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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1949

Page

3

Easter Sunrise Service Highlights Local YMCA Gym

Washington observes Easter with a sunrise service sponsored by the Y's Men’s Club in the YMCA gym. Albert Johnson's drama Westward from Eden was performed by a speaking chorus directed by Mrs. Gifford Morrison. News also notes military and family visits across Keota, Des Moines, and Carroll as residents share Easter activities.

Washington Y's Men's Club YMCA Albert Johnson Eden Gifford Morrison Department of Drama Fotnightly Club Christ

Lawbreakers in Washington county get stricter policing setup

Two way FM radio equipment has arrived at the county courthouse and will be installed in the sheriff's office once permit approval is granted. The move aims to strengthen law enforcement in Washington county.

Visit to the Riders Includes Newborn Susan Marie

Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Rider hosted a Saturday visit at Marshalltown to meet their new daughter Susan Marie. Mrs. Lyons extended her stay with the Rider family and Mr Lyons returned to Marshalltown on Sunday.

Doris Benn T. R. Benn Carroll R. H. Woods Miss Penn Mr. Benn Earl Simpon Cedar Falls Everette Simpson Marshalltown Wendell Rider Susan Marie Robert Rohrer Raymond Wallace Wabash Ind Rohrew QM1 Russell Burlington Staton U.S. S. Missouri Lillian Kitterman Silvis Will Orris K. R. Brietz Winston Salem N. C Mirs Wendell Rider

Washington Society Notes Mark 32nd Anniversary Luncheon

The 32nd anniversary of the club was observed at a 1 pm luncheon hosted by Mrs Cy Bush. Wayne Chamberlin was named chairman of the Washington Recreation Council at the YMCA. He succeeds Rev. T. C. Polk who led the group the past year. Carol Brewer plans talks in Lincoln Nebraska on missionary teaching in the Anglo Egyptian Sudan and will also address audiences in Holland Nebraska and Des Moines Iowa. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Van Riper from Kalamazoo Michigan visit Washington. Dr. Riper will address the Central State Speech convention in Omaha Nebraska next week. Several local families and guests travel for visits and events including Des Moines stage trip for High Button Shoes and multiple relatives leaving for Indiana and Illinois.

Wayne Chamberlin Washington Recreation Council YMCA Rev T. C. Polk Carol Brewer Lincoln Neb Sudan United Presbyterian Church In Miss Brewer Holland Charles van Riper Kalamazoo Mich van Riper Henry Hull Riper Omaha Dr. Riper Western Springs State Teachers College Des Moines Krat Theatre A. ©. Peterson Harry Simpson Bob Arthur David Livingston M. L. McCreedy

Washington woman hosts post nuptial party in Kalona

Mrs R A Hender entertained at a Kalona home for Mrs Nate Young formerly Ruth Ballard. Guests watched bridge at two tables with Grace Fern winning high score and Mrs A C Peterson finishing low. Rosepoint glassware decorated gifts as Young’s shower concluded.

R. A. Hender Nate Young Ruth Ballard Kalona Young Grace Fern A. C Peterson

County speller heads to state contest. local figures update

Pauline Darbyshire wins county spelling crown and will represent the area at Des Moines in the state contest. Leona Allen outlines a health program and summer roundup for kindergarten entrants. John Winga marks one year as North Side cafe manager with interior update. Mayor Applegate reports the city sewage plant near completion. The Dr. Dewey building will host Montgomery Ward by May 1. Elizabeth Baeman, longtime resident now of Long Beach, aged 85, is noted. Ned Haney takes a position at Scott Pharmacy in Macomb. Dr. F W Eastwood departs for Red Cross national convention in Washington. Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson welcome a baby girl.

Pauline Darbyshire Des Moines

Bailey and Cora Ray Wed in James Church Ceremony

30 years ago Lieut. Everet Bailey son of Mr and Mrs John Bailey wed Cora Ray from Iowa whom he met in France The ceremony took place at James church on April 21 with Luella Beal as bridesmaid and Cletus Bailey as best man Only the groom's parents and James Cunningham attended as guests Stanley Melinski was six years old.

J. D. Schlatter Sigourney William Harper Michael John Harper Harper Max Schlatter Monmouth Joe Melinski Stanley Everet Bailey John Bailey Cora Ray Iowa France James Church Luella Beal Cletus Bailey James Cunninghan

Vanished youth Demetrius Simeoniedes linked to theft

James Semos known as Demetrius Simeoniedes fled after stealing two bank drafts worth 720 dollars from mail sent to benefactor John Beamer. He worked at a hotel and was offered a home and job by the Beamers, but their English pupil left with the funds. A 2409 dollar reward is noted for his arrest.

James Semos Demetrius Simeoniedes John Beamer

Civic hotel gains gold standard look with yellow coat

The Civic hotel begins to look like the gold standard platform with a pretty coat of yellow paint. The Rock Island paid its employer here Saturday six thousand nine hundred ninety seven dollars and nearly every cent of it was spent right here at home. The Rock Island is a good thing to have around.

