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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1950

Page

3

Washington News Buds And Happenings From 1924

Chief of Police Jay Brown urges dogs kept at home. In eight days Washington county records show 13 new automobile registrations. Mr and Mrs R B Shannon hosted Journal force and guests for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Lewis Warren. Pulpit furniture dedicated at U P church. gifts from Flo Stewart John and George Stewart. Over 15 miles of highway and 58 culverts planned for 19460 county road program. Willis Beaty to handle city garbage again this year. Judy Arthur fifth birthday party attended by many children. Ed Kallou to move old farm house to Washington for remodeling with all members in overalls. Washington debating team will visit Ottumwa. affirmative team Waymack Breiten bach Work. Negative team Immertran Brookhart McCleery. B A Smith to lecture on grounds planting at M W Bailey home.

R. B. Shannon Journal Force Lewis Warren Mr. Warren Judy Arthur Mrs. R. Arthur Danny Linda Brindley Jimmy Billy Sherman Jimmy Hardin Margie McCleery Beverly Palme Marty Maher Nancy Necum Jon Bruce Lemmon Eddie Morrison Judy Roberta Arthus Alfred Brown Dave Elder Colorado Springs Cole John Rittler Washington Minekir Richard H McCleery Far East

Obituary and local notes from Washington report

Gertrude Kendall died April 14 1930 daughter of Andrew and Nancy Kendall remembered as a devoted teacher who served thirty years in the county. The piece notes her father aided Colored people during Civil War era by opening his brick home to them. Also a brief update on Hubert Walker transfer to Newton and preference to stay in Washington. Census enumerator RK Ferguson notes town population 223 with two deaths in ten years. Baby girl welcomed by Jay and Mrs. McNamara of Iowa City. Tar collections for March 1930 reach 427623.21 and Washington city total 25014.70. I W Livingston and grandson David travel to San Dimas California to visit the Voorhis home. Livingston’s wife will join later.

Gertrude Kendall Andrew Nancy (Jones) Kendall Washington

Washington Advertises Slogans and Local News Tangle

Washington merchants offer 25 dollars for best town slogan as Mrs Florence Hout handles sale of war history books. The column lists residents and events from commerce to births and deaths, including a long time painter William Paul Moothart, a hospital nurse Mae Campbell, and local Easter observances.

Florence Hout

Washington week mixes near tragedy with community events

Two childhood burns occur when a smoking stand and lighter ignite a curtain in the Hanson home. A jail-wall risk looms as wind topples a west wall at the county jail garage but harms no cars. Hobby show plans, basketball banquet praise, and Community Forum events highlight the week. Farmers work fields awaiting moisture for oats crop.

Washington Joe

Newcomers to Washington join local Western Union office

New residents Mr and Mrs Dale Dogget move to Washington at 1202 4 ik. Ltd with Mr Dogget taking the local Western Union manager post. The list notes various visits, travel, and community events including students, births, illnesses, and upcoming Model Legislature participation by Hi Y members Gary Gorham and Mark Mosier.

Washington Dale Dogget Deborah Jean 4 Ik. Ltd Gary Gorham Mark Mosier State Capitol Gorham Mosier

Audrey Totter Stars in MGM Mystery Thriller Tension

Audrey Totter plays a luxury loving wife who deserts her husband and plots a murder trap to rid him. Richard Baselart portrays the mild druggist drawn to her, with Cyd Charisse in a key role under director John Berry and producer Robert Sisk.

Hollywood Audrey Totter Audrey Clark Gable M-G-M Fox Richard Baselart Miss Trotter Cyd Charisse John Berry Robert Sisk

Obituary notes and hospital admissions across Washington area

Hospital and obituary notices list admissions and discharges for Mrs. John Rittenhouse, Charles Berdo, Rev. Fred Bickhart, Mrs. Irvan Hessel tine and daughter, Jerry Dempsey, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. John Arbogast, Mrs. Annie Daering, Mrs. Charles Johnson and son, Diana Stout, Ottie DeVore, Mrs. Julia Hayworth, Mrs. Sam Vettervine, and others. Died: Ella Jane Turner aged 71 in Washington after a cerebral hemorrhage. George Rudiger’s brother's death in Neola. Reynolds, a former resident, dies in El Cajon California. Funeral in Neola tomorrow for John The funeral service for Ella Jane Turner set after illness.

Births and families listed in Washington and surrounding areas

Today Mrs John Rittenhouse of Washington announces a birth. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Marion Howell of Columbus Junction report a fraudites at 12 92 p m. Mr and Mrs Robert Fisuo of Wellman welcome a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Virgil Hering of Ainsworth report a daughter born earlier.

Marion Howell Columbus Junction Robert Fisuo Wellman Bide P Virgil Hering Ainsworth

Robert Rakes dies after Pontia accident in Michigan

Robert Rakes of Pernidale Miec died Sunday in a Pontiac Michigan hospital after an automobile crash days earlier. He was husband of Marguerite Wallace of Washington. her mother Mrs. G. W. Wallace formerly of Washington. BRIGHTON Mrs. Lloyd Van Camp, 56, died at the county home after a three year illness.

Sam Pettavino Montgomery Ward Washington County Hospital Robert Rakes Pernidale Miec Pontiac Mieh Raker Marguerite Wallace Washington G. W. Wallace Ferndale Brighton Lloyd van Camp

Margaret McBride Dies After Stroke In Columbus Junction

Airs. Margaret McBride longtime Columbus Junction resident died at Restopia nursing home after a recent stroke. Warren Bostwick of Chicago brother of B F Bostwick Jr of Washington and son of Mr and Mrs H F Bostwick Sr also died Wednesday afternoon.

Columbus Junction Margaret McBride Restopia Warren Bostwick Chiccago B. F. Bostwick Jr Washington H. F. Bostwick Sr

Mrs Ilda Ledders Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage At Home

Mrs Ilda Ledders of 27 East Madison street died early today from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered about two weeks earlier. She passed at the home of Floyd Ellis, 902 Fast Main street, where she had been cared for for several months.

Ella Jane Turner West Madison Ilda Ledders East Madison Street Floyd Ellis Main Street

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