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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1950

Page

2

Two Men Tie For First In Journal Football Contest

Walter Menefee of Ainsworth and Marvin Buckwalter shared first place in the weekly Journal football contest with two errors each. They split a $7 prize as the top finishers amid ties for other places. Next week’s contest page and entry blanks are available at sponsoring businesses.

Weekly Journal Walter Menefee Ainsworth Marvin Buckwalter Walter Marv Evening Journal

Prize winners and errors in Journal notice

First prize lists two winners Walter Menetec Ainsworth and Marvin Buckwalter both in Washington with two errors, each paid 38.50. Second prize lists Kenneth W. Long and Lyle Long in cities with three errors, each 1.50. Third prize lists four winners Mrs John Pehler Jim Alsip Harold Nicola Jr West Chester Richard L Weeks with four errors, each 5te. Winners should call Journal office for prize money.

Walter Menetec Ainsworth Marvin Buckwalter Washington Kenneth W. Long Lyle Long John Pehler City Jim Alsip Harold Nicola, Jr West Chester Richard L. Weeks

Demons spoil homecoming with 14 6 win at Ft Madison

Friday night at Ft Madison the Demons upset the Broadhounds 14 to 6 as Gorham connected with Sotelo for the first score and Walker added a late two yard run after a Wolfe interception. Washington dominates with stout defense and key gains by Caldwell Luckenbill and Messenger.

Gene Turner Ft. Madison Demons Broadhounds Gorham Sotelo Roger Wolfe Rog Walker Washington Caldwell Luckenbill Messenger Leland Schmitt Coe Grinnell

Cats and Rats Learn Cooperation for World Peace

Dr. Loh Sen Tsai, a Tulane psychologist, trained four alley cats to live with white rats using a three chamber Tsai cooperation device. Cats and rats must press separate buttons to access food, demonstrating teamwork. He argues humans must cooperate to save the planet from atomic destruction.

Washington Loh Sen Tsai Tulane University Dr. Tsai New Orleans Bourbon Street Tsai

Sewing in Nylon Tension Tips for Nylon Seams

The article advises loosening tensions on sewing machines when sewing nylon to prevent puckering and draw in of seams. It emphasizes adjusting thread and needle settings to accommodate the slippery fabric for smoother stitching.

Automatic water system saves labor in poultry houses

An automatic water system provides a constant water supply with a pressure or supply tank and float valves that regulate the water level in drinking fountains, reducing manual labor in poultry housing.

Police Officers Sight Floating Saucer in Philadelphia Field

Four Philadelphia patrolmen report a six foot diameter mysterious object floating to earth in an open field. They summoned colleagues and approached the object turning on flashlights, prompting investigation.

Philadelphia John Collins Joseph Keenan

Beardsley Campaigns For Reelection To Gubernatorial Post

Beardsley outlines a campaign focused on record and progress in soil conservation road work and state services. He cites a dramatic road program with new contracts and significant funding, argues for reelection to finish ongoing improvements, and emphasizes county and primary road spending funded by current income.

Beardsley Bill Beardsley Iis Iowa Iowa Natural Resources Council Towa

Finish Girls Scrub Ship Save Nation

In Finland a strike hindered reparations payments to Russia. Eighty engineers and forty office girls scrubbed a nearly finished ship bound for Russia, saving the state a fine of 11 million Finnish markkas. The ship, ready 30 minutes before midnight, impressed the Russians with spotless decks.

New York Finland Russia Helsinki

Beardsley Declares No Bonds Issued For Future Payment

Beardsley states no bonds will be issued to be paid off in the future, signaling a stance on municipal financing. The remark emphasizes prudent budgeting and avoidance of debt obligations.

Beardsley

Local residents visit and travel highlights

Mrs Howell Davis of Crawfordsville called on business in the city this morning. Dr and Mrs W S Kyle drove Mrs Kyle's sister Lida Bain to her home in Indianola on Sunday after Bain spent two weeks visiting at the Kyle home.

Howell Davis Crawfordsville

Renovate Layirs Houses For Healthful Sanitary Start

Workers will thoroughly clean and renovate the laying houses before bringing in new pallets from the range. The aim is to establish sanitary, healthy quarters for the birds and prevent disease.

Hadacol Testimonials On Relief From Pains Across States

Several readers recount relief from arm leg back and neck pains after using Hadacol. Mrs Lawrence Theriot of New Orleans says after three bottles all pains left her. Mrs Ethel Caraway reports neck pain and sleeplessness vanished after one bottle. Others from St Louis and Springfield share improvement and renewed energy.

Lawrence Theriot Arabella Street New Orleans Louisiana Harry Springer Greer Avenue St. Louis Missouri

Hadacol promises relief by addressing vitamin deficiencies

An advertisement for Hadacol claims it relieves the real cause of aches and pains through vitamins Bi Bz iron and niacin plus calcium and phosphorus. It weighs benefits like quick absorption in liquid form and notes trial sizes 1.25 and 3.50, urging purchase at the neighborhood drugstore.

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