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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1945
Page
6
A local writer shares small anecdotes from daily life including arthritis relief by heat, visits from relatives Adeline and Sylvia Warren, trips to Iowa City art exhibits, and humorous social etiquette questions. The piece notes a Chicago tea room wait, a grass bite remedy, and a mix of neighborly tales.
Homer Eden sues a long list of defendants including Amelia Scofield and others to quiet title to multiple tracts in Washington County Iowa. He alleges twenty years of open hostile possession ending Oct 17 1940 and seeks a decree declaring him absolute owner in fee simple and the title forever quieted in him.
Sgt Walter Fleming of Lanse Pa recalls a postponed date with Margaret Hastings of Owego as a plane crash in a hidden valley delayed lives. Hastings and two crew members were rescued after 47 days and she returns to New York while a separate quiet title suit in Washington County Iowa seeks cloud removal and judgment with Baldrige Bailey Swisher and Rate law firm named as attorneys. The hearing is set for August 24 1545 at 8 00 a m in Distrect Court of Iowa in Washington County with appearance required or default will be entered.
Oats harvesting slows as fields are cut for moisture content then cured before combining. Most acres avoid binding and shocking, with hot July temperatures signaling peak summer. Dorothy Fladune resumes Cedar Falls classes after a parental visit. Ed Paul of Cedar Rapids dies, and friends extend sympathy to the Albert Paul family.
Memorial services for Sgt Harlan S Derby will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Christian church. Richland American Legion Post No 504 will lead the service. Derby as a tank destroyer commander with Co 637 died January 29 1945 on Fort Stotsenberg Luzon Philippine Islands. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Derby living north west of town.
Mrs. Greenlee and Mrs. Fred Smith with daughters visited W. W. Ward in Mt Pleasant. Ensign Al F Bridger, fresh from the Annapolis N U academy, visited his parents and will soon depart for California. The Hadley and Hinshaw reunion is set for Sunday at Woolson church. Nellie Leech Oden of Miami Florida visits her parents near town.
North Oregon July 24 Mrs Eddie Silverworm and Patty from South Bend Indiana and Mrs Leroy Driscoll with Joan and Junior from Creston spent last week at the Low Burris home. Various local residents visited for meals and birthday celebrations. In Washington Amanda Schulty hosted Mr and Mrs C A Thompson and Charles. Rev O J Fix of Alns attended events.
Ruth Miller of Washington visited the C. A. Thompson home for several days. Mrs. Bill Trotter visited the hospital in Washington to see Mrs. Larry Trotter. A group of neighbors assisted with haying for Mrs. Myrtle Genkinger, with several women helping prepare dinner for them.
Never soak wool. Wash by hand if you can. Squeeze suds through fabric. Rubbing shrinks and hardens the wool.
To avoid greasy looking hair from heavy brilliantine use an atomizer to spray the product evenly. This method reduces shine and keeps hair neatly styled without buildup.
A Washington ad describes a woman who suffered severe stomach gas at night causing choking sensations while lying down. After taking SYS-TONE, containing twelve herbs, her gas and abdominal discomfort eased and she began sleeping soundly with regular bowels.
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