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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

5

Harry Rommel Hurt In Painting Accident

Valley July 28 Harry Rommel fell from a ladder while painting at the Lloyd Luers home injuring his leg and back. Community notes report storm damage repair crews at work, local visits, and weekend travel among residents and families across the area.

Harry Rommel Zeno Times Valley Lloyd Luers Betty Klett Omer Klett Meredith Publishing Company Des Moines Roxanna Altenbernd Howard Gerald Feltz Jenne

I'fi effer Spent Day at Francis Feltz Home

A report notes I ffeffer spent Saturday at the Francis Feltz residence. The event centers on the visit and location details within the community.

I’fieffer Francis Feltz

Otto Bells Take Week Vacation to Ozarks

Mr and Mrs Otto Bell and Jerry Lee plan a week long vacation to the Ozarks from duties at the County Home. Mrs W Marie Jr expects a visit from cousins Nick and Lenore Bueh of Harlow this week. The Lloyd Humeston family hosted several guests including the Alliman family who traveled to Washington state.

Lioyd Humston Otto Bell Jerr Lee Ozarks Lloyd William R. W. McVety Elizabeth Meek Lloyd Humston Henry Miller North Dakota Howard Miller Doyle Jarrard Lloyd Humeston

Noble resident mentioned in family visit note

Eldon Roth of Noble and Mrs Lloyd Miller with Donnie Joe stayed overnight at the parental Lloyd Humston home while the husband was away in Chicago attending a ball game.

Local Social Notes From Mt Union and Surrounding Areas

The column records visits and gatherings of area residents. Mrs Claude Rhodebeck Mary Jane and others attended an Aid meeting in Mt Union at Mrs Dale Kellogg’s home. Families visited in Vonsald Bells and Iowa City with multiple couples listed. Mrs Lena Schmits joined a weekend Davenport trip. Mrs W J Bell fell and broke her hip.

Claude Rhodebeck Mary Jane Leo Beauchamp Lou Rhodebeck Frank Wolfe Mt Union Dale Kellogg Otto Bell Jerry Lee Vonsald Bells Alice Hunter Country Club Eldon Roth Carl Phillips North English Sue Mannerd Lloyd Brown Michhael Iowa City Fuiday W. J. Marie Claude Davenport Anna Dempse Lena Sehmits

Virgin Islands Transport and Diet Details

Main transport is donkey carts with few cars among wealthy residents. Bicycles are unpopular due to hills. Fish costs ten cents a pailful and forms a native diet staple. Population estimates range around 25,000 to two thirds Black, largely descended from former slaves.

Virgin Islands

Making Zippers Zip Fast and Smooth with Wax

A simple tip to fix sticking zippers is to rub them with wax. This lubricant helps zippers open and close smoothly and prevents snagging during use.

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