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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1952
Page
7
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A three man court of inquiry led by Rear Adm. Osborne R. Hardison begins testimony on the April 26 collision near the Azores that sank the destroyer minesweeper Hobson and trapped 17 sailors aboard the carrier Wasp. Capt Burnham C. McCattree is listed as an interested party.
Twelve members gathered at the church for Group 1 activities with poems, a memory roll call for mothers, devotions led by Mrs. Claude Randall, and a lesson on Acts. The May missionary project supports the kitchen and clothing, with a June potluck planned. Guest day announced for May 13.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ladies Night at the Washington Golf and Country Club with about 60 couples attending. Wade Pence, Joe Green, and Bill Nordyke supervised a 6:30 dinner, flowers given in honor of Mother's Day, and local talent provided entertainment with Rob Swartz as master of ceremonies. The event included an Jay-Dee skit and guests from Keota and Columbus Junction.
Doctors report five pints of type O positive and five pints of type A positive blood ready, meeting over 75 percent of local needs. The walking blood bank will supply rare types for the remaining 25 percent as team members and volunteers from the Y’s Men’s club assist, including registered nurses and hospital staff. Scientists note multiple flowing currents in the Gulf Stream and undersea mountains found under the North American continental shelf.
A May 17 closing out sale advertises household goods at 745 East Washington starting 1 30. Dr D B Davis Estate with Donald Davis as administrator. Livestock sales weekly at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa and Ollie Livestock Exchange. Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn Kalona Iowa. Livestock sales every Thursday at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa.
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