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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

Page

8

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Coast to Coast Travel

Local items list visitors and residents with ties to Peoria York Davenport West Chester and Ottumwa. Reports note polio serious for Willard Larsen and recovery for Don Gardner after motorcycle accident near Snack Shack. Visitors include Ethel Bauer George Morgan Frances Johnson Esther Wells. many short trips and family gatherings across Iowa Illinois and Virginia.

Ethel Bauer George Morgan Davenport Miss Bauer Lloyd Bauer West Chester Don Gardner Mercy Hospital Iowa City Don

Deaf Man Perfects Midget Hearing Aid

Mr H A Lyons of Peoria Illinois has perfected a secretive new hearing aid. The compact device makes voices radio sound and clock ticking sound natural. Letters invited to 400B South Washington Peoria Illinois for full information.

H. A. Lyons Peoria Illinois Lyons South Washington Street

Our Lady of Fatima Sponsors Peace Plan Crusade

The Peace Plan of Fatima promotes a global crusade of prayer for peace and the conversion of Burma, aiming to mobilize millions to join the initiative led by the Our Lady of Fatima sponsors.

Our Lady of Fatima Burma Russia Name of God U. S

Our Lady of Fatima Event Draws Crowds at St James Church

A packed St James Church welcomed the Our Lady of Fatima entourage led by Father D Stringer and Monsignor McGrath on a U S pilgrimage. McGrath spoke on the tour and its message while Father Stringer led the Rosary.

St. James Church Washington Father D. Stringer Monsignor McGrath Scarboro Canada Portugal Blessed Mother U. S

Linger Longer Ladies Finish Club Work

Franklin area notes that Linger Longer club members finished aluminum trays at Mrs. Melvin Booth home following a prior session. Also mentions Mrs. Florence Smith of Keola visiting, Nadine Gretter’s wedding, a Peiffer family reunion, and a rabies-positive rabid skunk report from the John Durst family with details of handling.

Franklin Linger Longer Melvin Booth Florence Smith Keola H. J. Brenneman Herbert Peiffer Rabid Skunk John Durst Johnette Iowa City Opal Bickford John Pursu

Visit With Mrs. Durst Spurs Mild Weekly Wander

Duane spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. W. V. Durst. The woods are beautifully colored this week.

Duane

Shine and shellac guard shoe tips against scuffs

If your child regularly scuffs the toe tips, try shining the shoes and applying several thin layers of shellac. The glass will be preserved and the shellac protects the leather from kicks and scratches, reducing future repairs and costs.

Hospital Admits and Dismissals Noted for Local Residents

Admitted yesterday Mrs Everett West en R1 Washington medical and today Ronda Lee Ehrenfelt Kalona tonsillectomy. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Verle Norton Fairfield and today Mrs Carlos McClure and daughter Mr Pleasant Mrs John Morrett Washington Mrs Cora Davis Wayland Charles W Soukup Washington Mrs Merle Shellman Washington Mrs Glen Wenger and daughter Wayland Mrs Richard Gant and son Washington Birth today Mr and Mrs William C Rogers Washington a son at PeI amH.

Everett Westen Washington Ronda Lee Ehrenfelt Kalona Carlos McClure Mr. Pleasant John Morrett Cora Davis Wayland Charles W. Soukup Merle Shellman Glen Wenger Richard Gant William C. Rogers Pei & Mh

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