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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

3

Mrs. Dowell Reflects on Life in Washington and New Home

In Washington the notable Mrs. George Dowell recalls a life of service to children and community, moving from a long-time home to a new residence near the old site. Her late husband was a Rock Island conductor, and she notes town growth since she first arrived, with new houses replacing former landscapes.

Dowells Washington

Atoodruc Stores Expand Across Washington

Atoodruc announces new locations in Washington state with outlets at Pioneer and McDaniel Drugs, expanding regional presence. No further figures provided.

Atoodruc Stores Washington Pioneer and McDaniel Drugs

Washington’s Camp Fire pioneer Mrs. Dowell’s long life of service

Born near Belle Plaine and raised in Des Moines and Buffalo she helped found Camp Fire Girls in Washington after organizing Chicago tenement children for summer stays. She led youth work decades, housed many children, taught Bible classes, and guided family and church activity while touring the United States.

Convention pledges show Stevenson's draft gains and hopes

Delegates forecast a scramble across ballots as Stevenson boosters push for a late surge. With no candidate nearing 616 votes, total nominating supports could dip to 584 if Virginia, Louisiana, and South Carolina are barred. United Press tally lists Kefauver and Russell with 25 and 21 votes respectively and Stevenson unpled among others.

Virginia Louisiana South Carolina United Press Estes Kefauver Richard B. Russell Stevenson Averell Harrimain Robert SS. Ker

Family News From Los Angeles Visits and Travels

Mr and Mrs Harry Conner and daughters Carolyn and Virginia left for Los Angeles after visiting here this week at Ed Conner and Jami Is Jack Parmiter who has been in Montreal Detroit Detroit and Chicago HL stopped here to eat on his aunt Mrs Harry Dye as he was returning to his home at Los Angeles Calif Mr and Mrs William D Putman have received a telegram from their son Seth William Putman that he has arrived in San Diego Calif Seth Petman who

Harry Conner Carolyn Virginta Sos Angeles Califo Ed Conner Jami Jack Parmiter Montreal Detroit Wier Chicago Harry Dye Los Angeles Calif William d. Putmin Set William Putman San Diego Petman

Davis Creek notes and local happenings from July letters

Davis Creek residents share a letter filled with family visits and farm life. The column recalls visits by Mrs. Fred Ricera and family, Mrs. George Albrecht’s kin, and neighbors, plus tales of coons in haymows and a barnyard fight. An electric water heater installation signals modernization while oats harvest nears.

Fred J. Ruceray Davis Creek Everett Rath Ronald Reva Fred Ricera George Albrecht Hue. Wood Edward Kuter

Visit Leads to Help for Mrs Krotz Family

Warren Forbes Larry Doane and Rita visited Mr and Mrs William Krotz as Larry’s mother fell ill. Viola informed of the situation and invited them to stay. The Forbes visits continued Sunday evening and Monday, with the children lending aid as Mrs Krotz rests. Dr. will see her tonight. Arthur Sweeting was taken to Town City hospital early Monday.

Warren Forbes Larry Doane Rita William Krotz Larry Viola Mother Abou Larry Forbes Arthur Sweeting Wee Town City Hospital

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