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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

6

Local News Items From Tama County

David Lintner completes a 10 day visit and returns for a hospital check up at the Veterans hospital in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Cpl Clarence E Pulse attends Flight Chiefs school at Lackland Air Force Base Texas enroute to assignment. Robert G Bell son of Mr and Mrs M B Bell among 492 Iowa State College engineering seniors touring industries for future work. Neal Picken to perform piano recital at Mrs M E Houcks residence Friday evening. Carolyn Hamilton patient at Children's hospital Iowa City room E-120.

David Lintner Veterans’ Hospital Excelsior Springs Anna Walker Fairfield C. E. Pulse Ainsworth Cpl Clarence E. Pulse Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Pulse Robert G. Bell M. B. Bell Iowa State College Engineering Iowa Robert Neal Picken M. E. Houck Carolyn Hamilton Children’s Hospital Ann Iowa City

Halloween Party for 4-H Girls Sponsored by Mrs Elder

One hundred members of the county 4-H Girls and their leaders were guests at a Halloween party hosted by Mrs. Orville Elder on Saturday evening. Joan Gerdes Ila Mae Darnell Carol Brewer and Bertha Flading organized the entertainment.

Orville Elder Joan Gerdes Ila Mae Darnell Carol Brewer Bertha Flading

Gift items headline for Christmas sale

A local shop promotes a wide Christmas selection with many gifts priced at one dollar. The most popular item is Max Factor s World of Beauty.

MAX Factors World OF Beauty

Top on hogs $19.40

Prices for hog futures finish at 19.40 per hundredweight as market notes a trend higher amid cautious trading. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures tonight and tomorrow in the region.

Hospital Classifieds Admits and Discharges

Admitted today Paulette Thayer Washington for a tonsillectomy. Dismissed today Mrs Meint Koehler and son Washington Mrs Harlan Widmer and daughter Crawfords ville Mrs Richard Shalla and daughter Kalona Mrs Clayton Sexton and daughter Iowa City Mrs Everette Stewart Washington Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Allen Reighard Keota a daughter at 2 10 pm Mr and Mrs James Harter Wellman a son at 3 40 pm

Paulette Thayer Washington Meint Koehler Harlan Widmer Crawfordsville Richard Shalla Kalona Clayton Sexton Iowa City Everette Stewart Allen Reighard Keota James Harter Wellman

1938 Chevrolet For Sale Worth the Money

In market for an older car this 1938 Chevrolet stands out as a solid value. Come up and see this model today and judge its worth for yourself.

Washington farmers split views on proposed parking meters

The Journal Inquiring Reporter surveyed ten farmers and wives in Washington County about parking meters. Opinions varied from strong support to outright opposition, with concerns about congestion, space, and town size influencing perspectives.

Washington The Journal Chamber of Commerce Washington County

Birthday Celebrations Across Families Include Milestones

Mrs Charlies Morris and Louise Jean French join in birthday wishes. George Frank Donald Wolrach Mrs Lloyd Hayes and Donald Schantz celebrate on this date. Five candles mark Mary Ann Richardson and seven for Joe Jenkins Wagenknecht. Mrs Mettie Davidson observes a 75th birthday anniversary today.

Charlies Morris Journal Family Louise Jean French George Frank Donald Wolrach Lloyd Hayes Donald Schantz Mary Ann Richardson Joe Jenkins Wagenknecht Mettie Davidson

Richland Note on Local Affairs by Mrs C A Neville

Mrs C A Neville reports from Richland dated October 20 noting a local event and details about residents. The brief item previews forthcoming community updates and a social angle from the town.

C. A. Neville Richland Mr. and

Local residents return from lengthy multistate trip

Mrs. O. B. Raney and husband completed an eight thousand mile seven week tour through many states and Canada visiting relatives unseen for thirty years. Various local families hosted guests from Iowa to New Mexico with several announcements of visits to Mt. Pleasant and Davenport during the period.

O. BE. Raney Canada Byron Snider Duane Griggs Barbara Cheryl Marie Luther Snider Alvin Allen Near Fairfield George Hendrickson International Harvester Brazelton Mt. Pleasant Orba Swayze D. Young Roswell New Mexico Lena Mustard Bloomfield Ruth Laith Oakland California Dr. Swinney William Coffman Fort Collins Gertrude Harkens Estes Park Hilderbrand Flossie Thomas Doris Leahy Boston Massachusetts Adda Robinson Alice Ward Helen Hadley Irene Hoover Burlington Willard Ray Richland

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