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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1948

Page

3

Reminiscences of Washington by Don Ross and Don Pyke

Des Moines based Don Ross recounts memories of Washington with Don Pyke of St. Louis. The note lists former teachers, coaches, classmates, local figures and long-time friends, including Russell Visquain, A Brook, Thomp Brookhart, Bud Fields and many others, underscoring enduring ties to the old hometown.

Don Ross Des Moines Washington Don Pyke St. Louis Russell M.visquain Don Dons United Presbyterian Church University City Monmouth College Burlington Monmouth C. A. Brook W. H Keota A. Brook Rude Warfels Cap Harveys Frank Millers Bob Pattersons the Berdos Bruce Cowden Cave Harveys Dave Veterans Administration Dorothy Harvey Thomp Brookhart Thomp Sam Neills Sam and Mildred Paul Gageby Russell Visquain Town State College Ames Vifquain Russell Martha Godfrey Martha California Lucy Pierce Lane Oscar Lane Elizabeth Pib) Bell Minneapolis Don Bell State Banking Department Glen Whitmer Oak Park, Ill Stone Wall Earl Galloway Claire Brook Nate Fields Dick Willis Scoop Lane Everett Peck Fred Blick Bergie Larson Bud Fields Bud Bailey Eleanor Marsh Bailey

Geo-Mineral Praised by Concord Pharmacists

Porter Bros. of Concord North Carolina report strong sales over six months for Geo-Mineral calling it one of their best selling drugs. They note customers report amazing results and urge sufferers who found little relief from other medicines to try Geo-Mineral.

Nature Roosevelt Georgia Leomardes France Greece Hercules Porter Bros., Pharmacists Concord N. C Geo-Mineral

Breeder Horace Lytle Warns on Sporting Dog Principles

By Ted Kesting Horace Lytle argues the fundamental principles of dog breeding apply across pointers setters retrievers spaniels and hounds, yet these basics are too often unknown or ignored by the average breeder.

Horace Lytle

Breeding Genius in Dogs Balances Bloodlines and Rules

The article argues that dam contribution equals sire in breeding and stresses selecting two strong individuals and bloodlines. It notes some bitches should not be bred and that true greatness requires both rules and a breeder’s instinct. Lytle cites that breeding genius may outpace strict rules, yet rules remain essential.

Nick Lytle

Aileen Smith Weds Clarence Shull in Kirksville Christmas

Aileen Violet Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Smith wed Clarence Shull son of Mr and Mrs Clint Shull at the Methodist church parsonage Kirksville Missouri on Christmas morning at 9 o clock Rev Fred P Hanes officiated. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit. After a short wedding trip through northern Missouri they will live in Washington at the first of the year. The bride works for American Pearl Button company and the groom for Richards Construction company.

Kirksville Aileen Violet Smith Milton Smith Clarence Shull Clint Shull Winfield Fred P. Hanes Missouri American Pearl Button Company Mr. Shull Richards Construction Company

Birthday and anniversary notes from West Chester area

Four year old Duane Allen Beenblossom celebrates his birthday. The Crone Salladay Sickles and Koenig families are listed among those with December birthdays. Charles Neff Gladys Stout Linda Howsare and Karen Gray appear among other celebrants. Mr and Mrs Clem Griffith mark their 33rd wedding anniversary.

Charles Claire Neff Gladys Louise Stout Linda Jean Howsare John Kiene Karen Kay Gray Arlene Charpening Clem Griffith West Chester

Hostesses Named for White Shrine Bridge Party

Hostesses for the White Shrine bridge party yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Masonic Temple were Mrs. Russell Goodin and a second hostess not identified in the readable text.

White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Russell Goodin

Bridge Winners At Aina Worth Gathering

Mrs Edith Richards of Aina worth hosted a bridge session with three tables. The high score winner was Mrs H M Dodder, with second high going to Mrs Ernie Rouse. Refreshments followed from a holiday decorated table.

Edith Richards Ainaworth H. M. Dodder Ernie Rouse

Six U.S. soldiers released in Berlin

Six American soldiers captured by the Russians after crossing into the Soviet zone were returned unharmed. A German policeman who accompanied them was released as well. Two jeeps and all weapons were returned with the men.

Frankfurt Germany

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Bruce Mississippi Valley Farm Equipment Dealers Association Statler Graham Paper Company Ad Club Miss Smith Marthe Peoria Dave Livingson Texas Pyke University of Houston San Antonio Chicago Doc Hardenberg American Meat Institute Iowa Hdch Washington Coffee Club Fred Ruth Schmidt & Blatter Highway 92 Hartsell Pig Stand Clincup Walgreen Drug and Other Drug Stores By Ted Kesting Joe Palooxa Rick Jerry South Side Square White Sale White Yard Aileen Smith, C. Shull Christmas A. M Duane Allen Beenblossom Vic Crone Ernest Salladay Will Sickles Richard Koenig U. 8 Berlin
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