Firestone
Bell & Gevock
Chicago Livestock
Urky
USDA
J. A. Raymond
Carleton White
Denny
Harlan Timons
Wee Madison
Bill Stoner
Mt. Pleasant
Russell Zickafoose
Ivor Davis
Dave Schantz
Wayland
Clarence Lowe
Karl Lowe
Don Miller
Lyle Lowe
Cleo Fletcher
Cleo McCoy
Vernon White
Ritchie
Tommy
Raymond Duncan
Don Bell
Harry White
Ronnie and
Nan Ritchie
Frank Maxwell
Fletcher
Clint Fletcher
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Cleo Dean
Margery
Floyd Nelsor
Illian Sewell
Henry Menefee
Clifford Wardan
Galesburg
Evan Fishburn
S. M. Fishburn
Victor Kopfenstein
Edna Crile
Bloyd Newton
Charles Newton
Waterloo
Harry Newton
E. Darnice
Dale Auld
Gibson
Keith Murray
Topeka
Kan
Orrie DeWolf
Moline
T. B. Davison
Lynn
Wanda Bowden
Francis Roth
Christopher Blume
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