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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

6

Sidney Coons Visit In Richland Home

Memorial day and weekend visits are detailed with numerous neighbors and relatives visiting Richland and nearby towns. The piece lists appearances at homes in Richland Columbus Junction Ainsworth and Solon with families including Coon Meeks Krotz Gookin and Meeks among others. The article notes limited Highland Two turnout with seventy seven votes.

Delbert Charles Chalupa Ainsworth Rita Kay Murphy Carolyn Mertin Milford Cook Jim Robert Krotz Joe Krotz Russell Judd Burlington Lewis Coon Linda Wagner Sidney Alan Janet Coons Iowa City Leon Meeks John Gookin Columbus Junction William Walt Orval Meeks Vernell Solon Art Leeman Buel Meeks Cedar Rapids Highland

Birthday and Anniversary List Recaps Local Figures

Local notices list include LeRoy George Tratt celebrating a birthday and Mrs Alicia Jones of Wellman marking a 94th birthday. Also noted are Mrs John Flading, Mrs Richard Durian with anniversary, and several other couples observing wedding anniversaries including RK Shannon, Vernon Tucker, Glenn Coon, Dale Bower, and Fred Bourgeot with 20 years.

LeRoy George Tratt Robert West Adel Mary Louise Redlinger Mary Mae Turner Karl Selmidt Alicia Jones Wellman Three Quarter Century Club John Flading Richard Durian RK. E. Shannon Vernon Tucker Glenn E. Coon Dale Bower Fred Bourgeot

Protein Needs for Hen Bodies and Egg Production

About 22 percent of a hen's body is protein and 14 percent of an egg is protein. The hen must receive sufficient protein in its feed to maintain body weight and provide extra for egg production.

Iser Marryings in a Parkside Radio Tale

A man in a Los Angeles park confides his plan to marry Lena Raeille at forty two, after building a radio shop and a life with money and labor. He notes Lena’s past with Harry while the narrator, unseen, pieces together the unfolding romance. The encounter ends with Lena arriving and the two men acknowledging the situation.

L. A Sam Lena Lena Raeille Harry Iarry

USDA Approves Aldrin as New Soil Insecticide

The Agriculture Department approved Aldrin for registration to control soil insects, including rootworms and wireworms, in crops such as corn peanuts sugar beets and sugar cane. It works in small doses and can be applied with starter fertilizer manure or by broadcasting and discing. Farmers should seek dealer guidance before use givenvarying rates per acre and target pests.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Cycle of theft nets man three months in Manchester jail

Kenneth Simpson, in Manchester, was jailed for three months after stealing a lead pipe to fund a month-old fine for a prior pipe theft. The case highlights a repeat offense escalating to confinement.

Manchester England Kenneth Simpson

Walk Through Gate For Barbed Wire Fence

A simple walk through gate for barbed wire fencing uses three extra posts a few boards and about two hours to install. A 2x4 across the top substitutes for two braces making it quick and easy to pass through without crawling under the wire.

Keter Torah Crown atop Torah scrolls in synagogues

A decorative crown placed on the Torah scroll in Jewish synagogues. It is often embellished with bells, stars of David, and the Ten Commandments, reflecting biblical priestly adornment.

Specialists Predict Egg Prices to Remain High

Poultry specialists forecast sustained high egg prices through winter 1952 and outline production tips. They urge all-pullet flocks, dry quarters, balanced rations, removal of nonproducers, pest control, extended lighting, clean nests, and frequent egg gathering to boost output and product quality.

West Chester Garden Club Meets at Olive Munro Household

West Chester on June 3 the Garden Club met at Olive Munro's home with guests Mrs Mary Sheaffer and Mrs Harold Hawist from Keota. Officers filled in, yearbooks were distributed, and plans discussed for future programs and a plant exchange.

Richard Fisher West Chester Mary Sheaffer Harold Hawist Keota Fred Lindenmeyer H. T. Carris Olive Munro Edith Munro Charles Harley Duane Gary Noel Lindenmeyer Irvin Coffey Fisher Frank Klees Gale Reis California Harold Fisher Jerry Fisher Mitchell and Vicki Milwaukee Wis

Charles Olsons Wed 58 Years

Charles Olson and his wife celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at home in Olds on Sunday June 4. The couple, age preserved, were helped by their nieces Ruth and Mamie Olson who reside with them. Memorial day visitors included Eleanor and Iris Miller of Chicago and Hulda Miller’s family.

