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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

7

Death Toll at Five In Colorado Brush Fire

The Colorado brush fire at Camp Carson claimed five lives. The three latest victims were Pvt. Robert Moore of Saulste Marie Mich Pvt. Marvin Teis of Smithboro Ill and Pvt. William Rau of Le Grande Ore. Earlier fatalities were Pvt. Lawrence Hui Elwell Remer Minn and Pvt. Joseph Andrew Weston Atoha Oklo. The blaze destroyed timber and grass across 20 square inches and threatened the camp.

Camp Carson Robert Moore Saulste. Marie Mich Marvin Teis Smithboro Ill Wiliam Rau le Grande Ore Lawrence Hui Elwell Remer Minn Joseph Andrew Weston Atoha Oklo

Wayland Auxiliaries Aid Vets Dinner at Mt Pleasant

Mrs Delbert Mc Guire and Mrs Ezra Wittmer of Wayland Legion auxiliary helped Mt Pleasant area units serve a baked ham dinner for veterans at the state hospital. Thirty eight attended and Beverly Conrad of Wayland presented a piano number. Other assisting units included Winfield Olds Hillsboro Salem New London Trenton and Mt Pleasant. Mrs Willis Alliman was called to Mt Pleasant by illness of her mother Mrs Cecil Jewett at Henry County Hospital.

Wayland Delbert McGuire Ezra Wittmer The Legion Auxiliary Mt. Pleasant State Hospital Beverly Conrad Wayland High School Winfield Olds Hillsboro Salem New London Trenton Willis Alliman Cecil Jewett Henry County Hospital

Kalona Young Adult Class Hosts February Party

The Kalona Christian church Young Adult class held a basement party on Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wiseman Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Yoder arranging the event. A cooperative dinner at seven followed by games organized by the committee. The February party committee includes Mr. and Mrs. Ford Skola Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterseim and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fry.

Kalona Kalona Christian Church Carl Wiseman Don Miller George W. Yoder Ford Skola Harold Peterseim Lyle Fry

Wounded Junction Boy Undergoes Operation

Jer ry Marshall 14, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Marshall, shot January 15 with a 38 caliber revolver by Kent Swisher, 18, underwent surgery for bullet removal Thursday. His condition is reported satisfactory. Kent Swisher to appear in juvenile court at Wapello on January 25 before Judge BE L Newell, released to his father until trial.

Columbus Junction Jerry Marshall Ralph Marshall Kent Swisher Wapello BE. L. Newell

Chicago Livestock Market Hogs Sheep and Cattle Prices Mixed

Hogs salable 9 500 demand active. lighter hogs up to 25 cents higher, heavier weights slow. Sows steady to 25 cents higher, top 17.10 for a load near 210 pounds. Sheep and lambs salable 3 000 with steady demand. light wool lambs to 24.75, good to choice 24.00 to 24.75. ewes 11.00 to 13.00. Cattle 1 500 with calves 300. steers and cows generally steady, beef cows slow, vealers 28.00 to 33.00. bulls 18.75 to 21.00. high mix 39.00 for 1175 lb steers and heifers.

Mrs Leo Marie Hosts Little Flower Circle Meeting

Members of the Little Flower circle met at Mrs Leo Marie's home Thursday evening with Rev H J Kinnavey as a guest. Mrs John Mattes presided, games followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess and co hosts. The February meeting will be with Mrs Al Ledger, co hosts Winifred Kelly and Anna Legill.

Leo Marie Little Flower Circle Leo Mari H. J Kinnavey John Mattes William Marie Sr Myrtle O’connor al Ledger Winifred Kelly Anna Legill

Friendly Helpers Meet With Wayland Minister

The Friendly Helpers Sunday school class met Tuesday evening with Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Mullett. About 100 attendees centered the program on Missions. The class elected Mrs. Roger Wyse as president and voted to donate 96 supplementary books for the church. Articles donated were auctioned by Rev. Mullett. A good sum was raised to aid the class treasury. Hostesses provided refreshments.

Wayland the Friendly Helpers E. S. Mullett Roger Wyse Mullet

Timber Products North Carolina Tops U.S. Plant Count

North Carolina leads the nation with the most lumber and basic timber products plants, highlighting the state’s prominent wood products industry and manufacturing footprint.

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