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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1952

Page

4

The Passing Years In Washington Reaches Broadcast Plans

Esther Hayes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hayes and a student at Iowa State College, will join a cast to broadcast a play over WOI Saturday afternoon. A long local note covers graduations, building projects, fires, awards, and civic events in Washington including a memorial service roll, school honors, and community improvements.

Esther Hayes Glenn Hayes Iowa State College WOI Pioneer Drug Store Ottumwa Andy Blattner Yaroojka Charles Ashby Jim Murdy Bob Young Harold Wehr BPW Robert Risk Honolulu Waikaku Maui Island Hawaiian Islands California Seattle Fred Mauthe Ora J. Gingerich South Fourth Avenue Mauthes W. J. Duncan Case Field Shields North Marion Avenue van DeHerman Henry Shields Veterans of Foreign Wars Clyde Owen Mystic Iowa Aife Will Damascus Shrine Order of W.S.J Masonic Temple Monmouth College High School Washington W. A. Arildsen Richard Ed Stanhope Waterloo Mae Dawson Arildsen Dawson Louise Rouse Lincoln School Albia Lewis Rouse Joy Fairfield Ed Fairchild Independence Miss Fairchild Guy Iowa States College Ames Phi Kappa Phi Charles Morris Gordon Decatur Mre. Morris

Washington Week in Review and Local Notices

Washington scene covers Burns recovery for Mrs. Mary Rose Buser and a flood of community items. Births marriages honors school notes and civic events fill a wide sweep from local church programs to Easter egg hunts and Red Cross totals with multiple Iowa city connections.

Gasoline Pipeline Planned Through Keokuk County

A 12 inch gasoline and liquid petroleum products pipeline will run east of Hedrick and diagonally through Keokuk County toward Kinross from Kansas City to Dubuque. A Stand ard Oil Company of Indiana representative has been in town to acquire land for a right of way.

Keota Eagle Hedrick Keokuk County Kinross Standard Oil Company of Indiana Kansas City Dubuque

County Clerk Office Records This Month Show Four Entries

The county clerk reports only four records issued this month and notes this is the lowest count in seven weeks. Officials emphasize procedural efficiency and await forthcoming filings.

Washington News Briefs: Easter Events and Local Happenings

In Washington this week Easter preparations flourished with sunrise services at the YMCA and a large Good Friday union service at the United Presbyterian Church. Police halted a tractor theft attempt as farmers sow and plow. Reports of tremor-related phenomena and a 40,000 channel catfish restocking on the Skunk River add to spring’s bustle.

YMCA Walter Smith Adult Education Council Cyrus K. Vangoorn Schoo of Religion State University of Iowa Washington Y's Mens Club YMUA United Presbyterian Church Washington Midwest West Chester

Plans to stock Skunk River with 44000 catfish disclosed

Conservation officials announced plans to stock the Skunk River from Oakland Mills to Mahaska County with 44000 channel catfish. Details will be outlined at the Izaak Walton meeting in Washington on April 28. Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer will attend the general Methodist conference in San Francisco. John Havel of 21 North Fourth Avenue found an ola coin this week hoping it brings luck. Harold Riley of Daytona Beach came to Washington from Chicago for a short visit.

Skunk Oakland Mills Mahaska County Washington Izaak Walton Paul Shearer San Francisco Calif Shearer General Conference of the Methodist Church John Havel North Fourth Avenue Harold Rley Waytona Beach Florida Chicago

Deaths of the Week: Mrs Laura Belle Stichter

Word reached Washington of the death last week in California of Mrs Laura Belle Stichter sister of John Springer formerly of Washington She was the wife of the late Eugene Stichter.

Washington California Laura Belle Stichter Stichter John Springer Eugene Stichter

Kehoe and Maxwell Obituaries Highlight Chicago Funeral and Iowa Death

Funeral services for Edward J. Kehoe in Chicago Illinois are set for Wednesday April. He is brother of Washington attorney L J Kehoe. In Columbus Junction Iowa Mary Maxwell 79 lifelong Coaseville resident died in her sleep. Stacey Funeral Home holds the body pending arrangements.

Chicago Edward J. Kehoe L. J. Kehoe Washington Columbus Junction Mary Maxwell Coaseville Stacey Funeral Home

Death of Joseph W. McGraw at Columbus Junction

Joseph W. McGraw of Columbus Junction died at 4 a m today in his home after a three day illness. He was a resident of the community and local services will be announced.

Joseph W. McGraw Columbus Junction

Keota Woman Mrs Boyd Smith Dies After Illness

Mrs Boyd Smith of Keota died Tuesday in Wrestlington County Hospital following a two week illness.

Keota Boyd Smith Wrestington County Hospital

Wayland Man, 70, Dies at Home

William C. Zear of Wayland, aged 70, dies at noon Thursday at his residence after a two week illness. Al vin Lievad Marshall, 25, killed in an automobile crash near St. Campbell Thursday evening. full details not yet known. Western University student, music major, expected to appear on Warne King television show on NBC network Thursday night April 1.

St. James School Edie Bovee Marie Cruz Faust Edie Lytle Purchases Wayland William C. Zear Columbus Junction Alvin Lievad Marshall St. Campbell By Western University Warne King Nbwby University

First Presbyterian church Easter service features Seven Last Words

John Powell will be the guest baritone soloist at a midnight Easter service by the First Presbyterian church choir with the Seven Last Words of Christ. Edith Shields directs. The service begins promptly.

John Powell Cedar Falls First Presbyterian Church Choir Christ Edith Shields Charles Luckenbin Washington High School Hawkeye Boy's

Hospital News Yesterday Reports Families With Births and Admissions

Mrs Glen Pringle underwent surgery and Mrs Carl J Roberts of Washington received medical treatment. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kron of Washington, and a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Kephart of Brighton. Admitted as medical patients include Mrs Adolph Casson of Brighton and Mrs Lyle Duncan of Cotter.

Glen Pringle Carl J. Roberts Washington Medical Kenneth Kron Raymond Kephart Brighton Michel Morris Adolph Casson Lyle Duncan Cotter Rhoda Smith Mabel Davis Columbus Junction

Births and medical notices from Washington and Columbus Junction

Mrs. Mabel Davis of Columbus Junction underwent tonsillectomy this morning. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orin Black of Washington this morning. Individuals named include Jim Young, Sadie Bunce, Charles Swift, and Don Bishop in Washington and Rubio with no further details.

Mabel Davis Columbus Junction Dennis Wittmer Orin Black Washington Jim Young Sadie Bunce Charles Swift Don Bishop Rubio

Notable births and deaths in brief updates

Jack Genkinger underwent surgery last night. Howard Sigaroose had medical care last night. Mr and Mrs James Nesenty welcomed a daughter last night. Mr and Mrs Truman KK welcomed a son this morning. Mrs Orin Black and son and Mrs leRoy Mineart of Brighton are noted in this brief update.

Jack Genkinger Surgical Howard Sigaroose Medaical Isirths James Nesenty Truman KK Lattle Washington Orin Black and Son leRoy Mineart Hrighton

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