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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1948
Page
2
Local shop notes lower prices on all wool blankets and a lay away offer at Penney’s. At Atchison’s Shoe Store, clearance sale on summer shoes and sandals in leather and canvas from $1.00 to $3.99. Also lists a July 15 ice cream social at Haskins church and a camping trip report from Kenora Canada with local visitors.
Washington oil ad recounts Navy guided missiles aimed by star navigation and the risk of the target returning the bomb. The piece notes playful window displays of kids toys and a Fire Chief joke about his tie catching fire at a Buffalo banquet. It promotes Washington Oil Company via an advertising tone stressing courteous service and local phone contact.
Retail items advertise footwear and blankets with prices from 1.49 to 6.99. Community mentions include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Carl White and others, a Wellman appendectomy return, travel plans, and local business trips to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Walton and Don joined Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wead and family for Sunday dinner at the Willis Horton residence near Brighton.
Buds Cafe in Crawfordsville announces a vacation for its 34th anniversary. The door sign reads 34th anniversary taking a vacation. The notice notes the longstanding eatery will pause operations during this period.
Admitted yesterday are Mrs. Madison Jones of 1801 E Third for medical care and Mrs. Sam Bowser at Westchester Medical for medical treatment along with Mrs. Harry Ackles of route 2 and John Baker listed for surgical procedures and Patricia Coakley undergoing surgery. Births yesterday include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Moriarty at 1 35 p m from 415 W Madison. Dismissed today are Mrs. Warren Marston and her son Donald Gardner.
Connie Kay Lewis celebrated her seventh birthday yesterday with a party hosted by her parents Lester and Connie Lewis. Pink and green decorations framed the event with a cake baked by her mother. Attendees included Patty Richardson Cecilia Estes Buriene Hatcher Joanne Richardson Connie Sue Jamison Judy Putnam Beverly Eryestone Joyce Steel Barbara Watkins Janet Black Kenny Lewis and out of town guests Margaret Boitomey Helen Jean Lewis and Mrs L B Lewis of West Liberty.
Mrs. A K Stoutner of Keota reports twelve Brownie girl scouts aged eight to ten will travel by train to Washington Friday arriving at 12 30 p m They will tour the calendar factory and swim at the YWCA pool while in the city They will be escorted by Mrs Stoutner and Mrs Kenneth Holmes.
New Haven young people met at Colleen Strum’s home on Friday July 9 with nine members attending. The group will meet next at Rev. Floyd Smith’s home and plan an all day Lake Ke oma picnic on Friday July 30.
The article lists multiple families and individuals enjoying long awaited time off. It notes a six day a week opening pattern except for funerals or brief closures and details trips and visits across Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Ohio. Families mentioned include Berkshire, Kephart, Raymond, Owens, Cherryholmes, Stoner, Coburn, Sipe, Lease, Fletcher, Haydn, Foss, and others visiting relatives or hosting guests.
James J Corbett became the first heavyweight boxing champion to win the world title under Marquis of Queensberry rules, marking a milestone in modern boxing history.
A group of girls from the YW Mixer club hiked from the Y to Ralph Kleese farm at six last evening. They enjoyed a lawn lunch, roasted wieners, and group singing led by Virginia Rains on the accordion.
A Riverside family gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. R H Heitzman on their July 11 and 12 birthdays with a noon chicken dinner and a birthday cake centerpiece. Attending were Miriam, Mrs B J Unferth and daughters from Moline, Mr and Mrs G O Patterson of Davenport, and Paul Heitzman with Margaret Ann and Tommy.
The Ann Judson circle held its annual picnic at Sunset Park with co hosts. Members and guests were led by Clara Faulkner and Marion Snodgrass. Talks covered overcoming worry and YWCA war work. Anniversary wishes went to Rev and Mrs Cochran. A separate notice lists the Washington County Iowa Board of Education meeting on July 24 1948 to discuss 1949 expenditures under the county school system act.
Katherine Louise Robins daughter of Mr and Mrs John F Robins of Hayden Indiana married Richard Donald Custer son of Mr and Mrs Ed Custer of Washington at eight o’clock last evening. Rev Paul Wells officiated with Mr and Mrs Francis Allbaugh as attendants. They reside at 332 East Washington Apartment.
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