Remembering Mrs. Josephine B. Elder of Washington
An obituary tribute to Josephine B. Elder, longtime journalist and creator of The Rocking Chair Brigade. The piece recalls her generous spirit, wide community influence, and courage facing illness, detailing her charitable acts, readership impact, and role in Washington Iowa society.
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Mrs. Elder
Rocking Chair Brigade
Washington County
Journal
Washington
Iowa
City
Banquet honors basketball squads. Williams urges lower grade athletics
Junior college, high school, and junior high squads were entertained at a banquet in the junior high building. Rollie Williams of the University of Iowa urged athletic programs in lower grades to build coordination and confidence, stressing effort over winning. Superintendent Erbe introduced education board guests and coaches presented their teams while students served the meal.
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Rollie Williams
University of Iowa
Williams
University
W.A. Erbe
Henry TB. Bailey
Donald R. Boyer
H. W. Ramseyer
B. F P. Bostwick
Marion S. George
Board of Education
M. M. Schell
A. R. Terrelt
A. H. Seidler
Norman White
H. C. Hotle
John Blick
Sharon Girls and Riverside Boys Split Doubleheader Victorys
In a Sharon Evan gelical United Brethren Church youth event Riverside public school teams faced Sharon squads. Sharon won 86 to 29 in the boys game while Riverside took the girls contest 28 10 16. Davy Marner led Riverside with 17 points. Eugene Ressler and Alan Yoder tied for Sharon with 3. Joanna Florang scored 16 for Sharon.
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Riverside
Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Shurch
Sharon
Davy Marner
Eugéne Ressler
Alan Yoder
Joanna Florang
Bowlers Reach City League Semi Finals After Round Two
Four teams remain in the city league bowling championship after second round results at City Hall. American Pearl defeated Old Timers 2457 to 2117, Sorrells beat Stewart and Crone 2386 to 2267, Peters Hardware downed the Bankers 2395 to 2230, and Smart Implement topped Mc Cleery-Cummings 2109 to 2000. Semifinals set for tonight: American Pearl vs Sorrells and Peters Hardware vs Smart Implement.
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City Hall
American Pear
Old Timers
Sorrells
Stewart and Crone
Peters Hardware
Bankers
Smart Implement
McCleery-Cummings
American Pearl
Smart Implement Company
Barbara Dare Hosts 18 at Group Meeting
Barbara Dare hosted a meeting last evening attended by 18 members of the group. The event details focus on the gathering and the hostess role.
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Barbara Dare
Hospital Admissions and Births Update
Yesterday at the hospital Mrs. Ernie Herr of Richland and Mrs. Richard Peck were admitted for surgical procedures. Wendell Hughes in Washington underwent an appendectomy today. Dismissals include Mrs. Roscoe White and her son, Mrs. Paul Butterbaugh, Mrs. Paul Kenyon of Brighton, and Elaine Green. Births report a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Miller of Riverside at 7 24 this morning and a daughter to Mrs. Alice Keifer of Keota about 10 this morning. Local Methodist women led services. plans and missionary lesson noted. cooperative supper followed.
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Ernie Herr
Richland
Surgical
Richard Peck
Route Two
William R. Ganon
Washington Street
Wendell Hughes
Washington
Roscoe White and Son
Paul Butterbaugh
Paul Kenyon
Brighton
Elaine Green
J. J. Miller
Riverside
Alice Keifer
Keota
Sannah Girls
Methodist Church
Frank Longwell
Phil Weldin
George Dare
Gelia Miller
Patricia Longwell
Weldin
Joan Siegel
Arlene Walton
Lexington Ladies Aid Flower Exchange Receives Donation
The April meeting of the Lexington Ladies Aid Society met at the church hall with hostesses Mrs. Theo Anderson, Mrs. Merle Brining, and Mrs. Allison Maas. A donation to the cancer drive was voted during the business portion led by president Mrs. Wayne Norman, and the flower exchange was discussed.
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Lexington
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Church Hall
Theo Anderson
Merle Brining
Allison Maas
Wayne Norman
Labor union to propose wage increase under current contract
The entertainment committee directed wage talks with Mrs. B Huber Mrs. Ira Huber and Mrs. Ralph Tadlock. Although the present contract runs to Aug 11 1948 either party may suggest changes between April 1 and Aug 11 this year. The union wage policy committee will meet before May 2 to set the proposed increase.
Packers Seek New Wage Increase Across Packing Houses
Chicago April 25 An AFL Amalga mated Meat Cutters and Butchers union spokesman said 125,000 members will seek fresh cost of living wage hikes from the nation s largest packing houses.
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Chicago
AFL
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Union
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Rawhide
Billy the Kid
Berlin
Martin’s Modern Cleaners
Dixie Dugan
BY McEvoy
Striebel
Cloud Nine
Flower Exchange
Magic Chef
Wehr Studio
Edison
Southern Utilities Cov
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