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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

6

Mr and Mrs John Stephens in New York City

Mr and Mrs John Stephens are in New York City for John to attend Columbia University. Mrs Stephens’ parents live in the city. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coon of Sigourney welcomed a baby girl born June 28 named Jane Ann. Mrs Coon formerly Virginia Moore of Ainsworth, and Jane Ann has a 13 year old brother Jimmy. Mr and Mrs Jake Batterson of Washington and Mrs Mary O’Con...

Lee Norris Ainsworth John Stephens New York City John Columbia University Stephens Es City Lloyd Coon Sigourney Jane Ann Coon Virginia Moore Jimmy Jake Batterson Washington Mary O'Con

Mrs Ed Hanson Returns From New York Visit

Mrs. Ed Hanson travels from New York after a visit with relatives and friends and stops in Chicago to take tap dancing lessons in preparation for resuming her classes. Also notes a complete stock of insecticides available for the garden.

Ed Hanson New York Chicago

Weather Summary and Hog Prices Report

Top hog price listed at $27.00 with general weather outlook for the period calling for fair skies, warm temperatures, and mild heat by tonight and tomorrow.

Derby Couple Back From Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs Claire Derby returned home Wednesday evening from Chicago after a three day combined business and pleasure trip. Martha McGinnis visiting her parents the McGinnises spent Thursday at the Bil McGinnis home while on vacation from her job in San Francisco.

Nor Chicago Claire Derby Martha McGinnis W. A. McGinnis Bil McGinnis San Francisco

Pilotburg Society Meeting Led by Mrs B Schwartz

Pilotburg Ladies Aid met Thursday with hostess Mrs Betty Schwartz. Fifteen members answered roll call with a Bible verse. New member Elma Howsare joined. August meeting planned with Mrs Marion McGinnis. Homecoming set for Sept 7 with planned refreshments.

Frank Stransky Pilotburg Betty Schwartz Carl] T. Anderson Charlie Shaffer Des Moines Hare Hammond Hugh James Chalupa Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jimmy Ashby Ralph Ashby

Bauer Brothers Visit Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bauer of Chicago and their sons Myron John and Clifford Alan visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bauer and Mr. and Mrs. John Robertson in Weitchester last week. Clifford Alan was baptized at the West Chester Methodist Church.

R. C. Ferguson Weitchester Clifford Bauer Chicago Ill Myron John Clifford Alan Lou Bauer John Robertson West Chester Methodist Church Watertown Black Hills South Dakota Denver Color Keith Stewart John Lindenmeyer Thief River Falls Minn F. M. Lindenmeyer D. C. Griggs of Washington Edin Bauer Lacey Rains Cafe K. P. Lodge

St Mary's Social By Young People On Church Grounds

Riverside July 14 The summer social for St Marys parish was held on church grounds Sunday evening. It was sponsored by the parishes young people with Reno Kron and Patricia Stran sky named general chairmen and Francis Basehnagel as treasurer. Amelia Schmidt has moved into a residence west of St Marys convent recently vacated by Mrs Mary Lintz and family. Mr and Mrs Melvin Havel and family visited Cedar Rapids relatives. Mr and Mrs Arnold Shradel and children Susan and Karen of Burlington Calif visited Mr and Mrs John W Shradels home. The Shradels then left for Chicago for a convention of electrical representatives of their firm. They will proceed from there to …

Riverside St. Mary's Parish Reno Kron Patricia Stransky Francis Basehnagel Amelia Schmidt Mary Bauer St. Mary’s Convent Mary Lintz St. Mary's High School Melvin Havel Cedar Rapids Arnold Shradel Susan Karen Burlington Calif Mr. Shradel John W. Shradel

Two Sergeants Held for Thefts

Wallis, a former photographic sergeant from Los Alamos, is jailed after being linked to stolen atomic bomb photos. Defense argues insignificance as many pictures are obsolete. Prosecutors cite high bond interest and FBI involvement. Wallis claims souvenirs. authorities pursue bond and further inquiry. Polio cases noted by Dr. Jordan with seasonal expectations for fluctuation.

Wallis Senate Los Alamos U. S Otto Kerner Defend Ant Julius Schwartz Los Alamo Manhattan

Lensch to Receive Skelly Award for Agriculture

Julius Lensch, Shelby county farmer, will receive the W. G. Skelly award at a breakfast in Harlan Iowa next Saturday. A committee of ten Midwestern farm leaders praised his model farm with annual yields of 11 000 bushels of corn 20 000 pounds of mutton and 16 000 pounds of other products.

Harlan Iowa Julius Lensch Shelby County W. G. Skelly Lensch

Civic Leader Lensch Honored With Skelly Scroll

A Skelly Oil Co tribute presented on behalf of president W. G. Skelly honors Lensch as an outstanding civic leader. The award includes a scroll a gold lapel button and a $109 value.

Lensch W. G. Skelly The Skelly Oil Co

Notable Midwest Visits and Family Travel Highlights

Milwaukee visitors Mr. and Mrs. Buell Unferth returned to Moline Ill with daughters Mary Lynne and Barbara after ten days with Mrs. R. H. Heitzman family. Mr. and Mrs. David McKeever of Rock Island stayed with Mrs. Mary Jugenheimer. Aelred Knebel on vacation from Barron Motor Supply Iowa City visited his parents. Glenn Younkin and son Dwight visited Mrs. Evans at Tiffin.

Milwaukee Wis Shrader Riverside Calif Buell Unferth R. H. Heitzman Moline Ill Mary Lynne Barbara David McKeever Rock Island Mary Jugenheimer Aelred Knebel Barron Motor Supply Co Iowa City William Knebel Glenn Younkin Dwight Samuel Evans Tiffin

Fever Polio Cases Likely This Year Des Moines

Des Moines July 14 The number of infantile paralysis cases this season is expected to be comparatively light after last year’s epidemic. Dr Carl Jordan director of the division of communicable diseases says 18 cases have been reported so far this year versus 27 at the same point last year. June saw five cases, three fewer than last June.

Dr. Jordan Des Moines Carl Jordan Division of Department of Health

Disguising Symptoms with Dosing Opposes Proper Illness Care

A cautionary note warns that dosing family members to mask every illness hides symptoms and delays diagnosis and treatment, risking serious underlying conditions.

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