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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1950
Page
3
A large barn on the Chester Schafer farm six miles east of Columbus Junction burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon. It contained corn oats beans and farm tools but no livestock. Fire departments protected nearby buildings while the family was away. defective wiring is suspected.
Mildred Gabriel top honors in a junction high school girls Valentine contest at the Columbus bakery earning a five pound candy box and a heart shaped cake. Norma Clevenger and Pauline Smith took second and third with cakes. local notes mention new arrivals and library updates.
The Better Riverside club met at the Methodist church parlors for an art meeting with about 20 members present. Mrs. Marge Luckey introduced a scout executive who spoke to the group about plans and activities.
Martin Hunter the area Scout executive spoke at the club meeting outlining Scout work and the rules of Scouting to spark interest in forming a troop. The gathering noted strong interest and planned to invite public school and St Mary's teams to the next annual event.
Mrs. Claude Ross president of the Business and Professional Women's club attended the state board of directors meeting in Des Moines. James D. Helmick attended the state board of district soil commissioners meeting in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Arthur welcomed a son born February 16 in Washington county hospital. Mrs Jean Hanft announced the birth of son Larry Dean Hanft born February 13 at Washington county hospital.
18 first place winners in a state preliminary speech contest at Columbus Junction High School auditorium announced: Oratorical Joyce Shellaberger Columbus Junction Late For a Date Dramatic Bradford Burns Muscatine England To America Humorous Francene Glatstein Muscatine Arsenic and Old Lace Mrs Robert Everetts English.
Westminster group meets at the Stewart home for an oyster supper with about half the members in attendance. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Statler and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rich and family, Mrs. Ted Kiesey and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Giffith and family. Other members stayed home due to illness. Canasta provided entertainment. Out-of-town guest Mr. and Mrs. Paul Griffith attended.
Merriamac February 21 Born to Mr and Mrs Dale Baldosier February 18 a baby girl weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces at Jefferson County Hospital Mrs Baldosier's maiden name was Mary Kientz. Mrs Steve Shelangoski of near Four Corners and Mr and Mrs Harold Shelangoski visited Sunday with Mrs Billa Kientz and daughter Karen and the Robert Kientz family. Mr and Mrs Cloyd Watson of
Sunday visit by Rubio at the parental Eshelman home. Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Schafer Mr and Mrs Delmer Rhodebeck and Mr and Mrs Jay Schafer and family with the Roy Duttweiler family.
The Roman emperor Neo wore sandals with leather soles studded in precious stones to flaunt status. Historians note no record of any limp after long days.
When hanging up the family wash hang all articles straight and by their strongest part to make them last longer look better and iron more easily.
Broadcloth and flannel pajamas reduced from 2.39 to 2.98 regular. Rayon and flannel robes in maroon and blue now sale price. sizes all available. Flannel shirts originally 2.49 to 2.89 discounted for next year clearance.
A local ad promotes CERTA VIN a premeal medicine with ten herbs vitamin B and iron to reduce gas bloating improve digestion and enrich blood. The copy urges sufferers to seek relief and buy at Pioneer Drug Store.
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