Foster Radio Service marks sixth anniversary in business
Lawrence Foster celebrates six years at Foster Radio Service 113 N Iowa Ave Washington. He started May 6 1949 in the rear of the Gamble store later moving to 207 S Marion before wartime closure. His brother Harry, a recent Army veteran, will join him from Monmouth IL to specialize in auto radio repairs after schooling at Gem City and Eureka College.
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Lawrence Foster
Foster Radio Service
Iowa Ave
Foster
Gamble
Marion Avenue
Marion
Union Supply Company
Burlington
Harry
Monmouth
Washington
Gem City
Business College
Eureka College
Eureka
Ill
Harry S. Foster
Shower Courtesy For Mrs. W. Vinton
Mrs. Goldie Vinton hosted a pink and blue shower Thursday evening honoring Mrs. William Vinton with bingo and visiting. Guests included Mrs. John Little and Corrine, Mrs. Elmer Vinton, Mrs. William Crandall, Celia Campbell, Mrs. Charles Dawson, Mrs. Raymond Allison, Mrs. A. J. Votruba, Lucille, and Mrs. Walter McArtor, who later attended a prior party for Mrs. Gladys Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Vinton
William Vinton
John Little
Elmer Vinton
Corrine
William Crandall
Celia Campbell
Charles Dawson
Raymond Allison
A. J. Votruba
Lucille
Walter McArtor
Berry Plants Care for Strawberries and Raspberries
Strawberries and raspberries thrive on fertile well drained soil with ample moisture and humus. Plant both berries as early in spring as the ground can be worked and avoid waiting for hot dry weather. Prepare soil thoroughly and consider memure or a green manure crop the year before planting.
Hospital admits and births log from Saturday and Sunday
A series of hospital notices records admissions births and discharges. Mrs Seymour Martin was admitted Saturday afternoon. a daughter born to Carlos J Crile and wife. a son born to Allen and wife. a daughter born to Dale Sojka. a daughter born to Clair Holmes. a son born to Glenn L Wilson. a son born to Leo Beauchamp. a daughter born to Max Goodwin. Marion Renoux underwenta appendectomy. Gloria Bower admitted for injuries from an accident. several surgical and medical cases listed with names and towns. Discharges include Mrs George Anderson, Mrs Oren Yoder and son, Mrs Daryl Dodder and son, Mrs Fred Thatcher and son, Mrs Paul Evans, Donald Wilson, Russell Kendrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sojka
Riverside
Clair Holmes
Crawfordsville
Glenn L. Wilson
South
Iowa Avenue
Leo Beauchamp
East
van Buren Street
Max Goodwin
North Sixth Avenue
George Anderson
Fairfield
Oren Yoder
Parnell
Daryl Dodder
East Main Street
Fred Thatcher
Wellman
Paul Evans
East Second Street
Donald Wilson
East Monroe
Russell Kendrick
Route Four
Entertains Becky Norman At Birthday Party
Becky Norman celebrated her 10th birthday with a party at the Dan Holcomb home on East Jefferson Street. Hosted by her mother Georgie R. Norman, the event drew 12 playmates who enjoyed cake, gifts, and a roller skating party with assistance from Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs. Dan Holcomb.
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Becky Norman
Georgie R. Norman
Dan Holcom
East
Jefferson Street
Becky
Ray Smith
Dan Holcomb
Fortnightly Club Elects New Executive Board at May Luncheon
The Fortnightly Club met at the Methodist church dining room for a 1 pm luncheon. Twenty members attended as the retiring and new boards were introduced and audited reports were discussed. Mrs T A Michels becomes club president, with September department meetings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tive Board
Methodist Church
Unit No. 4
Rodney Kephart
N. M. Speidel
R. J. Kleese
C. A. Pratt Maud McCreedy
T. A. Michels
Funeral services for Bert Smith held at Lt A Jones home
Funeral services for Bert Smith were held Saturday afternoon at the Lt A Jones funeral home with Rev Milo J Phillips presiding. Burial followed in New Haven cemetery with Alvin Strum and Merlen Statler named among attendees.
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Bert Smith
Lt. A. Jones
Milo J. Phillips
New Haven Cemetery
Alvin Strum
Merlen Statler
White W R C Plans May Meeting at Legion Hall
The I G White Women's Relief Corps held a Saturday meeting at Legion hall with 26 attendees. The charter was draped for deceased member Mrs Glenn Hayes, two new members were elected Mrs Mary Wagner and Mrs Beulah Spangler, and one membership application was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G White Women’s’ Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Glenn Hayes
Ernest Saladay
Mary Wagner
Beulah Spangler
Besse Conger
America
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Ken Curtis
THE
Hoosier Hotshots
Dinning Sisters
Williams
Riders OF the Purple Sage
Big Boy" Williams
Pacific
Byron Ctl
Columbia Records
MCA Presents
JeSs
Ottumwa Coliseum
William Ruebsam
Veto
Colgate
Deodorant
Price
Man
Claude Onsen
George Colbert
Welles
Brest
With Lucile Watson
Tom & Jerry Cartoon
W. Vinton
Seymour Martin
West Jefferson Street
Carlos J. Crile
Allen Dunsmore
George Masson
Dupuis
C. Phil Weldin
Hiland Palace
AL Tucker
Rythm
Ryders
Priscilla
Lace
G.white
W.R.C
Louis Janacek
Howard Mangold
Glenn Cudderback
Frank Janacek
Ys Meni
Sorden Music Store
X. Pas
Warira
Gallan
Sale! Women’s
Sport Oxfords
Goodyear Wested
Wiewreemers Ward
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