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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1947

Page

5

Card of Thanks for John J Anwyl

We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for generous donations of food floral offerings and many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our beloved father and uncle John J Anwyl from Mr and Mrs Thomas Hayden Mr and Mrs Chester Cherry holmes

John J. Anwyl Thomas Hayden Chester Cherry Holmes

69th Wedding Date Observed by Couple At Columbus City

COLUMBUS JUNCTION May 4. Mr and Mrs Alex Randolph Columbus City observed their sou wedding anniversary at home after 48 years there. Elizabeth Helen Crossley born Cheshire county England Dec 27 1858 came to lows with her parents John Crossley at age three. Alex Randolph born near Dodgeville Feb 19 1858. Married May 29 1878 Mediapolis moved to farms near Columbus City then retired to town. Two daughters Greece Kulp Myrtle Gabriel Muscatine two sons W B Randolph Aller son Fred Randolph Helena Mont five great great grandchildren.

Columbus Junction Alex Randolph Columbus City Elizabeth Helen Crossley Cheshire County England Lows Mes John Crossley Burington Dodgeville Iowa Mediapolis Greece Kulp Myrtle Gabriel Muscatine Randolph Allerson Fred Randolph Helena

Scissors and Shears: Design and Use Differences

Scissors are small five inch tools with equal handles for snipping. Shears are six to thirteen inches with one heavier blade and differently shaped handles for fabric cutting, available in right and left handed variants.

Cycling popularity grows with bikes on campus and nation

The text notes Smith College in Northampton Mass hosts over 1 500 bicycles and states the United States has more than 12 million bikes with 2 million added yearly, highlighting increasing female participation.

United States Smith College Northampton Mass

Keeping Raisins From Sinking in Cakes

To keep raisins from sinking in cakes rinse and drain them then dust with dry flour. Add floured raisins to batter just before pouring into the baking tin for an even distribution.

Winter Nursery Ventilation Tip At Night

Advice to open the window slightly at the top and place an electric fan on a high shelf. Set the fan to medium speed to circulate air gently and mix warm and cool air for even sleeping temperatures without drafts.

Miscellaneous Household Items Auctioned at Local Sale

A local listing describes items including a Maytag washer a Singer sewing machine an electric fan 12 rugs several old pitchers miscellaneous dishes and a kitchen table available for purchase.

Maytag Singer

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