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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
5
Riverside January 16. Joe W. Shradel sold his grocery stock and business to his son Ivan Shradel who took possession early this month. Shradel ran the store 13 years after a 40 year career in Riverside stores and will assist his son.
A nationwide poll shows Americans aged 8 to 80 naming Quaker Oats as the best tasting cereal. Early in-store promotions urge Quick Quaker Oats for daily use with Wednesday and Saturday restocking. Elaine Heitzman continues as store clerk. Ivan Shradel, discharged major, served in China and India with the Army Air Forces. Fire damage reported at Minnie Young’s Riverside home with partial insurance coverage. Catherine Schweitzer returns to Los Angeles after visit with Walsh family who mourns Cornelius W. Walsh’s death in Mt. Pleasant.
A farewell party at the Robert Miksch home honors Mr and Mrs Grover Booth as they move to Washington. Friends presented money and shared refreshments while best wishes were sent from the community. Reports include updates on Larry Pruess illness and local visits from residents. chicken house space guidance concludes the item.
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