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Mostly cloudy with a warm turn tonight and tomorrow. Occasional showers are possible as a front moves through the region, bringing light rain chances and mild temperatures.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1948
Page
8
Mostly cloudy with a warm turn tonight and tomorrow. Occasional showers are possible as a front moves through the region, bringing light rain chances and mild temperatures.
Riverside mourns Herman Schnoebelen 48, who died suddenly at his Minocqua home. He leaves wife Anna and children Ann and Mickey, six sisters, two brothers, and relatives in Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Canada. Funeral services were held in Minocqua and Riverside.
The Rev. Robert Swift of Anamosa presided a requiem high mass at St Marys as the choir of St Marys gh school sang. Final absolution and a funeral sermon followed. Pallbearers included Robert Heitzman Ramey Knittel Joseph Knebel Peter Schneider Raymond Dautremont and Ambrose Bopp. Burial was in Mount Olive tomb.
Tyrone community notes Mrs Omer Crawford plants first garden in the Tyrone district. Des Moines visitors Mr Otto Sheetz moving to Washington apartment. Local social news includes card club meetings led by Mr and Mrs Edgar Farrier and Mr and Mrs Waldo Miller with pitch scores listed. New neighbors welcomed Mr Luke Temple and family and Mr Hubert Sheetz family joining Tyrone.
Community members from Rubio Richland and Neota spent Easter with relatives and friends. Families visited par ents homes attended play festival in West Chester and a 4 H meeting in Franklin. A regional political convention delegate attended in Des Moines while local gatherings marked the week.
R H Fulton purchased forty one head of Angus feeding calves last week forming a fine herd. The news comes from Franklin with details noting the buyer and participating local figures including Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese.
A short note examines Chinese temples still offering tickets to Heaven as part of traditional offerings. It highlights continued ritual practices and the role of superstition in modern religious life.
Washington reports the house rules committee approved a bill to authorize a three year federal highway aid program totaling 1.5 billion dollars. Iowa would receive about 10.98 million dollars with a 50 50 state matching plan starting July 1, 1949.
An architectural note says wide cornice overhangs and most gingerbread ornamentation are out of date. Modern houses favor simple lines, with cost reductions seen in homes lacking ornate detailing.
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