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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1950

Page

3

Brannon 50th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Merrimac

Mr and Mrs William Brannon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p m Sunday at their Merrimac area farm. About 170 guests signed the book including Ella Rich Peter Hinkle Jennie Hinkle and Rev William Ballard. The couple wed September 18 1900 at the Hinkle home and have one daughter Mrs Joe Graber six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Brighton William Brannon Near Merrimac Ella Rich Wayland Peter Priest Hinkle Near Mer Jennie Hinkle Valentine Hinkle Merrimac Brannon Wer William Ballard Brannon Jefferson County Joe Graber Trenton Siv Graber Pen House George Mann Galesburg Ill Mt. Pleasant

Convention Report Given by Mrs Kerr

Mrs Harold Kerr president of the VFW auxiliary reported on the national convention in Chicago at Tuesday evening’s VFW hall meeting. New member Mrs Richard Longer joined the auxiliary. Announcements include Adult Education sewing carpet rags October 8 at Mrs Bernard Weis. Wieners roast for past and auxiliary members September 26 at Sunset Park. Poppy Day Saturday and all day Breakfast Club meeting at Mrs Leslie Zooks cabin. First district meeting 10 am Sunday in Iowa City.

Harold Kerr VFW Chicago VFEFW Richard Longer Bernard Weis Sunset Park Milo Steele Jr Vert Anderson Ethel Palmer Leslie Zook Iowa City

HADACOL praised by Evansville woman for cure claims

Mrs. Marilyn Baker of Evansville Indiana says HADACOL improved her health after vitamins and iron deficient system left her weak and unable to attend school. She reports appetite gain and weight increase after five months of use and credits HADACOL with curing nerve and energy problems. The testimonial promotes the product as a sole effective supplement with a money back guarantee and trial sizes offered by The LeTane Corporation.

Marilyn Baker Sycamore St Evansville Indiana Hadacol

Garden Members Discuss Shrubbery and Palmer Grounds Tour

Garden I of Fort night attendees gathered for a shrubbery discussion led by Mrs. H. A. Been blossom. The group toured Fred Palmer's grounds before the meeting to view his shrubbery. Thirty-two members attended with three guests including Lena Stewart Mrs. Lauder Kennedy and Mr. Palmer.

Palmer Grounds Garden I H. A. Beenblossom Fred Palmer Lena Stewart Lauder Kennredy Palmer

Muscatine and Brighton judges praised at flower show

Commenting on the recent flower show, Mrs. Fred Van Zyl and Mrs. Charles Gauler of Muscatine and Mrs. J. N. Irwin of Brighton were praised for their judging. Mrs. Wilson noted good material and strong originality, while Mrs. Harriet Coulter, Mrs. R. F. E. Shannon and Mrs. Lester Wiley assisted with refreshments.

E. G. Fisher Iowa W. B. Dupuis M. L. McCreedy Lester Orr C. C. Wilson Ira Coon Ben Briley Ed Squire Fred van Zyl Charles Gauler Muscatine J. N. Irwin Brighton Wilson Harriet Coulter R. FE. Shannon Lester Willey

Manure fertility halves when exposed to weather says Illinois beef experts

University of Illinois beef specialists report manure lost to weather loses about half its fertility value. The finding highlights the importance of proper storage and handling to maintain fertilizer efficiency.

University of Illinois Beef Specialists

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