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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1952
Page
10
The Business and Professional Women's club sponsors the second annual employee employer banquet to be held at Columbus Junction on March 31. Attorney Martha Butler reports the event details and notes organizers aim to honor local professionals.
An army era remedy advertisement touts Wonder Salve and Wonder Antiseptic Soap for itching eczema psoriasis and skin infections. Sold locally by Pioneer Phillips McDaniels Osineup Walgreens in Washington and other hometown druggists. Community notices report Drake University law degree for Donald James USN Larry Elliott and local social events at Columbus Junction.
Riverside Public School Superintendent H K Colvin reports on the March of Dimes drive across the district. Kindergarten led by Ruth Anderson contributed 5 cents, grades 1-3 under Everite Johnson raised $1.50, grades 4-6 taught by Gerald Simpson collected $9.52, and grades 7-8 under Duane Willy solicited homes and returned with $20.18.
Advertises Resinol medicated ointment as oil rich and fast acting for dry skin itching on legs and ankles. Claims lubrication substitutes for missing natural oils and provides swift, lasting relief for irritated skin.
A girls team played alumni and raised 17.04 in a benefit basketball event. Boxes in business houses contributed 16.08 bringing the total to 85.85. The Kerb club met at Mrs Agnes Birrer’s home to play games. next meeting at Mrs Catharine Knebel’s. Dinner guests at Ed Hora’s were Edwin Hora and family from Route 1.
The text claims tears have powerful germ killing properties. One teaspoonful of tears allegedly cleanses 100 gallons of water with antiseptic effects.
Pleasant Feb 6 Mr and Mrs Myron Burroughs and family attended a rabbit supper at the Moose Lodge in Oskaloosa. The item notes multiple local visits and gatherings including the Miller family welcoming a new grandson John Joseph, and various dinner and visiting events among Pleasant residents.
The article notes the meat of the waterbuck is not very palatable and that Sudanese natives use only the horns as musical instruments.
Keota residents host two servicemen on furlough before overseas duty. Cpl Paul Byrne heads to Camp Stoneman California after visiting his parents. Pfc Lowell Norenberg to report to Camp Kilmer New Jersey after visiting his family.
The YMCA games feature Willits against Snack Shack, Tuckers meet Ainsworth, and Crawfordsville face Brighton in an independent basketball league bracket.
Five New York doctors prove a plan to break the laxative habit. Start with two Carter's Little Liver Pills nightly for a week then one every other night in week two, then nothing. Drink eight glasses of water daily and set a regular time. Free sample offer by mail.
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