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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

2

Representative Tom Martin to speak at Legion Tea

United States Representative Tom Martin will speak at the American Legion auxiliary Gold Star Mother Tea from 2 to 4 PM at the Legion hall. The event honors Gold Star Mothers and auxiliary members while the group runs a membership drive. Participants include Mrs. W. A. HinderMan of Wapello and Gifford Morrison. Martin will take questions after his remarks. Mrs. Nate Young urges all unit members to attend.

Tom Martin Legion Auxiliary United States American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Auxiliary W. A. Hinderman Wapello Gifford Morrison Martin Nate Young

Early Iron Mines Began From Indian Purchase For One Pot

Historic note states valuable iron tracts in eastern Pennsylvania were exchanged with Native Americans for a single iron pot, marking the origin of the region's iron industry. The item recalls the transfer as part of early colonial era land deals shaping regional mining.

Pennsylvania

Dorothy Moore Weds Edward Thomas Gray in Maxwell Church

Dorothy Marthina Moore of Maxwell married Edward Thomas Gray son of Mrs Mabel Gray of Washington in a Maxwell Christian church ceremony. Rev. Ira K E Carney officiated with a double ring exchange as crowds gathered.

Maxwell Dorothy Marthina Moore Edward Thomas Gray Mabel Gray Washington Miss Moore Venice T. Moore Ira K E. Carney

Chester WRC Votes To Have District Meet

The Woman's Relief corps met at KP hall and approved a district convention in West Chester next year. Mrs. Lester Laubach presided and named aides Mollie Tierney Mabel Johnson and Mrs Karl Long. The relief report totaled 91 dollars covering food labor clothing transportation cash and flowers. Committees for the next meeting were formed including table and kitchen units and gifts with names listed.

West Chester Woman's Relief Corps KP Hall Lester Laubach Mollie Tierney Mabel Johnson Karl Long Laubach James Bowen John Robertson Ivan Niffenegger Mable Johnson Max Waterhouse Earl Hobbs Frank Kleese Carl Peterson Earl Long

Delegates to District Convention Asked to Call Mrs Don Boyer

The 42nd convention of the First District Iowa Federation of Women's clubs will convene in Iowa City Thursday October 12 with registration at 8 30 a m at the First Methodist Church Delegates planning to attend should contact Mrs Don Bayer by Friday morning to reserve the convention luncheon Fortnightly club delegates are listed with first names and alternates, including Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs W T McIntyre among others.

Don Boyer Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Iowa City First Methodist Church Don Bayer Hor Walter Bauer W.T. McIntyre Harold Boyd Ken Peters Clayde Knapp James Birney T. H. Seales May McCreedy Floyd Sturgis Edna Klein Marion Swanson Ira Gastman Loren Robertson T. V. Knerr John Richards William Putman Ralph Kleese Warren Dare A. K. Stoutner Cloyee Stewart William Sheetz H. H. McCleery

Smokers Take Fewer Puffs Than Expected In Survey

The survey notes the average smoker takes around 17 puffs per cigarette with variability across brands and habits. Researchers highlight how puff counts influence nicotine intake and addiction risk.

Mrs Frankie Robertson Weds Jay Edmondson in Rock Island Church

Mrs Frankie Robertson daughter of Mrs Blanche Page and Jay Edmondson son of Columbus Junction were married Friday evening at the First Methodist church Rock Island Illinois Rev Carl Steefel officiated The bride wore a peach gown with red rose corsage The couple planned a reception at the Show Boat Rock Island and a honeymoon to Wisconsin Dells They will reside in Washington with Edmondson engaged in farming

Frankie Robertson Jay Edmondson Rock Island Blanche Page Columbus Junction Floyd Edmondson First Methodist Church Rock Island, Ill Carl Steefel Ainsworth Methodist Church Harry van Dyke Davenport Bohumil Kos Ainsworth Edward Tomlinson Washington, Ainsworth Wisconsin Dells Washington Mr. Edmundson

Junior Missionary Society Meets at United Presbyterian Church

Sixteen members attended the Junior Missionary society meeting at the United Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. Devotion leader Carol Anderson was assisted by Linda Stewart and Sarah Trotman. Mrs. Richard Bordwell gave the lesson on home missions. Refreshments were served by Mrs. George Rudiger and Mrs. Farl Galloway.

Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church Carol Anderson Linda Stewart Sarah Trotman Richard Bordwell George Rudiger Farl Galloway

Seventy WSCS Members Attend Ainsworth Church Party

Seventy Washington Methodist WSCS members attended the 10th anniversary party at Ainsworth church. Guests received corsages, signed a birthday album, and enjoyed a 12-table tea decor themed to the months. Mrs Walter Smith introduced guests as Mrs Floyd Blankenhorn led candle lighting and business session.

WSCS Ainsworth Church Ainsworth Washington Methodist Wscs Ainsworth Society Fred Bey Walter Smith Washington

Milroy and Longer Tie in Vinton Methodist Service

Patricia Diane Milroy daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Milroy of Vinton wed Hal Owen Longer son of Mr and Mrs Frederick J Longer of Washington in a Saturday 11 am double ring ceremony at Vinton Methodist Church The ceremony in the fireplace room was followed by a breakfast at the Vinton Country Club The couple will live in North English where Longer is high school athletic director The bride a Grinnell College graduate and Longer a University of Iowa alumnus were attended by Milroys sister as matron of honor and Robert Gates of Kalona as best man Attendees included several Longers Murphys and Gates family members from Washington Kalona

Mrs. Gray Washington Madison Street Denver Colo Patricia Diane Milroy James H. Milroy Vinton Hal Owen Longer Frederick J. Longer Robert Gates Kalona Longer Vinton Country Club North English Grinnell College

Attic Vent Openings Sizing by Roof Pitch

Attic vent opening area should be about half square inch per square foot of attic floor for roof pitch over 3 in 12. double that amount for flatter pitches.

Local visitors from Washington and California reunite with Cass and Detroit kin

Mrs. G. W. Manussier of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek of San Francisco spent a few days with the Meeks daughter Mrs. R. W. McVity and family in Cass Mien. They also visited Mrs. Manussier and Mr. Meek's brother Walter Meek and family in Detroit. Their brother Carl Meek of Marion Ohio joined on Sunday. The Meeks are expected to reach Washington today or tomorrow.

G. W. Manussier Washington Harvey Meek San Francisco Meeks R. W. McVity Cass Mien Manussier Mr. Meek Walter Meek Detroit Mich Carl Meek Marion Ohio Meek

Hospital Admission and Birth Announcements Hourly

Admitted Saturday Mrs Roy Campbell Brighton medical. Sunday Mrs Le e Farrier Ainsworth surgical and Mrs David Floyd Washington surgical. Today Mrs Arthur Harris Washington surgical. Dismissed Sunday Patsy Tellin Washington Mrs Lon Ross Brighton Mrs Delmar Rhodebeck Keota. Today Mrs Lloyd McKay Washington. Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Ernest Krantz Wellman a son at 3 20 pm Mr and Mrs Richard Longer Washington a daughter f at 3 45 pm Mr and Mrs Harold Bender Wellman a daughter at 4 08 pm Sunday Mr and Mrs Raymond Fritz Brighton a daughter at 5 20 am.

Roy Campbell Brighton Medical Lee’ Farrier Ainsworth Surgical David Floyd Washington Arthur Harris Patsy Tellin Lon Ross Delmar Rhodebeck Keota Lloyd McKay Ernest Krantz Wellman Richard Longer Harold Bender Raymond Fritz

Skinny Animals: Weigh Loss in Livestock Signals Parasitic Infection

Notice warns that animals failing to gain weight should be checked for internal parasites. Experts emphasize routine screening and targeted treatment to restore growth and health.

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