Local notes from Washington area residents and visitors
L. E. Wilson and Burrell Foster returned from Odessa Lake near Wapello with fine bass and crappie pies including a 31 pound bass. The Wilsons own a cottage at Odessa and cottagers have increased there in two years. Various visitors from California, Colorado, Michigan, Maryland, and Des Moines are visiting Washington and area families. Richard F. Ward returned to Fort Bragg after a 24 day furlough. Mrs. E. G. Humm travels to Wheeling for her father’s illness. Margaret Cowden will speak in Davenport tomorrow for a Presbyterian Sunday school department. A correction notes Henry Little's Newton sons include a girl named Dana.
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L. E. Wilson
Washington
Burrell Foster
Wellman
Odessa Lake
Wapello
Wilsons
Odessa
Margaret Laird
Des Moines
Illa Duncan
Nellie Telford
Hudson
Colo
Isaac
David Kleese
Telford
Nellie Kleese
Richard F. Ward
Ft. Bragge
N. C
Carl Ward
E. G. Humm
Wheeling
W. Va
J. W. Doak
Humm
Mr. Doak
Margaret Cowden
Davenport
Presbyterian Church
Henry Little
Newton
Dana
Dennis
Occidental Restaurant Changes Since Time of Old Joe Cannon
Washington report notes the famous Occidental restaurant has re arranged its wall art. Joe Cannon’s likeness remains on display along with 720 other figures though some have moved to the seventh floor. The owners explain space limits and a broad re grouping of autographed pictures including Edison Hoover Rockefeller and Roosevelt.
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Occidental
Joe” Cannon
Washington
Joe Cannon
Joe
House of Representatives
Gens
Bradley, Vandenberg and Doolittle
Adm
Halsey
Charles
Peace petitions circulated at Iowa University clash with rules
University of Iowa officials said that circulating peace petitions in classrooms violated regulations and would be dealt with accordingly. Reports say an unidentified woman delivered a peace lecture and solicited signatures before the professor arrived, provoking boos and catcalls from students. The effort was linked to the newly formed Iowa City for Peace group with student members but no official university recognition.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University c
Aan
Iowa City For Peace Organization
Iowa
University
World Scientists Foresee Victory In Unending Fight Against Cancer
At an international Paris conference 800 researchers from 55 nations, including 270 Americans, shared findings on cancer causes and treatments. Reports hinted viruses and fungi may trigger cancer, with new drugs showing tumor shrinkage though not cures. The next meeting is planned for Rio de Janeiro in 1953.
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New York
Paris
United States
Soviet Union
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Farm Safety Contest Winners Named by WHO Radio
WHO radio announced Iowa farm safety contest winners led by Jerry Johnson a Polk county farm boy and Mrs Mary Morrow a Wright county homemaker. Junior winners include Marjorie Richers Mary Hanisch Jerry Sowers and Lola Van Dusseldorp with top junior honors to Johnson for farm safety practices last year. Adult winners include Mrs D O Beckman Lorenz Primus Mrs Leonard Van Dusseldorp and Mrs C A Stotts.
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Des Moines
Jerry Johnson
Polk County
Mary Morrow
Wright County
Young Johnson
Runnells
Marjorie Richers
Fort Madison
Mary Hanisch
Laurens
Jerry Sowers
Story City
Lola van Dusseldorp
Thornton
D. O. Beckman
Perry
Lorenz Primus
Mount Auburn
Leonard van Dusseldorp
Trenton
C. A. Stotts
Prole
Birthday and anniversary notices across the community
Saturday observers mark birthdays for Jerolyn Hess Lynne Long Edward Elmer Jones Mildred Anne Moore and others. Wedding anniversaries include Mr. and Mrs. Warren Goodwin and Mr. and Mrs Ray Anderson. Notables include Frank Earls of the Journal club and Ralph Bauer on their anniversaries.
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Warren Goodwin
Peggy Lou Long
Cecil Long
Edward Elmer Jones
Harry Jones
Jerolyn Rose Hess
Keota
Meeker Hess
John Winga
William Sitler
Don Bealer
Lois Ann Hesseltine
Ray Anderson
David
Michael Flynn
Frank Earls
Journal
Mildred Anne Moore
Jesse Moore
John David TeBockhorst
Paul TeBockhorst
Mrs
Ralph Bauer
Possible methane flame on land linked to mines and decay
A blue flame may appear on some land due to methane or marsh gas. It can escape from nearby mines or form from vegetation decay without oxygen in stagnant pools and swamps.
Stairway Painted in Red and Gray Tones
A distinctive modern stairway features alternating red treads and progressively lighter gray risers from bottom to top. The effect is dramatic and beautiful, with high visibility and a striking color progression.
Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Local Notes
Admitted yesterday Roy Wiles of Brigh ton surgical and Anna Reller from route 4. Dismissed today Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush and daughter from route 4, Mrs. Lawrence Fritz city, Anna Reller from route 4. Births yesterday a son to Mr. and Mrs. May Yoder of Parnell at 10 56 pm and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George McGuire route 4 at Bee Ensayy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wiles
Brighton Surgical
Anna Reller
Route 4, Surgical
Ralph Erlenbush
Lawrence Fritz
City
May Yoder
Parnell
George McGuire
Route 4
Bee Ensayy
Husband's Hobby Question Sparks Community Talk
In Elgin the Echo weighs a quip about a man with a hobby and his wife. The remark prompts letters and social chatter on domestic life and personal interests among local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Strauch
Elgin Echo
The Pipe Wrench
A local column reflects on a courageous plumber Ralph Edwards and critiques shade tree plumbing practices. It praises contractor Daryl Tucker and Eveready’s cost savings for homeowners, while noting health concerns from poor plumbing and park maintenance in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Peters
Daryl Tucker
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