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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

7

Barnharts Return From Motor Trip and Local Notices

Local brief notes list several residents returning from trips in Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota and Ontario Canada Mildred Marshall elected Cairo Church of God delegate to General Assembly in Ohio June 1950 Harold Dunsmore visited family in Ontario H A Harbison sold a residence to Charles Ander Jr James Helmick travels in Colorado and South Dakota Dana and Dennis Little twins to celebrate birthday September 5 first year at school Spring Run Ladies Aid to host Cairo group September 1 Was son reunion visits in Chautauqua park Shrum Lewis family vacation in Washington Harold Walcott and Robert Wilson visiting then returned home Grain prices shown for Sept Dec Mar May July and other months.

Columbus Junction Sept Frank Barnhart Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Ralph McKeon Phoenix Ariz Mildred Marshall Cairo L. ©. Hill Charles Anderon James Helmick Colorado Dana Dennis Little Kenry Little Newton Spring Run Oklahoma Wasson Chautauqua Park Shrum Lewis Washington Lewis Southern Utilities Company Harold Walcott Renton Wash Robert Wilson Chicago G. W. Ayers Joe Kelley Shenandoah Charles Meek William VanZanten J. R. Allison Russell Allison Fairfield Fayette Russell Dells Wisconsin Champaign Paris Ill Florence Rynord Carrie Godwin Iiarold Coop

Secrets and Courage Amid Occupation Rescue Tale

A mother Chu Teh hides her son San from Japanese soldiers in a village cottage. When soldiers demand San, she asserts he is dead, guiding the girl Lotus to conceal the truth as the search turns toward a grave. San answers softly from a hollow bamboo, safe for now.

Chu Teh San Chan Lotus Small Lotus Young Chan Reeman Palmerton Freeman Hall Thompson Hall Eleanor Eleanor King Erven Campbell Jack Hyde Howard Pace Erv Jack Howard

Friendship Tea Planned by Brighton Ladies Aid

The Presbyterian Ladies Aid of Brighton will host a Friendship Tea on Friday September 9 at 2 30 p m in the church parlor with Mrs Edna Crile noting the event and Mrs Littlewood as guest speaker speaking on her homeland Scotland all are invited. Local notes mention residents traveling and moving, rural teachers starting the school year, and other community updates.

Brighton Presbyterian Ladies Aid

Army buys diverse cotton items in broad procurement

The U.S. Army contracted for eleven thousand cotton items covering varied uses from gun camouflage to handkerchiefs, reflecting a wide procurement scope.

U.S. Army

Polio Advisory Urges Reduced Travel and Activity

If polio appears nearby this year, avoid crowds and close contact. Stay off trains and buses when possible and limit strenuous activity and late hours, especially for children, to reduce risk of severe illness.

Sleeping comfort through loose top sheet technique

Guidance on bed making suggests letting the top sheet and bedding hang loosely for comfort. Tuck in easily at the bottom while leaving the sides to hang free for better rest.

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