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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

6

Demon Junior Varsity Beats Muscatine 14 2 at Case Field

Demon junior varsity football led by Coach Dick Gant defeated Muscatine B team at Case field 14 to 2 after trailing early. Washington recovered a fumble for a score and Jim Sherman to Doug Fuhr connected for a touchdown. Next game set with Mt. Pleasant on Oct 23 at Case field.

Demon Muscatine Dick Gant Monda Case Field Demons Washington Jim Sherman Doug Fuhr Luckenbill Fula Kennedy Mt. Pleasant

Christmas Tree Care Instructions

Store a freshly cut Christmas tree in a cool shady place with the butt end in water. Sprinkle the branches daily. Make a fresh diagonal butt cut about an inch above the original cut to aid water absorption.

County Council of Christian Education Elects New Officers

Louisa county religious groups report officers elected at district meetings in Columbus Junction and Pleasant Grove Church of God. New leaders include Robert Coon supt J D Helmick asst supt and Helen Aringdale sec treas. division superintendents B H Shearer adult Mrs L D Jones young people Mrs F J Pine children and others.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Council of Religious Education Cotter Presbyterian Church Robert Coon J.D. Helmick Helen Aringdale Sec Treas B. H. Shearer L. D. Jones F. J Pine Blanch Willams Beulah Luckey W. L. Sanford N. Fr. Chapman Louisa County Presbyterian Church Morning Sun Pleasant Grove

Billion-dollar pipeline protection under limited coatings

A report notes more than one billion dollars of pipe vias pre protected from corrosion with less than a tenth that value in protective coatings applied. The context highlights scale and material treatment differences impacting longevity and costs.

Trucks Now Hauling Most Livestock at Chicago Yard

The Chicago stock yards report trucks now haul about 70 percent of livestock received, up from 3 percent two decades ago. A new safety program records seven month data on each trucker, checks loads for bruising, with top drivers to be honored at a April 6 jamboree at the International Livestock Exposition arena.

Chicago Frank Flynn International Amphitheatre

Aim Pullets for Top Fall Egg Production

Poultry experts urge careful management to keep pullets on clean range and fed ample balanced ration so they reach sexual maturity in time for fall egg production. Skimping feed during growth leads to poor early laying and lower fall output.

Two-Headed Calf Oscar Shown by Animal Collector

In Paris France a two month old calf named Oscar was exhibited by an animal collector. Oscar has two heads and four eyes on a single body with each brain controlling different regions the left focusing on hind quarters and the right on the front.

Paris France

Premature Pasturing May Ruin New Alfalfa Stand

Michigan State College extension authorities warn that early grazing can destroy a newly established alfalfa stand. Seedings with spring grain crops have yielded good growth, but farmers may be tempted to pasture the crop this fall, risking winter kill.

Michigan State College Extension

Pecan Tree Pollen Used in Filtration of Flowaer

Pollen from pecan trees is a fine powder that, when shaken from the anthers of male flowers, can be sifted through cloth to remove coarser particles from the stamens.

Quieting Title Suit Over Baker’s Subdivision Lot Q Iowa

Petition filed in Washington County District Court seeks a decree quieting title to Lot Q in Baker’s Subdivision Washington Iowa. Plaintiffs Hubert Fry and Elsie Fry allege they hold fee simple title and possess for over ten years while defendants unseen heirs of Frank Walker and others claim interests. The filing also seeks to bar any adverse claims and obtain general relief. Defendants must appear in Washington County Court.

District Court of Iowa Washington County Hubert Fry Elsie M. Fry Frank Walker Baker Washington St. P. M Phtt Roy Brewer Donald Stutsman Donald DL Stutsman Donald Murray Moore Orville KE Campbell District Court

Plaintiffs Demand Default Judgment Prepared

On or before the sam h day of November 1990 plaintiffs seek entry of default and quieting title per their petition. Attorney A J Baldrige cites relief demanded in the petition.

A. J. Baldrige

Road Vacation Notice in Washington County Iowa

The county auditor warns that road No 35 in Oregon Township is proposed for vacation. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon on the Sunday of December 1950. If not, the road will be vacated without further notice.

Washington County Said Oregon Township Auditor’s Office

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa

An instrument purporting to be the last will of Elizabeth Steele deceased dated March 8 1928 has been filed and set for hearing at the Washington Iowa court house before the district court or clerk on October 28 1950 at 9 a m all interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will of the deceased by Clerk RR Noonan.

Washington County Elizabeth Steele Washington Iowa District Court RR. Noonan Washington, Town

Rice to Eur Conversion Note

A rough claim suggests that about one fourth cup of uncooked rice yields one euro worth of cooked rice in value terms. This summary reflects the provided text fragment without asserting a precise exchange rate or culinary measurement standard.

Uraes Early Mailing Of Soldier's Gifts

The defense department urged holiday mailers to send Christmas packages to overseas military and civilian personnel before November 15 for timely delivery. Gifts should be securely wrapped and labeled with addressee name and contents, inside the box. Do not use moist labels. Weight limit is 70 pounds. Foods and military clothing should not be sent. Wounded personnel parcels may receive special air mail service.

Washington Defense Department Department

Havel steers average 1074 pounds on market day

Frank Havel of Washington county led a small consignment of 17 mixed steers and heifers averaging 1074 pounds on the Chicago market. The cattle sold for 81.73 per cwt as market officials noted Monday November 27 designation as Chicago Livestock Market Shippers Day at the In-

Chicago Frank Havel Washington County

Livestock Exposition At Chicago November Dates

The International Livestock Exposition runs November 1 through December 2 at the Chicago Stock Yards. High out-of-town interest in fall livestock judging in the first four days improves seating options for the International Horse Show. Ticket cashier J W Austin notes. Special order forms are being distributed for early horse show orders.

Chicago Stock Yards J. W. Austin

Community livestock sale notices calendar

Community sale events list weekly at Whittaker sale barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Columbus Junction Livestock exchanges Ollie Iowa and scheduled specialty auctions in October Poland China boars and gilts at Louisa County Fairgrounds Columbus Junction starts 1 00 p m D H Christianson Evergreen Farms October 27 spotted Poland China sale 244 miles south of Winfield on gravel road off highway 78 starts 1 00 p m Earl Kellogg Sons October 28 household goods closing sale 436 East Third Cecil Long

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Livestock Exchange Ollie Louisa County Fairgrounds Winfield Earl Kellogg & Sons

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