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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1951

Page

5

Ready Maids reunion shows time’s changes from youth to age

Editorial recalls Washington High School’s Ready Maids in the 1900s and their 45 year reunion. The writer notes aging, gray hair, and enduring contrasts between youth social life and later family roles. He also shares garden notes and a humorous aside about ants and a Garden Book gift.

Good Old Washington High School Washington Hastings Edwin L. Sullivan Better Homes & Gardens Meredith Des Moines Don Ross Don

Richmond ISD bids for general construction contract

The Independent School District of Richmond Washington County Iowa invites bids at 8 00 PM for general construction and finishing on a contract to be opened read aloud. Bids must use printed forms and be delivered sealed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Independent School District Richmond Washington County Iowa I.C.B.I. Hill Board of Directors Ca Ne

Birthday wishes for local residents mark weekend

Saturday birthdays include Mrs. Harry Simpson and Margaret Elaine Melville daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Melville who turns nine plus Duane Martin age 17.

Harry Simpson Margaret Elaine Melville Ralph Melville Duane Martin

U S Pushes UN Blockade of Red China

Adm. Forrest P. Sherman testifies before a Senate committee on the push for a UN blockade of Red China as a strategy once supported by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The discussion centers on Far East command and MacArthur’s dismissal context.

U. S Red China Forrest P. Sherman Senate Douglas MacArthur Far East MacArthur

Auto Financing Options for Cars and More

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