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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1947

Page

5

Wiener Roasts Honor Schiebel and Combs at Franklin

Mrs Richard Schiebel hosted a birthday supper with a weiner roast honoring Mr Schiebel and John Combs. Guests included Don Brinning Ivan Jarvis John Combs and family. The gathering followed other local birthday events and visits among area residents.

W. W. Durst Franklin Richard Schiebel Weiner Mr. Schiebel John Combs Don Brinning Ivan Jarvis John Walter H. J. Brenneman W. V. Durst John Durst Opal Bickford Nancy Durst Harold Klopfenstein Richard Scott Mrs. Scott Gene Michael Scott Klopfensteins Bonnie Brinning Phyllis Coon Charlene Bonnine Phyllis Lloyd Bauer H. D Kleese Robert Kleese Gene Nicola Joyce Kleese Joy Bauer Will Jones Edna H. D. Kleese

Toad Mistaken for Turtle Found in Skubal Sandpile

ROUND GROVE July 7 The toad seen in a sandpile was actually a three inch turtle discovered by Johnny Skubal. Nearby families visited and attended showers and gatherings at local homes as several residents report measles and upcoming weddings.

Skubal John Skubal Round Grove Johnny Elmin McMath Harley Nelson Merle Colton McMath Fred Edgar Whetstine Frank Skubal Lone Tree Suncey Carolyn Jimmy Coon Hilton Coon Mary Lou Linda Percy Skubal Pearl Colton John Bell Carla Jean James Hoben Carl Swailes Cleo Bill Voorhees Don Colton Kenneth Swailes Judy Larry Lee Colton Pan Colton Miss Colton Arnold Bradshaw Mac Allen Texas Robert Schneider Dwight Hayes Washington Jim Jones John Riggs Dean Zachs Ralph Boyd Bill Hawkins Ralph Hixson Dayle Pfeffer K. D. Mathers

Rich Brothers Learn Furniture Making At School

Rich brothers gain hands on carpentry experience making a walnut desk in waterfall style and an end table at school. locals note two well crafted pieces resemble professional work and reflect student skill and pride from West Minister. The piece garden notes mention berry crops and community visits in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and nearby towns.

Robert Eckels West E. P. Rich

State Fair to Award Artists at Iowa Art Salon

Prizes totaling 675 dollars will be awarded to Iowa residents in three prize classes at the annual Iowa art salon during the Des Moines State Fair July 22 to 29. Superintendent Parker announced entries are limited to Iowa residents and awards will cover glass, oil and tempera entries.

Des Moines Iowa State Fair Ave Sul Parker The Selon

Milk One Fund Supports Livelihood for Families

Mixed technique and encaustic art segment notes a total of 90 dollars offered in Gain Livelihood from Milk. One out of every 15 U S families is dependent on milk for a livelihood.

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