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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
1
Army Day Proclamation Urges Washington Observance
The mayor of Washington proclaims April 6 1948 Army Day urging citizens to display colors and visit recruiting stations. The document stresses maintaining a 21 000 monthly Army and 9 000 monthly Air Force volunteers to support U S defense abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria
Japan
Korea
Air Force
G. E. Mace
Ree
Washington
U. S. Army and Air Force
Campfire Girls Leader Yalewanah Dowell Reflects a Lifetime
Mrs. Dowell, wife of George Dowell, has led Washington area Campfire girls for 23 years. A native of Belle Plaine Texas, she adopted the name Yalewanah meaning She who watches over us, and she guides three age groups from 10 to high school. Her girls keep in touch from East and West Coasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yatewanah
George Dowell
Washington
Dowell
Campfire Girls
Yalewanah
Mrs. Dowell
Carolyn Carbee
Chi
Jeanette Choate
Beverly Mills
Joyce Brewer
Jeraldine Nickerson
Local Winners in District Music Meet Announced
Instrumental finalists from Saturday’s district music contest in Wapello include Shirney Blattner alto sax solo Dan Holland trombone solo Pat Weldin flute solos Norma Eatinger and William Wessler baritone horn solos. Winners form brass sextet quartet mixed clarinet quartet B flat clarinet quartet and drum ensemble and will perform in Fairfield on April 30 and May 1 along with noncompeting finalists Andy Hayter Marolyn Fenn Pat Thompson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Melvin Hill
Shirney Blattner
Dan Holland
Pat Weldin
Norma Eatinger
William Wessler
Brass
M. Goff
P. George
V. Luers
D. Davison
F. Miller
T. Stewart
R. Baker
Don Holland
M. Stevens
G. Mast
E. Blattner
Marolyn Fenn
R. Tweeten
D. Crone
J. Rudiger
M. Rhodebeek
Neda Aston
W. Brock
M. L. Redilinger
NP. Peters
M. Crone
Fairfield
Wanella
Andy Hayter
Pat Thompson
Simon Davidian Lectures Tonight on Slavic Peoples
Simon M. Davidian of Cleveland Ohio noted traveler and world affairs authority speaks tonight on Understanding the Slavic People at 7:39 in the Lich Szn00 Auditorium under Rotary city auspices. He is a five year Rotary Institute speaker and has toured Europe Asia and the Holy Land as part of a world study tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon M. Davidian
Cleveland
Ohio
Rotary
Davidian
Armenia
Washinton Smike Organization
United Nations
Great Britain
Czechoslovakia
Low Countries
Prag Davidian
Ttaly
Greece
Istanbul
Prussia
Holy Land
Columbia University
Louie J. Kehoe Ts
Tonigais Pregra
Understanding is theme for Southeast Town Hi Y Y Teen conference
About 200 high school boys and girls from 30 towns will attend the Southeast Town Hi Y and Y Teen conference at the local YMCA on April 17. The event opens with a 9:30 a.m. session and ends with a banquet in the evening. Reverend Hammill and other leaders will lead five discussion groups on topics such as Understanding Myself and Understanding My Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Artemas. Brown
Robert Hammill
Burlington
S. Pennepacker
Iowa Wesleyan College
E. E. Dierks
First Baptist Church
Iowa City
Ted Bauer
Choral Groups Gain High Rating at Wapello Meet
At the district music contest in Wapello on Saturday, judging labeled the Washington vocal group the outstanding choir of the event. The girls sextet earned a top rating of one, featuring Marie Davis and Marilyn Caldwell among its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet
Jucues
Wapello
Wendell Rider
Washington Vocal Group
Marie Davis
Marilyn Caldwell
Cozy trailer life tale of the Wolfe couple in 1940s America
A. P. Wolfe and his wife live in a trailer described as cozy after selling an International Harvester agency in Lone Tree. Their journey from Minnesota to South Dakota and Washington spans 1946 1947 with stops in Van Duluth Ely Inter national Falls Redfield Tucson and Phoenix. They note trailer rent at three dollars weekly in Phoenix and recount selling their house after news arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P. Wolfe
Thompson
Wolfe
Iternational Harvester Agency
Lone Tree
Plare van
Redfield
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Tucson
Phoenix
College Meet Draws Washington Officials in Des Moines
A junior college conference Saturday at Drake University in Des Moines drew several Washington officials and teachers. Attendees included Dean M. M. Schell, Supt. W. A. Erbe, Mrs. Evelyn Galbraith, Paul Thayer, Miss Virginia Potter, Miss Edna Mercer, and Mrs. Irma Butter. Dr. J. P. Bogue spoke on Iowa junior colleges and needs. Roy Goddard of Rochester Minnesota junior college gave the afternoon address on adult education in junior colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake University
