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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

6

Roths Open Grill With Bar Introduces Mt Pleasant Eatery

In Wayland on September 27 Mr and Mrs Ronald Roth moved and remodeled the Ellis Long cafe at Mt Pleasant to Wayland and opened a grill and ice cream bar. After October 15 they will handle special steaks and fish orders with prior cafe experience.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Ronald Roth A& Cafe Ellis “Long Mt. Pleasant Roth South Side H. C. Brooks Kirkwood, Ill George Weaver

Fire at Howard Stuart home destroys farmstead

A fire of spontaneous origin destroyed the Howard Stuart home and barn at 7 30 Monday morning. The blaze consumed the house, stables, hay, corn, feed and farm machinery, causing a total loss and complicating replacement efforts for scattered farm implements. Nearby visitors and relatives are noted, with several relatives from Decatur, Chicago, Eldora and Cheyenne reported in the social items.

Fairview Howard Stuart Eldred Olson Decatur Ill T. H. Barnes Olson New York City Maude Barnes Chicago Barnes Arthur Orris Ed Rees Earl Monson Tri T Marengo Monson Wm Edgar Bill Hotle Moline Hotle Edgars H. O. Hintermeister Walcott Antoin Finke A. W. Yard Washington Floyd Blankenhorn A. H. Twinam Waterloo R. S. Dix Cedar Falls J. Cohea Frank Taylor Eureka Springs Arkansas Ozarks Gerald

Orchids Common Across States From Illinois to New England

The passage notes about 40 kinds of orchids found across states from Illinois to New England. It lists popular varieties such as lady's slipper tway blade rattlesnake plantain coral root grass pink and pogonia.

Illinois New England

Navy DC-4 Delivers Cholera Vaccine To Cairo

A U S navy transport DC-4 arrived in Cairo with 200000 vaccine doses for cholera and 1200 pounds of vaccine plus 8800 pounds of other medical supplies. The epidemic toll rose to 81 deaths since its start as of today.

Cairo U. S. Navy Transport Command

Potato Calories per Potato

A single potato provides about 100 calories, roughly one twenty fifth of the daily recommended intake for an average adult.

Hopeful 4H Team to Represent Louisa County at Dairy Congress

The Hopeful Workers 4H club of Concord township will represent Louisa county at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo with Joyce Hafner and Mary Utter presenting the demonstration Sew Em and Save at 11 39 a m Oct 4. Leaders are Mrs Royce Carey and Mrs Byron Hafner. Other notes include local enrollments, visits, and the opening of Restopia a modern rest home by H B Edwards and wife from Dayton Ohio set for Oct 1 in Columbus Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Concord Township Louisa County Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Joyce Hafner Mary Utter Royce Carey Byron Hafner Enoch Sanford Midwest Bible Institute St. Louis J. H. Huston Craig Huston Huston Town City Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Priscilla Club BE. A. Stewart Beulah Luckey Ocie Moran Mesdames H. E. Northey Etta Wiegnar Ernest Ford Paul Hearn Sally Jane San Franciseco Calif J. O. Kemp Blossom Phinney George Shaw Mr Shaw Pittsburg Homer Karr Famiy Trafford Margaret Orr Monmouth College Library University of Wis H. B. Thomas Menlo H. B. Edwards Dayton Ohio G. W. Weber Columbus High School Edwards Twyla Shipman Weber Restopia

Taxpayers group to hear Dr Lutz at Des Moines meeting

Dr Harley Lutz of Princeton University will replace Sen George Wilson as guest speaker at the Iowa Taxpayers Association 13th annual meeting in Des Moines on Oct 31. Wilson is unavailable due to a European trip with the military affairs committee and will return Nov 9. Lutz previously spoke at the 1942 gathering.

Des Moines Harley Lutz Department of Political Science Princeton University George A. Wilson, R Iowa Taxpayers Association Dr. Lutz Joe L. Long

Alienation of a Dog's Affections Suit Filed

Eugene Ore Sept 29 A 50000 lawsuit for alienation of the affections of a dog is on file in Lane county court. Dog trainer Henry East sues RKO Radio Pictures and Gary Ray alleging the juvenile star lured his three year old dog Corky. Attorney KE L Immel said the matter may settle out of court.

