Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 4 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1947

Page

8

Life Histories at Y's Men Meeting Highlight Members

Four new Y’s Men members shared life histories at the Washington club gathering. Logan Heilman, born in Richland Iowa, served at the State Bank after school and in the Army. Gray, born August 26 1919, detailed schooling and service. Merle Simpson, Penney’s manager and carpenter, served in Ireland Africa and Italy. Ray Lawrence of the Internal Revenue Department has a twin and a stamp-collecting family background. Cancer drive donations reached 840 with more pledged. club reports 32956 from the amateur basketball tournament and 140 from concessions. May clothing drive aims for the Bremen Boys Club in Germany. Soap Box Derby chair named.

Washington Y's Men's Club Logan Heilman Richland Iowa Sigourney Washington Washington State Bank University of Iowa State Bank of Gray iTis Old Lincoln Washington Junior College Iowa Southern Utilities United States Army Tom Merle Simpson Tom Gray Merle J. C. Penney Organization Ray Lawrence Internal Revenue Department Ray Ife Burlington Ordnance Plant Gene Tucker Y.M.C.A Robert R. McFarlane John Owen Bremen Boy's Club Bremen Germany World Outlook

May 1 Deadline For 1947 AAA Program in Washington County

Farm owners and operators must sign farm plans by May 1 to be eligible for 1947 Agricultural Conservation Program payments. Plans not signed at February township meetings were returned to the county office. Landlords who acquire interest after April 1 may sign within 30 days. County office to total requests May 1 and mail approvals as soon as possible.

Washington County Washington County Com Mittee

Local Social and Travel Notes From Davenport to Des Moines

Elda and Gene Gray return from a two day visit with their mother in Davenport. Pratt family travel through Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, with extended Texas and Florida trip including Corpus Christi New Orleans and Pensacola. Knights of Pythias Sisters attend school of instruction in Keota. A family social event for Knights and Sisters is rescheduled to Wednesday April 30. H Maurice Kelley of Davenport remains hospitalized after March 24 operation. health progressing slowly. Local dinners feature Mrs Linnie Blanchard and others. Hysell hosts at dinner and a follow up party.

Elda Gene Gray Davenport C. A. Pratt South Texas Old Mexico Corpus Christi New Orleans Florida Pensacola Miami Jacksonville Jefferson City Ralph Pratt Harry Miller Pythian Sisters Lodge Keota Pauline Blanchard James Conklin Clair Dusenbery Willis Richards Hubert Lohrer John Morrett Ruth Dixon G. A. Reinert Clarence Shaffer George Birney Mable Bain S. N. Sorrell Harvey Waggoner Paul Harvey Les Woods Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Journal H. Maurice Kelley Washington East Twelfth Street University Hospital Iowa City Wilbur Hysell Linnie Blanchard Allerton Carrie Hysell Vera Hysell Lizzie Knutz Truman Hysell

Damascus Shrine Holds Regular Meeting at Temple

The Damascus Shrine held its regular meeting last evening at the Masonic temple with Mrs. Verona Nordyke presiding as worthy high priestess. During the social hour, refreshments were served by a committee.

Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Verona Nordyke

Also Mentioned on This Page

Huckle Bear Fink Eckys Joe Selankick Sterling Holloway Schwinn Goodrich Goodrich Sparton Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Mrs S. W. Livingston Ralph Livingston Wee Dr. Salsbury Pavaree Nation WIC PoUitay Penney Ainsworth Istarts Tommy Dorsey Jimmy Janet Paul Whiteman William Lundigan Charlie Barnet Henry Busse Helen O'Conned Bob Eberly Ray Bsouduc Mike Pingatore Ziggy Elman Art Tetum Stuart Foster and Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Yammy Dorsey Orchestres Andy Clyde Andy Plays Hooky Pete Smith Peleases Tru United Aatisti Oakwood Pavilion Wellman Thurs Skippy Anderson Margaret Cowden Town City Ross Motor Aluminum Jugenheimer Armory Standard Oil Standard Oil Company Permalube Bill Putman Atlas Brindley's City Hall TIRE Fen UCI Inc Prrrsanes MaghiAs Coca-Cola Company Burlington Coca-Cola Compan
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication