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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1950

Page

3

Four Iowans Dead in Weekend Crashes

Four Iowans perished in weekend crashes across Iowa and adjacent states. Domingo Padilla of Stuart and William Schiltz of Le Mars died after separate highway accidents. Ferrol Davis of Richland died from injuries Saturday night near Aurora Illinois. William Johnson Jr. of Wyocena Wisconsin was killed when a Rock Island freight hand car collided with his ride between Stuart and Menlo. Two St Olaf students from Humboldt An injured, Jerry Larson and Leonard Jacobson, were treated after a Friday night car crash.

Iey Iowa Ilinois Domingo Padilla Stuart William Schiltz le Mars Ferrol Davis Richland William Johnson, Jr Brooklyn Rock Island Menlo Padilla Schiltz Newell Davis Aurora Ill Johnson St. Olat's College Northfield Minn St. Olat Jerry Larson Leonard Jacobson Humboldt

Comet vs New York Ren Game Limited Reserved Seats

Wayne and Dallas Chamberlin announced limited reserved seats for the Comet versus New York Ren basketball game at the high school on Wednesday evening. The doubleheader includes a preliminary Willits Motor versus Kalona Independent YMCA clash, with tickets available at the Sport Shop.

Wayne Dallas Chamberlin Comet Willits Motor Kalona YMCA

Einstein warns H-bomb may annihilate mankind on TV

Nobelists and officials joined Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt on NBC to discuss atomic danger. Dr. Einstein warned the hydrogen bomb could poison the atmosphere and annihilate life, calling the arms race between the United States and Russia hysterical and urging a supra national body to regulate security.

New York Albert Einstein Unit Russia Veoteedan Einstein U S Eleanor Roosevelt NBC Princeton N. J Mrs. Roosevelt Finstein

North Carolina Led Guia Mining Before California Gold Rush

Before the California gold rush the Guia mining boom was strongest in North Carolina, surpassing all other states in output. The statement highlights regional mining history and shifts in mineral activity across the early United States.

California North Carolina State The Union

Washington Y swimmers defeat Ottumwa in dual meet

Washington’s YWCA swimming team defeated the Ottumwa YMCA tank team 75 to 42 in Ottumwa pool. Junior A swept events with several strong showings from Junior B. Results list relay times, breaststroke and freestyle finishes, diving, and individual scoring led by J Genkinger and Dale Stanley among others.

Washington YWCA Ottumwa Don Wilson Mthuniwa Bobby Simpson Roderick Kerr Jim Sherman Dennis Simpson Ohumwa Eddie Anderson Robby Simpson Larry Genktiges Dale Stanley Orrin Jarvis Jim Genkinger Jimi Sheriman Jim Alsip Bill Ward Larry Genkkinger

Bob Lowe Tops City Bowlers For Week

Bob Lowe of the Stewart and Crone men’s bowling team led city league scoring with a 210 single game and 557 in a three game series. Runners up in single games were Harry Renoux and John Richards with 210 each. Ed Sorrell was second in series with 528, and Sorrells and Sitlers split team honors with Sitlers totaling 794 pins in a game and Sorrells 2261 in the series.

Bob Lowe Stewart & Crone Harry Renoux John Richards Ed Sorrell Sorrells Sitlers

St James Boys Win in Jr Church League

St James church team defeated Methodist boys 8 to 0 in YMCA league play. Presbyterians beat United Presbyterian 27 to 16, and Methodists downed Christian boys 20 to 4 in Saturday action.

St. James Boys of St. James Church Methodist Boys Presbyterians United Presbyterian Methodists Christian Hoys

North Brighton Women Learn Tailoring Lesson

Thirteen women from North Brighton attended a tailoring lesson led by Poster, the county home economist. Women discussed issues with collars and coat construction and shared observations about progress and practice. Kierbert Haminsen visited Town Cils to check on Mrs Ham gen, who was reported as able to stand briefly.

Mineart Sant Yhpoor Brighton North Brighton County

Bar Association Opposes Switzer Appointment in Iowa

The Iowa Bar Association reaffirmed its opposition to Carroll Switzer’s federal judgeship in the southern Iowa district. Switzer serves via a Truman recess appointment while Senator Guy Gillette blocks a permanent appointment. Ingersoll, VP of the bar group, released a telegram to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging end to speculations across Iowa.

Cedar Rapids CPI Iowa Bar Association Carrol Switzer Southern Iowa Switzer Truman Guy Gillette

Mrs West Hosts Friendly Workers Club Meeting

Mrs. Raymond West entertained the Friendly Workers club at an all day meeting in Columbus Junction on February 7. The report notes visitors and local attendance with references to church and community group activities and nearby regional events.

Columbes Junction Raymond West Friendly Workers Club Kathryn Kern Chicago

Gas Misery Relief With CERTA-VIN Promises Quick Change

A man reports relief from constant gas pains after using CERTA-VIN taken before meals. It claims to reduce bloating, support nerves with vitamin B, and enrich blood with iron, offered by Pioneer Drug Store.

Certa-Vin Pioneer Drug Store

Birth of Panda Kay in February at Dayton

Ray Priebe and Lyle Weaver at the fairground skating pond and a note on Mr and Mrs Jack Sime as parents of Panda Kay born February 2 in Dayton. Mrs Sine formerly lived here.

Ing Ray Priebe Lyle Weaver Jack Sime Dayton Panda Kay Sine Formenly

Testing oven temperature with a portable thermometer

If you boust that your oven temperature control is accurate obtain a portable thermometer and place it in the central part of your oven to check it. Controls can be adjusted accurately and may save you some baking failures.

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