Civic Hotel Rock Island

Kalona Mayor Leon E. Southwick Dies at 42

Kalona mayor and skating rink operator Leon E. Southwick, 42, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning. He was active in real estate and insurance and served as mayor. Funeral services for Mrs. J. E. Bell, longtime area resident killed in a Phoenix car crash, will be held Thursday in Columbus Junction. Burial follows at Indian Creek Cemetery.

Kalona Leon E. Southwick Columbus Junction J. E. Bell Phoenix Ariz Richie Funeral Home Indian Creek Cemeter

Infant daughter buried in Elm Grove Cemetery

Graveside services were held at 10 30 o'clock this morning in Elm Grove cemetery for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A Hl Stephens. Mrs Stephens is the former Betty White.

Elm Grove Cemetery A Hl. Stephens Stephens Betty White

Columbus Junction Net Tie Lill Former Postmistress Died

The former postmistress here died at her home this morning at one o'clock after several weeks illness.

Columbus Junction Nettie Lill

Local Farmer Jacob B. Gookin Dies at Columbus Junction

Jacob B. Gookin, a farmer residing about two miles west of Columbus Junction, died at his home around noon Tuesday after several weeks of illness.

Columbus Junction Jacob B. Gookin

Tragic death of two year old at Mt. Pleasant home

Larry Alvin Scheffel aged two years ten months died suddenly at 4 20 this morning at his home 118 South Main street Mt Pleasant He was the young son of Alfred G Scheffel and Josephine Brinning authorities are investigating the cause of death and the funeral arrangements have not yet been announced

Larry Alvin Scheffel Alfred G. Scheffel Josephine Brinning South Main Street Mt. Pleasant

Brighton Mourns Death of Local Resident Gilbert Lowe

Gilbert Lowe, 72, longtime Brighton resident, died at 1 10 PM Wednesday in a hospital in Iowa City after a period of failing health. He had lived in the community for many years and was known locally.

Brighton Gilbert Lowe Iowa City

Funeral services set for Alonzo S Horton in Muscatine

Funeral services for Alonzo S Horton 48 of Muscatine will be held Saturday at 2 30 PM at Jones funeral home with Rev T C Polk presiding. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

Alonzo S. Horton Muscatine Jones Funeral Home Rev. T. C. Polk Pleasant Hill Cemetery

Hospital and Birth Notices From Local Ledger

At the Hospital Saturday Marguerite Williams Keota surgical Verle Norton Brighton medical Billy Ward 603 S Ave C medical Today Mrs Blanche Small Wellman medical Lowell Harding 217 EF 2nd medical Wesley Rinner Ainsworth tonsillectomy Milford Watson Rubio tonsillectomy Yesterday Mrs Eldon Roth and son Mr Pleasant Today Mrs William Owens and son Columbus Junction Mrs Richard Bomber and son Keota A E Warner N Iowa Ave Verle Norton Brighton Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Jesse Stout Crawfordsville a son at 12 32 p m Mr and Mrs Omer Palmer Keota a daughter at 4 16 p m Yesterday Mr and Mrs Donald Curtis 636 KE Jefferson 4 daughters at Li 50 p om

Marguerite Williams Keota Verle Norton Brighton Billy Ward S. Ave. C Blanche Small Wellman Lowell Harding Wesley Rinner Ainsworth Milford Watson Eldon Roth Mr. Pleasant William Owens Columbus Junction Richard Bomber A. E. Warner N. Iowa Ave Jesse Stout Crawfordsville Omer Palmer Donald Curtis KE. Jefferson

Hospital News Items Lightly Noted In City Alerts

Yesterday and today brief notices list Mrs. Madona Patterson in city medical, Mrs. Tom Walker, and multiple names including Blanche Shields and Claud Carson with son in Ainsworth, Keota, and Riverside.

Madona Patterson City Tom Walker Blanche Shields Claud Carson Ainsworth Wesley Rinner Everett Greiner Keota Robert Nicola Riverside

Dismissed and Birth Notices From Local Homes

Dismissals are reported for Mrs. Jesse Stout and her son of Crawfordsville Mrs. Max Shepherd and her son of Olds Mrs. El mer Peiffer of Keota and Mrs. Harold Stephens of the city A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs John Owen a daughter born at 10 03 a m

Jesse Stout Crawfordsville Max Shepherd Olds Elmer Peiffer Keota Harold Stephens City John Owen

Admitted Yesterday and Today List of Patients

Yesterday admissions include James Goode Keota medicalRollie Miller city surgical Tommy Eicher city surgical Today admissions include Mrs Omer Palmer and daughter Keota Mrs Richard Hote and son Ainsworth Mrs Donald Curris and daughter city Lowell F Harding city Mrs Joe Guinn Columbus Junction

James Goode Keota Medical Rollie Miller City Surgical Tommy Eicher City Omer Palmer Keot A Richard Hote Ainsworth Donald Curris Lowell F. Harding Joe Guinn Columbus Junction

Admits and Births Reported in City Medical Notices

Yesterday Lois Roetteher and Helen Wilson were admitted for medical reasons. Today Albert Lay and Dennis O Loughlin were admitted. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Lowell Waters welcomed a daughter at 2 35 pm in the city health column.

Lois Roetteher City Helen Wilson Dennis O'Loughlin Albert Lay Ety Lowell Waters

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