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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1950

Page

8

Local Births and Moves Mentioned Across Regions

Mr and Mrs Rex Payne of Clarksburg WV are parents of Glen Corbett born Sept 13 Rex is a former Wayland resident Dick Smylie of Los Angeles visits sister Mrs Clifford Campbell in Washington Mrs P F Whisler leaves Iowa City for Denver Colo to spend two weeks with her son in law daughter and grandson Mr and Mrs James W Hudson and James Clark Hudsons moved to Denver this month where Mr Hudson is an attorney

Rex Payne Clarksburg West Virginia Glen Corbett Rex Wayland Dick Smylie Los Angeles Clifford Campbell Washington P. F. Whisler Iowa City Denver Colo James W. Hudson James Clark Hudson

Etna Volcano Eruptions Mark Sicily’s Historical Power

Sicily’s Mt Etna, Europe’s tallest and largest volcano at 10 741 feet, has erupted about 80 times in written history. Eruptions have destroyed towns and killed thousands, including the 1169 lava floods that buried about 15 000 people in Catania and a 40 day blast that threatened Catania harbor.

Catania

Frosh Soph Have Victory at Iowa City

Washington high school freshman and sophomore football team opened the season with a 19 to 0 win over the University high school B team on the Iowa City field. Benn Luckenbill and Bob Kennedy sparked the drive as Jim Sherman quarterbacked. Luckenbill stood out on offense and defense with a notable 65 yard opening march and a punt return.

John McConnell Washington High School Iowa City University High School Washington McConnell Benn Luckenbill Bob Kennedy Jim Sherman Sherman

Eicher Sunday School Promotion Day Observed

Promotion exercises were held at the Eicher Sunday school on Sept 24 as pupils move to new classes. The event featured a bright program and marked the annual transfer of students. Local families visited, guests joined dinner, and teachers attended a Washington institute. Sandra Roth, patient in Iowa City for polio, showed progress.

Clayton Nebel Leonard Leichty Dillon Graber Robert Pefferman Salem E. F. Krabill Near Merrimac Otto Frey Vernon Eicher School Lyle Bowers Teachers Institute Washington Everett Roth Sandra University Hospital Iowa City Clarence Benson Mount Pleasant Ella Merchant Lloyd Arbogast Ray and Lee Navy W. L. Volger Coppock John Arbogast Wayland Earl Arbogast Art Sinn Fort Riley Kansas Lester Neff Mary Neff Harold Neff Sigourney

Mrs Gowey Undergoes Major Operation Recovery Noted

Mrs. M. D. Gowey underwent a major operation at Jefferson County hospital last Saturday and has been recovering. Harlen Roberts remains in critical condition at a Mt. Pleasant hospital. Others visiting or hosting relatives include the Dana, Rogers, Gowey, Hoskins, Mottet, and Parcell families with events in Fairfield Oskaloosa Richland and nearby communities.

W. L. Bray WEO M. D. Gowey Jefferson County Hospital Harlen Roberts Mt. Pleasant C. C. Dana California Roy Rogers Herman Gowey Milton Jones Maude Statler Fairfield Arlene Hoskins Walter Bray Harry Hoskins Oskaloosa Frances Mottet Bernard Mottet Richlana Howard Lucas Bobby Parcell Karl Parcel

Airport dedication marks informal opening

Ten years ago today the new Washington airport held an informal opening with remarks from Dr. A Keith Droz and Dick MccCleery. About 3000 people attended and fifty five airplanes participated in the dedication.

A. Keith Droz Dick MccCleery Washington Airport

West Chester Social Notes Include Travel Visitors

Mrs P J Harken left Saturday for California to visit relatives. Mrs Pauline Wellens and Barbara Ann of Muscatine spent the weekend at the Harken home. Mr and Mrs W R Chiles and Beverly stayed a few days at the Walter Bray residence.

West Chester P. J. Harken California Pauline Wellens Barbara Ann Muscatine

Garnishing Soup Adds Texture and Flavor

Garnish soup with bread cubes pan fried in margarine or garlic margarine to introduce crunch and a rich savory note, elevating simple soup into a more flavorful starter.

