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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1950

Page

2

How to Repair Stamps with Tape on Envelopes

Postage stamps without glue can be affixed using transparent cellophane tape. Apply a narrow strip at the top and bottom of the stamp, preserving visible edges and avoiding full coverage.

Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Admitted Saturday Clarence Walcott Richland Florence Thomas city medical Dismissed Sunday Mrs Serena Taylor Keota Mrs Lawrence Borkoski Brighton Mrs Roy Roberts and son Brighton Mrs Robert Roth and daughter city Mrs Donald Tucker and daughter Richland Today Mrs Willard Swartzen druber and daughter Wellman Mrs John Mason and daughter Washington Mrs Edwin Horn and son Riverside Mrs Glen Harris Washington transferred to University hospital Iowa City Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Charles Vogel Richland a son at 145 pm Mr and Mrs Robert Gray R4 a daughter at 505 pm Today Mr and Mrs Clifford Steele Washington a son at 500 am

Serena Taylor Keota Lawrence Borkoski Brighton Roy Roberts Robert Roth City Donald Tucker Richland Willard Swartzendruber Charles Vogel Robert Gray Clifford Steele Washington

Capehart TV Tech and Service Emphasized

WOC-TV faces signal issues for Capehart broadcasts from Wharton Field House as the Moline Public Hospital blocks high frequency relay links. The column touts Capehart features like the Polatron tube and Sync injection, highlights the inventor chief engineer, and urges Foster's to sell and service Capehart sets for clear reception.

Woc-Tv Wharton Fieldhouse Capehart Moline Public Hospital

Honor Currier Family At Social At Church

Rev and Mrs V L Currier and family were honored guests at a Baptist church farewell social. The Curriers depart for the west tomorrow after 75 members and friends joined in the event led by Monte Jones of Ottumwa. The Women’s Missionary society presented a gift and church members contributed money. A bouquet graced the refreshment table as ice cream cupcakes mints and coffee were served.

V. Lb. Currier Baptist Church Curriers West Monte Jones Ottumwa Women's Missionary Society

Mrs Wooley Hosts Rural Homemakers Meeting

Crawfordsville report shows Mrs W C Wooley hosting the Rural Homemakers club meeting. Program leader Mrs William Henss Jr spoke on My Year in Saipan and displayed Saipan Japan and Hawaii items. Roll call brought two minute talks on My Hobby. Next meeting by Mrs Oren Kepper in March.

Crawfordsville W C. Wooley William Henss Jr Saipan Japan Hawaii Oren Kepper

Ladies Day Out Sewing Helps at YWCA Program

Mrs Harold Miller and Mrs W C McFadden will lead sewing helpers at the Ladies Day Out program at the YWCA tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Participants should bring sewing problems for targeted aid. those with attachments may bring them for demonstration. The event includes metal tooling madminton and swimming with nursery care for children.

Harold Miller W C. McFadden YWCA

Odako Camp Fire Girls Plan Valentines and Box Social

Odako Camp Fire Girls members made valentines at the IOOF hall Camp Fire rooms to be given to shut ins at Saturday meeting. They also discussed a box social for the girls fathers with date set for March.

Odako IOOF

W T Coe Former Riverside Resident Dead at 79

Riverside news reports the death of William Tamal Coe aged 79, a former Minneapolis attorney and University of Minnesota Law School graduate. Isa bel Coe in Chicago relayed the Fifth Army Press Branch message from St. Louis Missouri where he died Saturday January 28, with the Coe home farming history noted nearby.

Marge Luckey Riverside Isabel Coe Chicago Fifth Army William Tamnal Coe Coe Joe Libenguth William Tamal Coe Minneapolis St. Louis University of Minnesota Law

Marjorie Haffner Weds Victor W. Thompson in Church Ceremony

Marjorie Haffner daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert W Haffner of Wapello married Victor W Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson Sunday afternoon at 4 in the Methodist church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Dr Fred E Miller before about 450 guests with Edna Klein at the organ and June Stansbery of Chicago singing. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a court train and carried a colonia bouquet of red roses. Norma Jean Haffner was maid of honor with aqua gowns. bridesmaids wore pink and aqua gowns. Flower girl Carolyn Lee Lorton carried pink and white sweetpeas. Ringbearer Bob Thompson wore a white suit. Best man was Duane Thompson. ushers included Lyle Darbyshire Carol Farrier Leslie Stansbery and Ray Watson. After a reception at the church the couple will reside in Washington. The bride and groom are graduates of local schools and are employed locally. the couple left on a wedding trip.

