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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1947

Page

8

Notice of Probate of Will and Codicils in Iowa District Court

The district court in Washington County Iowa enters probate of Wyatt Marbourg last will dated August 27 1937 and codicils dated August 17 1945 and August 25 1943. A hearing is set for January 24 1947 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Court House. All interested parties must appear to show cause why the document should not be admitted as the deceaseds last will. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court issued January 17 1947.

Iowa Washington County Wyatt Marbourg Court House Washington District Court R. R

Birthday and anniversary notices and community updates

Pilotburg residents share birthday and anniversary congratulations for James Che lupa and Will Koening on their milestones. Cedar Chippers 4H group meets with Martyn Mouser. Phyllis Stransky joins as new member and sewing items are crafted. Families move between farms as Carl T Anderson, Edd Henn, and Daryl Potlanders adapt homes. Mark Koening raises funds for Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Clifford Freel returns from Rochester after surgery. local activity includes deliveries and remodeling plans.

Will Koening Richmond Koening Mark Cedar Chippers Martyn Mouser Maurice Crawford Phyllis Stransky Carl T. Anderson Des Moines Hugh Hammond Hammond Edd Henn Joe C Farn Daryl Potlanders Clifford Freel Rochester Minn Mark Koening Mercy Hospital Iowa City Stanley Mousers Horsowsky Wayne Stransky Fran Leepe Times

Franklin Social News Notes from January Visits

Franklin reports list of local families visiting, hosting or dining with relatives during the week. Mr and Mrs Wm Bash joined by Mr and Mrs F L Shalla and Mrs Will A Shalla shopped in Davenport. Several couples spent evenings with friends, and Judy Bash was entertained while her parents traveled.

W V. Durst Franklin Wm. Bash F.l Shalla Will A. Shalla Davenport Bert Booth H. J. Brenneman Deborah W. V. Durst J. L. McGraw Eddie Gretter Florence Smith John Hindanl Leo Sharps Richmond R. H. Fulton Jay. Wagner Judy Bash John Kiene Gilbert Mills R. H Fulton Lloyd Rensberg

Local Calls Visit Columbus Junction and Ainsworth Homes

Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman visited Mr and Mrs Raymond Lewis near Columbus Junction Thursday evening while the Lewises recover from a food poisoning. Mr and Mrs W V Durst called at Will Wallace home in Ainsworth Sunday. Wallace is feeble and confined to bed much of the time.

H. J. Brenneman Raymond Lewis Columbus Junction Lewis W. V. Durst Will Wallace Ainsworth Mr. Wallace

Drake Loses Court Bid to Stay Iowa State Post

Des Moines January 18. Iowa Supreme Court denies stay that would keep Dr. Carl J. Drake as head of the zoology and entomology division at Iowa State College. Drake’s contract ends in July and officials indicate an appeal may not be pursued. Dr. H. M. Harris to assume duties immediately as Drake moves to a research professorship at the same $6,500 salary.

Des Moines Carl J. Drake Iowa State College State Supreme Court Drake State Board of Education Supreme Court Tom K. Murrow Iowa Board of Education Board of Education H. M. Harris Harris Iowa State

Cleaning a Grater With Bread Crust After Grating Cheese

After grating fresh soft cheese a technique uses rubbing a hard crust of bread over the grater to remove remaining cheese. This method helps clean the grater efficiently and reduces sticking residue on the surface.

Paige. A Night Club Dream Beset by Brass and Bravado

The film follows singer Morgan and orchestra leader Carson as they plan a club opening hindered by Ladislaus Cassel’s strict manager. Steve Ross battles a potential injunction and wins Cassel and Vicki to his side amid romance twists with Elaine and wealthy oil man Braden backing the venture.

Vicki Marth Vickers Steve Elaine Ange Greene John Braden Alan Hale Texas Jeff Jack Carson Cassel Vick

Gracehill News Tells of Local Visits and Sick Baby

Gracehill notes a flurry of visits among residents including Albert Waterhouse in Washington and families of Sigourney Winfield and Sigourney. Anita Joy Waterhouse recovered from a serious illness though she remains with a cold. Rural Homemakers meeting hosted by Mrs. Ira Mikseh with thirty-two attendees from Dutch Creek and Franklin.

Nelson Woodford Gracehill Albert Waterhouse Washington Max Waterhouse Eugene Trask David Lyie Hayes Robert Bell Robert Sigourney Earl Bitting Winfield Virgil Pardon John Hough Anita Joy Robert Waterhouse Marion Crawford John William Nery Sifourney California Ira Mikseh Dutch Creek Franklin

Beekeeping History Noted with 1670 Boston Introduction

A historical note records that bees were introduced into Boston in 1670, marking an early instance of acclimatization of pollinators in the Massachusetts settlement. The entry situates this event within colonial agricultural practices and urban natural history.

Boston

Time Place And The Girl at State Theater Sunday

Warner Bros musical stars Dennis Morgan Jack Carson team with Martha Vickers and Janis into a Technicolor romantic comedy. The Time The Place And The Girl opens at the State Theatre Sunday in a joyous screen musical.

Gala Technicolor Warner Musical Warner Bros State Theatre Dennis Morgan Jack Carson Martha Vickers Janis

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