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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
6
Mr and Mrs J F Reaney of Columbus Junction undertake a trip to Florida announced by Martha Butler. The short excursion includes travel details and plans for leisure and visiting relatives along the route.
Mrs E C Genizier and her son Radail Genizier were involved in a travel mishap during a vacation through Florida and other southern states. The report notes Mrs Genizier and her son as part of the incident in Melne.
Directory page lists attorneys Lou is J Kehoe Theodore B Bailey Morrison & Morrison W Livingston Robert Day George F Morrison G G Morrison Paul V Shearer with office locations and phone numbers around 204 W Main 147 and 199 1st Building east of Court House plus Over Leet Market and near J C Penney Co for legal services.
Local residents receive notices of moves and job changes. Mr. and Mrs. Cutkamp relocate to Rollin Barrack’s farm, while Barrack moves to Wapello. The White Way Women’s club met March 9 with Mrs. Isabelle Piper hosting. March 8 events include Mrs. Marguerite Allen entertaining the Friendly Workers of the Louisa Center community church. Columbus Independent district plans three director elections March 14 with candidates Lewis Foss, Paul Howell, Jesse Cassabaum for three-year terms and KE Fullerton to be replaced. two will be elected along with a rural county board of education director. Henry Little departs for Newton to serve as district manager for Iowa Southern Utilities, after serving as Columbus Junction manager and contributing to the Community club and fair. Mrs. Little and family will move after housing secured. March 16 marks St. Patrick’s Party activities with Mrs. Alice Greene, Mrs. Helen Leonhard, and Mrs. Mildred Morris hosting, potluck supper, and Laura Edmondson in charge of entertainment. March 22 hostess will be Mrs. Hope Dunn. Lewis of Washington visits with Mrs. Juanita Huston and Mrs. Betty Oakes as well as Mrs. Fred Bonnichsen and Mrs. Billa Foster hosting the Ladies’ Aid of the Pleasant Grove Church of God in the church parlor on Wednesday with devotion by Mrs. Earle Bennett.
Local social updates include Mr and Mrs Donald Smith returning from Florida and visiting Harold Schulty, plus numerous dinner gatherings and callers at Richard Young and Elizabeth Young homes. School election announced for Summit on March 14 with community and family notices throughout the week.
The son and others staying at the Ralph Oldfield home visited a Wellman residence Sunday. John and I have been working on the Red Cross drive in this district this week.
Filming of Miraculous Journey a Cinecolor Sigmund Neufeld production at the Fox Theatre was disrupted by passing planes misidentifying a film wreck as a real crash causing a temporary halt. Co stars include St Rors Calhoun and Auarey Long with Virginia Grey Joune Storey Jim Bannon Carole Donne Thurston Hall George Cleveland.
In parts of Switzerland families make a cheese wheel to celebrate a daughter's birth and only cut it at her wedding, a tradition noted in regional customs. The practice underlines family milestones and communal ties within local culture.
Advertisement touts Geo-Mineral as a natural earth derived mineral aid. It claims no alcohol or preservatives and says it helps rheumatism arthritis kidney and stomach issues, improves blood and energy, with testimonials from a drug store owner and user reports of strong sales and few refunds.
Classified notice lists weekly sales at Whittaker sale barn Fridays and Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa every Wednesday. Kalona Sales Barn hosts Thursday sales and Ollie Livestock Exchange Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Keota Junction Sale barn has Friday afternoon 12:3. March events include March 17 closing out sale west of Crawfordsville, March 19 household goods by Levi Blanchard, March 21 Duroe sale with gilt stock, March 26 closing out sale of household goods at 209 West Madison St. Mrs Rhoda Smith.
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