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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1946

Page

5

Cotter School News from Winfield Tournament Night

Cotter defeated Brighton 38 27 in the sectional opener led by 10 from Hendersonson and 12 from Stannard but then lost to Wayland 39 24. The Blue Devils finished 9 14 for the season, second in the Tri County League. Primary notes cover science reading and grade level activities as well as perfect spelling papers and junior high travel to Columbus Junction.

Cotter Brighton Winfield Hendricckson Blue Devils Stannard Wayland Cotter Boys R Roth Orris Craw Jean Stigers Wyman Letts Joann Miller Lonny Griggs Fred Stigers Mervin Miller Betty Lou Boyd Claudine Kilgore Patty Hobbs Delbert Rees Dean Meyer Richard Hendrickson Kenneth Embree DeWayne Stapp DeLoise Hawkins Bill Kilgore Richard Jones Marilyn Spears Mary Lou Stigers Donna Davis Edith Kessler Betty Rees Marilyn Joan Stapp Donnld Hendrickson Norman Bender James Podaril Alice Orris Darlene Stapp Tom Skubal Harriet Jones Frances Owens Wilma Davis Wilma Hiningers Eleanora Miller Marion Owens Marion Norma Bender Eureka Washington Columbus Junction Richard Zieglowsky Junction Jack Pugh

Disease bacteria can persist in damp stables

Bangs disease infection may not survive direct sun but can endure for months in dark, poorly ventilated, unclean stables, posing continued risk in such environments.

The Lost Weekend Movie Heads For State Theater

Paramount's The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman draws advance notices as a daring screen drama about a man's five day collapse into alcohol addiction. The story explores a sensitive intellectual facing degradation and a poignant struggle with temptation and self destruction.

Charles Jackson Paramount Ray Milland Jane Wyman

She Went to the Races at Fox Theatre

A double bill at the Fox features the MGM comedy She Went to the Races. Four college professors use charts and test tubes at Santa Anita to deduce odds in a witty race track spoof starring James Craig Frances Gifford Ava Gardner and Edmund Gwenn.

Fox Theatre Santa Anita James Craig Frances Gifford Ava Gardner Edmund Gwenn

District No. 4 March 13 social visits in-junction region

Mrs. Bill Crayne reports Sunday gatherings across Columbus Junction Iowa City Davenport Moline and Grinnell with many families including McGraw Williamson Dare Stephens and Kyle. Events center on visits meals and greetings for relatives and returning service member Major Douglas Williamson after eighteen months overseas.

Mrs Joe McGraw Raymond Lewis Columbus Junction Ralph Kleesé Harriet Coulter Iowa City M. D. Williamson Major Douglas Williamson Douglas Grace Fred Shaw James Brooks John Wheelan Catherine Swift Davenport Foster Bagge Sybil George Dare Boyd White Will McConnell Francis McConnell George Masson George, Jr H. F. Masson Boyd Stephens Donald Long Clifford Long New Jersey Walter Kyle Mrs. Kyle LeRoy McGraw Leslie McFarland Moline Harlan Dare Grinnell Clyde Rouse

The Rocking Chair Brigade Pie Misadventure

A Washington woman attempted to serve lemon chiffon pie but spilled it on the floor. She cleaned the rug with a pancake turner while guests laughed at the slapstick moment. Mr and Mrs Joe McGraw visited Ray Redlinger. Mrs Edwin Dare ill in Grinnell hospital. Bill and Rosann Crayne ill with mumps.

Washington Mrs Joe McGraw Ray Redlinger George Dare Grinnell Edwin Dare Grinnell Hospital Bill Rosann Crayne

Homefront notes and quiet recollections from Natchez trip

The letter recalls Mr and Mrs KE Morrison enjoying Natchez and advising antiques sellers to visit for high prices. It mentions women’s hair shampoo routines, beauty shop closures, and a reunion sighting of Margaret Ragan in civilian dress after discharge. The piece reflects fond memories and welcome home sentiment for Margarets.

KE. D. Morrison Natchez Margaret Ragan Margaret Charlie Gertrude Margaret Alice Stewart Washington Margarets

Wellman News highlights and local notices from Wellman

Community news covers a World Day of Prayer service at the Methodist church and a WSCS program, local travel and Leave from Elmer Berry, re decorations at Henry Kemp home, and family visits. Also noted are business openings at Black and White Sand shop, Powell furniture opening, and military and family updates from locals including Ulin, Wehrle, Knipers, and Wells families.

C. F. Mayer Wellman Methodist Church R. W. Pinnell Donald Worden Baptist Church Elmer Berry Tuscon Texas Anna Herr Mabel Wagamon Ross Floyd Lewis Europe Mary Denton Kinross Mel Miller L. J. Ketoe Vera Longwell

Forest Lands Under U.S. Chart Dominates Acres

A report states the United States holds 462 million acres of commercial forest lands. The figure underscores the scale of national timber resources managed for production and conservation.

U.S

Easy does it in loading and handling livestock prevents losses

A bulletin urges careful loading unloading and handling to save millions yearly from bruises and deaths. It lists six loss-stoppers including humane treatment, checking chutes and cars, proper footing and bedding, avoiding overloads, and steady trucking. It notes Round Worm control steps and hog-raising practices to reduce infection. It invites requests for Agricultural Research Bulletin No. 20 from Swift & Company Chicago Ill.

St. Louis Chicago Department BB Swift & Company Ill

Prize Letter Contest Closes May 1 for Meat Packers Ad

Swift & Company offers a cash prize of 400 dollars for the best letters on marketing methods used by meat packers in meats poultry eggs butter and cheese. Details appeared in January and February advertisements. Write to Department 128 Union Stock Yards Chicago 9 Illinois for full information.

Swift & Company Union Stock Yards Chicago Illinois

Legumegrass mixtures prove worthy for beef per acre

Preliminary tests at Pur due University show legume grass pastures yield more beef per acre than bluegrass alone. Birdsfoot trefoil-bluegrass leads with 214 pounds per acre, while bluegrass alone averages 196 in 1941–44. Rotation grazing helps alfalfa persist and reduces overgrazing.

Purdue University

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Cotter School News Co’tyer Bill P Jim S Jim Tula S Laverta D Marian Pat Alvin Keith Charles H Alvin W Dorothy L Jo E Fordsville So. Ave W. L Col Little S. Iowa OR. P. L. Etter Osteopathic Banges Wisease South Avenue Crosley Charles E. McAvoy George Clark Dorothy Williams Wilbur Richardson Stanley Foster John Shields & Sons TH Fox Bill Crayne Rocking Chair Wellman News Wells Ellis Beil Birmingham Iowa Nellie Dorrance Lucinda Geyer Joe Brown Marian Christenson Helen Brown Mary - Martha Suuca C. C. Thiessen Ivan Ulin U. S. Navy Otis Alin Powell Robert Wehrle Elizabeth Wehrle South Adrian Knipers Georgia Everette Wells May King Hebron Indiana Rigenhagen J. M. Nickerson E. St Red Comb Reister Bros. Produce — Creamery — Hatchery Ollie E. Jones O. EF. Jones Ollie Jones Goodyear Goodrich du Willard and Goodrich Washington Oil Company T. G Tom) Chase Agricultural Research Department T. G. Chase G. O. Mott Martha Logan OUR CORUS Ram Lamb—Bami Fis U.S.A Chicago 9
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