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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1949

Page

2

Washington youths gain Coe College freshman status

Richard J. Maxwell of Washington will enter Coe College Cedar Rapids as a freshman in September He is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell route One Washington Other locals include Mrs Lloyd Scott and daughter Christie Lee Presho S Dak visiting Max Marble home Al Batterson takes a motor trip to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest James C Pengra of New York City and Richard Johnson of Peoria formerly of Washington visit with returning soldiers Robert and family in Tokyo Japan Cpl Simmering Geyer to Camp Chaffee next January Ida Cavender Elizabeth Fisher visit Des Moines Ottumwa Des Moines Mrs Reid and Mrs Latchem spend time in Des Moines

Richard J. Maxwell Washington Coe College Cedar Rapids Don Maxwell Route One Lloyd Scott Christie Lee Presho S. Dak Max Marble Richard Johnson Peoria Robert Tokyo Japan Winle First Cavalry Gen. MacArthur Cpl Norman Simmering Pfc Howard Geyep Simmering Inspector General Camp Chaffee Arkansas Pfe. Geyer Military Police Yokohama Seattle, Wash

Caring for City Evergreens in Droughts

Urban trees require ample water, especially when rainfall is scarce. Water both the soil and the crown to wash away soot buildup on needles and promote healthy growth year round.

Weather Lifter Brightens Household Chores and Town Talk

A breezy weather shift lifts daily burdens as residents cheer a dry spell that ends soggy days. The column blends local small talk with light anecdotes, jokes, and tidbits about people and scenes across town, including friendly quips on everyday mishaps and remarks on curious happenings around the area.

Betty Klett Takes Job in Des Moines

Betty Klett leaves Valley for Des Moines to join the Bankers' Life Insurance Co. The Valley Ladies Aid held a well attended ice cream social at the Valley church. Remaining notes cover farm work, visits, and church activities involving local families and residents.

Betty Klett Des Moines Charles Bond Valley Bankers’ Life Insurance Co Valley Ladies Aid Valley Church Rev Phillips Omer Klett Son Bill Augustine Omer Bill Bea Homer Mayer Gerald Feltz Charels Benson Washington Francis Feltz Donald Wells Howard Altenburnd George Frank George Bond Ronald Bales Waldo Miller Therm Ronald Pales Nes Moines Myrtle Frank Charles Churchill

Lubricating Oil Processing Factories and Impacts

The passage explains solvent extraction in lubricating oil production. It notes oils are washed with another liquid to remove impurities and stresses engineers must know how much of each liquid can pass through equipment without overloading it.

Hidden pay roll raises 1947 worker costs by 15 percent

A recent study finds the typical American worker received over 424 dollars in benefits from employers in 1947, beyond wages. The study notes a hidden payroll representing more than 15 percent of wages, covering pension and life insurance, old age and survivors, workers' compensation, non production bonuses, and related items.

Insurance Agency Notes Policies and Vehicle Coverage

This week we insured a 1444 Lincoln Cosmopolitan a 1991 Plymouth coupe and a used motor bike. We also vetted two policies through the Auto Assigned Risk Pool for drivers who could not obtain coverage elsewhere. We will try to help with any insurance difficulties.

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