Contest Winners and Community News from Washington
The notice lists contest winners sponsored by Western Auto and Chamberline's Sportshop with prizes for close guesses on gas, store force teeth, and fishing line. It also covers Ridiculous Day events, visits among local families, Memorial Day activities, and social calls across Washington, Des Moines, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto
Bell
Gevock
Marvin Schneider
Orpha Munson
Washington
Chamberline
Sportshop
Tom Sehulty
Osineup
The
Merchants of Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Day Visitors In Homes at Landscape
Memorial Day visitors and weekend guests are listed in Landscape. Names include Clarence Bowser family from Norway Emma Bowser Cedar Rapids Mary Stoner South English Pon Curtis and daughters Washington and others visiting J A Huber and Keith Huber homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Bauer
Clarence Bowser
Norway
Emma Bowser
Cedar Rapids
Mary Stoner
South English
Pon Curtis
Washington
Sam Bowser
Edward Raines
Howard McCall
Roy Knipp
Waterloo
Charles Dulley
Chicago
J. A. Huber
Keith Huber
Allerton
Cincinnati
Iowa
Giffard Bare
Independence
C. W. Schaffer
Frank Tucker
J. A. Huber & Clark Bauer
Paint Sprays Dominate Industrial Coatings
Spray guns apply about 85 percent of industrial paint with products ranging from tiny bobby pins to large locomotives and ships.
George Chalupas At Anniversary Party News
Pleasant Ridge May 11 Mr and Mrs George Chalupa and family attended a surprise party for Frank Sehneider and wife celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary at their home in Washington on Monday evening May 29 Refreshments followed later Mr and Mrs Anton Kauffman and Helen visited Joe Stalder in East Pleasant Plain Sunday Mr and Mrs Jim Marsh and family were Tuesday evening guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Chalupa
Jim Marsh
Carl Chalupa
Elliott McKinstry
Wilmer Kauffman
George Chalupa
Emil Stalder
Ray Fritz
Anton Kauffman
Donna Mae Nelson
Ed Kauffman
Paul Houseal
Paul
Louis Houseal
Columbus City
Irvan Hesseltine
Lester Hesseltine
Winfield
Ernest Woodyard
Fern
Frank Schaad
Howard Benn
Norman
Marline
John
Ed Chalupa
Roslyn
Pleasant Ridge
Frank Sehneider
Washington
Helen
Joe Stalder
East Pleasant Plain
Back Again Feeling Okay and Crop Insurance Rates
The note mentions writing many hail policies for farmers and quotes a rate of 26 dollars per thousand dollars of crop insurance, claiming it is a better rate. The tone is promotional and financial.
Left over fruits inspire fresh muffins addition
Left over fruits can be repurposed to brighten meals by adding them to muffin batter. This simple idea encourages using remaining fruit to create tasty, practical treats.
4-H Girls Rally Day Attendance Report
Five county 4-H clubs posted 100 percent attendance at the rally day program. Clover Leaf, armerettes, Hi-Ores, Marion Maids and Busy Bees led the showing with full participation from listed members Nancy Martin Janice Bales Elizabeth Kun kel Kathryn Curtis Mary Farrier Sandra Friese McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf
Armerettes
Hi-Ores
Marion Maids
Busy Bees
Marion Maids and Farmerettes Recognized for 100% Attendance
Two clubs achieved full attendance with all members as mothers or guests present. Marion Maids and Farmerettes were highlighted for this accomplishment in a community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Eye injuries blind or impair hundreds of workers
Latest figures show about 100 industrial workers are blinded by eye injuries and around 1,000 more lose sight in one eye, indicating a widespread hazard in workplaces nationwide.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chester Band
Richard Wisher
West Chester
Band Mothers Club
Nets
Uni
Irvin Rich
Washington Evening Journal
Don Burger
Cal Wolf
James Shoe Repair
Cecil Long
Ferguson
Klein Klothing Ko
Wolf Floral
Rothschilds
Peters Hardware
I S. U. Co
Bridges
Western Au'e
Pioneer Drug
Maid Rite
Montgomery Ward
Washington Cleaners
Katona
Gloria's Beauty Shop
Eclipse Lumber
Conoco
Sandwich
W. E. Davis
Plank and Engstrom
Yoder Hatchery
Kalona Creamery
Farmer's Savings Bank
Monroe Yoder
Hostetter Feed
Frank Conklin
Velma Spicher
Stanley
Messinger Lumber
Kalona Motor and
Imp. Co
Trusier Standard Station
Keota
International
Standard
Mollie Tierney
Clem Griffith
Ralph Robertson
Keith Statler
Edwin Peiffer
Howard Milam
Walter Stout
Clarence Lynn
Mamie Conger
Hattie Ross
Gale Reis
Earl Griggs
A. S. van Trump
O. D. Booth
Lou Bauer
Arthur Peters
Freshwater-Doak Elevator
Porter Elevator
DeLong and Dorian Lumber Co
Sam Weaver
Orville Coakley
Griggs Grocery
Clifford Porter
Clyde Dawson
Elliot McKinstry
Vid Ferguson
Ira Miksch
Gus Strum
Lyle Hayes
Harold Klopfenstein
C. \. Strohm
Harry Hamilton
John Renoux
Everette Coon
John Sherman
Don Sheetz
Merle Statler
Kenneth Cuddeback
Geo, Wright
Jon
Andy Augustine
Gle
Curtis Wells
Lester Stone
Mark Cuddeback
Howard Wright
Roy Wells
Louis Janecek
Bill Strum
Meeker Hess
Clarence Rathmel
Charles Greiner
Harry Hutt
Earl Burroughs
Ralph Chorpening
Isaac Kleese
Frank Kleese
Frank Ross
Harry VD
Sw.senberg
Lloyd Bauer
Roy Bauer
Joe Bauer
Melvin Booth Clark Bauer
Lloyd Enke
Everette Plecker
Bill Jeffrey
Ralph Peiffer
Pete Pearson
Jim Stancer
Earl Long
John Hindahl
Pythian
W.R.C
Chester
Northrup, King and Co
E. L. Conrad
IP. R. Hulse
North Side
Benteco
Foster Radio Repair
Marion Wells
Emma Ralston
Bert Rittenhouse
Elmer Berggen
Ben <Amerdex
Milton Ross
Frank Anderson
Charley Harley
Earl Hobbs
Mrs. M. M. Flynn
Howard Mangold
Wayne Mandfeld
Olive Sanders
Walter Wolf
Richard Mayer
Anna Davis
Fern Woodyard
Stanley Miller
Pulaski
Miller
Crawfordsville High School
Mrs
Howard Darnell
Edward Kauffman
George Koehler
Karren
Connie Hesseltine
Linda Hesseltine
Missouri
Miles M. Moore
Joplin
Des Moines
Moores
State Theater
Fannie Watkins
North
Marion Avenue
Sun Mon Tue
Fields Motor CO
Dodge & Plymouth
Tom Duncan
George Chalupas
Nicola & Harmon
Nicola
Harmon
O. K
Paul R
Horak
Ottumwa Aces Speedway
Stor
Ray Nebel
Inc
C. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Rollie
Gibby
Arce
Freshwaters Coal & Supply
Griffith-Hedberg
Griffith- Hedberg
Biffith Edberg
United States Public Health Service
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