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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1948
Page
4
Washington County sheriffs list permit limits to 150 residents, noting concealed weapons require a permit even in vehicles. Violations carry up to $1000 fine or five years, with fines for first offenses possible. Additional rules cover display, toy pistols, sales reporting, and registration within 24 hours.
Sheriff Putnam outlines law on possession of war relic machine guns and concealed weapon permits. He notes guns must be surrendered to law officers and reported to court, while permits are commonly issued to peace officers, truck drivers, hunters, and others after reasonable justification. He suggests printing the provisions to prevent unknowing violations.
Thirty members and a guest attended a Tuesday afternoon style show at Mrs. Fred L. Stewart's home. Models, both department members and guest Mrs. Walter Davis of Chicago, wore fall shades in dresses, suits, coats, hats, gloves, and purses. Tom Duncan's Shop provided garments.
John Lane spoke to about 175 ladies at the YMCA community room on fabrics and decorative problems sponsored by the YWCA. He praised color, showcased fabrics from faille to chintz, and noted lighting trends with table and floor lamps. Venetian blinds were examined and wall colors discussed. The audience included new member Mrs. S. M. Fishburn. Business meeting actions included appointing co-hostesses and a note of appreciation to Tom Duncan for staging the style show.
A speaker advises increasing room size visually rather than shrinking it when decor problems are solved. He warns drapery fabric should not be split and should hang to the floor to preserve beauty, with Mr. Lane demonstrating treatments on a blackboard and answering audience questions. The talk ends with home being the family’s central, attractive space. Registration for sessions is noted, with district towns listed and a nod to Red Cross program scope.
Members of District No. 2 of the Iowa Department of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet in Washington tomorrow for their 20th annual district convention at the American Legion hall. Mrs. Scott Wilcox, president of Phoebe Allen tent No. 31, is district president with Mrs. Boyd Foster as district senior.
A listing of banking and credit services offered to shoppers and departments. Includes savings accounts personal loans automobile loans lite insurance loans equipment loans and traveler’s checks cashier’s checks money orders drafts and other loan products.
A national statement affirms commitment to service members at home and abroad and to veterans and their families, calling for ongoing support, resources, and recognition of sacrifices across military communities.
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