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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1943

Page

8

Brighton Social Notes Hit List of Local Visits

Mrs Cyril Henry of Mt Pleasant daughter of Oscar Godwin returns home after hospital operation. Kenneth and Arthur stay with grandparents. Des Moines visitor Mrs Keith Murray visits Davison family. Roberta Horton had tonsils and adenoids removed. Several families host relatives for dinners and visits. Homer Rottainger’s son Roy, prisoner in North Africa, reports from Germany in a March 18 letter saying he is well and well treated.

Ednad S. Crile Brighton Cyril Henry Mt. Pleasant Oscar Godwin Near Brighton Burlington Kenneth Arthur T. B. Davison Roberta Horton L. A. Horton J. P. Crile Fairfield Fdna Crile J. E. Luckenbill Darla D. I. Paul Homer Rottainger Roy North Africa Germany Frank Switzer Robert Rice Irwin Helmick Washington Bessie Myers George Kern Ida Bevans Kansas City Donna Gobbel Pat Henry Kay Hugh Henry Clifford Pohren Clifford Pohren and Mrs. Pohren and Little Son of San Antonio, Tex Chris Pohren Tom Stacy Harry Stacy Steve Crawford Howard Hazen Roger

Legion Auxiliary installs officers at the Legion hall

The Legion Auxiliary installed officers at a regular meeting at the Legion hall with President Mrs. Leland Horton and others taking posts. Several local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bagby and family, visited relatives over the weekend as others travelled or hosted visitors.

The Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Leland Horton White E. §. Rudolph Otto Lamansky Lucy Freak Bessie Myers Charles Mumper

Miss Frances Frets with Nickolous Family Visit

Miss Frances familiar to the Lucus family visits her grandparents at the P. L. Nickolous home for a couple of weeks and helps care for her aunt Minnie Nickolous who is listed as sick.

Frances’ Familton of Lucus P. L. Nickolous Minnie Nickolous

Farm Horses Demand Better Feeding and Planning

The current stock of farm horses could do 25 to 50 percent more work if properly fed and managed and if work is well planned.

Notice of Probate of Will and Codicil in Washington County

State of Iowa district court in Washington County announces that Henry Hornung died prior to 1943 leaving a will dated March 27 1940 and a codicil dated September 19 1941. A hearing to prove and probate the instrument is set for July 27 1943 at 9:00 A.M. at the Washington Court House. Persons interested must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated July 21 1948. R Anconan Clerk of the District Court.

Henry Hornung Court House Washington Iowa District Court of R. R. Noonan District Court

Vacationing Madge Brooks Visits Kin in String Town

String Town notes list social visits and family gatherings. Madge Brooks of Burlington is away, while Ethan and Mrs. Brooks host relatives including the Rin ners and Davi sons. At area homes, neighbors share Sunday dinners, picnics, and caring duties for M rs Roth and newborn Karen Kaye.

String Town Madge Brooks Burlington Ethan Brooks Evelyn Nese Elmer Theath Anna Wyse Mre Roth Karen Kaye Aail Mero George Unkrich End Merle Unkrich Carl Reshley J. T Riehs John Dillit Imes Ocet Arthur Davi

Gerow Named Commands U S Field Forces in Europe

Major General Leonard T Gerow, aged 54, is appointed to command U S field forces in the European theatre of operations succeeding Major General Russell P Hartle. Gerow previously led the United States Army war play division International.

Leonard T. Gerow U.S Russell P. Hartle Gerow United States Army War Play Division

Navy Builds Largest Ever Cranes for U S Navy

Twelve story cranes are now being constructed for the U S Navy the largest ever built. One man will operate these self contained and powered units.

U. S. Navy

Contour Farming Shapes Rain Impact On Farmland

Farmers cannot control rain timing but contour farming guides water flow after rainfall to reduce erosion and improve soil moisture. The practice emphasizes shaping fields along land contours to slow runoff and promote infiltration.

How to Exchange Garden Products

List your needs and garden surpluses with the OCD and receive help in making proper contacts. Telephone 380.

Bolivian Plateau Holds Nation's Core Life Centers

Three-fourths of Bolivia’s 3.5 million people, key cities, and major industries lie in the high mountain plateau region, which is difficult to access.

Mounain

Use of Monohydrated Copper Sulfate in Bordeaux Mix

Monohydrated copper sulfate that has caked can be used for Bordeaux mixture. It dissolves when suspended in warm water or placed in a cloth sack submerged in warm water.

Souvenirs Sent Home by Marines in the West Indies

Marines posted in the British West Indies frequently sent back items such as lances sea-shell ornaments rare perfume and straw pocketbooks as gifts for friends and family.

Marines British West Indies

Calves Show Weight Gain on Different Pastures

May calves grazing moderately used pastures age eight months in November weigh 50 to 90 pounds more than similar calves on weedier ranges. The finding reflects pasture quality affecting growth in cattle.

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Digestive Relief

An ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as boosting Nature's alkaline digestive fluid to ease indigestion. It claims relief within thirty minutes and urges purchase at drugstores for 25 cents, promoting independence from artificial aids.

Nature Carter

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