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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1945

Page

8

Families Visit John Hill in Iowa City Hospital

Mr and Mrs Chris Kiechelberger and families Mr and Mrs Pete Richards and family Mrs Lawrence Hauder and daughter of Nebraska Mr and Mrs Dennis Graber and baby Mr and Mrs Milburn Geri Mrs Max Q Owens and sons and Mrs Roscoe White visit their nephew John Hill patient in Iowa City hospital Monday afternoon

J. Graber Chris Kiechelberger Pete Richards Lawrence Hauder Nebraska Dennis Graber Milburn Geri Max Q Owens Roscoe White Iowa City John Hill

Farewell Held For Rev Mrs Metzker in Noble Church

A farewell was held for Rev and Mrs Metzker at the Kiehler Church on Sunday May 27. A basket dinner followed and a two-part program included congregational song, devotionals, quartets, talks by visiting ministers, solos, gift presentation, and a benediction. Rev Metzker and wife will attend the general conference in Newton Kansas and visit relatives before he attends Hartford Seminary.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Metzker Kieher John Rieh Hobson Olds Congregational Church Elmer Graber Mullet Wayland Mennonite Church Joan Schantz Pooley Wayland M. EB John Rich

War era social notes and homecomings in Washington

The column recounts everyday wartime events in Washington and nearby towns. It mentions OPA price concerns, local readers and papers, letters from servicemen including eighth air force homecomings, marriages, and a large funeral at Woodlawn cemetery. It also notes visits by George Reed of Keokuk and other relatives and friends amid the war news.

Evening Journal George Reed Keokuk Washington Washington County

Cornie and Wife Honored at Dinner in Olds

Gerald Cornie and his California wife were honored at a family dinner at the Don Miller home in Olds on Sunday. Attending were the Clarence, Lyle and Earl Lorne families, Cleo Fletcher and Larry, Emma Corrie and Mt. Union relatives, Betty McCoy, Carrie Norman and others. Various local residents visited, shopped, and attended a 4-H achievement program in Washington Monday evening.

J. A. Raymond East Sunset Gerald Cornie California Don Miller Olds Clarence Lyle Earl Lorne Cleo Fletcher Larry Emma Corrie Mt. Union Betty McCoy Carrie Norman McArtor Viola Littrell Walter Rich Tatle School Crawfordsville Mina Paulsgroove Neal Phillips Columbus Junction Richard Stephens Richard and Boyd Mina Paulsgrove Washington

Ipecac Introduced to Europe as Golden Root by Dr Legras

In 1672 Dr Legras brought ipecac to the Old World calling it the golden root to French pharmacists. Dr Helvetius tested it on condemned prisoners, revealing its value to Louis XIV. Britain, alarmed by amoebic dysentery in its colonies, cultivates ipecac in Malaya with India soon after.

Legras Helvetius Louis XIV Great Britain Malaya India

Unusual Salad Mix with Citrus Banana and Prune Core

A creative salad combines orange sections with banana slices and prunes filled with cottage cheese. The dish blends sweet fruit with creamy cheese for a contrasting texture and flavor.

Riverside Memorial Observance Held

Riverside observes Memorial Day on May 30 with business closures and curtailed post office service as rural carriers skip routes. Local observance marks the day in Riverside.

Riverside

Memorial Day observances and funeral services noted

Memorial Day ceremonies were conducted at Riverside cemetery with an American Legion led parade from the public school grounds at 9:30. Attorney Edward L. O Conner spoke in Legion ritual. Graves were decorated by local children. St Mary's church held funeral services for Victor A Sehnoebel en with out of town relatives attending. St Mary's school awarded eighth grade diplomas to several students.

Star Riverside Legion American Legion Edward L. O'Conner Iowa City St. Mary’s Church Victor A. Sehnoebelen Elizabeth Sehnoebelen Arthur Schnoebelen Bernard Schnoebelen Linus Schnoebelen Mildred Droll Hubert Schnoebelen Dyersville Henry L. Doll West Allie Wise Louis Schnoebelen I. G. Birrer Laura John Schott Thus

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