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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1950

Page

6

Local News Notes on Moves Visits and Births

Mr and Mrs James E Walker and son Roger moved from 1314 East Washington Street to 623 South Third Avenue. Mrs P H Frank of Waterloo visited at the home of her mother Mrs Wilbur Miller and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl Summerman. Bethlehem Commandry guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Brown of Burlington Mr and Mrs Merle Green of Oskaloosa and Mr and Mrs Robert Schell of Iowa City former Washington residents. A baby boy Larry Wayne born September 16 to Mrs Leo Palmer at the U S Naval Dispensary Tongue Point Astoria Ore Father serves at Tongue Point residence 1 Misteher Rd Astoria. The Lambleys of Corning visited Payne Marshall home. Mrs Lamboley and Mrs Marshall are sisters. Willis Jones attending National Selected Morticians convention at Edgewater Beach.

James E. Walker Roger East Washington Street South Third Avenue P. H. Frank Waterloo Wilbur Miller Earl Summerman Bethlehem Commandry Geo. Brown Burlington Merle Green Oskaloosa Robert Schell Iowa City Washington Mary Rita McLaughlin Donald McLaughlin Monmouth College Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Miss McLaughlin Washington High School Leo Palmer USN U.S. Naval Dispensary Tongue Point Astoria Ore Larry Wayne U. S. Naval Station Palmer Misteher Rd Charles Lamboley Corning Payne Marshall Lamboley Mrs. Marshall Willis Jones

Chicago telephones and travel near Toronto in society notes

Rev. John McNeel and his daughter Mary of Seoni India, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Anderson, depart for Toronto this week. Clarence Miller of Red Oak attends the funeral of Mrs. Charles Minick. Mrs. George C. Stewart of Rock Island extends her visit with Mrs. Dora Bailey.

Tel Chicago John McNeel Mary Seoni India Wylie Anderson Toronto Canada Clarence Miller Red Oak Charles Minick George C. Stewart of Rock Island Dora Bailey

Understanding Less Than Carload Shipments

The article explains LCL shipments meaning less than carload and describes crates boxes barrels and other small items moved in postage style pack age cars with other LCL consignments.

Sex Hormones Promise Faster Market Weight in Wether Lambs

Sex hormones are seen as a promising method to push wether lambs toward market weight more quickly on reduced feed.

Hospital admissions and births report

At the hospital yesterday Mrs. Cora Davis admitted for Wayland surgical. Today Mrs. John Morrett of Washington admitted for surgical. Dismissed today Mrs. Henry Stinocher and her son from Brighton. Birth yesterday a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George England of Wellman at 3:13 p m.

Cora Davis Wayland Surgical John Morrett Washington, Surgical Henry Stinocher George England, Wellman

Keokuk Washington Homecoming Queen Named First

Ten years ago the Keokuk Washington contest was designated the Homecoming game and students voted during the week for a queen. Mary Catherine Redlinger was chosen as the first Homecoming queen.

Washington Keokuk-Washington Mary Catherine Redlinger

Brides Blanket Gift Trend Expands with Extra Length

Select blankets that are long enough for lasting wear. Miss Kathryne McNey of Colorado A. & M. extension service says the best comfort comes from a blanket 10 inches longer than the mattress and 18 inches wider than standard size.

Kathryne McNey Colorado A. & M. Extension Service

Devastating Black Death sweeps Europe through centuries

The Black Death decimated Europe from the 14th to 18th centuries, killing a third of the population. It recurred in 1720 in Marseilles with 40,000 victims and left hundreds of thousands dead, including 70,000 in London in 1665.

Europe Marseilles London

Trucker Warning to Stay Off Iowa City Highways on Game Days

Iowa truckers were urged to avoid highways 21 and 6 in the Iowa City area during home football games this fall. State officials cited safety and congestion and asked trucks to bypass a 25 mile stretch around the city from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on game Saturdays October 4, October 21, November 15, and November 1s.

Iowa City Les Moines Iowa University of Iowa State Highway Patrol S. N. Jesperson L. E. Crowley Iowa Motor Truck Association

Yacht topsides glow with bold color trends this year

Ahoy enthusiasts favor vivid hues for yacht topsides. Owners trade classic white or black for golden yellow orange greens blues buffs browns grays and reds, signaling a colorful shift in nautical style.

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