Correction: Cochran hospitalized at University Hospital
Correction to last night’s Journal states Joe Cochran is in University hospital room 215, not Mercy. Other brief notes list residents traveling to Tacoma to visit a husband overseas, moves to Sigourney, and attendance at Iowa-Wisconsin games with mentions of local families and a grocery purchase in Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cochran
University Hospital
Mercy
Lyndon Burris
Tacoma
Wash
Pfe
Fort Lewis
A. Joe Kelly
The
Monticello Express
J. M. Kelly
Mr. Kelly
al Ledger
Iowa Wisconsin
Iowa City
Fire Nearly Destroys Historic Residence Across Library
Ten years ago today a blaze threatened the old residence across from the city library now used for doctors and an apartment. Fire department quickly controlled the fire with only light damage reported to the building and its contents.
Wheat price support set at 1.99 per bushel for 19 percent crop
The secretary of agriculture announced a national average price support not less than 1.99 dollars per bushel for 19 percent cropland wheat, matching the current level used for the 1950 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
South Prairie pupils earn perfect attendance for six weeks
Fourteen pupils at South Prairie school posted perfect attendance for the first six weeks, listing names such as Alvena Crawford and Judy Graf while a few students, including Bob Applegate and Maureen Robertson, missed a half day or a day. Community notes record visits, sympathy, and local events surrounding Bethel and nearby areas.
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Ruth Gideon
Bethel
South Prairie School
Alvena
Virginia
Mary
John
Margaret Crawford
Delbert
Bercha
Paul
Larry
Eugene Hoyle
Diane
Gene Alvine
Elaine Wulf
Judy Graf
Bob Applegate
Maureen
Dale Jay Robertson
Shirley Crawford
W. H. Parker
Carrul
Ohio
Bill Birka
California
Cyrus Birka
Arizona
Charley Kolosieck
Kolosick
Marie Birka
Charley Kolosick
Earl Kolosick
Stuart
Cyrug Birka
Clifford Fl
Investigation Held In Northwest Crash In Minnesota
Investigators probed the scrambled wreck of a Northwest Airlines plane to determine the cause of a heavy crash that claimed five lives yesterday. Bruce P. Erichsen, 31, of Minneapolis was among the victims.
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Apolis
St. Croix Falls
Wis
Northwest Airlines
Minnesota Highway — Patrol
Roger Hoy
Minneapolis Civil Aeronautics Administration
W. G. Golkowske
Chicago Civil Aeronautics Board
NWA
CAA
Minneapolis
Victor Sellman
Almeland
Minn
Cap
Bruce P. Erichsen
Fourth Ave. N
Minne
Birthday greetings for local residents and professionals
Birthday wishes are sent today to Dr. T. M. Mast and several local women including Mrs. Walter Jarrard Mrs. Clayton Bear Jean Davison Doris Blatter Mrs. Gordon Pearson and Mrs. J. F. Rit tenhouse. S. W. Livingston of the Washington Bar Association and Mrs. Ezra Witt mer of Wayland receive congratulations on their birthdates. Katherine Marie Wyse daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wyse of Wayland and Nancy Lee Huston daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Huston of Winfield are also celebrating.
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T. M. Mast
Walter Jarrard
Clayton Bear
Jean Davison
Doris Blatter
Gordon Pearson
J. F. Rittenhouse
S. W. Livingston
Washington Bar Association
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Katherine Marie Wyse
Vernon Wyse
Nancy Lee Huston
Max Huston
Winfield
Birthday Announcements Highlight Local Families
Stephen Craig Bealer and Lauren Howsare celebrate birthdays today as son and daughter of local residents. Elizabeth Logan of Monmouth College status also on the birthday list. Mr and Mrs M D Atkinson mark their 1919 wedding anniversary and Mrs Tom Gray celebrates a birthday today.
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Stephen Craig Bealer
Don Bealer
Lauren Howsare
Merle Howsare
Elizabeth Logan
Clarence Logan
Monmouth College
Monmouth
M. D. Atkinson
Tom Gray
Local Birthday and Anniversary Notices From West Chester
Lovisa Sojka Martha Ann Kennedy Eugene Steele Mrs C P Berkhoff and Mrs Richard Fisher of West Chester celebrate birthdays. Jonathan Alsip turns 10. Craig Waddell Stephen Wayne Booth and Betty Carolyn Potratz are seven. Congratulations to Harry Montgomery on 54th anniversary and Elman Bontrager on 1904 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovisa Sojka
Martha Ann Kennedy
Eugene Steele
C. P. Berkhoff
Richard Fisher
West Chester
Journal
Jonathan Alsip
W. M. Alsip
Craig Waddell
H. B. Wadell
Stephen Wayne Booth
Dale Booth
Betty Carolyn Potratz
Edward Potratz
Harry Montgomery
Elman Bontrager
Freezer Stock Check Advises Against Old Meat Use
Home storage guidance urges inventory of frozen foods before consumption especially meat that has been stored long, warning of quality loss or safety risks after extended freezing. Officials emphasize solid waste avoidance and proper labeling.
First Revival Meeting Draws About 80 At Roller Rink
About eighty people attended the opening revival at the Roller Rink. Rev. Bob Sturz spoke on Judas Iscariot, warning believers and nonbelievers alike that Judas is in hell and urging repentance and acceptance of Christ’s blood to wash away sin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Sturz
Judas
Christ
Son of
God
Christian Tabernacle
Stevens
Cedar Rapids
Run-off Water From Forest Lands Estimated At 60 Trillion Gallons
Government study estimates 60 trillion gallons of run-off from national forests across 11 western states. If saved, enough water could irrigate about 40 million acres of cropland.
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National Forests
Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported
At the hospital dismissed today are Mrs. Allen Hampsher and son Washington and Mrs. Ber Nice Hlpwell Washington. Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Clare at 4 20 a m and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hauenstein at 10 58 a m in Mr. Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hampsher and Son
Washington
Bernice Hlpwell
Carlos Clare
Pleasant
Everett Hauenstein
Norton's worries ease with burner shipments and oil tanks
Shipments on these burners have been a little slow but will cover all sold jobs and add stock. We expect a few 275 gallon oil tanks soon to meet immediate needs. The notes mention Norton's worries being checked off the list as a new order and storage capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
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Leo Allbaugh
North 4Th Avenue
Sigourney
Dorothy Aldrich
Fairfield
Richard Stewart
William Crandall
Donna Mae
Betty Lou
James Beckels
Des Moines
Merle Eckles
Alfred Brown
Toledo
R. E. Brown
Mr. Brown
Charles A. Marsh
Marceline and
Donna Jean
Springfield, Minn
Marietta Workman
Ait
William A. Marsh
Ainsworth
Bernard Payne
James Easter
Robert Day
Desert Hawk
Zingy
Swingy
Aoe Rechnico
Mem'ry Island
South Prairie
Charivari
Loren Boone
Howard Applegate Home
Northwest
All In
Tombstone
Roddy McDowall
Jeff Donnell
Lyn Thomas
Lyle Talbot
Paul Dale
Lorraine Miller
Steve Brodie
Paris
Lemmon
East Side Square
Nicholas
Wisconsin
Bobby
Glennys Romine
Wellman
Iowa
Mace Motor
Ford and
Mercury Sales & Service
Washington Evening Journal
Your Home Daily Newspaper
Legion
Los Angeles
32Nd American Legion Convention
America
International Soundphoto
Judas Iscariot
Man
Wwe
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
Ivan
Keith
Ida
Eveready
U. S. Machine Corporation
Winkler
MR. Dinks
Harry
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