Birthday honors and wedding anniversaries noted
Birthday acknowledgments go to Ruth Mc Creedy Merle Ward Dora Shappy Robert Sheetz Mrs David McCartney and her grandson George T Koehler Daniel Ray Hotle Frieda Hesseltine Glenn Pratt and Arthur Walton. Mr and Mrs Joe Lohberger celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary today. Mr and Mrs W P Davidson wed in 1905 observe their 45th anniversary. Mr and Mrs C R Goodwin celebrate their 34th anniversary on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth McCreedy
Merle Ward
Dora Shappy
Robert Sheetz
David McCartney
George T. Koehler
Daniel Ray Hotle
Frieda Hesseltine
Glenn Pratt
Arthur Walton
Joe Lohberger
W. P. Davidson
C. R. Goodwin
Susannah Girls Plan Chili Supper and Elections
Susannah Girls of a Methodist church held a chili supper for 11 members hosted by Mrs. Wendell Baker. New officers include President Marsha Bailey, Vice-President Marcia Willey, and Secretary-Treasurer Lavonne Edwards. Next year’s sponsor is Mrs. Charles R. Wilson with assistant Mrs. Warren Dare. Marilyn Kelsey presided and Miss Bailey led devotions. The group will make clothing for a needy family in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Baker
Marsha Bailey
Marcia Willey
La‘yvonne Edwards
Charles R. Wilson
Warren Dare
Marilyn Kelsey
Miss Bailey
Washington
Barbara Shannon Handi ta elected president of Camp Fire Girls
Barbara Shannon Handi ta was elected president of the Handi ta Camp Fire Girls at a Tuesday after school meeting in the IOOF hall Camp Fire rooms. Officers named include Jackie Lemmon vice president Clemma Mosier secretary Sandra Batterson treasurer and Judy Thompson reporter. Members listed four favorite activities for planning group events May baskets were made and refreshments were served by leader Mrs Walter Messer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Shannon
Handi-ta
Camp Fire
IOOF
Jackie Lemmon
Clemma Mosier
Sandra Batterson
Judy Thompson
Hold Funeral Services For Mrs. McBride in Columbus Junction
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret McBride, 80, were held Saturday afternoon at Stephens Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Nelson officiating. Mrs Nelson played piano selections. Pallbearers included Clyde McBride Paul McBride John Davis Lonnie Todd Floyd Hamil and John Hamil. Burial followed in the Columbus City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Margaret McBride
Stephens
Thomas Nelson
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Nelson
Clyde
Paul McBride
John Davis
Lonnie Todd
Floyd
John Hamil
Columbus City Cemetery
Hal C Wolford Dies Monday at Conesville
Hal C Wolford 74 of Conesville died suddenly Saturday after a heart attack. Funeral services were held Monday at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Conesville, with Rev Fred J Weltge officiating. Burial followed in Conesville cemetery. He was born October 6 1875 near the area. survived by brothers Ray and Clyde Wolford, both of Conesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Hal C. Wolford
Conesville
Evangelical- Reformed Church
Fred J. Weltge
Mr. Wolford
Here
Rufus
Mary Wolford
CERTA-VIN Claims Relief for Gas Victims
Washington residents seek relief from gas pains using CERTA-VIN a new formula taken before meals. The product blends ten herbs with vitamin B and iron to relieve gas enrich blood and boost energy according to Pioneer Drug Store at 125 West Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Certa Vin
Washington
Pioneer Drug Store
Woman's Relief Corps Social in West Chester
The J. W Baker Woman's Relief corps held its first social at the K P hall in West Chester. Mrs. Orville Griggs presided as members and guests competed in quiz contests. Mrs. Flo Ross and Mrs. John Robertson organized activities and readings on Lincoln McKinley Grand Army day and Appomattox day. Refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. W Baker Woman's Relief Corps
K. FP. Hall
Orville Griggs
Flo Ross
John Robinson
Lincoln
Clyde Dawson
McKinley
John Robertson
Ross
Appomattox
Pythian Sisters Initiate Candidates at Tuesday Meeting
