Ramblings and Remnants of Iowa Ties in California
Dick Palmer, a former Washington resident now living in Torrance, California, renews Iowa connections on a first return trip west. He notes locals from Washington and Iowa, reports Torrance’s growth and wartime industry, and predicts California may swing Republican with Earl Warren on the ticket. Palmer works in a synthetic rubber safety department near Dow facilities.
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Dick’ Palmer
Washington
Torrance
Calif
Iowa
West Coast
California
State
Mr. Palmer
Dow Chemical
Safety Department
Eldridge kin tell of St Louis auto parts chief in Webster Groves
The narrator recalls Howard Spec Eldridge now heading a large auto parts business in St. Louis with a fine Webster Groves home and grounds. He notes Washington ties, mentions Lorene McCaw as his wife, and reflects on local talks and circus recollections sparked by casual chats.
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Washington
Congress
Coonel
William Gien
Pen’ Eldridge
Howard
Eldridge
St. Louis
Webster Groves
Lorene McCaw
Bill Sitler
Rotary Club
Howard Sittler
George Nelson
Buffalo Bill
Carrie Nation
Bill
Carrie
Funeral held for Mrs Hulda Hahn in Riverside
Riverside mourns as funeral services were conducted at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church for Hulda Hahn 85 longtime resident who died Sunday in Chicago. Burial followed beside her husband August Hahn in Riverside cemetery. She was born October 1862 in Galva Illinois and moved to Yatton aged five. She married August Hahn in 1881 and had six children. Her husband died in 1939 and two daughters survive.
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Riverside
Riverside ‘Vrinity Methodist Church
Hulda Hahn
Chicago
Elizabeth Davis
M. O. MacKenzie
R. H. Heitzman
William Ingram
George Godlove
William Sims
W Henry Mannasmith
Riverside Cemetery
August Hahn
Hulda Mathews
Tyrus Mathews
Galva
Illinois
Yatton
Washington
Obituary: Longtime Riverside Harness Maker Passes Away
The obituary notes the death of a longtime Riverside resident. Surviving children include Mrs. Charles Carson of Iowa City and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis of Chicago, plus Glenn Hahn of Des Moines and Tyrus Hahn of Fort Dodge. The deceased lived in Riverside, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Chicago and leaves seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
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Charles Carson
Iowa City
Elizabeth Davis
Chicago
Glenn Hahn
Des Moines
Tyrus Hahn
Fort Dodge
Hahn
Riverside
Cedar Rapids
Young People Attend Clear Lake Meeting
Ainsworth report details Mac jel Arthur Dorothy Hunt Carol Gosling Peggy Koehler Betty Koehler and Marvin Hunt at Clear Lake for a family week conference and a recent young peoples convention and Iowa Synod meeting. Rev. Robert Stahmer and Max White Sr. provided transport. Tracy Norris returned from San Francisco after Navy discharge and will attend Cornell College.
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Lee Norris
Ainsworth
Macjel Arthur
Dorothy Hunt
Carol Gosling
Peggy Koehler
Betty Koehler
Marvin Hunt
Clear Lake
Young Peoples Convention
Iowa Synod
Robert Stahmer
Max White Sr
Tracy Norris
San Francisco
Treasure Island
Navy
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
H. V. Stickley
Galveston
Texas
G. F. Trotter
Keota
Des Moines
Bobe Kurtz
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Moline
Nettie Griggs
San Diego
Calif
Mrs
Daisy Simpson
Muscatine
Cousin From East Visits Amrine Family
Mrs. Lottie Smith of Syracuse visits cousin Carl Amrine and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and daughters Ruth and Myrna visit Otis Waaggoner. E. M. Conger and Billie from Brighton, Colorado stay with the Amrine family. State Fair attendees include multiple local couples and families led by Carl Amrine and Roy Eshelman.
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Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Lottie Smith
Syracuse
N. Y
Carl Améine
Fmily t.Itook
Frank Smith
Ruth
Myrna
Otis Waaggoner
E. M. Conger
Billie
Brishton
Colo
Glenn Schafer
Jay Schafer
Roy Duttweiler
Ward Stauffer
Roy Eshelman
Bud Baldosier
Delmer Crile
Cleaning Under the Upright Piano With Yardstick Method
To clean beneath the upright piano, use a yardstick with an oiled cloth wrapped around it. Wipe out the dust carefully, reaching tight corners and hard-to-reach gaps.
Courteous Service Assurance Message
A brief assurance expresses sincere intent to provide courteous, considerate attention and a strong desire to serve customers. The note emphasizes commitment to good service and customer satisfaction.
Washing Gloves With Milk Soapsuds
Many gloves of doeskin capeskin suede and pigskin wash beautifully in milk soapsuds and lukewarm water.
Caring humans help or harm distressed wildlife
The Iowa state conservation commission warns that many young birds and animals are illegally taken by well meaning people. Mothers are often nearby but unable to protect their young. If left alone, mothers and offspring reunite. humane care is justified only when the mother is killed or danger exists.
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Iowa State Conservation Commission
Dehydrating Alfalfa Process Overview
The alfalfa is cut with a field chopper and blown into a wagon, then hauled to the dehydrating plant. Ideal timing aims to load the dehydrator within two hours to minimize wilting and enzyme action. Actual dehydration lasts only a few minutes.
Washington Evening Journal Masthead and details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including Shannon publishers Elder management and editors. The notice notes publication schedule and that it enters second class matter under federal act, with carrier rates of 25 cents per week in Washington.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington
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Jim Stoops
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Belleflower
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San Luis Obispo
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Letha Taylor
Ong Beach
Pacific Ocean
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Jimmy Roosevelt
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Ed Bovee
Fort
Estelle Critz
Ed Libe
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Ferguson
Gilda
Hughie
Walsh
Blondie
Chic Young
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Clear Lake Meeting
Amrine
T. W. Harwood
All IS A
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Louis J. Kehoe
Optometrists
Jeffrey Bidg
Theodore B. Bailey
John W. Lemmon
Morrison Building
P. L Etter
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day Attorneys
F. G. Livesay
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Spinal Distortion
W. Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
M. H. Sartor Pb
Logan
Paul V. Shearer
Klein Klothing Ko
Court House
John C. Owen
South Side Square
W. RK. Hayman
Pleasant
Tait Radio & Appliance
John Bick
S. Ave. B
Geo. F. Clark
Lowa
Vance
Finance
McAllister Seed Farms
Mt. Union, Iowa
Walter Nicholson
South Second Ave
Reister Bros
Washington Concrete Co
St. and
Rock Island
Sentinel Radio Sale & Service
South Ave
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Little Phone
Washington Dairy
Office
N. Ave. B
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