Local News Highlight Foreman Returns from Davenport
Mr. D. Rodney Davis comes back from Davenport where he served as foreman of the Federal Grand Jury under Judge Charles A. Dewey. Forty pairs of Ladies Sandals marked down to 2.99 Atchison Shoe Store. Arden Hughes and her baby Judith Ann visit to spend a month with her husband's parents in Springfield Ohio where the lieutenant is stationed at Wrightfield. When he was to be absent from home on.
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D. Rodney Davis
Davenport
Federal Grand Jury
Charles A. Dewey
Atchison Shoe Store
Arden Hughes
Judith Ann
Oscar Hughes
Springfield
Wrightfield
Wisconsin
Nebraska
J. Howard McGrath
Democratic National Committee
Olympia
Wash
Truman
Midwest
Local Notes and Social Updates from Town City
Dr. Sartor to be moved Saturday afternoon in his office. Mrs. Hughes visited Washington. Mrs. Mary Beggs recovering after Mercy Hospital surgery. Free coffee and cookies at Grand Opening of Coast to Coast store. Vida Casper to return home to Chicago Friday. Hats of Tuscan Hats of Taffeta Hats of Baku arriving. Shoppers include Mrs. Emma Graber Wayland and Mrs. Earl Monson Crawfordsville. Families from Kalamazoo visiting relatives in town. Ella Merchant returns to Coppock after two weeks with relatives.
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Mary Beggs
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Charles Casper
Vida Casper
Chicago
Miss Casper
Ella Merchant
Coppock
C. M. Berson
New dresses arrive and shop events at Bridges
Dozens of new dresses unpacked at E M Bridges with sizes 9 to 22 and 26. News mentions Mrs Mary Beggs illness in Goodland and Beverly Nihart returning to Columbia. Special 10% discount Friday and Saturday. Jimmie Dennis band performs at K P Dance on April 10 at 9 pm.
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E M. Bridges & Co
Fur Coat Storage Now At Cownie Hygro Cold
E M WH A Engle of Brighton Rhode Island is in University Hospital Iowa City Ward C-41. Coats for storage and shipping are advertised by E M Bridges and Co with late shipments for Friday and Saturday.
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E. M. Bridges & Co
WH. A. Engle
Brighton, R. I
University Hospital, Iowa City
Home town memories evoke distant ties in Arnott letter
C D Wilson of Santa Barbara California writes to Wylie reflecting on old times in Washington. He recalls leaving the state 56 years ago and notes 21 years since his last visit, expressing pleasure at reading the Journal and the familiar names that bring memories back.
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Arnott
Wylie
C. D. Wilson
Wilson
Santa Barbara
California
Washington
Mirrors Made With Silver Backs By Praxiteles
Portable mirrors with silver-backed plates were produced as early as 328 B C by the ancient sculptor Praxiteles, illustrating early mirror technology and artistry.
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B. C
Praxiteles
GOP Candidates Move Through Nebraska in Campaign Push
United Press reports two top Republicans, Dewey and Stassen, campaigned across Nebraska routes after Wisconsin results boosted Stassen. Taft lingered eastward as Democrats faced internal strife and Truman's renomination appears secure amid Midwest battlegrounds.
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United Press
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Washington Flyers Discuss Flight Plans
The Washington chapter of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association held Charter Night at the K C Hall with many local aviation enthusiasts. Lester Woods announced several new members signed up and urged soloed flyers to join, as plans focus on a June breakfast flight at Washington field for the county celebration. The group adjourned to meet again Wednesday, May 26.
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Washington
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
K. C. Hall
Lester Woods
Washington County
Washington Field
Walton League Set for Monday Night Meeting
Chicagua Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold a special meeting at the K C hall Monday at eight to finalize plans for the annual Sports Show at the armory April 22 to 28. President Frank B. Miller urges members to attend and committee chairs will confer on final details. Gilbert Mills and his refreshment committee will serve refreshments after the program.
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Chicagua
Izaak Walton League
Armory
K. C. Hall
Frank B. Miller
Gilbert Mills
Rev Rehfeldt to Speak Friday at Local Church
Rev C F Gieselman announced that Rev Remiss Rehfeldt, superintendent of the Iowa district, Church of the Nazarene, will be the special speaker in a service at the local church this Friday.
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C. F. Gieselman
Remiss Rehfeldt
Iowa
Church of the Nazarene
Ys Men’s tournament semifinal set for tonight
Four teams compete in the annual Y’s Men’s independent basketball tourney on the Y court. At 7 15 p m the Boshart Feed from Wayland faces Sharon Independents who reached semis by a bigger win over Ainsworth. The Washington Independents take on the Sport Shop Comets in the nightcap after beating Wy man and the Ramblers in earlier rounds.
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Boshart
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Sharon Independents
Sharon
Ainsworth
Washington
Wyman
Ramblers
Sport Shop Comets
Comets
Nichols
Columbus Junction
Sunday Program With Rev Rehfeldt At Local Church
On April 9 at 7 45 p m the Washington community may learn more of the church program and meet a prominent church leader Rev Rehfeldt. He is noted for leading large Iowa district churches and has spoken nationwide at conventions youth rallies and revival services.
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Washington
Rehfeldt
Iowa
Birthday Party for Charles Murdock At Hubers Home
Fifteen guests attended a Sunday afternoon birthday party for Charles Murdock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Huber. After a two course lunch a candle lit tray of gifts was presented amid well wishes from the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris hosted a dessert bridge for a Y's Men group with five tables.
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H. L. Huber
Charles Murdock
Charles Morris
John Yousling
Charles Berdo
Wendell Rider
Lunch event at the home of Mr and Mrs J A
Ten guests attended a Tuesday afternoon luncheon hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs J A. The gathering offered light refreshments and social conversation among attendees.
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Mrs
J. A
Birthday tribute to Mrs W B Rittenhouse of West Chester
Mrs Rittenhouse and sister Mrs Huber were honored at a birthday gathering in West Chester. The hostess served guests and the honoree received many lovely gifts.
Local hostess entertains junior girls at buffet
Ann Houck hosted a small group of girls at a buffet supper Tuesday evening before the junior class play. Attendees included Carla Guther Patricia Brown Patricia Weldin and Buddy Johnson.
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Ann Houck
Carla Guther
Patricia Brown
Patricia Weldin
Biddy Johnson
Fairfield auxiliary plans officer installation on April 13
Announcements V PF W Auxiliary of Fairfield invites the local auxiliary to perform floor work at the officer installation on Tuesday April 13. Members not in floor work are urged to attend. Those needing transportation should contact Mrs Milo Steele Jr by April 12. 4613
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V. PF. W. Auxiliary
Fairfield
Milo Steele, Jr
Longest Delaware aqueduct stretches 85 miles
The Delaware aqueduct is the world’s longest tunnel, extending about 85 miles from near Ellenville to Yonkers just north of New York City.
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Ellenville
Yonkers
New York City
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