Three women and one man were initiated at the Pythian Sisters meeting in the KP hall Tuesday evening led by Mrs. Omer Conklin. Visitors included seven from Brighton and three from West Chester. Plans were made for a Mother's Day tea on May 9 with entertainment and refreshment committees named. Refreshments followed the meeting with a springDecor buffet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
KP Hall
Omer Conklin
Brighton
West Chester
Lyle Godfrey Kathleen Godfrey
Allen Hunsaker Jr
S. L. Hahn
Owen Grecian
C. E. Garrett
Paul Harvey
Val Fuhr
Sam DeLong
Merle
WSCS Group Plans Discussed At Knupp Home
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service spiritual life committee met for a dessert at Mrs. Clayde Knupp home Tuesday. Mrs. U S Smith chairs the committee with one representative from each circle. Guests included Mrs. Fred FE Miller and Mrs. Walter Smith. Co host Mrs T D Quin assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Clayde Knupp
U. S. Smith
Fred FE. Miller
Walter Smith
T. D. Quin
Hospital admissions and births reported
Admitted yesterday are Albert Mills Mary Jo Weston Arthur Rathmell Crawfordsville Floyd Hunt Greensburg Mo Mrs Fern Murray Julia Haworth Richland and medical cases. dismissed today Mrs Lewis Williams Mary Jo Weston and Mrs Lester Worley and daughter. Births yesterday include a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Ross at 2 05 p m and a son to Mr and Mrs Dale Smith Marysville Mo at 5 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mills
City
Mary Jo Weston
City, Medical
Arthur Rathmell
Crawfordsville
Floyd Hunt
Greensburg
Surgical
Fern Murray
City, Surgical
Julia Haworth
Richland
Medical
Lewis Williams
Lester Worley
Robert Ross
Dale Smith
Marysville
Patterson Joins Lexington Circle Group Meeting
Milo Patterson joined the Lexington circle at the April meeting with Mrs. Gayle Cupp. A cooperative dinner was served at noon. assistant hostess was Mrs. Wayne Norman. Mrs. Cupp played on the Hammond organ. needlework and visiting filled the day. Yearbooks prepared by Mrs. Paul Adam, Mrs. Marion Pence and Mrs. Ralph Tadlock were distributed. Mrs. Norman will host the April 26 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Milo Patterson
Lexington Circle
Gayle Cupp
Wayne Norman
Cupp
Paul Adam
Marion Pence
Ralph Tadlock
Appropriation Ordinance No 343 for Washington Iowa 1950
City of Washington Iowa enacts appropriation ordinance for fiscal year starting April 1 1950 and ending March 31 1941 with divisions for General Fund Grading Improvement Hewer Wye Light and various tax supported funds totaling 53839.00 plus additional funds for Sewage Fire Library Park Cemetery Airport and related programs. Includes self supporting funds Waterworks Garbage Sanitary District Airport and Sewage Treatment Works with state allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Linn
Washington
Iowa
I9su
State of
City of Washington Allocates Tax Revenues for 1950
Beginning April 1 1950 Washington Iowa allocates its share of Liquor Tax monies for all city purposes during the 1950 fiscal year. Authorized by statutes. The entire Gas Tax Refund allocated to Washington is appropriated for expenditure by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brether
Washington
Iowa
City of
State of
City Announces Fund Allocation for Street Construction
Washington Iowa April 1 1940 funds authorized by statutes to be carried in the Street Construction Punch Section V. City Treasurer and Clerk ordered to open and post accounts in conformity with the appropriations. Passed and approved April 7 1950. Signed by Mayor Ernest S Salladay and City Clerk John K Sowash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Ernest S. Salladay
John K. Sowash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Susannah
Barbara Shannon Handi
Walter Messer
Ray
Clyde Wolford
Woman's Relief Corps
Cloyce Crone
Ed Rich
Leonard Brinning
Margaret Smith
Clement Griffith
Earl Long
James Bowen
WSCS
Knupp
Mrs. Patterson
Lexington Circle Group
Mrs. Norman
Consolidated Fund
Hewer Wye Pisburseleitis Light Fund
Penneys
Penney’s
Batiste
RAYON
S.M.L
Penney
Chenilles
Marquisette
TEX
Brent
Philippine Isles
Mre
House OF Flowers
Erry Sap
SHOP
E. M. Bridges & Co
Martin's
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