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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1949

Page

5

Patrons Enjoy Electric Lights In Dayton Grove

The Dayton Grove community reports a shift from kerosene and 32 volt plant lighting to electric lights as new I. I. U. patrons enjoy the modern setup. Moving days bring Lyle Waiton and L. P. Statler to nearby farms. Local families host guests, celebrate birthdays and weddings, and attend 4-H meetings and Sunday classes as ordinary social life continues.

Lyall Moore Dayton Grove Lyle Waiton Chas. Stewart

Dwayne Mottet Reported Doing Well After Operation

Gracehill reports Dwayne Mottet is recovering in an Iowa City hospital and is coming along fine after his operation. Mrs Nelson Woodford notes the update as family and friends recall visits from Mr and Mrs Cloyce Hayes and Mr and Mrs Dan Boone in the community APC area.

Nelson Woodford Gracehill Dwayne Mottet Iowa City Cloyce Hayes Lyle Hayes Dan Boone

Subscription rates by method and region in brief notice

Per year by carrier in Washington. By mail in Iowa months 1 2 a year outside Iowa. All subscription advance payable in ad.

Tub Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charlee Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Plant Superinterngent Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Presse Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Westie

Local families host oyster and dinner gatherings

The report lists multiple small social visits over the week including the Nelson Woodford and Don Hayes households hosting oyster suppers and dinners. Guests included Lyle Hayes Sandra and Lloyd Hayes, Guy Stacy and Tommy, Max Waterhouse, Nelson Woodford, Opal Hamilton, Virgil Pardin, C. L. Eyestone, Harold Kloepstein, Cecelia and Jay, and Dan Boone.

Nelson Woodford Lyle Hayes Sandra Lloyd Hayes Don Hayes Washington Guy Stacy Tommy Max Waterhouse Farm Bureau Elliot McKinstry Opal Hamilton Iowa City Virgil Pardin C. L. Eyestone Harold Klopenstein Cecelia Jay Dan Boone

Daughter is Born to Mr and Mrs Westrick

Kalona residents Mrs Maurice Westrick announces the birth of a daughter born January 12. The baby joins siblings and comes as the couple’s first child.

M. Westrick Eugene Way Kalona Jan Maurice Westrick

Birth and visiting guests mark weekend in Iowa City

The article notes the birth of Constance Elaine at Mercy hospital in Iowa City on a Saturday with the parents unnamed. Sunday visitors included Ruth, Grace Marner, and Glen Marner of Iowa City. Sunday dinner honored the McKenzies from Den ver, Colorado and Chicago with several McKenzie relatives and Vera Strickler and Harriet Beck visiting. Tom Russell attended a National Turkey Federation meeting in Des Moines. Additional Sunday dinners featured the Way family’s relatives, Marvin Yoder’s guests, and families from West Liberty, Columbus Junction, Brighton, Washington, and other locales.

Virginia Argo Keola Robert Stephens Roy Argo Walter Bauers Donald Argo Prairie Flower Marion Hearron Des Moines H. A. Dusenbery Alvin Shaw Mr. Shaw Walter Lee Merle McDowell Jesse Hartzler National Turkey Federation Wayne Holmes Cedar Falls Walter Duvall Wm. Dusenbery Edith Schaffer Evanston, Ill Des Constance Elaine Mercy Hospital Iowa City J. B. Strickler Ruth and Grace Marner Glen Marner M. 0. McKenzie Bob Clarence McKenzie Denver Colo Chesbery McKenzie R. K. LaGrange Chi Cago, Il Tom McKenzie Mt. Vernon McKenzie Home Vera Strickler Harriet Beck Tom Russell Marvin Yoder Max Boone West Liberty Alvin Shebeck Columbus Junction Lawrence Howell Brighton John Shebeck Washington

New Markets Boost Livestock Industry Through Science

Science blazes trails for a growing livestock meat sector with 400 Swift research personnel developing new products and markets. Research links by products to pharma, coatings, fuels, and detergents, while Illinois soil testing shows farmer returns and optimized fertilizer use. Roger H. Bray and A. A. Thor of the University of Illinois noted.

Pesas Swift Illinois Roger H. Bray A. A. Thor University of Illinois Swift Research

Business Must Serve The Community And Nation

In reflecting on community service all business sizes matter as assets when they contribute to the common good. Swift & Company traces its 65 year growth with the U S meat industry noting efficiency, mass production and distribution, low costs, waste reduction, and earnings only a fraction of a cent per pound due to intense competition.

Mississippi Swift & Company United States America

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