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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1950

Page

8

Leave Round Grove For Trip Westward

Round Grove residents depart on a western vacation. Mr and Mrs Ralph Boyd and Mr and Mrs Cleo Orris leave for the Black Hills and beyond. Other locals, including Arnet Mathers and the Fergusons, plan trips to Yellowstone and Washington State. Kathy Nicholson welcomed in Trenton.

Round Grove Ralph Boyd Cleo Orris Black Hills Bruce Clive Jim Colton Washington Percy Skubal Arnet Mathers Marion Ferguson Lydia Ferguson West Yellowstone National Park Washington Staite Merle Colton Arnold Nicholsons Trenton Kathy Nicholson

Local notices and family recalls from Cedar Rapids area

Joe Podaris completed a new double garage on Marion Howell’s place. Dean Zachs family and Percy Skubal family attended a Cedar Rapids air show Sunday. Frank Hosek of Chicago and Frank Skubal of Lone Tree were dinner guests Monday. Hosek recalls living near Highland Center and attending the old Highland Center school taught by Joe McCreedy.

Joe Podaris Marion Howell Dean Zachs Percy Skubal Cedar Rapids Frank Hosek Chicago Frank Skubal Lone Tree Skubal Mr. Hosek Taylor Highland Center Joe McCreedy

Reading tastes shape a balanced life says Amy Bradley

Amy Bradley of the Manchester Democrat-Radio muses on quality in culture noting some music and books are pleasant yet unsubstantial while others satisfy deeply like a full meal. Her comment frames cultural discernment as essential.

Amy Bradley Manchester Democrat-Radio

Lisle Herings Visit Roscoe Groves Home

Havre July 26 Mr and Mrs Lisle Hering and Judy were business visitors at Town City Wednesday and ate dinner with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Groves. The Everett Westen family spent Sunday afternoon at the parental Martin Westen home and Lisle Hering called at the Reverend Fast home.

Lewis Hering Havre Lisle Hering Judy Town City Roscoe Groves Ruth Ann Marilyn Wilson Larry Mary Jo Westen Everett Westen Harold Wilson Martin Juanita Maude Hering Lena Margaret Mason Douglas Stephen Stout Elbert Elmore Howard Witting Rose Nebergall Pearl Strohm Grace Hill Roger Richard

Mystery Castle Sold on Gamble's Hill Overlooking James River

Pratt's Castle, a replica of a Scottish fortress on Gamble's Hill near the James River, has sold for 25000 dollars. Built about a century ago by immigrant William Pratt, the castle features secret passages sliding panels a dungeon treasure boxes and turrets as reminders of his homeland.

Pratt Gamble's Hill James River William Pratt

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