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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

6

Ramblings and Remnants Visit Veterans Hospital Knoxville

Washington members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and VFW auxiliary visited the Knoxville federal veterans hospital for mental patients. The trip, led by Everette Burham, aimed to cheer patients and provide recreation while noting the grounds, architecture, and a large auditorium used for Tuesday dances led by Ted Swenson, formerly at Iowa University.

Veterans Hospital For Knoxville Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Veterans Hospital Everette Burham Ted Swenson Iowa University

Dances at Knoxville Hospital Bring Patients and Volunteers Together

A lively hospital social event in Knoxville featured a Washington auxiliary dance for patients and visitors. About 20 to 44 patients attended in two wards, with bingo and checkers games, cigars and candy distributed by volunteers, and staff supervision. Attendant Herbert Randall, a Knoxville native, coordinated activities while bidders and visitors exchanged notes on hospital volunteer work and recreation programs.

Washington Mr. Swenson Mr. Burham VEW Ralph Horman Washington Post Ralph Herb Pauly Herbert Randall Ralph Borman VEWW VEFW Knoxville Washington Vew Bulletin Board Simpson Central Colleges

T-4-L Foot Treatment Ad

For Athlete's Foot use T-4-L for 3 to 5 days. If not pleased, your 40c back. Watch the tainted skin slough off to be replaced by healthy skin. Get instant-drying T-4-L from any druggist. Now at Geo L McDaniel.

Geo. L. MccDaniel

Washington's Men at Hospital as Club Originators

About 1,600 patients at the hospital with 922 staff. Most patients are veterans from World War I and II, plus smaller groups from Spanish American and Korean wars and peacetime service. Government investment totals 7.5 million dollars. daily cost per patient is 6.92 dollars. The facility runs a large library, periodicals, and a strong social service, with 17 cooks and three bakers and dining rooms serving hundreds.

Knoxville Washington Tim

Gossip Gossip Mud Stains Wall Says Journeyman Bar

Gossip passes for barroom chatter with sharp wit and cautionary tone about reputation and truth. The remark likens rumors to mud thrown at a clean wall, suggesting impact despite doubt on sticking.

Washington Evening Journal subscription notice

Public notice for subscription rates and delivery details of the Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa. Rates shown include 3 months 6 months 1 year with carrier options and advance payment terms. The notice references associations and affiliations and notes publication schedule and mailing classifications.

Elder, Shannon & Co I. FE Audit Bureau of Circulations Iuictes

Wellman Methodists Plan Bible School

The Wellman Methodist Vacation Bible School is set for May 26 through June 6 in the church, daily from morning until 11 15 with a Memorial Day exception. Classes include Kindergarten through Intermediate with named teachers and directors, and visitors welcome in week two. A Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 36 followed, with awards from Rev. D C Bissinger and Max Lewis, plus merit badges and Star awards. The Wellman Garden Club will hold a spring flower show May 28 in the church fellowship room, judged by Mrs. TB Ebersole of Davenport and assisted by Mrs. G Ek Grunwald.

Angline Whetstine Mable Wagoman Edna Blumenstein Patty Bash Weldon Miller Wendel Philips D. C. Bissinger L. C. Swain Boy Scout Troop Methodist Church Martin Hunter Iowa River Valley Council T. Ro Adam D C. Bissinger Bill Walker Bill Wade Kent Vesper Paul Bissinger Mr Adams Kenneth Swartzendruber Tommy Adams Max Lewis Larry Wertz Bud Swartzendruber Duane Munson Bissinger Hunter Kenneth Kempf Robert Allen Jim Adams Tom Allen Wellman Garden Chub Wellman TB. Ebersole Davenport G. Ek. Grunwold

Iowa City notices on events and local moves

In Iowa City Mrs Henry Durian Mrs Joe Barta and others coordinate arrangements for a Legion Hall luncheon and table settings with reservations due May 26. A quarterly Methodist conference featured a 6 30 potluck and Dr K D Miller slides of the new church with Dr L Hartthomas sharing notes from the San Francisco General Conference. Mr and Mrs Bernard Redlinger moved to an apartment in the Wertz building.

Iowa City Henry Durian Joe Barta Joe Schmelzer E. D. Miller Don Bidwell The Legion Hall Paul Noffsinger Fellowship Room Methodist Church K. D. Miller Lauren Thomas San Francisco Bernard Redlinger Foster Farms Wertz

Birthday Wishes For Neff And Others

A birthday greeting marks nine year old Donald Keith Neff son of Mr and Mrs Don Neff. Other honorees include Paul Good win Mrs Everette Coon Mrs Wisie Long Mrs Reed Moore Ralph Curl Dr A W Clow and Daryl Tucker.

Donald Keith Neff Don Neff Paul Goodwin Everette Coon Wisie Long Reed Moore Ralph Curl A. W. Clow Daryl Tucker

Major Leagues Games Today

Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston two games.

Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Chicago Boston United Press Brooklyn Ee Talace Chicago Ee Cincinnati A Philadelphia One Cleveland Washington Aonae New York One St Louis Aona Detroit Washington

Fresh Feeds Highlight Balanced Egg Laying Mash

Local poultry notes promote 32 percent egg balancer and 18 percent laying mash plus a super chick starter. Farmers are advised to choose fresh feeds to improve hen health and egg output.

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