Marjorie Haffner Herbert W. Haffner Wapello Victor W. Thompson Glenn Thompson Fred E. Miller Edna Klein June Stansbery Chicago Miss Stansbery Colonia Norma Jean Haffner Des Moines Janice Thompson Virginia Haffner Carolyn Lee Lorton Burlington Bob Thompson Duane Thompson Lyle Darbyshire Crawfordsville Carol Farrier Brighton Washington Brighton High School A.lb Fota Farm Bureau Thompson Washington High School Washington Cooperative Service Company

Community Calendar Listings for West Chester

Local organizations host potlucks meetings and social events through the week. Clara Klein and Elizabeth Klein host evening gatherings. Knights, DeMolay, Pythian Sisters, and YWCA activities appear with varied times and venues. note place changes for American Home II and related groups.

St. James Circle Knights of Pythias Masonic Temple West Chester Pythian Sisters Gideon Meeting

Noted Minnesota politician and veteran dies at 88

Longtime lawmaker and campaign manager James Coe served as senator in Minnesota starting in 1897 and held roles in the Spanish American War Veterans Association and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He lived in Minneapolis with his wife Annabel Collins Coe and later in St Louis with daughter Mrs. Donald Heath Tillson. Surviving are his widow and two daughters.

Minnesota Mr. Coe 15Th Regiment of Infantry Annabel Collins Coe Minneapolis Donald Heath Tillson St. Louis Tillson Isabel Coe Chicago

Funeral Plans for Iowa Falls Family Grandfathers Three Grandsons

Funeral services will be held in Iowa Falls Iowa in mid May with the exact date to be announced later. The notice mentions three grandsons as part of the family details.

Iowa Falls Iowa

Tornado Kills Family in Hurricane Hill Tennessee

A violent tornado tore through Hurricane Hill near Ripley Tennessee early, killing eight members of the Wilson Carroll family. Rescue teams found six bodies in debris, and later recovered the mother and a small child. The event prompted searches for other potential victims.

Ripley. Tenn Hurricane Hill West Tennessee Wilson Carroll Ripley Garner Funeral Home Carroll

Little Friends Help David Temple Observe His Third Birthday

Tyrone Pa, three year old David Temple celebrated his birthday Saturday with several neighbors sharing cake. Attendees included Betty Ruth and Peggy Crawford Shirley and Jerry Conklin Jim mie and Julie Ann Sheetz Bruce and Mary Margrette Temple.

David Temple Leland Sheetz Tyrone Peh Betty Ruth Peggy Crawford Shirley Jerry Conklin Jimmie Julie Ann Sheetz Bruce Mary Margrette Temple

Ginger flavor boosts meat and fowl with ground ginger

A kitchen note praises ground ginger as a boost for filet mignon and other steaks. It also advises rubbing whole birds inside and out with ginger before cooking and suggests dusting powdered ginger on roasts during flour dredging for flavor.

Community Meeting Notices At VFW Hall And TNT Lab

Jess Campbell hosts a noon potluck at the VFW hall for St. Anthony circle with service and dish to pass. Coffee and rolls provided. TNT lab in the afternoon led by Mrs Wes tam&ey. bring needle and thimble.

Valley Ladies Aid Carl Mayer Rosemary Club George Horn Beta Sigma Phi Don Boyer Presbyterian YWCA Kolah Club Clarence Goff PTA West Chester Pythian Sisters Hati Jess Campbell Leo Stone St. Anthony Circle TNT -Lab Mrs. Westam&ey

Honor Three Men At Dinner At B Foster’s

Three birthdays were celebrated at a dinner Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Foster. Honored were Lloyd Foster, Everett Stewart and Raymond Whisler with several family members as guests.

B. Fosters Boyd Foster Lloyd Foster Everett Stewart Raymond Whisler Stewart P. F. Whisler Lawrence Whisler Stanley Foster

Prize for Best Decorated Boxes At Box Social

A prize will be awarded in each Bluebird group for the best decorated box at the box social supper in the Camp Fire rooms of the IOOF hall. The event Tuesday evening invites all Bluebirds and their mothers to attend. girls are reminded to bring a box.

American Home T. C. Davis Harry Sowden Ed Sorrell American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Noble Grand Circle Dale Herdlicka Alma Hearne Holland Garri Ruth Foster YWCA Bluebird Box IOOF WRC Court House West Chester

Supper Announcement For Event With Beverages Included

The notice states a cup will be provided with coffee and chocolate milk. Supper will begin at 6 30 P.M.

Bovine Mastitis Linked to Bruised Teats Growth

Bovine mastitis develops in a large percentage of bruised teats because injured tissues are more suited to the growth of mastitis germs than healthy tissues.

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