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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

3

Honor Two Cousins At Birthday Dinner

Two cousins celebrate milestones with a dinner at the Klopfenstein home. Eugene Scott turns 11 and Jay Lynn Klopfenstein marks his seventh birthday as guests of honor. Attending are their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orva Scott.

Eugene Scott Jay Lynn Klopfenstein Harold Klopfenstein Eugene Richard Scott Orva Scott Pilotburg

W S C S Breakfast Served at Church

The Wo men's Society of Christian Service executive board met in the Methodist church ladies parlor. Mrs. P L Etter presided as the September meeting opened with prayer by Edna Klein. A letter from the district president and two upcoming dinners were announced for September 21 and a district Federated Women's clubs meeting in October. Family night supper was postponed to October.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church P. L. Etter Edna Klein

Farm Windbreaks Offer Profit for Families

Many farm families will find it profitable to establish a windbreak on their farms before another winter comes. The article urges planning windbreaks to cut fuel costs and protect crops and livestock from cold winds.

Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs And Birthdays

Country club members meet at 7 p.m. for cooperative supper at the clubhouse. O E S and Masonic temple events follow with visits welcomed. Friday unit luncheons and meetings list several hosts and addresses. Birthday acknowledgments include John Coakley, Gary Letts, Robert Hildebrand, Jay Linn, and young Eugene Scott.

Country Club Masonic Temple John Lee Coakley Orville Coakley Gary Grove Letts Grove Letts Bethel Robert Wayne Hildebrand Verner Hildebrand Jay Linn Harold Klopfenstein Route Four

States adopt casualty and surety rate rules

The general principles require rates not be excessive and filed with the state insurance commissioner who will authorize their use if they meet standards. The laws follow a Supreme Court ruling that insurance is interstate commerce. Murphy noted 39 states have similar laws and state cooperation with companies will shape future regulation.

U. S. Supreme Court Murphy

State officials warned over broad regulatory power

Critics urge limits on state supervisory authorities warning that arbitrary use of power could undermine regulation and destabilize oversight. The remark emphasizes the risk of centralized control and the need for checks and balances in enforcement.

Mrs J McConahey Hosts Sunshine Community Club

Mrs John McConahey hosted a Sunshine Community Club session yesterday with eleven members answering roll call. Guests included Mrs Frank Berry of Brighton Larry Richards and Ronald Warren. Plans were set for the annual chicken fry September 19 at the Burdette Stover home with Mrs Jesse Stout in charge of games and contests.

John McConahey Sunshine Community Club Iowa Frank Berry Brighton Larry Richards Ronald Warren Burdette Stover Jesse Stout Carl Schneider

Iowa adopts new law to regulate insurance rates

Des Moines reports that Iowa's new rate regulation law will protect both the public and the insurance industry. Ray Murphy, general counsel of the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies, spoke to the Iowa Association of Insurance Agents detailing the safeguards and goals of the law.

Des Moines Iowa Ray Murphy The Association of Casualty and Surety Companies Murphy Iowa ‘Association of Insurance Agents

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