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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1950
Page
8
J. M. Finney and WW. Finney attend a Gideon rally in Des Moines with an international speaker at the YMCA tonight. Gideons plan church visits across Iowa tomorrow while locals travel for family weekend and university conventions.
The article notes Leona Thomas of Carlsbad New Mexico was elected president of a regional classroom teachers association affiliated with the National Education Association. Her sister Mrs Nellie Thomas in Carlsbad reports the recognition following a Salt Lake City regional convention last month. Miss Thomas teaches chemical science at Carlsbad High School and graduated in 1920 from Washington High School.
Ten years ago a dinner meeting of high school junior college and elementary school male faculty included four teens. Officers elected for the coming year were Harry Bowles as President and Boyd White as Secretary.
Freddie Jay Yoder, son of Mr and Mrs John Dale Yoder of near Kalona, recovers from a broken right leg after a fall from a farm machinery trailer the wheel ran over his limb. Local notes also report visits, births, and Kalona High School honor roll recipients.
Mr and Mrs Glen Miller of Los Angeles were honored at a pantry shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Jacob Graber in Wayland. Guests enjoyed flames, gifts displayed in a pink and white bower, and refreshments prepared by Mrs Graber with assistance from her sister Mrs Leslie Peterson.
Fred Felella, 15, one of two teens held by police, admits starting six of 47 fires on Chicago's West Side in three months, chasing a thrill as firefighters raced to blazes. Four companions deny current involvement but admit prior garage and shed fires. Another boy says he set five fires.
A pot luck supper is planned for 6 30 with the business meeting led by president Mrs Ford Skola and a program to follow. All members and their families are urged to attend.
A 1946 Chevrolet four door in black described as extra good and extra clean, with references to additional model years 1938 1934 and 1933 Chevrolet cars.
Tom English resigns as Brighton High coach while most staff in the district are reelected and sign contracts for next year. Superintendent C. E. Darnielle and several principals and teachers including L. B. McAfee and Bonnie Cassady secure reappointment, with Susan Showalter undecided.
Yesterday Edward Kleese R4 surgical admitted. Today Pat Tobin Ainsworth medical and Daryl Leffler from Washington surgical. Dismissed Edward Kleese R4 Mrs Sam Pettavino city Mrs Kate Klett Harper Mrs Marion Howell and daughter Columbus Junction Mrs Elizabeth Singleton Washington Births Mr and Mrs Russell Martin Wellman daughter born 6 50 am.
A spring day drew visitors to town as shoppers from Crawfordsville Donellson and Parnell joined local residents for a music contest. Contingents included Mrs. Lyle aisley and Billy, Mrs. Gilbert Moore with Donitta Mae Smith, and judge's wife among Washington shoppers.
Before standard time, the United States used more than twenty local times tied to solar noon and city clocks. Railroads prompted a push toward standardized zones, reshaping schedules and daily life nationwide.
A letter from Ivan praising Rev Voss and supporters for church work. He mentions a new blue eyed granddaughter Kathy walking at about a week old, and jokes about spanking a baby. He urges readers to call for furnace checks and cleaning as winter continues.
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