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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1948

Page

5

Copper mining revival seen in South Australia

An Israeli official notes potential revival of copper mining in South Australia with new special mining leases covering a large mineral area. Previously mining in the region yielded over 65 million dollars in copper ore before suspensions. Australia’s key copper centers now lie in Tasmania, Queensland, and New South Wales.

South Australia Australia Tasmania Queensland New South Wales

Soap Box Derby to be held in Columbus Junction

The American Legion and Chevrolet sponsor a soap box derby on July 4. Boys should contact H. M. Duncan for official rules and wheel sponsor lists. Ralph Bell buys half interest in the Firestone store, opens new location in the west room of the Commercial hotel. Senior Class Trip noted in segue.

Columbus Junction The American Legion Chevrolet Motor Company H. M. Duncan Ralph Bell Washington Firestone Luckey Implements Commercial Hotel Fisher

Commencement Week Trip and Local News Highlights

Seniors undertook a 24 hour bus tour to Chicago with Lee Johnson and Helen Orr as chaperons leaving at 4 a.m. and returning by bus after visiting sites. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Snyder moved to Columbus City. Denver visitors shared news with Mrs. Etta Rock. Virg il Crist and Harvey Bass funeral services set for Conesville. Aberdeen Angus sale reported by Henry Battenhagen and sons to Stamford, Texas.

Chicago Lee Johnson Helen Orr W. M. Snyder Elvina Lila Mae West Liberty Columbus City Virgil Crist Melvin Crist Harvey Bass Or Ville Bass Conesville Cones Ville Henry Battenhagen

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