Government charges big soap companies
The government charged three major soap makers with violating anti trust laws by selling products cheaper to large customers than to small ones. The Federal Trade Commission named Lever Brothers Co of Cambridge, Procter & Gamble Co of Cincinnati, and Colgate Palmolive Peet Co of Jersey City, plus Procter & Gamble Distributing Co of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Lever Brothers Co
Cambridge
Mass
Procter & Gamble Co
Cincinnati
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co
Jersey City
N. J
Procter & Gamble Distributing Co
Wilson Attacks Democratic Record in Iowa Speech
U S Senator George A Wilson claimed that electing a Republican president and Congress will restore order. He said the current administration is top heavy with bureaus, infiltrated with communists, has done little to reduce the national debt, and hides truth behind a veil of military secrecy.
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Orange City
U. S
George A. Wilson
Congress
Ice Cream Tops Calcutta Best-Seller List
Calcutta shoppers favor ice cream as a top selling item. Vendors report strong demand and steady sales across markets, with popular flavors driving daily totals and repeat customers keeping stalls busy.
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India
Calcutta
Warrant Sought in Reuther Shooting Case
Wayne County prosecutor James N. McNally said he will charge Carl Bolton a former Ford UAW official with firing a shotgun at Walter P. Reuther on April 20. The warrant will name two John Does as Bolton's alleged accomplices ending a five month police probe. Bolton longtime Detroit-area suspect is jailed on robbery charges.
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Pontiac
Mich
Wayne County
James N. McNally
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
McNally
Detroit Recorders
Carl Bolton
Reuther
Detroit
Oakland County
John Does
Bolton
Ford Uaw Leil
Highland Park
LAW Co-Operative
Reuther’s
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Minick
Mrs. Donald Minick was guest of honor at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Barclay with co hosts Mrs. Barclay Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. Sam McCleery. Bingo winners chose the gifts to unwrap from an old cradle. prizes were awarded and refreshments served.
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Mrs. Minick
Donald Minick
Charles Barclay
Barclay
John Lee
Sam McCleery
How Aging Manifests In Body Cells And Tissues
Aging appears in cells as shrinking or bulking with years. Some people shrink and live longer. Others accumulate dull material like calcium in heart and fat cells. Fatty deposits in cells and arterial linings signal advancing aging and a form of artery hardening.
Bowling Season Opens at City Hall Alleys with 20 Teams
The fall bowling season in Washington begins Monday evening October 11 at City Hall Alleys. Twenty teams split into American and National leagues with 100 bowlers and a two half-season format ending January 14 followed by a playoff on January 15 to decide the first half championship. District schedules include daily hours and eligibility rules for men and women bowlers.
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City Hall
Washington
National League
Sitters
Freshwaters
Phillips
Old Timers
Smart Implement
Montgomery Ward
Ross Motor
New Timers
Farmers Implement
American League
Carson
Peters
American Pearl
Mills Auto
Sorrell
McCleery- Cumming
Bankers
American Legion
Tucker and
Stewart & Crone
Lloyd Little
Ed Sorrell
Eleanor Swift
Cecilia Campbell
Virginia Brown
Chrome Table and Chairs Set with Porcelain Top
Chrome tubular table and chair set offered for kitchen use. Chairs feature washable leatherette upholstery. Table showcases a red and white porcelain top.
Distinctive Kneehole Desk and Home Furnishings Ad
An ad touts a Kneehole Desk in Mahogany or Walnut priced to fit budgets, plus a Storkline Bathinette and a Koto-Aire Vacuum Cleaner. It notes winter dirt and a sturdy hardwood frame with Velour cover options and claims a real time saver value at $59.50.
Handy Household Cabinet and Linoleum Sale Ad
A local retailer promotes a utility cabinet with storage space and a new shipment of China table lamps with pleated shades. The ad touts Armstrong inlaid linoleum and offers complete stock with installation services, emphasizing that the installation counts.
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Armstrong
Ke-Wash football schedule features eight teams Friday
This week's Ke-Wash league slate has all eight teams in conference play Friday under lights at 7 45 p m except Brighton West Chester at three o clock on the West Chester field. West Chester lights delayed by material shortages. other games include Richland at Williamsburg Keota Eagles at Wellman and North English at Kalona.
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Brighton-West Chester
West Chester
Richland
Williamsburg
Keota Eagles
Wellman
Wildcats
Kalona
Services Here for Earnest G. Letts 65
Earnest G. Letts 65 native of Washington county and brother of Floyd Letts of Washington died suddenly October 5 in Los Angeles California. Funeral at Jones funeral home Saturday at two, Dr William J Grossheim to conduct, burial in Ainsworth cemetery. He was born in Highland township son of David G Letts and Hannah Dickinson Letts. He attended the University of Iowa and lived in Davenport before moving to California. Survived by brother Justice F Dickinson Letts and sister Mrs Gladys Letts Hughes both of Washington DC.
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Earnest G. Letts
Washington County
Floyd Letts
Washington
Jones Funeral Home
William J. Grossheim
Ainsworth
Mr. Letts
Highland Township
David G
Hannah Dickinson Letts
University of Iowa
Davenport
California
Floyd
Justice F. Dickinson Letts
Gladys Letts Hughes
Washington, D. C
Insect Powders Storage Guidance
Insect powders must be kept in a dry place to maintain effectiveness. Some powders lose their killing power if stored too long. Sodium fluoride containing powders should be labeled poison and kept out of reach of children and pets.
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Istoe
SAAT
Lucille Reister Bailes
Iowa
Reister Produce House
Tomorow
Sen. Wilson
Democratic
Chip Pillsbury
Salero
Pillsbury
National Tea Store
Fairfield Trojans
Fairfield
H. S
Fairfield H. S
Sitlers
Farmers Implement Co
Peters Hardware
Tucker Chevrolet
Smart Implement Company
V.F.W
McCledry-Cummings
Phillips Drug
W.F.W
McCleery-Cumming
American Peari
Sorrell Auto
Our Storkline Bathinette
Koto-Aire
Ian
Ation
Kiple & Deprenger
W. R. Hayman
D.S. C
Podiatrist
Mt. Pleasant
HOTEL
Washington Lumber & Fuel Coo
Washington, Lowa
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