Old notes on county life and people in Washington County
A nostalgic column records local happenings in Washington County. It notes births including David Lloyd Hart, hospital visits, flower gardens at patients rooms, and a 4 H club rally with a cooperative supper. It salutes community workers, mentions Isabel Combs guiding a program, and praises Doris Robison and Mr Ossian for farm bureau leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Lincoln School
John Plading
Ossian
Farm Bureau
Doris Robison
Journal
Sys Tone Relief Promises From Local Testimonial
A Washington reader signs a testimonial praising Sys Tone for relieving gas and bloating after meals. The ad claims the medicine, with juices from two herbs, cleanses bowels and clears gas, improving waistline and overall well being. Sold at local drug stores in Washington.
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Sys-Tone
Washington
Kodak film developing and prints offered at 25 cents
A local ad advertises film processing at 25 cents per roll and 25 cents for up to ten reprints. The notice highlights affordable photography services available to residents.
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Kodak Films
Care of Wool Clothes When Wet or Muddy
Dry wool garments slowly at room temperature and away from heat sources. Do not place near stoves or radiators. Brush wool clean only after it is fully dry.
Memorial Day Talk by Rev S P Williamson at Clay Church
Memorial day services will be held at the Clay church Wednesday morning at 10 00 with Rev S P Williamson of the Fairfield Christian church as speaker Lt Bernard C Cooney returned to base at Carsbad New Mexico after a furlough with his parents Edith Pfeiffer enjoyed a Washington vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs W Pfeiffer and other local visits noted from Clay Iowa समुदाय
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hart
Martha Isabel Tatta
Vassar
Mich
David Lloyd
Hart
Martha Samson Latta
Lloyd Latta
S. P. Williamson
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Clay Church
P. ‘Williamson
The
Christian Church At
Fairfield
Bernard C. Cooney
Carsbad, N. Mex
Robert Cooney
Edith Pfeiffer
Washington
Willis Horton
John Soeten
Packwood
Helen Prince
Lane Morgan
Gary
Lockridge
H. C. Messer
Williamsburg
BE. S. Herr
Distinction for Great Smokies National Park Flora
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is believed to host more plant diversity than any other region with over 1500 varieties documented.
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Great Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Moncke Tool Sparks Name Origin of Monkey Wrench
A London blacksmith Charles Moncke invented a practical adjustable wrench. The tool bore his name, but over time the origin was obscured and the term evolved into the familiar word monkey.
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London
Charles Moncke
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Medy Lamarr
George Brent
Paul Lukas
RKO Radio Ohne. A Sy
Crosby
Grable Cartoon & Overseas
Sical. Entertainment
Oes
Three Stooges
Mary Beth Hughes
Hoosier Hotshots
Janis Carter
Richard
Tolks
Henry Ford
Prigade
Ola
Alex
Lena Pearl
Max Marble
Henrietta Scott
Lloyd Scott
Kansas
Robert Marble
Rose Skipton
Galesburg
Francis
Frank
Spurgeon Co
Heinz Company
Ben Briley
Ab Anderson
Martha Nicola
Anderson
Briley
Hiram Johnson
Isabel Combs
Isabel
Oakwood Wellman
Has Wiese
Red Cross
V-Mail
Ariel Dag Ge
Wean
Erenicé Ws
Saatahe
Eddie Bracken
Ed Reynolds
Technicolori
Hiland Palace
Mnisic
Red Steele
Richard C. Suehr
Crafton
Fifth Air Force Fighter Command
Philippines
Suehr
Philippine
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wis
International Soundphore
Lou Vogt
Chicago
Daceganidat
Wishington
Moncke Business
S. Iowa
P. L. Etter
M. L. Dewey Wellman
Iowa
Main Line
Rock Island Ro
Johnson Co
Firestone
Pickens
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