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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

9

Rev Hobbs Speaks At Gladwin Church Sunday

Rev Norman Hobbs of Iowa City spoke at the Gladwin community church Sunday evening. A youth group from Iowa City provided music. Twin daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Marshall at Buffalo Iowa, Virginia Cutkomp is the mother. The United Presbyterian Women will meet Friday January 27 at Mrs F H Johnston's home followed by a potluck lunch. Columbus City W S C S met at the Methodist church Monday. Mrs H E Ross and Mrs H Lee Huston will host the Priscilla club Friday January 27 at Mrs Ross's home.

Clarence Marshall Buffalo Iowa Marshall Virginia Cutkomp Tom Cutkomp Women's Association of the United Presbyterian Church F. H. Johnston Eva Johnston Columbus City W.s.cs H. E. Ross H. Lee Huston Priscilla Club Ross Oral Norman Milo Pattterson Ernest Krantz Everette Chorpening Les Chorpening Iowa City Milo Patterson Burrell Lef Pever Olen Bishop Charles Jirsan Donald Smith Mercy Hospital

Push-Button Lab Reaches Near Absolute Zero

Scientists unveil a push-button lab capable of temperatures down to 459.6 degrees Fahrenheit below zero, within one tenth of an inch of absolute zero. The cooling system achieves extreme cryogenic conditions for experimental work.

Youthful Looks Sell Ostrex Tonic in Washington Ad

An old advertisement promises wives can appear younger and attract their husbands by taking Ostrex Tonic Tablets. It claims tired, worn appearance is due to iron deficiency and urges readers to buy at McDaniel's in Washington for a new introductory offer of 500.

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Mrs Ernest Krantz Takes North Prairie Journal Post

North Prairie Flower notes Mrs Ernest Krantz will write district news for the Journal as the longtime correspondent moves away. Community updates include farewells, school events, 4 H meetings, county testing, gatherings at Summit and Mercy hospital visits, and local social visits across the neighborhood.

Ernest Krantz Journal North Prairie North Prairie Flower Gan Johnnie Young Keith Sehulty Wellman Summit School Eldora Stutsman

Sleek 1950 Buick Power Plant Impresses

The article touts a new Buick propulsion system that is a major sensation of the 1950 season. It highlights quiet operation with Synchro- Mesh transmission or Dynaflow Drive and promises a smooth ride behind the redesigned engine.

Buick

Funeral Rites Held For J. C. Duncan 84

Funeral services for J. Carter Duncan 84 lifelong resident of this vicinity were held Sunday afternoon at the Richie funeral home Rev Alfred E Parsons pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Columbus City officiated Mrs Floyd Holiday and J Fred Moore sang Miss Effie Kelly was pianist Pallbearers were Donald Bell Donald Grunder Lorence Jamison Milo Fulton Glen Edwards Merle Duncan Flower attendants were Mr and Mrs Lester Ohlsen Burial was in the Columbus City cemetery

Columbus Junction J. Carter Duncan Richie Alfred E. Parsons United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Floyd Holiday J. Fred Moore Effie Kelly Donald Bell Donald Grunder Lorence Jamison Milo Fulton Glen Edwards Merle Duncan Lester Ohlsen Columbus City Cemetery

Chalupa Home Friday Birthday Celebration

A Chalupa home hosts a celebration Friday afternoon honoring Duane on his fifth birthday as listed in Journal Want Ads.

Chalupa Duane

Washington Evening Journal Briefs January 26 1950

Brief items from Washington and surroundings dated Thursday January 26 1950. Local notices and short reports cover political developments and community happenings in the nation’s capital.

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