Eugene Ore Lane County Court Henry East RKO Radio Pictures Gary Ray Rachel East Ray Corky KE. L. Immel

Keokuk Masonic Lodge Plans Centennial Celebration

Keokuk Iowa September 29 up The Keokuk lodge No 12 will hold a formal celebration tomorrow marking the 100th anniversary of receiving its charter from the grand lodge of masons. The lodge organized as early as 1841 and once left Illinois through early dispensation. The centennial ties to Keokuk city’s own centennial celebration this month.

Keokuk Iowa Keokuk Lodge No. 12 Grand Lodge of Masons of Town Grand Lodge of Illinois

Keokuk Masonry Drops Illinois Ties in 1843 Shift

In spring 1843 the Keokuk masonry severed ties with Illinois to join the Iowa group after a dispensation. The city marks 100th birthdays with events by the First Baptist Church and the Daily Gate City. Iowa dignitaries at the lodge event included J. W. Gray of Mount Pleasant as grand master with other grand lodge officials and past grand masters. W Earl Hall of the Mason City Globe Gazette is slated as banquet speaker.

First Baptist Church Gate City Iowa J. W. Gray Mount Pleasant Grand Lodge W. Earl Hall Mason City Globe Gazette

Conference meetings set for eight Iowa towns this fall

Ehman announces district conferences in Avoca Waterloo Fairfield Chariton Ames Algona and Paull ina between Oct 6 and Oct 27. The gatherings focus on objectives and methods of the young married program and selecting discussion topics for the new year with one existing Iowa European farmer traveler addressing each session.

Ehman Avoca Waterloo Fairfield Oet Chariton Ames Algona Paulina Iowa

Conferences This Month for Young Married Couples

Ninety five Iowa counties are expected to send over six hundred delegates to seven district conferences for young married couples in October, announced Frank Ehman director of the Farm Bureau program.

Des Moines Iowa Frank Ehman Farm Bureau

Washington Evening Journal Publisher and rates page

Local newspaper directory and subscription rates show pricing for Washington Iowa. Includes publisher and staff details and advance payment terms for weekly, quarterly, and yearly plans with zone adjustments.

Big Poultry Industry Dominates Farm Market

The poultry and eggs sector forms a $3,041,000,000 industry, reflecting its major role in agriculture.

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R. Roths Fatrons Ruth Allen B. C. Allen Clair Sodergren Waite Huffman Harry Clark Frank Clark A. B. Magdefray Phil Rich Fred Hixson Mabel Walker R. C. Sodergren Iowa City Sodergrene University of Iown John Thurman Ft. Madison Arthur Wyse Carol Graber Jacob Graber Carol Graber Harold D. Graber US. Navy Sacramento China Robert Witttrig Bud Judy Indianapolis Ind Edwin Wittrig Dorcas Dorcas Society Mennonite Church A. R. Meyer Leola Magdefran Jacob Eicher F. S. Mullett Fairview News Berne Mullett Mary Lute Anna Nebel Edith Scheaffer A B. Magdefrau Olive Boller Cape May N. J Navy Coast Guard Safe Farm Loan National Farm Loan Association Member Federal Land Bank System GEO. D.umphrey Sec Treas Washington, Jefferson & van Buren Counties Jeffrey V. Hostetler Kalona Bank Kalona, Ia T. H. Huston Crawfordsville, Ia L. J. Kehoe Wellman J. O Laura Matthews South Iowa Ave Kroehler Morris RCA Singer Mrs Lulu Mair Brown & Bruty, Auctioneers John W. Lee Blondie Chic Young Soule CT South Ave D. W.L Col Little John Blick Dairy Congress By Ken Reynolds Alvin Upstairs In Journal Keokuk’s Masonic Lodge Maxi Superior Humm Gas the Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon &Co R i. Shannon Dave S. Elder Bruce J. Cowden W. J. Shannon Max Marble United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations Nicola Feed & Grain West Chester Lowa Doughtboy Northern The Ha Ehad Ae Amea Tale Chamberlin CO. America Marvin Limestone Willis Richards Brown Finance Co Court House W. Main Brown Finance Co Barden Insulation Service Call C. FE. Clark Keota Ward A. Edwards Marion George Washington Dairy Nandy Square McAllister McAllister Seed Farms Mt. Union Walter Washington Concrete Co 12Th St. & and Rock Island Pioneer Reister Creamery
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