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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1949

Page

5

Probate Notice of Alverda Simpson Will in Washington County

The District Court of Washington County Iowa fixed April 13 1948 for hearing proof of the last will and codicil of Alverda Simpson deceased dated March 1942 and April 30 1847. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. The clerk R R Noonan issued the order.

Witt Codichl Washington County Alverda Simpson Cochell Samy Washington District Court R. R. Noonan Noonan

Hold Final Rites For J. J. Shepardson

Funeral services for Jared Joseph Shepardson were held at Ewing funeral home Fontanelle Iowa on Thursday March 31. He was born in Johnson County in 1887 and died in 1948 at Fontanelle. Surviving children include four daughters and three sons. among survivors are Mrs Clyde Kennard of Katona and Mrs Pearl Brown of Tifton. Six siblings survive along with ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a Methodist and his wife Flossie Spivey preceded him.

Kalona Jared Joseph Shep Katona Ewing Fontanelle Iowa Shepardson Clyde Kennard Katona Johnson County Fontanette Flossie Spivey Pearl Brown Tiftin Myrtle Kellner Warren Violet Kennard

Major Keith Returns To Tyndall Air Base

Major Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Keith of Cedar Rapids Iowa, has graduated from the Academic Instructor's school at Crai Field Alabama and returned to his post in the Military Institute Management Division at Tyndall Air Force Base. The school division is part of the air tactical school commanded by Brig. Gen. J. K. Lacey.

United States Air Force Keith Trea Willits Washingon Iowa Julie Prig Tyndall Wiesbaden Germany Special Services Fort Meade Maryland Coe College Cedar Rapids State University of Town Panama City Fla I. Keith George G. Keith Ave Crai Field Alabama Military Institute Management Division Tyndall Air Force Base Air Tactical School J. K. Lacey Air Force

Local News Roundup from Chariton Area

Mrs. DW McClure of 221 N 2nd re admitted to University Hospital Iowa City as medical patient. Francen home after medical discharge at Fort Riley Kan. Merie Turner once employed at IST suffered serious heart attack over two weeks ago and was on oxygen but slightly improved. Chariton classified notice.

DW. McClure University Hospital Iowa City Amber Francen Fort Riley Kan Merie Turner IST Washington Chariton

Captain Kidd Receives City Award in 1681

In 1681 New York City awarded Captain Kidd a payment of 180. The details are recorded among historical notes showing royal or civic recognition for his services. The record highlights this financial award amid ongoing colonial era events.

Captain Kidd

Hospital Admissions and Births Notice

Admitted yesterday Rosemary Jenkins of Ainsworth for surgical care. Ralph Thompson admitted today. Donna Brigh ton undergoes tonsillectomy. Birth today to Mr and Mrs Dale Dunbar of Keota a daughter at 2 32 pm.

Rosemary Jenkins Ainsworth Ralph ‘Thompson Try Donna Brighton Dale Dunbar Keota

White Cloud Club Meeting In Hamiltons Home

Davenport girl Margaret Ann Uhde engaged to Harold D. Duncan of Columbus Junction with wedding planned for June. Margaret Ann is a Davenport graduate and cashier. Harold is Coe College graduate, former USCG service member, now employed at a high school and living in Columbus Junction.

White Cloud Club Junction Hamiltons Davenport Columbus Junction H. N. Uhde Margaret Ann Harold D. Duncan Clyde J. Duncan Columbus Uhde Harry's Army Duncan Coe College Cedar Rapids USCG

Davenport shower honors bride-elect from City Lines circle

Friends at Davenport plan a bridal shower for the bride-elect, hosted Tuesday, April 12, by members of the City Lines circle. Attendees will gather to celebrate the upcoming wedding and wish the couple well.

City Lines Company Davenport

Value of Iowa furs at five year low

The total value of furs marketed by Iowa trappers during the past season dropped to a five year low. The report notes weaker demand and lower prices across species. Local fur traders expect cautious selling and potential rebound next season.

Iowa Des Moines

Pelts Harvest Pushes Musk Rat Market Toward Million Dollar Mark

With the 1948-49 musk rat season opening, pelts collected surged beyond expectations as most counties reported high values. Officials noted a rapid rise in pelt counts and prices, signaling a strong market push toward a milestone near one million dollars.

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