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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
2
Amid a heavy snow, Bob Day boasted nine locks scooped in an hour with a rocket snow plow and offered to clear walks. The house declined hoping for a bigger storm this winter. The narrator shifts to cutting colorful snapdragons for spring bouquets to brighten homes and sick rooms.
Long slow boiling of a soup bone with tomatoes extracts usable calcium. Cane molasses and American cheese rate next to milk as calcium sources.
Osceola authorities seek three men who robbed Mr and Mrs Wilbert German of 600 dollars at their isolated Clarke County farm. The trio cut telephone wires and warned the couple not to leave their house before fleeing on foot.
Funeral services for Walden E Henderson were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in the Keota Methodist church, with Rev. H E Williams in charge. Jones funeral home of Washing ton was in charge, with burial in the Keota cemetery. Pallbearers were Chic Callister, Joe Monihan, John Hammes, Everette Linen, Everette Amsbury and Carl Stiets.
Officer George Hazen rushed to East Oakland where a huge black bulldog had attacked children. He restrained the maddened animal with his bare hands, saving an eleven year old boy from injury.
A crowd watched as a man named Ha zen killed a white bulldog that mauled a screaming child. He chose not to use his pistol to avoid harming the child and leaped on the dog to strangle it. Separately, vending machines account for about 20 percent of cigarette and candy sales and a larger share of soft drink distribution.
The article notes Walton as one of the few authors to gain immortality from a single work The Compleat Angler. It portrays him as quiet contemplative witty and a skilled fisherman who loves life and humanity.
Community notices list church choir rehearsal canceled for Wednesday evening. West Chester Pythian Sisters meet at 7 30 P M with a date change to K P hall. Kolah club hosts a noon cooperative dinner at I D Quinn home potatoes rolls provided. Annual congregational dinner at 6 30 P M bring own service two dishes to pass meat and coffee provided. Eastern Star initiation at 8 P M visiting members welcome refreshments at Masonic Temple. Pinochle at 2 P M note date change at Masonic Temple. W S C S executive board at 1 P M dessert in the ladies parlor Methodist church. W R C installation of officers at 2 P M Legion hall.
Kyle relatives gathered for a cooperative Christmas dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs William Kyle Jr. Hosts included the Kyle children Gary Ronald Richie Nadine and other relatives.
Mrs. R. L. Badger marks her 84th birthday on December 29 with best wishes. The note also extends birthday greetings to Daryl Hoyle, Dorothy Marie Hunt, Claude McCoy, Larry Renouy, and Philip McClure.
The list includes Mrs Gif ford Morrison Tyrone Paul Buterbaugh Anna Ruth Dettweiler and Manford Rabenold. Mrs John Cunningham also appears as an other with a December 29 birthday.
Local news: Mr. and Mrs. Marion Shafer of 429 South Avenue D are the proud parents of a seven-pound girl born last night in their home.
Rev. Matthew Faulkner of Atlanta charged Louis with stealing the affections of his wife, Mattie Carie, 26, a former professional model. The filing indicates the boxer would accept service in the suit.
Lake Placid in the Adirondack mountains of New York state ranks as one of the best known winter resorts globally, drawing visitors for its famed scenery and outdoor activities.
Chicago December 29 Joe Louis the heavyweight champion has 30 days to file a reply to a $500000 alienation of affections suit filed by Negro minister Truman Gibson Jr. The suit alleges damages caused by Louis to the minister and seeks legal redress in the matter.
About 17 500 motion picture theaters operate in the United States with a combined weekly attendance of 90 million, highlighting the scale of cinema distribution and public demand across the nation.
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