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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1952
Page
4
Wagner garden praised with minor weed noted
An official inspection of the Wagner garden on South Second Avenue yields a Grade A plus despite one small weed in the southeast corner. The piece also presents verses from Mrs Daisy Sehekels worth and a reflective note on urban loneliness and old customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner Garden
Pred Wagner
South Second Avenue
Warner
Warners
Camping at Lake Darling highlighted in Iowa Conservationist
The Iowa Conservationist features an article on tent and trailer camping in Lake Darling state park Washington County custodian Etzen, detailing fees set by the conservation commission, limits of two weeks, need to register, and the method of charging. The paper also notes a planned replica of J N Darling at the park entrance and references local conservation efforts and bird lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ray Mitchel
Lake Darling
Washington
Etzen
Brighton
Lake Park
Mitchell
the Conservation Commission
State Conservation Commission
J. N
Ding) Darling
Lake Darling State Park
Darling
Des Moines Register
Flo
The
Conservation Commission
Jack Musgrove
Muscat
State Department of History and Archives
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court
State of Iowa Washington County notice of probate of will for Ken M Page deceased dated February 1 1943 opened and read May 1 1952 hearing for proof at Washington Court House before District Court or clerk required to appear and show cause why instrument should not be probated per order of R R Noonan clerk of district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken M. Page
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Vo Alm
R. R. Noonan
Wrens Observe Porch Nesting Spot on Back Porch
A reader recalls wrens inspecting an old cigar box nailed to the porch post used as a summer home in prior years. One bird returned for a brief visit yesterday morning while the other strolled nearby at breakfast.
Time to Apply First Cover Spray for Orchards
Washington County urges growers to apply the first cover spray about two weeks after petals drop. County extension director Thomas A Robb offers spray card materials on request. The mix targets apple cedar rust and powdery mildew on apples pears plums peaches and apricots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Thomas A. Robb
Robb
Turner Couple Return From California Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner resume home duties after two months in California with their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Brandt. They arrived home Monday following Mr Turner's vacation from his duties at the Iowa Southern Utilities. Donna Prescott leaves for Broken Bow Nebraska for a visit with friends and relatives and will join her parents next Thursday for a wedding where Donna will serve as bridesmaid. Lucille Gault of Crawfordsville is elected historian reporter of Kappa Delta Pi at Iowa State Teachers College, a senior majoring in home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Turner
California
Brandt
Donna Prescott
Broken Bow
Neb
Floyd Prescott
Rodney Joe
Janet
Judy
Donna
Lucille Gault
Crawfordsville
Kappa Delta Pies
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Gault
Birthday Greetings For Local Residents In Chronicle
Happy Birthday messages for Janet Blain Graber and Frances Jean McFarland note their ages. Edward Brinton Lee Blaine and Amanda Schulty are also acknowledged with family references. Fred Radda reaches 85, Earl and spouse celebrate a wedding anniversary. other honorees include William Boileau and Sheryl Vodicka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Blain Graber
Dillon Graver
Edward Brinton
Lyle Brinton
Lee Blaine
Bernard Blaine
Amanda Schulty
Jake Shrader
Nornan
Richard Havel
Bart Griggs
Melba Hole
West Chester
Fred Radda
Earl Loveless
Frances Jean McFarland
Harold McFarland
William Harry Boileau
Harry Boileau
Sheryl Jane Vodicka
Stanley Vodicka
Karel Kay Kolosick
Hubert Kolosick
Phoenix
Ariz
West Chester Names in Social Notices
Mrs. Oscar Lane, Mrs. L F Harding, Donald Custer, Jim White, William Dale Donaldson, Jean Hesseltine, Mrs. Ernie Herr and Mrs. Harold Nicola of West Chester listed in social announcements and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lane
L. F. Harding
Donald Custer
Jim White
William Dale Donaldson
Jean Hesseltine
Ernie Herr
Harold Nicola
West Chester
Watering a Plant With Sponge Aid While Away
A simple home tip suggests placing a water soaked sponge at the base of a house plant to maintain moisture during a short absence. This method aims to provide gradual watering to keep the soil damp without frequent attention.
Historic Iowa Newspaper Masthead Entry
Published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th. Entered as second class matter under the act of March 3, 1879 at Washington Iowa post office. Leased wire member of Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn and Iowa Press Assn with circulation audits and Iowa subscription rates by mail in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder, Shannon & Co
H. K Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce ©. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Burress
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Poe
R. BE
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Randle
East
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Bruce Cowden
Izaak Walton League
Ole Puke
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Centerville
State OF
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H. Lee Shaffer
Olds, Iowa
Genf Kelly
Debbie
Rock Island Produce Co
Reisters
Phone
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Harry
Happy
Asbington Evening Journal
Washington, Jens
Washtngton
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Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St. and
Rock Island Tracks
Dixie Dugan
By Mevoy & Striebe
Blondie
Mrs. Bumstead
Chic Young
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