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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1946

Page

8

Pre-Nuptial Shower Honors Ella Weber At Hiland Palace

Mrs Blanch Hotz Mrs Lily Barta and Mrs Maymie Hotz hosted a pre-nuptial shower for Ella Weber on Sunday afternoon at Hiland Palace in East Higgins May 29 East HigHiAand is the location in the report indicating a local community. The note records the hostesses and the honored guest in a social society item.

Ella Weber Hiland Palace East Highiaand Blanch Hotz Lily Barta Maymie Hotz

Ya-De guarantees five years of moth damage protection

Ya-De offers a five year protection plan against moth damage with a single spraying. If damage occurs, Ya-De pays for the damage. Weather forecast: scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight, followed by cloudy and cooler conditions with additional showers tomorrow.

Hiland Palace Bride-to-Be Opens Gifts Before June Wedding

The afternoon at Hiland Palace featured airplane dance and visiting as Miss Weber, the bride-to-be, opened many presents after a delicious lunch. Ardell Keifer is set to wed June 4. Locals including the Prymek, Mincer, Colbert and Dvorak families were noted in social and farming activities across the day.

Danco Miss Weber Ardell Keifer Lloyd Wasson Janice Jimmie Columbus Junction Frank J. Mineer Sanders Lone Tree Henry Prymek Joyce Ann Teslik Riverside High School John Wielane Russel James Swailes Frank Dvorak Ray Forbes Rose Longquist Edd Schlapkohl Helen Bill Raymon Lorack Norma Mary Ann Alice Dvorak Rose Lungquist Nora Lorack Anna Rath Clara Prymek Iowa City Betty Mincer Frank Mincer Joann Colbert Ardell Gerot

Use tax payments rise in Des Moines area in April

Use tax collections on new motor vehicles and traders in Iowa totaled $110 582 44 in April up from $18 883 72 a year earlier. County totals include Des Moines 1 872 92 Jasper 1 192 31 Lee 1 897 47 Washington 4590 and others.

Des Moines Towa State Tax Commission Henry Jasper Keokuk Lee Mahaska Marion Poweshiek van Buren Washington

Afternoon Calls and Celebrations From Prairie Flower

Prairie Flower notes a Sunday gathering at H L Huber home with Ottumwa visitors and Hedrick guests. Birthday, anniversary and surprise visits mark a friendly day as Shalla and Turnipseed families host dinners and flower collecting for cemetery decor in Richmond.

H. L. Huber Prairie Flower Martha G. Thrasher H. L Clayde Knapp Burlington IL. W Arlene Knupp P. F Joe Shalla J. F. nKotek Shalla Knotek Richmond Shall Garden FE. L. Smith Willard Gwin Walter Smith Charles Foran

The Rocking Chair Brigade’s Local News Update

Francis Whisler leads the Journal’s local news sweep with readers urged to share items. Notices cover travel plans from I Rothschild and Jeanette Gastman to Yankton, Dakota, and Corinne Rothschild’s departure. Additional snippets profile Della Little’s grandsons, the Little family in Columbus Junction, and Helen Welch’s move to Lansing.

Francis Whisler Journal I. Rothschild Jeanette Gastman Yankton South Dakota Corinne Margolin Mr. Rothschild Della Little David Loretta Cantoni Little Henry Little Columbus Junction Helen Don Welch Lansing Michigan Don McLellan Ohio

Plans Live On Smith Bros Farm In Johnson County

Notes indicate plans exist on the Smith Bros farm in Johnson County. Mr and Mrs Armine Erwin and famy of near Brighton plus Mr and Mrs J J Hamilton were Sunday visitors at the Dave Erwin home.

Smith Bros Johnson County Armine Erwin Famey Near Brighton J. J. Hamilton Dave Erwin

Dawn Colors Sharper as Dust Diminishes Light

The colors of dawn appear purer and colder than sunset hues due to reduced atmospheric dust. Less scattering lets light rays pass with minimal filtration, producing crisper early light.

