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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

8

Fletcher and Lowe Take Nuptial Vows

Violet Fletcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Fletcher of Crawfordsville wed Delbert Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Lowe of Brighton in a single ring ceremony at the Brighton Methodist parsonage conducted by Reverend E E Voss. Attendants were Dell Ferrier and wife. The bride wore an aqua street length dress with pink corsage, the groom a Pacific War veteran discharged a year ago. The couple will reside on a farm near Brighton after March first.

Crawfordsville Jan Violetletcher Frank Fletcher Delbert Lowe Clarence Lowe Brighton Brighton Methodist Parsonage E. E. Voss Dell Ferrier Pacific Crawfordsville High School Voss

Supper Club Hosts Cooperative Evening At Rabenold Home

AINSWORTH Jan 25 The Supper club held a cooperative supper at the J D Rabenold home. Three bridge tables competed with Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn winning the women’s high score and Orville Thoma the men’s. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Jenkins. Kensington Club on Wednesday continues.

Ainsworth J. D. Rabenold Floyd Blankenhorn Orville Thoma Chas. Jenkins Kensington Club Kensington

ANTURAT ANTURAT Dr Hess rat killer from Johns Hopkins

Dr Hess formulation ANTURAT a wartime secrecy rat poison touted as highly effective and versatile. It is described as tasteless and colored gray to avoid food confusion, with three sizes and concentrated use. It claims priority over other poisons and can be used in various baits and even dusted on water.

Dr. Hess Johns Hopkins Hospital

Weather update and hog market note

The report notes hog prices top at 24.00 dollars and a weather outlook of partly cloudy skies with continued mild temperatures tonight and tomorrow.

Club Meets with Mrs Orrie Edmonds Hosts Quiz Guests

A club met Wednesday afternoon with 15 members present to answer roll call. After the business meeting, Mrs. Ethel Davis led a written quiz on the books of the Bible. Guests included Mrs. W. D. Bennet of Buffalo and Mrs. J. E. Freeland. Effie Mc Creedy assisted with refreshments. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs. O. J. Fix.

Orrie Edmonds Ethel Davis W. D. Bennet Buffalo, N. Y J. E. Freeland Effie McCreedy 0. J. Fix

Notice of Will Probate in Washington County Iowa

Notice of probate filed in district court for the will of JFF Wright deceased dated July 27 1945 to be heard Friday the 81st day of January 1947 at the courthouse Washington County Iowa with notification to all interested parties.

State OF Iowa Washington County J. FE. Wright Washington District Court Said R. R. Noonan

Different Role for Gary Cooper in State Drama

Gary Cooper stars in Cloak And Dagger at the State Theatre in a radical departure as Avah Jesper a mild professor drawn into danger and death. Robert Alda Lilli Palmer Vladimir Sokoloff J Edward Bromberg co star with a strong supporting cast.

Gary Cooper Warner Bros Cloak and Dazger United States Pictures State Theatre Cooper Avah Jesper Eastern University Jesper Robert Alda Pinkie Lilli Palmer Gina Vladimir Sokoloff Dan Seymour Marson J. Edward Bromberg

Iowa school board seeks 8 million in state aid for schools

The Iowa association of school boards voted to send a resolution to state officials requesting 8,001,000 in additional aid beyond 51st General Assembly funding. It would be prorated by average daily attendance and funded as general state aid, not local taxes. The resolution went to Gov Blue, Supt Jessie Parke, and lawmakers. Don Foster reelected executive director. Harry J. Goss named treasurer.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Association of School Board Assembly Robert D. Blue Jessie Parke Don Foster Harry J. Goss

Schantz to Operate Muscatine Sale Barn

Dr TY Schantz and Mrs Schantz announce leasing the Klein dolph sale barn one mile east of Muscatine on highway 61. The first sale is Thursday January 5 at 12:00 noon with weekly community sales every Thursday starting January 30 at 12:00 noon. The pavilion is cleaned and disinfected and will house machinery and miscellaneous items for the first sale. It is advertised as one of the newest and largest in the area with capacity for six carloads of livestock under roof.

TY Schantz

Wipe Out Farm Buildings Fire Destroys Structures

A series of fires devastates farm buildings with reports stating a building burns every fifteen minutes. Fire crews battle blazes across rural properties as investigators assess causes and losses.

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