Des Moines
Washington
M. M. Schell
W. A. Erbe
Evelyn Galbraith
Paul Thayer
Virginia Potter
Edna Mercer
Irma Butner
J. P. Bogue
American Association of Junior Colleges
Iowa
Roy Goddard
Rochester, Minn
Local vocal contest awards multiple singers in treble and baritone
Arlene Knupp Dorothy Walker Barbara Dare and Joanne Kra bill placed in treble voice categories with Marguer ite Utterbaeck and Marie Davis earning one ratings while Marilyn Caldwell Dorothy Walker and Ann Tlouek received two ratings in treble and mezzo. Ted Stewart earned one rating in baritone solo while Mary Rita McLaughlin Jane Whitehead and Frances Miller earned one or two ratings for piano solo respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Utterbaeck
Marie Davis
Marilyn Caldwell
Dorothy Walker
Ann Tlouek
Ted Stewart
Mary Rita McLaughlin
Jane Whitehead
Frances Miller
Farm’s Third Dimension: depth of topsoil key to farm value
Howard L. Witting, chairman of the Washington County Agricultural Conservation Committee, notes that the third dimension of a farm is soil depth. He warns many large, thin-soiled farms produce little, while small, deep-soil farms yield more. ACA aims to preserve this depth and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Witting
Washington County Agricultural Conservation Committers
ACA
Witting
Pre-State Music Contest at Washington Saturday
A pre state music contest is set for Washington high school on Saturday April 10 starting at 9 30 a m and running through the day. Performances include Washington high school bands mixed chorus class c bands and glee clubs from multiple towns with events at both the high school auditorium and Lincoln gym. The Washington program closes with class B mixed choruses from Washington and Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Keota
Williamsburg
Wapello
North English
Kalona
New London
Wellman
Lincoln Gym
Ainsworth
West Chester
Crawfordsville
Mt. Union
Letts
Mediappolis
Kinross
Olds
Lone Tree Parnell
Danville
Millersburg
Wayland and
Riverside
Mediapolis
Wayland
Parnell
Sigourney
Richland
Washington
Columbus Junction
Lone Tree
Winfield
Williamsburg Wapello
Final Hi Y Meeting Set for April Dinner
The annual Hi Y Mother-Son dinner is scheduled at the YMCA for the evening of April 22. This marks the final Hi Y meeting of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Farmer elected committees and recommendations noted
Wittrig said farmer elected committees and recommendations from farmers and their elected committeemen were discussed. The report highlights farmer input shaping local agricultural policy and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittrig
Lewis Accepts Order Stays Mum On Strike Plans
President of United Mine Workers John J. Lewis accepted a federal court order to end the 22 day soft coal strike but gave no clear signal on recognizing it. Miners largely remained at work as officials noted steel output would fall to about 75 percent of capacity unless miners return. Assistant Secretary Bruce testified before Congress that steel production fell last week from 87 to 75 percent of capacity, calling the Petroleum industry demands startling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Lewis
David KX
Bruce
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Petroleum
Lewis
Young Adult YMCA Party Planned for April 16
A Young Adult party for ages 18 to 35 will be held at the YMCA on the evening of April 16. The event features volleyball badminton and swimming with attendees bringing their own swimsuits. Donuts and coffee will be served after activities. Paul Shearer is the program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Artemas Brown
Paul Shearer
Military Services For H. Whittaker
Funeral services were held for Harry Leonard Whitaker 23 of St James Catholic Church officiated by Father H J Corcoran. He died from injuries when a tractor overturned and pinned him for six hours on March 25. Pallbearers included Leonard Luckey Ed Mack William Edmondson Richard Plynn John Richards and Robert Lowe. A military service with color guard firing squad and taps followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leonard Whittaker
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Washington
Leonard Luckey
Ed Mack
Wiliam Edmondson
Richard Plynn
John Richards
Robert Lowe
Elm Grove Cemetery
American Legion
Cooperation Sought to Clean City Streets Overnight
Ralph Minick, street commissioner, asks motorists to keep the square clear tonight. If it does not rain, workers will wash the streets around the square tomorrow morning. Cars parked on the square after 1 a.m. will be towed and towing charges billed to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Minick
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