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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1949

Page

8

Look at Europe by David Archie in Newcastle

The writer visits Newcastle England after Scotland and Ireland, describing the city as drab and contrasting it with Scotland’s wild shores. He notes travel from Cork to Dublin, then Belfast, and a Dublin sailing miss cost him four dollars. He mentions a cigarette customs issue and hopes for a smoother crossing.

Europe David Archie Scotland England Newcastle Cork Dublin Belfast America Johnny

Journey Through Britain and Scotland on a Food Lament

The narrator recounts a voyage from Glasgow to Edinburgh then Dalbeattie and York, traveling with an English couple and visiting Edinburgh’s Castle Holyrood Palace and St Giles Cathedral. He notes hot weather, long bicycle rides, and Britain’s rationing sparking grumbling as meat remains scarce.

Glasgow Edinburgh Castle Holyrood Palace St. Giles Cathedral Loeh Rob Row Dalbeattie Scotland Iowa York Cathedral London America Eisler Gerhardt Eisler United States Britain

Tragedy in New York Man Kills Daughter Then Takes His Own Life

Hans Roepel stabbed his 8 year old daughter Barbara in their New York apartment after failing to bear separation from his wife Elaine and then leaped to his death. Barbara remained in critical condition as custody decisions were noted in a divorce action.

Elaine Barbara Hans Roepel New York

Enroute To West Visit Recap At Fairview Week

Mrs. F Blankenhorn notes a steady stream of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. David Edgar of New York City en route to the west for the summer. Several families from Iowa and Michigan, and guests from Chicago and Washington, stop by the Edgar, Booth, Monson and Blankenhorn homes over the period, with weddings and a funeral referenced in nearby towns.

Fairview David Edgar New York City W. J. Edgar W. H., Edgar Robert Henderson Clarence Booth Kenneth Rhea Karen Nancy Des Moines Kenneth J. C. Rhea Tme Chicago Blanche Moody Winfield G. J. Foust Detroit Mich Mrs Ann Washington Karl Monson A. H. Turnam Waterloo Richard Hansen Ronnie Floyd Blankenhorn D. D. Nicholson Iowa City Donald Blankenhorn Donna A. W. Yard Yard Hugh McCallum J. Cuennehe Albert Lea Minn Russell Williams Reel Wayland Glenn Fisher Viola and Monmouth Roy Peterson

Visit From Monmouth Family Recounts Weekend at Fisher Home

Clint Rheas reports repeated chicken killings by four raccoons during mornings. The Rees family coping with pneumonia in Mrs Ed Rees and daughter Cheryl while Winnie Evans aids with housework. Dorothy Rees visits from Chicago. various relatives from Brookfield Ohio Manchester Town and Columbus Junction travel to their kin in Monmouth area.

Row Monmouth Fisher Clint Rheas Mr. Rhea Ed Rees Cheryl Winnie Evans Dawn Mo Dorothy Rees Chicago Rees William Gilkey Lynn Manchester Town Russell Gilkey Myrna Roger Hill Howard Barnard Columbus Junction Robert Laurer Jimmie Mt Well Home

Cement sacks sealed before filling with nine pounds

Paper sacks used for Portland cement are securely sealed before filling. They are filled through a small bottom opening and closed by the cement weight when the sack holds nine pounds and is turned right side up.

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