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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1948

Page

8

Woman Remembers Man Who Sends Whitman Candies for Valentine

A woman recalls a man who gifts candies from Whitman’s or Stover’s for Valentine Day. The gesture centers on a sweet token shared between them.

Stovers

Victoria Lodge 516 Leaves Riverside Masons Old Rooms

Riverside scene centers on Victoria Lodge No. 516 vacating its longtime rooms above Shrade Grocery and Brenner Cafe. The American Lesson leases and remodels the former Masonic temple into its Riverside meeting hall. Community notices include February Better Riverside club dinner with Father Bernard Wieland as speaker and a birthday dinner for Louis G. Rummelhart.

Victoria Lodge Riverside Masons Estelle Crutz Riverside Victoria Lodge No Shrade Brenner Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Masonic Temple Homer Curry

Indigenous Survives in Brazil’s Remote Wilderness

The article notes Brazil still harbors indigenous groups living in the wilds away from civilization. Some natives flee approaching civilization and avoid contact with outsiders.

Brazil

Post Nupial Shower Honors Mrs. Ross Hodson

The ladies of the Presbyterian church in Lrighton held a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ross Hodson formerly Louise MecClintie, a recent bride, with a short program and lunch. Also noted are society meetings, visits, travels, and health updates involving area residents and staff.

Ross Hodson

Brenneman earns spot on Chillicothe College basketball squad

Marvin Brenneman son of Ray Brenneman Kalona named to a 12 man traveling basketball squad to finish the Chillicothe Business College varsity season. He is a secretarial accounting student and regular starter for the Duck team. Also note Ma H Swartzendruber at Mercy hospital Iowa City recovering from major surgery.

Dan Guengerich Kalona John Y. Swartzendruber Lower Deer Creek Chillicothe Business College Chillicothe Brenneman Business College Jason Yoder Texas Citrus Fiesta Inc Mission Texas

Kalona Sunday School collection raises funds for March of Dimes

A March of Dimes collection in Kalona's Sunday School events gathered 41 dollars and 40 cents. Teachers and students contributed, marking a commendable effort. Joe H. Hostetler, vacationing in Sarasota, Florida, sustained an eye injury from a nail while doing carpentry and was hospitalized but is recovery progressing well.

Kalona Joe H. Hostetler Sarasota Florida

Billie Moran Wins Local Junior High Spelling Contest

Billie Moran won the local junior high school spelling contest Thursday afternoon in Columbus Junction and will advance, with M Gabriel finishing in second place.

Billie Moran M. Gabriel Columbus Junction Will

Wapello Contest Highlights Local Spelling Winner

The Louisa county contest at Wapello featured Mar lene Gabriel as runner up. Ralph Crawford, eighth grade teacher, announced the words. The hour and a half event included a misspelling of efficiency by Billy and a correct spelling of session.

Louisa County Wapello Marlene Gabriel Billie Ralph Crawford G. W. Weber Farrel Weber Detroit Mich Robert Steffa Waterloo

Cedar neighborhood potluck supper set for Feb 13

Cedar community meeting at Cedar school will be held next Friday night February 13 with a potluck supper. Mrs Howell Owens is president in charge. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and two dishes to pass while coffee will be furnished. Betty Cassabaum and Mary Ruth Hulme visited the Caldwell home. Mr. and Mrs Roy Miller, El-

Eanora Mervin Marilyn Billy Miller Ed Miller Eugene Martin Des Moines Bruce H. Martina Moline Ill Homer Brinning Chester McChurch Mr. Little Trenton Robert Buck Knoxville Tenn Berdo Place WS. Coon Wekend Howell Owens Gene Martin Cedar Cedar School Betty Cassabaum Mary Ruth Hulme Phillin Caldwell Roy Miller

Georgia Forests Produce Record Marketing 1946

Georgia farmers linked a forest products value above 13 million dollars in 1946. Over 60,000 farmers were contacted by county agents in a forest fire control program, and 13,000 Four-H club members carried forestry projects. More than eight million seedlings were planted.

Georgia State Extension Service

Silent Violin Hits Practiced By Virtuoso

A silent violin designed for practice has been perfected enabling players to hear the music without external sound. The instrument allows silent performance for solo study and rehearsal.

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