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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1952

Page

6

Columbus Junction Legion Posts Elect Officers and News

The Allen Wright Hand American Legion post in Columbus Junction elected new officers on July 14 led by Commander Earl Frisk and Vice Commander Richard Pugh. Auxiliary officers were installed with Mrs. Robert Meeker as president and Mrs. Mitchell Allen as vice president. Also noted are marriages, travels, and visits involving local residents and members of Gideon camps and Sterling College alumni.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Allen Wright Hand American Legion Earl Frisk Richard Pugh J. E. Henson F.C. Spaethe Robert Reaney Donald Howell G. L. Williams Woodrow J. Shearer William Hull T. A. Lewis BE. A. Pine Jay Jones H. P. Edmonson Allen Wright Robert Meeker Mitchell Allen Max Heither H. E. Ross H. M. Duncan W. C. Calloway Pearl Leonhard F. J. Vine Marjorie Rockafellow J. D. Rockafellow Wapello Paul M. Heindel Frank Stone IF. L. Hanscom Little Brown Nashua Janet Orr Roxie Groben Virginia Diane Dunn Cedar Rapids Mary Hawkins Susie Smith Mississippi Valley Alumni Association of Ster Blake Spencer Kenneth Rhea Granville Love Ernest Whiting Richard Lease A. D. Henss Lee McCall W. A. Orris Floyd Blankenhorn Dell Farrier Ed Curtis Dale Johnston Ralph Beauchamp Kyle Lee Johnson Carl Gunnels Uni

Yemen Port Hodeida Opens to Ocean Freight

Hodeida on the Red Sea serves as Yemen's main port. Ocean ships unload miles offshore and small dhows bring cargo to shore where burly porters carry loads by head and shoulder.

Hodeida Red Sea Yemen

Birthday greetings for local residents in Ohio towns

The birthday list notes Marlene Fritz and her twin sister Dar lene turning T2, Jennie Clem mens of TOS KK turning U4, Sandra Sue Baker at 11, Thomas Alan Erskine son of Mr and Mrs Harokd Erskine of Columbus Junction, plus Mrs Harold Mangold Mrs Ka Rich Mrs Howard tosleboty West Chester WO Morgan Bob Henderson and Mrs Lester Laubach of West Chester.

Marlene Fritz Darlene Jennie Clemmens Tos KK Sandra Sue Baker Thomas Alan Erskine Harokd Erskine Columbus Junction Harold Mangold Ka Rich Howard Tosleboty West Chester WO. Morgan Bob Henderson Lester Laubach

Jersey Cow Davis Jersey Rated Very Good in Conformation

A Jersey cow named World's Record's Carnation owned by Everette Davis of Crawflords Ville Iowa was classified as Very Good for breed type and dairy conformation by Prof M wd Re kano of the University of Missouri. The Jersey registry headquarters are in Columbus Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Everette Davis Crawflords Ville Iowa M. Wd. Rekano University of Missouri Jersey Breed Registry

Puerto Rico Population Demographics Report

About 75 percent of Puerto Rico's population is white and 25 percent Negro according to the latest census figures. The data highlight racial composition across the island, with implications for social and political dynamics in the territory.

Puerto Rico

Government spending drives prices amid military demand

Heavy government spending on military supplies raises incomes for businesses and individuals, but does not expand civilian goods supply. In the scramble for scarce goods, prices are likely to rise.

Grace Tilden Honored Friday at Birthday Anniversary Fete

In Kalona July 21 Mrs. O. L. Rovers hosted a luncheon in honor of Grace Tilden birthday. The Kaonan Rebekah Lodge No. 84 installed new noble grand Mrs. L. J. Strickler and announced committees. Local visitors and relatives joined the weekend gatherings at multiple homes across Kalona.

Grace Tilden Kalona O. L. Rovers Fry Vernon. Kinsinger Orval Kinsinger Iowa City Vernie Kinsinger Jack Reece Robert Riley Chicago Illinois John Mary Horak M. J. Maas Rita Near Kalona Colorado Aaron Glick Lanecaster

Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary Reports $60 From Food Stand

The Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary met July 16 with 25 members and four children. Officers and delegates were elected for the state convention at Des Moines. a July 4 ball tournament fundraiser yielded 60.38 dollars. Community members and guests attended various visits and social events around Crawfordsville and nearby towns.

Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary Jack Howard Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary Charles Wells Harry Dean Suter Toledo Kenneth Rhea Granville Love Richard Lease Des Moines Ollie Anwyl Blake Spencer Clint Rhea Raymond Howsare

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