Scouts Feature Board Program in Washington Area
The Iowa River Valley council of the Boy Scouts of America funds from Washington Community Chest support scouting in Washington and Johnson counties. The three-county area has 855 Scouts with 282 in Washington city, four troops and one Cub pack. The Range Foreman’s Pow Wow at the council camp tops upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa River Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Washington
Boy Scout Council
Iowa
Johnson
Boy Scouts
Washington County
Citizens of
City of
Boy Scout Movement
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
District Court of Washington County Iowa fixed for hearing proof of the last will of J. D. Hamil deceased dated January 24 1983. Hearing set at 9 00 a m Monday October 18 1948 at the Washington Court House. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed. By order of Clerk R R Noonan October 11 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Hamil
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Canned Food Colors Fade From Light and Metal Exposure
Light causes all canned foods to fade and berries lose color in syrup. Berries also bleach in plain tin cans due to the action of the metal.
Maintenance tip for tractor cooling system
A loose fan belt can cause overheating. To clean deposits, mix three pounds of washing soda with seven gallons of soft water, pour in the radiator with cap off, run until warm, then drain and flush with clean water.
Birthday wishes for Wellman residents celebrate five locals
Wellman residents Mrs Marsh W Bailey Bruce Cowden Oakley Payne Kathryn Maxine Stephens and Carl E White receive birthday greetings in a community notice highlighting local residents and their ages or milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh W. Bailey
Bruce Cowden
Oakley Payne
Kathryn Maxine Stephens
Carl E. White
Wellman
Calendar notices for Fortnightly and community groups
Notices list weekly events from Fortnightly Division evening class to Pythian Sisters and American Legion auxiliary meetings. Activities include hostesses, potluck plans, guest speakers, sewing and craft sessions, YMC A mixers, church circles, and charity drives with times, places, and contact hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Literature
A. E Atchison
Mary Welch
William Glassburner
White Shrine Bridge
Masonic Temple
DeMolay
T.T.T
Melvin Hill
West Chester
Pythian Sisters
Damascus Shrine
Noble Grand Circle
Rudy Wagenknecht
American Home I
Accie
Washington
Y.M.C.A
American Home III
Warren Stewsart
Ann Judson
Donald Foss
Alma Hearne
Alice Wehr
N. 5Th
St. James P.T.A
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Truman Hysell
E. Jefferson
Y.W.C.A
Y. W
Y-Teeners Meet in Ottumwa With Area Advisors
Eight high school girls and sponsors attended the Southeast area meeting of Y-Teen clubs Saturday in Ottumwa at the YWCA. Dr. Frank Coburn of the University of Iowa spoke in the morning with a Q&A session to follow. Carla Guther presided at the morning gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Y W.C.A
Frank Coburn
University of Iowa
Coburn
Carla Guther
Correction clarifies P E O officers and local birth notice
Correction: Mrs Clifford Thorne is president of Chapter 1 P E O Harriett Clendenning is president and Mrs Thorne is secretary. A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Green of Ottumwa at St Josephs hospital Ottumwa yesterday with Mrs Green the former Sara Jane Lemley. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Glen Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
P. E. O. Harriett Clendenning
Thorne
George Green
Ottumwa
St. Joseph's Hospital
Shower Honors Wilma Cluff of Mt Pleasant
Craw fordsville and Olds hostesses Tuesday evening arranged a bathroom shower for Wilma Cluff of Mt Pleasant. The Miller home hosted the event with games and refreshments. Attending were Mrs. Alva Cluff and other local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne L. Davis
Crawfordsville
Orval J. Miller
Olds
Wilma Cluff
Mt. Pleasant
Miller
Alva Cluff
Arthur Miller
Wendell Peterson
Dale Swenson
Don Miller
Frank Miller
Joe Johnston
Darleen Cluff
Kathleen McCormick
Naomi Anderson
Wednesday Study Club Meets in Crawfordsville
The Wednesday Study club of Crawfordsville met in the afternoon at Mrs. W. P. Davidson’s home with twelve members present. The program covered Key American Communities and Mrs. Kenneth Cherry Holmes led a review of The Proper Bostonians by Cleveland Amory, followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. Margaret Davidson and Mrs. Marion Waters.
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Crawfordsville
W. P. Davidson
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Cleveland Amory
Margaret Davidson
Marion Waters
Family Dinner At Pickens Home Attended By Two Families
A family dinner at the C. G. Pickens home on Sunday was attended by Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Pickens Jr. of Peoria Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Trier and family of Keota.
