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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1950

Page

7

Used Cars In Better Than Average Condition

A 19349 Ford Tudor and a 1928 Plymouth four door have just been overhauled and are described as clean. A 1925 Chevrolet two door is listed as good condition.

For Sale and Service Ads Run in Local Want Pages

A compiled list of classified notices offers items for sale include 15 acres of alfalfa hay call 906ie for $913 35 hogs and 175 spring pigs all vaccinated Hampshires Paul Stuart Ainsworth plus used Maytag washers from TAIT'S RADIO amp APPLIANCE 118 No 1a Averdone 248 concrete delivery by Washington Concrete Company and expert home appliance repair by Towa Southern Utilities Company See-i Eotas stone and crushed rock phone 503 M Willis Richards end of ad segment

Hampshires Paul Stuart Ainsworth

Memorial Day Message From Brindley’s Standard

A nostalgic note honors Memorial Day while promoting auto care at Brindley’s Standard Station. The ad invites customers to get complete grease jobs and oil changes, framing service as a tribute to veterans and a call to service.

Brighton Residents At Fairfield Rites

Brighton May 25 funeral services were held for Mrs. Kate Snook 74 at the Behner funeral home Fairfield with Rev. Frank Beaver officiating burial in Antioch cemetery. She was daughter of Edwin and and moved from Pleasant Plain to Fairfield area.

Edna Crile Brighton J. A. Dickinson Gale Dickinson Pleasant Plain John Reeder Fairfield Bickinson Behner Frank Beaver Antioch Cemetery Dale Auld Gibson Auld C.ick. Daraielle Ira Saunders Omar Hoskins S. Hl. Hagan Fred Waneris Charles Hoover Ottumwa Hoskins Excelent Senior James Morgan Richard Danny Rose Marie Morgan Harold Brown Pembine Wis

Local families gather for weekend visits and church event

A series of weekend visits followed by a Methodist church dinner honoring retiring Rev. E E Voss were noted. Guests included Everette Sehhadt, Garrie Stone, Katheryn, and families from Cedar Rapids and Shenandoah. Obituaries for Orville Morgan and Homer L Brinton were reported with funeral attendance in Richland and nearby towns.

Everette Sehhadt Garrie Stone Katheryn Cedar Rapids Methodist Church E. E. Voss Vosa Harold Coop Ronald Alan Joe Kelly Shenandoah Roland Arthur Biekel Waterloo Kate Snyder T. B. Davison Albert Saunders Edgar Wise Richland Methodist Church Orville Morgan Bessie Brinton Kirkpatrick Pasadena Calif William Brinton Menlo Iowa Homer Ll. Brinton

Two States Team Up On Gambling Attack

New York and New Jersey investigators joined forces to pursue a multi million dollar gambling ring led by Frank Erickson and Joe Adonis. Subpoenas were served on two Newark banks to seize financial records of Adonis, his wife, and son as part of an investigation by the New York district attorney and a New York Senate crime panel into underworld rackets.

New York IGP New Jersey Frank Erickson Joe Adonis Bint Newark M. J Frank Hogan Florida Edinbling Erickson Adonis George — Goldstein Erick Sor Pablibors Hadlandale Pla Hogan's New Jerey Joseph Doto Joseph, Jr Hovan New

Junction Girls Enter Nursing Courses This Fall

Joyce Schafer, graduate of Columbus high school, will enroll in Town Methodist hospital Des Moines for nurses training this fall. Mildred Marshall and family announced enrollments in Burlingon hospital school of nursing in September. Beth Ann Whitely born May 20 at Hershey hospital Muscatine. Several local moves and visits noted, plus patients at Restopia nursing home in Iowa City and Mercy hospital.

Columbus Junction Joyce Schafer Columbus High School Methodist Des Moines Mildred Marshall All James Marshall Cairo Burlingen Hospital School of Corner Cafe Glen Whitely Jr Beth George Kos Riverside Mercy Hospital Iowa City Restopia Kos

Phoenix Prominence in Arizona Valley of the Sun

The article highlights Phoenix as the focal point of Arizona’s fertile Valley of the Sun. It describes palm-lined avenues, verdant fields, modern buildings, a significant airport, winter resorts, and a thriving business district, presenting the city as the southwest’s thriving metropolis.

Valley of the Sun Phoenix Arizona Desert Southwest

Police Officer Thomas Cahill Praised for Courteous Traffic Ticket

A Chicago reader forwards a letter praising Officer Thomas Cahill for a traffic stop. The sender notes the officer carried out his duty politely and was courteous, calling him a credit to the public department.

Chicago Thomas Cahill Wil Wonder Witi Prom Rafffic A. HH. Huntchinson Thomas Cahil Pub Department

Baltimore man finds $5 gold coin in parking meter

Dahrel Crum of Baltimore inserted what he thought was a penny into a street parking meter in FOSDOR PA. The meter gave 60 minutes instead of 12, and Crum discovered a $5 gold piece in the coin box. He alerted police and they opened the meter for him.

Fosdor Pinter Dahrel Crum Baltimore Crum Met

Keota Residents Plan California Trip for Wedding

Keota families and friends prepare for a May 23 departure to Los Angeles. Bob Gammon Jeft will serve as soloist at his cousin Lora Lee Teets wedding while accompanying relatives including Mrs. P. L. Gammon and Dick Gammon. The trio of Keota girls travel with the Gamons and the Williamses group to Hollywood for the summer visit.

Reca Bob Gammon Los Angeles Calif Lora Lee Teets Lora Lee Harold Teets Bob P. L. Gamon Keola California Gamons Peter Nelda Williams Hollywood Lloyd Mandling Hreh Williams Ruegust Harriet Amsberry Everette Amsberry Keiti LeValley Santa Cruz

Why not coat a cookbook cover with shellac

A thin ecoat of shellac on the outside cover helps resist dirt and grease. Wipe clean with a damp cloth to extend the book’s life. The tip emphasizes a simple protective finish for durability.

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