FE. A. Anderson Olds Charles Olson Olson Ruth Mamie Olson Eleanor and Iris Miller Chicago Hulda Miller Elsworth Anderson Elanora Lola Philips China Olds Congregational Church Virgil Peterson Ed Peterson Marion Anderson Eldora Sam Erwin Oskaloosa

Court notices Goward family divorce petition filed Iowa

In Washington County Iowa district court a petition for divorce custody and property relief was filed May 21. The plaintiff seeks divorce from the defendant for cruel treatment and asks for custody of two minor children Judith Ann and Glenn. Respondents must answer by June 28 1952 or default judgment may be entered. Attorney Morrison of Washington Iowa represents the plaintiff.

Petitven Pris Plarmiiff Judith Ann Twee Oo Glenn Age Fewa Popper Washington Washington, County Iowa

Sewing Basket from Old Straw Hats

Have you any old straw hats around. You can mat a nice sewing basket by using the crowns of two of them, one for the bottom and one for the lid. Bind rough edges with material and sew lid on. Then give the entire basket one or two coats of fresh shellac and line it with silk velvet or satin.

Vivid modern color scheme defines king-size living dining room

A rectangular living dining area features celandine green end walls, an arch revealing chartreuse space, pine paneling with gray-green window frames, white ceiling, gray-green rugs, and gray cerise upholstery with a clover pink tone.

Joe Palooka Made Honorary Member of Local Legion Post

The piece praises Joe Palooka for his military service with honor and dignity and calls for him to be made an honorary member of the American Legion post, arguing the civilian reward fits his wartime conduct and public esteem.

Joe Palooka G.I Armed Forces American Legion

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Sidney Coons Richland Eula Mae Coons Charles Merrifield Fred Merrifield Sam Boyd Brighton Mere Carl Kallous Mele Lasek Jean Meeks Raymond Lasek Dean Doan Louis J. Kehoe Jeffrey Rerc Theo. B. Bailey West Main Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys Morrison E. D. Morrison Jr Livingston & Day —Attorneys S. W. Livingston Robert Day—Abstract Dept West Main St George F. Morrison G. Gifford Morrison J. C. Penney Co Stewart & Shearer R. A. Stewart Paul Shearer E. Wash Wendell L. Shaffer Hotel Washington Optometrists R. Q Seee Aero Co Lemmon John W. Lemmon East Side Square M. L. Smith North Side Square P. L. Etter Osteopathic Happy Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Flder, Shannon & Co R. EF. Shannon Davesh Elder Bruce (. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Hazen Post United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Randle Madison Washington Concrete Co North 18Th Bt Rock Island Tracks L. MacDonald Ister First Street Figueroa USDA Keter Torah West Chester Garden Club Glen Martin Walter Fisher Robert Fisher Sharon Larry Bill Reil Diana Gary Gree Frank Robert Kleese Mrs Ther Lindenmeyer Petershurg Alaska Esther Ik Morrison Jr Jean Willson Coffey Lewis Jolly Des Moines Fred Forinash Lafe Stout West Jefferson Robert Stout Troy Forinash Sam Weaver Jerry Foriash Ray Thompson Garden City Minn Pud" Gardner Kathleen and Burl South English Roy Gardner Charles Olsons Nema Realkill ' Ama Realkill Waterloo Horace Crawford Sandra and Rodnes Sam J. Miller Elsa Crawford Wilbur Allen Danville THE District Court OF Washington County Poona Pine Rock Island Produce CO Reisters Bordwell’s Wigson Bordwell’s Chick Grower Punepose Bordwell's Qshire City One Rayburn Land Company Ast Ham Fisher J.r.dodson Fenna Dept. OF the Legion and Advisory Board S/ JOE SROKA Raymond Henry Olyphant I. So Fisher Dixie Dugan By McEvoy & Striebe Reg v Pat Dore McNought Symdwate Blondie Scott Chic Young Vacati
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