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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1948

Page

5

Marriage Announcement and Local News from Columbus Junction

Announcement of the July 13 1947 marriage of Vivian Hestness and Nile Bausch in Lake Mills Iowa with attendant Elwood Hestness. The couple will move to Alden Minnesota to operate a mink ranch. Also notes on local visits church activities births and anniversaries.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Vivian Hestness Clarence Hestness Lake Mills Iowa Nile Bausch Clarence Bausch Reba Nelson Clear Lake V. Thomas Roe Salem Putheran Church Elwood Hestness James Cornick Bausch Alden Minn Bausen Clair Clark Excelsior Springs Ladies’ Aid Society Pleasant Grove Church of God Egebert Shellabarger Nellie Schlichting Second Street Cecil Bryant Morning Sun Bonita Jo Mercy Hospital Burlington Bryant Lileen Childerhouse J. Harold Thomas Morning Sun This Place

Alloway Visits Parents in Columbus City

Clairence Arthur Alloway of Cloence is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Alloway in Columbus City.

Cloence Arthur Alloway Marshalltown Mrs Clarence Alloway Columbus City

Five Schools Meet In Speech Contest Columbus Junction

The state series preliminary speech contest will be held at Columbus High School on Wednesday February 18 with entrants from Muscatine Lone Tree Conesville Letts and Columbus Junction. Afternoon events include declamations original oratory extemporaneous speaking and interpretative reading and the evening program will feature plays and radio speaking. Columbus Junction delegates include Rosalie Morgan Fay Crull Noel Newell Evelyn McKee Clyde Crawford Richard Graham. Verne R Boulton recently earned a B S in electrical engineering at Iowa University and heads to Pasadena California to work in the Caltech hydro dynamics lab. Robert Schmidt, former Johnston farm operator near Columbus City, has bought the Cummings farm of 320 acres.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Columbus High School Muscatine Lone Tree Conesville Letts Rosalie Morgan Fay Crull Noel Newell Evelyn McKee Clyde Crawford Richard Cummings

Royal Wrap-Up Pre nuptial Shower Honoring Patsy Morri son

Monday evening guests attended a pre nuptial shower for Patsy Morri son at the home of Fanniel Thomas.

Patsy Morrison Fanniel Thomas

Smylie and Morgan Families Welcome Newborns in Muscatine

In Muscatine area notices, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Smylie of North Riverside Illinois announce the birth of son Douglas Duncan Smylie born February 4. Mr. Smylie formerly lived in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Morgan report a son born January 31 named Arvid Lyle. Mrs. Morgan has prior names Mary Buser Ted Morrison and Ed ith Marshall were mentioned in connection with Muscatine.

Winfield Robert B. Smylie North Riverside Ill Douglas Duncan Smylie Smylie Lyle Morgan Arvid Lyle Morgan Mary Buser Ted Morrison Edith Marshall Muscatine

Using a Pressure Canner for Fruit Processing

A pressure canner may process fruits at 0 to 1 PSI without fully submerging jars. Add water to shoulder level, fasten the cover, and allow steady live steam from the vent. Start timing and vent for the same duration as a boiling water bath.

New Electrostatic Process Cuts Coal Ash Before Furnace

A newly discovered electrostatic method can reduce powdered coal ash content from 15 percent to 1.5 percent before it reaches the furnace, improving efficiency.

Oregon School Valentine Party Brings Refreshments Games

XENTA February 14 reports Oregon No. 1 school held a Valentine party Friday with exchanges of valentines followed by refreshments and games. Bernard Bean decorated the valentine box. a February mural by pupils added to the day’s decor.

Xenta Oregon No. 1 Bernard Bean Hugh Morris Texas

Masai Marital Customs Include Guardian Snake Ceremony

The Masai of Africa honor guardian snakes like pythons and cobras during marriage. Men introduce their brides to these snakes as part of tradition. The community also shaves the heads of women and both married and uninitiated men and removes the two lower incisors.

White Rice Diet Shows Promise in Blood Pressure Control

A recent study suggests a diet rich in white rice may help manage high blood pressure. Researchers highlight potential benefits for patients seeking accessible dietary options.

The Evening Journal masthead and contact details

The excerpt shows the Washington Iowa Evening Journal staff and publication metadata. It lists publishers editors managers and staff roles, then notes publication schedule and class matter. It includes subscription rates by carrier and mail, with regional and state price variations and payment terms.

the Evening Journal Washington Iowa Shannon . Co Shannon Corinne Edie Erie Ges

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