Local News Second Half Truck Licenses Due
Second half truck licenses are due with five percent penalty starting August 1. W. E. Howell, county treasurer, notes the dates and necessary steps.
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W. E. Howell
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
2
Carolyn Brewer Returns from Sudan Mission to Washington
Carolyn Brewer has completed three years as a teacher at a girls boarding school in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. She was welcomed in New York by her mother and siblings and visited relatives in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She will resume work in the Sudan on August 1, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Brewer
Washington
Sudan
Africa
American Missions
New York
Jay Brewer
Joyce
Bob Brewer
Enroute
William Brewer
New Kensington
Miss Brewer
Birthday greetings and wedding anniversaries listed
The notice extends birthday wishes to Mrs. H. J. Schoonover Mrs. Don Paul Mrs. Harve Busby Katherine Jane Doran now in California Forrest Dean Christner and Josephine Irene Miller. It also lists Daryl Edward Stout Richard Henry Booth Stephen Ray George and Oscar Elmer Steele. Congratulations on anniversaries go to Mr. and Mrs. Hal Williams Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klein and Mr. and Mrs Harry Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Schoonover
Don Paul
Harve Busby
Katherine Jane Doran
California
Forrest Dean Christner
Josephine Irene Miller
Daryl Edward Stout
Richard Henry Booth
Stephen Ray George
Oscar Elmer Steele
Hal Williams
Fred Klein
Harry Simpson
Maine Hunters Report Record Rabbit and Deer Totals
Maine hunting data for 1947 shows 120000 rabbits and 100000 plus off ridge, plus a deer take of 30349 from checking stations. About 12000 pheasants and 500 geese were bagged, based on a sample of 10000 license holders likely reflecting the census, with 31000 deer in the tally.
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Maine
Wilson Attacks Administration at Iowa GOP Convention
U S Senator George A Wilson attacks the Roosevelt Truman administration for secrecy and militaristic policy at Iowa’s largest Republican gathering in Des Moines. He praises Dewey as a leader who would restore judiciary independence and urge a pay as you go policy while stressing transparency and fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U. S
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Roosevelt- Truman
Congress
Wilson
Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
United States
Cost of living at new all time high
Washington reports the government cost of living index reached a new peak on June 15 with moderate income families in large cities at 17.7 percent above the 1935 39 average. Food prices led the rise up 1.5 percent from May 15 to June 15. Fuel and furnishings rose 0.6 percent, rents 0.3 percent, while miscellaneous commodities and services held steady and clothing fell 0.3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Department
Fire Alarm Quells Blaze at Henry Hiller Home
Washington firemen responded to a seven o clock alarm and extinguished a stove pipe fire at 1103 North Eighth Avenue. Most damage came from smoke and water rather than flames.
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Washington
Henry Hiller
North Eighth Avenue
Veterans face loss of monthly checks in Iowa aid program
About 3,000 of 9,200 Iowa veterans in on the job training have not submitted their monthly progress reports. The VA warned that non receipt triggers an urgent letter and if the report is not returned within the month the training program will be discontinued.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Veterans Administration
Theeteran
Bomber sought after UN blast near New York building
Police search 13 states for Stephen J. Supina of Willimantic Conn after his unauthorized landing at LaGuardia in a red and yellow Aeronca. A blast near the UN administration building caused stomach pains to a guard but no injuries. Supina reportedly wanted to spark action on world peace amid the Berlin crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Nations Administration
Stephen J. Supina
Willimantic
Conn
la Guardia
Supina
Aeronca
World Peace
Australia
Papua
New Guinea
Thomas
Berlin
Wallace Agrees to Meet Stalin to Seek Peace
Wallace says he would visit Soviet Premier Stalin if such talks aid peace and has not received an invitation. He rejects red baiting and communism accusations, urging reporters not to press on his communist support. He cites a May Albuquerque radio statement on accepting peace-focused support.
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Philadelphia
Henry A. Wallace
Russia
Josef Stalin
Wallace
Stalin
Albuquerque
N. M
Ripley Woman Burns Out Village Switchboard For Freedom
Mrs Winifred Hatch tore out the Ripley Me telephone switchboard to end her duties after 29 years of running the cooperative and a failed bid to sell or give away the business. She cut wires and severed trunk lines then returned home to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Winifred Hatch
Ripley Exchange
Hatch
Public Utilities Commission
Twister Damage Across Dublin Farms Reports
A Dublin wind storm caused structural damage to a large corn crib on the Harold Klopfenstein farm and toppled trees near the Robert Hyde property. The lightning flash scorched grass and weeds, while nearby hogs were unharmed. Crops across a half mile strip sustained similar damage. photos will run in the Journal tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Mayer
Dublin
Harold Klopfenstein
Robert Hyde
W. E. Augustine
Piano Recital by Mary Stone Pupils Delights Parents and Friends
Mary B. Stone pupils aged six to ten performed a memory based program of piano pieces last evening. Select titles include The Cuckoo Mountain Climbing Stepping Stones Thompson, Flying to the Moon, Song of the Seesaw, The Battery, The Streamline Express, Bells Are Ringing Beethoven Schaum, Raindrops, The Music Box, On the Levee Southern Air, and The Skating Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Stone
Merrily the Blacksmith
Danoe Bson
Joyce Steele
Thompson Larry Wood
Thompson
Karen Swanson
Brownie
Thompson Joyce Kauffmann
Thomas
Southern Air
Nancy Edgar
Enid McConnel
Beethoven Nancy Loveless Wooly Black Lambs
Beverly Shalla
Grenno
Bole Laidow
Schaum Joann Harland
Stevens
Washington Flying Club Dance Sets July 24 Start
Members report planning completed for a public dance hosted by the Washington Flying Club. The event takes place Saturday night July 24 and will begin at nine o clock.
