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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

8

Rosary Honors Supt Schell With Rotary Program

Washington Bavarians held a noon program honoring Supt M M Schell who will not seek re election and plans to leave Washington. John Lee praised his decade of service overseeing 74 staff and 1 200 pupils while Ralph Shannon lauded his Rotary leadership. The event featured This Is Your Life pictures and a future honorary Rotary membership for Schell. Principal elect Carl Paetz was inducted as a new member.

Washington Ralph Shannon Schell Shannon Rotary Mel Hill Hnd Lou Keloe Rotary Board Europe Carl Paetz Washington Rotary Club

Ten Years Ago Heat Record Noted In City Readings

The article recalls a hot spell with temperatures peaking at 94 on Sunday and easing to 89 on Monday afternoon, according to official readings. It notes residents feeling the heat from the recent scorcher.

Summer shampoo demand rises and adult use praised

The note observes higher shampoo needs in summer and endorses an excellent shampoo suitable for adults, highlighting topical use and quality benefits.

Napalm Bombs Use Phenol From Coal Tar In Korea War

Napalm bombs employed in Korea contain phenol derived from coal tar as a key component of the liquid fire munitions. The statement highlights chemical ingredients used in incendiary weapons during the conflict.

Korea

Linton Man Ties Dog To Parking Meter

In Linton Indiana a man leads a large black and white dog to a parking meter ties the leash to the meter inserts a coin and walks away leaving the dog unattended.

Linton Ind

Pittsburgh and Milwaukee Face Night Games Across Leagues

Sports page lists Wednesday night matchups including Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Pittsburgh in the National League, Milwaukee at New York and Philadelphia at Chicago in the American League, with various standings and records for teams like Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Detroit, and St. Louis.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn United Press Milwaukee New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Brooklin Cleveland Washington Detroit Boston Baltimore

Today’s Smile Readers Recall 600 Year Old Place

A playful remark recalls a claim that the site is 600 years old with unchanged features, and a wry response questions the same landlord across centuries. The snippet captures a light exchange about historic authenticity and continuity.

Visitors at the LP Satler home Sunday

Mrs. Bertha Satler hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Satler and family Mrs. Karl Parcell and family Mr. Dale Lance and girls Dewey Coffman Shirley Statler and girls and C C Neffinegger at Westminster on June 17.

Robert Eckels Westminster

West Chester Community Notes and Club Activities

Janet Ross and another guest were hosted in Keith Stewart’s home for Mrs. Neffenegger’s birthday. Prairie Sons 4-H members Douglas Kelsey and Bobby Pacell attended Lake Darling camp. Local relief groups hosted social events at K P Hall and band members were thanked after cemetery Memorial Services. Alumni banquet at West Chester. past Chiefs group met at Robert Eckels home with rug weaving and refreshments by Mrs. Eckels.

Janet Ross Keith Stewart Mrs. Neffenegger Douglas Kelsey Bobby Pacell Prairie Sons Lake Darling C. L. Griffith Mollie Tierney Pearl Smith Lester Lauback Carol Woman's Relief Corps K. P. Hall West Chester J. W. Baker Relief Corps of Mr. Rich Paul Griffith Near Lamonn Clement Griffith Paul Ada Tana Robert Eckels Industrous

Westminster group hosts social evening and plans in July

Cheryl Ann assisted pacing nap kin visitors Nancy Dianna and Cynthia Statler Peggy Statler and Mrs J Merle Eckles attended. Next meeting set at Mrs Laura Orr's in July. The Tune Pot Luck at Ted Kelsey home Wednesday night enjoyed by all. Ice cream supper planned at Lester Laubach home for the next gathering.

Kins Nancy Dianna Cynthia Statler Peggy Statler J. Merle Eckles Laura Orr Westminster Group Tune Pot Lick Eapper Ted Kelsey Lester Laubach

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