Three Coppock Boys Accepted by Navy

Ray and Lee Arbogast and Kenneth Hesser passed navy physicals in Des Moines and enlisted. Ray and Lee went to Great Lakes for training. Kenneth remains at home for now. Local social notes mention dinners, visits, and community events as Coppock prepares for the servicemen.

Coppock Iowa Ray Lee Arbogast Kenneth Hesser Des Moines Navy Lee Great Lakes Illinois Kenneth Charles Davison Donald Fairfield E. G. Hallberg Peoria Gleede Joe Ricks Joe Allen Arlie van Sant Gary Washington Jean Gleede Dold Iowa City William Henss Nolso University Hospital

Sun Burned Pigs Affected by Bright Sunlight

The skin of white pigs and white spots on colored pigs is sensitive to bright sunlight and severe burns may result. Sunburn risk increases when pigs graze on certain plants linked to skin sensitivity, like rape pasture. Affected pigs may lose skin patches and burned animals fail to be profitable. Avoid trouble pastures and provide shade to protect pigs.

Rapid heat transfer in steel molds hardens ingots early

The thick walled iron molds used for pouring molten steel draw heat away quickly, causing the metal to solidify in the mold before it can fully melt. This process shapes ingots and affects production efficiency.

Birthday and Anniversary Greetings in Local Note

Saturday birthday wishes go to Mrs. Harry Montgomery Sr a Three Quarter Century club member along with Mrs. Howard Wright Mrs. Leo Mangold Mrs. David Kleese Mrs. Theodore Bailey Mrs. Howard Stewart and Carole Robertson Berdine Ann Boshart of Wayland marks her third birthday on this date Sunday greetings extend to Mrs. Ralph Livingston A W Yard Mrs. W G Eldridge Peggy Rae Stewart of West Chester Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer Janet Black and Mabel Chance Mr and Mrs John Winga wed in 1932 celebrate their anniversary on this date Terry Max Hairly turns six years old today.

Harry Montgomery Sr Three Quarter Century Club Howard Wright Leo Mangold David Kleese Theodore Bailey Howard Stewart Carole Robertson Berdine Ann Boshart Wayland Ralph Livingston A. W. Yard W. G. Eldridge Peggy Rae Stewart West Chester Fred Lindenmeyer Janet Black Mabel Chance

Torn Ankle Likely Sidelines Messenger

A doctor's report this afternoon on Harold Messenger's ankle indicated no bones were broken but ligaments were badly torn in the Demon fullback's ankle after the Ottumwa game Friday night. He probably will be out of action for some time.

Harold Messenger

Hospital Notices Show Admissions and Dismissals

At the Hospital yesterday Mrs. Carlshelley Letts was admitted for medical care. Today Mrs. Harold Hazelett of Washington underwent surgery. Dismissed today were Mrs. Irv Whitham and her son, from Washington.

Carlshelley Letts Medical Harold Hazelett Washington Surgical Irv Whitham and Son

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Frosh-Soph Charles Luckenbill Eicher Sunday School Vernon W Frey Ronald Reagan Piper Laurie News—Travel Charles Coburn Getty Beckett Ruth Hussey Edmund Gwenn - Byingson Pete S NY Cartoon New York Walter Lynch Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Mrs. Gowey Zemacol Ivy Dorothy Patrick Rocky Lane Vigilantes Turob Oyaimao Cha IRAI Arthur Sun The Lee Tee Ralph Bunche Ralph, Jr Joan Jamaica United Nations Trusteeship State Department Holy Land International Gerald Hesser Richardson Construction Company Town Howard Zilhman Ion Iowa Continental Telephone Company of ‘ AN John Winga Terry Max Hairly Stanley G. Newton Ledgers S. E. Engel Brighton Mace Motor Ford and Mercury Sales & Service Ivan Keith Ida A. Y. McDonald Evoready Henry Berdo Berlo Henry Berdos Kfith Nortonn’s and Phone Plumbing & Heating CO
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