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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1950

Page

4

Stalin Hopes to Conquer the United States Without War

United Press report argues Stalin seeks to isolate the United States and topple it without direct fighting. It narrates events from Washington Moscow and Lake Success, noting a downed Russian bomber near Korea, diplomatic notes, and U N debates.

Stalin United States Joseph Stalin Russia Washington Moscow Lake Success Korea Alan Kirk United Nations Kirk Kremlin Jacob Malik U. N. County Council U. S Malik U. N Warren Austin

Young Marco Polo Sets Out for China at Seventeen

Marco Polo, aged 17, leaves on a bold voyage in the company of his uncle and his father, both seasoned explorers, seeking far China. The journey marks a daring step into a wider world with rich adventure ahead.

Marco Polo China Marco

Iowa Best Golfers Gather for All-Star in Oskaloosa

Elmhurst Club hosts the 386 hole medal play All-Star with 36 invitees from across the state. Thirty six top professionals and amateurs compete for 600 dollars in cash and merchandise prizes, with 450 dollars for professionals and a first prize of 125. The event features 18 holes morning and afternoon, and public access is 1 dollar per throw to glimpse the stars.

Oskaloosa Iowa Elmhurst Jack Hall Joe Brown Jim Brown Frank Donovan Pat Wilcox Des Moines Dave Bonnella Johnny Stoltz Ottumwa Jim English Red Oak Earl Wilde Moline Ill Jack Shield Cedar Rapids Jack Fleck Davenport Art Andrews, Sr Oregon, Ill Art Andrews Gene Slack Frank Melegari Algona

Day at Murdock Cabin by Just Us Club

Twelve members of the Just Us club gathered at Floyd Murdock cabin on Wednesday. The noon meal featured fried chicken cooked on an outdoor fireplace. Afterward Mrs. Murdock and Mrs. L F Harding led games and contests on the cabin lawn. Next meeting set for Mrs. John Shebeck's home.

Murdock Cabin Just Us Club Floyd Murdock Just Us Club

Now She Shops Cash and Carry Ad

An old advertisement urges readers to try Doan’s Pills a mild diuretic for backache loss of energy and urinary discomfort. It claims Doan’s has helped millions for over 50 years and promotes relief by flushing kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan

Association Will Have Hamburger Fry Tuesday

Ten ladies of the Ladies Golf and Bridge association met at the Country club for golf and coffee. Mrs. Walter Doak won low putt and Mrs. Dan Bridley won blind bogey. Board for next year includes Mrs. Baldrige Henness and Fern. Next meeting Tuesday September 12 features 10 am golf and 12 30 pm hamburger fry.

Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Walter Doak Dan Brindley A. E. Baldrige Max Henness Paul Fern

Guests at Longer Longer Club Share Meeting Plans

Guests Wednesday at the Longer Longer club included Mrs Sam Cannett Donnie Werner and Mrs Merle Werner and Larry with Mrs Walter Westen hosting. Plans were made to craft aluminum trays under leader Mrs Melvin Booth. Next luncheon hosted by Mrs John Kiene and Mrs George Bartholomew.

Sam Cannett Donnie Merle Werner Larry Walter Westen Melvin Booth John Kiene George Bartholomew Dale Lance H. J. Brenneman

Beta Sigma Phi Picnic at Sunset Park

Beta Sigma Phi held a cooperative wiener roast and picnic at Sunset Park on Wednesday evening. Members’ husbands and families attended as Mrs. Don Boyer and Mrs. Ed Sorrell led the committee. new president Mrs. Duane Griggs presided over the meeting and plans for the coming year were discussed with the next gathering set for two weeks.

Sunset Park Beta Sigma Phi Don Boyer Ed Sorrell Duane Griggs

Nancy Ellen Havel Celebrates 12th Birthday in Ainsworth

Nancy Ellen Havel celebrated her 12th birthday on Saturday September 2 with 18 friends. Games were played on the lawn followed by birthday cake and ice cream. Nancy received many birthday remembrances.

Ainsworth Nancy Ellen Havel Nancy

U and I Club Meeting Attended by Ten Members

Mrs Lulu Williams hosted the U and I Club on Wednesday with ten members and two guests Mrs John Widmer and Patty Burnham present. After a business meeting led by president Mrs Tina Hexworth, Wahoo was played and refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Widmer.

Don Rinner Walter Neff Lulu Williams U and I John Widmer Patty Burham Tina Hexworth Wahoo Will Bealer Widmer

Fortnightly meetings and club notices in local calendar

A compact schedule lists the Fortnightly general meeting with speaker Mrs. Marcus Bach of Iowa City at the Christian church. Various group luncheons and picnics follow at Sunset Park Country Club and other locales, with assignments for group coordinators and hosts.

Marcus Bach Iowa City Speaker Christian Church Heights Sunset Park H. J. Club Joe Te Bockhorst

Community and livestock sales listed for September dates

Roadwise sale calendar lists weekly auctions at Whittaker Kalona Midway Ollie and one day events. September 9 public sale near Iowa City starts 1 00 pm. Household goods sale 703 West Third Street at 1 30 pm. Purebred Tamworth hog sale September 11 at Keota starts 12 30 pm. Machinery sale at Oskaloosa starts 11 30 am. September 14 sale near Winfield starts 1 00 pm. Owners listed include Ralph W Johnson Eli Cook E L Conrad & Sons Harold H Lisk Walker H and James F Evans.

Whittaker Sale Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Iowa City Case Implement Store Ralph W. Johnson West Third Street Eli Cook Keota Highway 92 E. L. Conrad & Sons Oskaloosa Harold H. Lisk Winfield

Mrs Ida Berry Hosts Sunshine Club Luncheon

A Brigh ton cooperative luncheon at Mrs. Ida Berry's home was enjoyed by 30 Sunshine Community club members Wednesday noon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Malcolm Montgomery of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Calvin Coopey. Luncheon was Mrs Will Richards.

Ida Berry Brighton Sunshine Community Club Malcolm Montgomery Ainsworth Calvin Coopey Will Richards

Mrs Wilcox and Koehler Co-host Luncheon Social

Mrs Lyle Wilcox and Mrs John Koehler co hosted a luncheon with Mr and Mrs John McConahey. Following the luncheon the afternoon was spent socially.

Lyle Wilcox John Koehler John McConahey

Strawberries Lose Color and Flavor with Heat in Preserves

The guide advises cooking berries only a short time to preserve the color and flavor when making preserves.

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