Memorial Talk At Woodlawn by Atty Morrison

A Memorial Talk at Woodlawn led by Atty Morrison urges preserving American free enterprise and constitutional government. He calls for rejecting wartime controls, enacting laws by the people, and sustaining defense of liberty to honor those who fought for peace. The message frames ongoing battles for liberty and a lasting memorial through diligent civic effort.

Woodlawn Atty. Morrison

Rural Population Decline Shrinks Elementary School Enrollments

Rural population in an area dropped 72 percent between 1880 and 1943 leading to reduced enrollments at local elementary schools and prompting discussion on school closures and consolidation.

Apple Waffles with Apple Addition

A Sunday supper idea uses one standard waffle mix with one and three fourth cups grated or chopped apple. Bake until golden brown and serve hot with sugar and cinnamon for a fruity twist.

Peruvian Chilean coast hit by frequent undersea quakes

Quakes along the Peru Chile juncture produce frequent ocean waves that batter ports and force residents to hills. A strong ebb tide precedes each large wave and oscillations can last hours or days. In 1868 a major undersea quake sent a US vessel ashore nearly half a mile inland.

Peru-Chile United States

Notice of Franchise Petition for Electric Line in Washington County

The Iowa Southern Utilities Company files a franchise petition before the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeking rights to erect poles wires towers and other fixtures to conduct electricity for lighting power and heating. The petition requests authorization to construct operate and maintain an electric transmission line over public lands highways streams and private lands beginning at the southwest corner of Section 10 Township 75 North Range 6 West of the 5th P.M.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Centerville Iowa State Commerce Commission Section Ten

Bandit of Sherwood Forest adapts Robin Hood tale on screen

Columbia Pictures presents The Bandit of Sherwood Forest with Errol Flynn’s and Douglas Fairbanks Sr.’s Robin Hood legacy echoed in a tale of Robin Hood’s son Robert of Nottingham. Anita Louise Jill Esmond and Edgar Buchanan star as battles unfold to free King Henry III with a daring castle escape and a planned fair duel aided by Robin Hood’s band.

Robin Henry III of England Henry Daniell Robin Hood Robert Nottingham Lady Catharine Anita Louise

Iowa Commerce Commission Sets Hearing on Franchise Petition

The Iowa State Commerce Commission fixed June 18 1946 at 10 AM in Des Moines for a hearing on petition Docket E-7481. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing. The objector should be represented by someone with full authority.

P.M Washington County Iowa Iowa State Commerce Commission Des Moines

Chicle Trade Moves Fast From Jungle to Coast

Chicleros harvest gum from El Peten Guatemala and ship by mule to jungle airstrips. Small planes fly chicle to Flores and Puerto Barrios, cutting transport time to the coast to one-tenth and cost to one third.

el Peten Guatemala Flores Puerto Barrios Caribbean

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Rosemary LA Planche John James Tie Min Riee Henry F. Prymek Ey Studio Mrs Ira Gastman Rothschild Ksee Son Columbia Pictures Eee Cornel Wilde Star of Sherwood Forest Anita Jill Edgar Louise Esmond - Buchanan Little Lulu Morton Superior Court Homer E. Sackett Gary Ind Virgil Underwood Underwood International Rocking Chair Carlsbad New Mexico Clifford Lorenz Detroit Wingas T. R. Gillespie Edith Burke Council Bluffs Janie Kathy T. R Tillie Donovan Chicago Betty Yonson Mrs. Donovan Ainsworth State Bank U. S. Navy Howard Hughes Santa Ana Cal Naval Air Station Hughes Jane Russell Kerrick Motor Tucker Chevrolet Chevrolet Apple THE Catharine Carl W. Reed B. M. Richardson David B. Long Geo. L. McCallshan Adlerika Soy Midland Harold G. Fink Keota Cleo D. Gingerich Midland Air Inc Bill Maas Mer. Wellman
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