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Washington Flying Club
Fried Chicken Dinner for American Pearl Button Co. Staff
At noon Thursday the sorting and packing departments of the American Pearl Button Company shared a cooperative fried chicken dinner. A long table held salads cakes and pies as well as chicken. About 45 workers left for work afterward hopeful for another gathering. Mr Brown organized the coffee with help from Lottie Schulty Wanda Brock Jessie Curtis and LaVera Sehulty. Ice cream was served in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Pearl Button Company
Mr. Brown
Lottie Schulty
Wanda Brock
Jessie Curtis
LaVera Sehulty
Engagement announced for Jean Havel to Lyle Fox
Mr and Mrs George Havel of Riverside announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Havel to Lyle F Fox of Riverside. The marriage will take place Saturday July 31 at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church. The bride elect is a Riverside High School graduate.
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George Havel
Riverside
Jean Havel
Lyle F. Fox
Riverside Trinity Methodist Church
Riverside High School
Mrs Augusta Hochstadtler Observes 86th Birthday
Mrs Augusta Hochstadtler marks her 86th birthday at her sister Mrs Louise White’s home where she resides. She broke her hip about three years ago and has been bedfast since then.
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Augusta Hochstadtler
Louise White
Dinner guest from Columbus Junction to Alex Gevyock home
Ralph Freeman Bell from Columbus Junction is spending the summer with his father Ralph Bell and Mrs. Bell and will be a dinner guest tonight at the Alex Gevyock home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Freeman Bell
Columbus Junction
Ralph Bell
Mrs. Bel
Alex Gevyock
Popular Chinese Dishes Feature Lily Soup and Chrysanthemum Salad
Lily soup and chrysanthemum salad rank among the most popular Chinese menu items. Both dishes use the bulbs of their respective plants, highlighting traditional flavors.
Miscellaneous Gifts For Arlene Lorack Shower
A pre nuptial shower honoring Arlene Lorack, wife of Bernard Armbruster, was held at St Mary's hall Riverside. Guests played games with prizes awarded to Mrs Arthur Lorack and Mrs Mary Vlasak, and Mrs Edward Schneider earned the traveling prize. Pink and white decorations complemented the event sponsored by Mrs Robert Lewis Mrs Blgger Pechman Mrs Raymond Lorack and Mrs Francis Armbruster. The honoree received many gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blgger Pechman
Raymond Lorack
Francis Armbruster
Community notices and club events listing
Social calendar column lists deadlines and meetings for Women's Council Christian church H J Club Pollock supper Washington Saddle club Wiener roast Damascus Shrine picnic V F W post picnic CDA Initiation with times and rain plan. Attendees urged to bring table service dishes and food to pass all at Sunset Park or Masonic Temple Airtime given for Friday 10 a.m. submission.
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H J Club
Polluck
Washington Saddle Club
Lloyd Augustine
Ainsworth
Damascus Shrine
W.S.J
Sunset Park
Masonic Temple
V.F.W. Post
CDA
K. C. Hail
V F W Auxiliary Discusses New Wheelchair and Activities
The VFW Auxiliary met at the K C hall with 16 Richland and 9 Columbus Junction members plus one Detroit guest. A new wheelchair was purchased and is in use. other hospital items are active. They planned a Sunset Park picnic with the Post and reported bake sale proceeds of 31.25.
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V.F.W
K. C. Hall
Marion McAvoy
Richland
Columbus Junction
Detroit, Mich
Dave McGaffey
Raymond Glasgow
Milo Steele
Sunset Park
Bace
Karl Dusenbery
Skelgas
Leslie Zook
Marsh Atkinson
McAvoy
Des Moines
V.F.W. Post
Housewife Tips for Frugal Butter and Cooking
The guide suggests stretching butter with blackberry jam on pancakes waffles or French toast. It also offers craft and housekeeping notes such as making a teen hair ribbon rack a moth caution and safe mushroom prep and woodwork cleaning tips.
Load of a Trai Average freight train load last year
Freight data show the average load of a Trai freight train reached 1,086 tons in the most recent year, up from 774 tons in 1936, reflecting increased tonnage carried.
Hospital Admits and Dismissals Noted
Admitted: Carol Ann Smith underwent tonsillectomy. Births: Kalona couple Leo R Yoder welcomed a daughter at 1 27 pm. Crawfordsville couple Mr and Mrs Richard Sieren welcomed a daughter at 12 36 pm. Kalona couple Linus Patter welcomed a daughter at 10 15 pm. Dismissed: Mrs Lester Aikman of Wayland and Mrs Jerry Johnson and her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo R Yoder
Kalona
Richard Sieren
Crawfordsville
Linus’ Patterson
Lester Aikman
Wayland
Jerry Johnson
Trustees Audit Helps Auxiliary at Meeting
The auxiliary received assistance as the books were audited by the trustees. Refreshments were served at the close by the committee including Mrs. Ernest White, Mrs. Dave McGaffey and Mrs. Elwood Glasgow.
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Ernest White
Dave McGaffey
Elwood Glasgow
Amazing canning secret boosts fruit color and texture
Thousands of women and beginners learned a simple change in canning syrups that penetrates fruit and plumps its natural color and flavor. The free 32 page 1948 edition of Finer Canned and Frozen Fruits offers recipes and tips. send a postcard to Helen Holmes Dept. 5 P O Box 3346 St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Holmes
Dept. 5
P.O
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Betty and
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Surprise Symphony
Mary
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the Funny Bunny
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