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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
5
The article outlines four steps for new homeowners finance planning, planning and site selection, then contact with a lumber dealer and contractors. It advises budgeting about one fifth as down payment, maintaining reserve funds, and using a mortgage like rent. It stresses thorough research and clear figures before choosing a plan and lenders.
Brighton residents share visits from Chicago Fairfield Princeton and Davenport with multiple family gatherings and weekend trips. Council appoints Ritner street commissioner and Hagans marshal. Rudolphs buy new property. families comfort in local ties and remarks on hospital and hospital-related moves.
Phyllis Lukenbaugh, senior at Columbus High School, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorra ine Lukenbaugh, won first place with her contralto solo at the state music contest in Grinnell. Evelyn Meifiec, sophomore, received a second rating on her contralto solo. The girls choir performed at the contest Saturday. The report also notes local happenings including new garage and welding shop in Columbus City, a town assessor resignation, and military assignments among residents.
A youth years old is spending a leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kistler as the article notes a family summer arrangement.
Thrush Avenue resident Elmer Nelson recounts misery from stomach gas and says a note about Pru-lax from a coworker changed his life. Product contains Cascara and Senna, claims to flush bowels and aid sluggish liver kidney function. Caution to use as directed and money back if not delighted.
The United Presbyterian church of Columbus City held its annual congregational meeting after a pot luck supper with about 40 attendees. W. T. Duncan chaired. Anna Robertson was secretary. New trustees and ushers were named and Sabbath school officers listed with several to be named later. Reports in all departments were satisfactory.
The mussel long prized as a delicacy in France and Europe has not been used commercially here. Some small scale exploitation occurred during the recent war, but the species has yet to be developed for broad domestic markets.
A system enabling landings and takeoffs from a cable 60 feet above ground or water was developed for areas with poor surface conditions. The device was employed by both the army and the navy during the war.
Mr and Mrs Chapman hosted a weekend gathering with their son and daughter in Waterloo. George Chapman and his family stayed with daughter and son in law Mr Earl Hoover while Mrs Chapman remained to care for a ill daughter with Malta fever.
Mrs. Bean and the Round Grove pupils enjoyed a noon picnic at the school Friday. She also took the children to the timber to pick wildflowers later. Mr. and Mrs. John Maher and children visited Ralph Bord’s home Sunday afternoon. Numerous local families and students are referenced with social visits and farm work noted.
The article notes a railroad depot will be on the hill south of the tracks just south of a residence. It mentions local families and residents connected to Shiloh, Washington high school graduation, and a trip by bus to Westwood California.
Columbus Junction prepares for commencement week at Columbus High School with events including a senior class play on May 10 and a class sermon on May 12 followed by the commencement program on May 17. The class roll lists dozens of graduates and staff. The girls sextette from Calimbus High School placed second in a Grinnell music contest. Jerence Klotz is millisie supervisor. Alumni Banquet invitations have been mailed.
Mr and Mrs H J Schoonover and Norman and Mr and Mrs Ray Tappendorf of Davenport were Easter guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Ligatoose. Dorothy and Patty Sehaniz played with Louise French. Clarence French and Louise called at Sam Marsh's home. The Columbus high school Alumni banquet is set for Monday May 26 at seven in the high school building with a music and speaking program. A banquet had not been held by the alumni association for 15 years.
On Easter Sunday Lexington residents enjoyed pleasant weather with many dinners. Families note guests including the Schuitz, Amlong, Knapp, Flynn, Troyer, Gingerich, Miles, Wasson, Norman, Flading and others while local students Mike and Jerry Amlong and Mary Ellen Miller took county tests at Summit.
The piece argues that green apples do not cause stomach pains when ripe but that insufficient chewing harms young stomachs. It adds that food pairings like lobster with ice cream or fish with celery are not dangerous in reality, only in old wives tales.
Farmers with tractors can mount buzz saws on the front or rear to cut wood directly from the pile into the truck. The setup reduces handling and labor for timber gathering and transport.
The Board of Directors has declared an initial dividend of 20e a share on the Common Stock of the Company payable June 15, 1946 to stockholders of record June 1, 1946. Edward J. Shutts, President. April 29, 1946.
An Austrian named Damian invented the accordion in 1829 as a larger mouth organ. The instrument can be played in one original key and uses bass keys for tonic and dominant chords. It is not used for serious music and is popular among peasants in some European countries.
In 1820 James Monroe won a second term gathering 231 electoral votes while John Quincy Adams secured a single vote. The result affirmed Monroe in a landslide for the era and marked a rare unanimous tone beyond party divides.
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