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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

5

Mothers Day Visits Across Iowa Families

Mrs. Max Bales and baby from Waterloo visited her parents Mr and Mrs M D Gowey. Mr and Mrs W R Chiles of Ottumwa stayed with Walter Bray family. Bernard Roberts family celebrated Mother's Day with Mrs Sasseene at Packwood. Elwood Johnson Corydon and Doyle Schmitter Bloomfield families joined H C Jone home for Mother's Day. Howard Lucas family visited his mother Mrs Zella Lucas at Brookville. Mrs Bruce Jones and son David spent the weekend with Grinnell relatives. Pauline Welloms and Barbara Ann spent Mother's Day with P J Harkin.

W. L. Bray WEO Max Bales Baby of Waterloo M. D. Gowey W. R. Chiles Ottumwa Walter Bray Bernard Roberts Mrs. Sasseene Packwood Elwood Johnson Corydon Doyle Schmitter Bloomfield H. C. Jone Howard Lucas Zella Lucas Brookville Bruce Jones David Grinnell Pauline Welloms Barbara Ann P. J. Harkin

Chicago Hogs and Cattle Market Report

Market notes for Chicago cash markets show hogs moderatel y active with most weights 18.75 to 19.25 for 180 to 270 pounds and 18.00 to 18.65 for 280 to 325 pounds. Sows 16.00 to 15.75 under 400 pounds. bulls and vealers steady. Cattle sales 13,000 head with steers 1050 pounds up steady to 25 cents higher, top 27.75 for loads. heifers and cows mixed gains, stockers firm. Sheep at 1,000 head, all classes steady with heavy sheep slow. Colorado fed lambs 27.75, shorn lambs 29.00, native springers 32.00.

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Indians Ward of Our Government Topic at Sorosis Meeting

Kate Anl is presented the topic Indians, Wards of Our Government at the Sorosis club gathering held at Mrs. Ivy Hemphill's home. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The June meeting will be with Mrs. William McGinnis Jr.

Ainsworth Mre Kate Anlias Sorosis Club Ivy Hemphill William McGinnis, Jr

Columbus City girls win top ratings at state music contest

The Columbu high school girls sextet and trio both earned first ratings in division one at the Iowa high school music association state contest finals in Perry. Members include Jean Billings Pauline Smith and Tula Smith with Grace Hart. other performers were Marilyn Hill and Rev. W. L. Sanford among the program. William and Mrs. Diller of Columbus City celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a picnic at Chautauqua park on May 15.

W. L. Sanford Columbu Perry Jean Billings Marlene Buster Hope Bauseh Tula Smith Pauline Smith Grace Hart William Diller Columbus City Chautauqua Park

Local Social Visits Include Trips To Pella And Starved Rock

Mr and Mrs Don Rinner and children and Marian Rinner visited Pella on Sunday to view tulips. Guests at Fred Jones home included Les Jones Janet and Linda of Cedar Rapids.

Don Rinner Marian Rinner Pella Fred Jones Les Jones Janet Linda Cedar Rapids Clyde Pratt Dave Thompson Dan Storms Ed Criss New Sharon Mrs. Wayne Robison Fairfield Mr. Robison W. G. Robison Paul Thomasson W. L. Rukgaber Starved Rock, Ill

Baccalaureate Service Planned at Columbus High

Columbus Junction announces a baccalaureate program at Columbus high school auditorium at 8 pm Sunday May 15. The service features processional Once to Every Man and Nation mixed chorus invocation Thy Kingdom Come O Lord Battle Hymn of the Republic and a Rev J B Pooley address with mixed chorus portions.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School J. B. Pooley

Kalona WSCS Ladies At Sharon Breakfast

Kalona Methodist church members of the WIScCIS attended a breakfast at Sharon Methodist church on Wednesday morning hosted by the Sharon society. Mrs. Russell Hirt gave the welcome, Mrs. Clifford Small of Kalona replied, Mrs. Rose Sleichter read several pieces, and Waneta Schenk provided vocal solos. Attendees from Kalona included numerous named members listed in attendance.

H. V. Beck Weller Snyder C. G. Tilden Lois Yoder Jay Eastman Cora Boehme Bart Yetty Sylvanus Miller, Jr C. R. Decker M. QO. McKenzie H. A. Swartzendruber Elmer Michel T. V. Kerr J. DL. Great Myrtle Jones Elsie Miller S. W. Yoder O. C. Steigleder Harry Chody

Orangutan's long arms described in woodlands lore

The article notes the orangutan or wood man uses exceptionally long arms to rest on bent knuckles while standing. It also offers a kitchen tip to brighten dried fruit by drizzling orange or grapefruit juice over the top before serving.

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