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C. G. Pickens
C. G. Pickens Jr
Peoria, Ill
Cleo Trier
Keota
Askea and Spenler Wed in Iowa City Chapel
Mary Ellen Askea daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Askea married Vernon Spenler son of Mr and Mrs Chris Spenler yesterday at 4 pm in the Congregational chapel Iowa City. The ceremony used a single ring format with Ruth Askea maid of honor and Leonard Spenser as best man. They will reside at 533 North Iowa Avenue after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Askea
Albert Askea
Vernon Spenler
Chris Spenler
Wellman
Congregational
Iowa City
Ruth Askea
Leonard Spenser
North
Iowa Avenue
Mrs Hebner Hosts 19th Century Club Luncheon
Members of the Nineteenth Century club met at Edgewater cabin by Mrs. M. M. Hebner for a 1:00 luncheon Saturday. Eleven members attended as the year’s program was discussed and program books were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Century Club
Edgewater
M. M. Hebner
Unusual Fall Bouquet Brought into Journal Office
Mrs. C. E. Ballard of the town's northeast area brought a unique fall bouquet to the Journal office. She gathered a half gallon of young red raspberries this morning, presenting the branch as the centerpiece.
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C. E. Ballard
Journal
Soybeans Rise as Domestic Oil Shortage Response
When imported vegetable oils totaling over a billion pounds yearly were cut off by World War II, soybeans emerged as the sole domestic crop able to quickly expand to fill the shortage.
Proper Milk Storage Guidance
Keep milk in the cold section of the electric refrigerator. Do not leave it on the table for extended periods during cooking or eating to prevent spoilage.
Faculty Men and Wives Host Pot Luck Dinner
The school faculty couples held a Saturday potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. in the high school homemaking room. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Schell, Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. Minnis. Twelve couples attended. games included record with Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hall won high score. other winners were Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Riley, and LeMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Schell
Melvin Hill
Roy Minnis
Oklahoma
Glenn Hall
George Bowman
Glen Riley
William LeMaster
District meeting lists attendees and sponsors
Officers report with JoAnna Kradbill as pianist for the full meeting. One hundred fifty girls from sixteen clubs attended in the district. Local attendees included Mrs Phil Weldin Mrs C H Gather Mrs Evelyn Galbraith and sponsors Carla JoAnna Pat Weldin Barbara Dare Arlene Knupp Frances Miller Joan Wilson and Shirley Blattner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoAnna Kradbill
Phil Weldin
C. H. Gather
Evelyn Galbraith
Carla
JoAnna
Pat Weldin
Barbara Dare
Arlene Knupp
Frances Miller
Joan Wilson
Shirley Blattner
Mrs William Vinton Elected President at Gray School District Meeting
Mrs William Vinton was elected president of the Gray school district at the first community meeting of the year Friday. Vernon Roth led the business meeting. other officers include Walter Hornung as vice president and Mrs Richard Nicola as secretary. The group plans to buy a sectional bookcase, have the piano tuned, and heard guitar solos by Mr Fritz. He urged donations to world relief. The next meeting will be Nov 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vinton
Gray
Vernon Roth
Walter Hornung
Richard Nicola
William Hesseltine
Fritz
Alfalfa Height Influences Butterfly Egg Laying
Field tests show Preters Young Alfalfa butterflies and their caterpillars favor alfalfa stands under six to eight inches tall. Extensive studies indicate butterflies prefer to lay eggs where growth is less than two to three inches, avoiding taller fields.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington, Town
W.S.C.S
West Chester Methodist Church
Fred Lindeneyer
Alaska
Red Horses Club
Charles Plecker
Department of Public Affairs
W. H. Lloyd
J. N. Trwin
Phi Weldin
Ed Heck
Wesleyan Service Guild
Dorothy Turnipseed
E. Madison
Rural Women's Club
Leo Marie
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Frank Leep
Paul Mast
Walnut Women's Club
Harry Schimmelpfennig
Methodist Church
Roy Fields
S. Ave. D. Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
General Meeting
Lyle Wilson
Don Applegate
All In
M. Askea
V. Spenler
Mrs. Hebner
Damascus
T. W. Harwood
Tom Duncan
Rhomberg
Rhomaberg
China Kidskin
Hall
Washington State
Frank Schublin
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