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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1946

Page

6

Buffingtons Depart for Brazil Ind After Visit

Local warrant officer and Mrs. David Buffington leave today for their home in Brazil Indiana after visiting since Wednesday as guests of Max Donaldson in the Fred Donaldson home. Mrs Buffington previously lived in St. Louis. Joe Pease started work yesterday as a saleslady at Nicola and Harmon book store. Dan Eicher Charles Eicher and Tom Wenger of Wayland were visiting golfers yesterday in Washington. Pvt Edward Chabal reenlisted and returns to Ft Lewis Washington after a 30 day furlough in Washington with his father Ameal Chabal and relatives. Robert Foster arrived home after navy discharge in Minneapolis Minnesota as seaman second class. He served 14 months in the Navy eight months in San Diego and six months on U S S Nicholas. He plans a quiet summer with his parents and later to farm with his father.

David Buffington Brazil Ind Max Donaldson Fred Donaldson Buffington Robert Foster Minneapolis Minn Robert United States Navy San Diego Calif Inez Spurgeon Veterans Hospital Knoxville Dorg Chacey Bobby Pieffer Otto Pieffer Loree Roach Ottumwa A. C. Roach Anna Shann Oskaloosa Fremont Hendrickson Patty Jack Sellers Logant Sellers Logan Heilmann Logan Washington R. G. Swinsey Nancy O'Toole Harry Robertson LaVerne Hoekstra Navel Training Station Chicago A. Hoekstra Dillon Seyb Paul Seyhs Plockton Pullman Johnson James Magdefray Henry County Hospital Cooper Allen Morning Sun Amen Phillip Rich O. F. Bolier Ross Severt Rex Severt Wellman A. C. Wenger Tom Ella Wenveer A. C Nolan Offutt Elizabeth H. Genrod Cross Plains Tenn Joe H. Wittmer Wittmer Ella Goldswith Trenton Dean Meyers Tipton, Moe Will Thoma

Singers with Hearing Impairments Face Talent Development Hurdles

Singers with good voices often struggle to develop due to impaired hearing. They have difficulty gauging pitch and vocal intensity, hindering progress in their musical training.

Trains and schedules at a glance from the railroad office

A list of departing and arriving trains with numbers routes and times. No. 3 Golder State Limited CGNs o2nc seal at 2 22 a m No 47 Southwest Express at 5 and 3 55 p m No 438 California daily regular stop at 2 14 a m eastbound No 430 daily except Sunday 62s at 7 00 a m No 429 daily except RET ons nee 1 00 a m Lewis Goodlander leaves No 22 Mixed Train at 11 30 a m All trains daily except Sunday R H Haight agent No 8 Davenport Kansas City local departs 9 48 a m No 25 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 a m East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 p m No 26 Southwest Limited reports 1 12 a m Nos 3 and 8 daily except Sunday L R Carbeer agent

Golder State Limited Southwest Express California Golden State Limited Lewis Goodlander R. B. Haight Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Southwest L. R. Carbeer

County Officials and School Leaders Named in Washington District

The Washington Independent lists county officers including County Attorney John Owen and County Auditor R R Noonan, along with county clerk and sheriff. It highlights Marshall County and Wyshington Independent School District administration led by Superintendent M M ScDell and Principal Ethel McCreedy, plus a lodge meeting for Washington Lodge No 26 A M.

Wyashington Independent Rbchool M. M. ScDell Ethel

Burlington Trailways Westbound Schedule From Washington

Local Burlington Trailways schedule lists westbound Bus Nos 3 7 10 4 6C with departure times from Washington at 5 00 am 9 15 am and 4 10 pm. Eastbound routes head to Chicago. Tickets available at Bus Depot Winga's North Side Cafe or Winga's Cafe Agent.

Soee Ee Washington Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square

Local Schedule From Cedar Rapids to Iowa City and Beyond

Local timetable lists departures from Cedar Rapids and Washington to Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Des Moines and Kansas City with multiple daily slots. Depot pickup at 107 Wind location announced.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianotla Kansas City Des Moines Wind

Richland centennial draws record crowds for horse pulling

Richland's three day centennial ended with crowds breaking records each day. The first day horse pulling drew an estimated 2000 attendees aiding the American Legion fundraiser. Frank Miles gave the final day address while a community Evangelist meeting was held on school grounds led by Anna Shann of Oskaloosa. Local residents and visitors are listed among many notes of marriages, visits, and health updates.

C. A. Neville Richland American Legion

Honor Mrs. Boshart At Birthday Dinner At Wayland

Mrs. Will Jones, Mrs. Ella Duncan and Mrs. Marszaret Jones helped Mrs. kida Boshart celebrate her birthday Sunday at the Wayland home. A list of area guests includes Della Brown, ler Gaughier, Olivia and Kent Brown of LaMarpe Ill, John Alston family of Davenport, Lyle Zehr family, Fannie Zehr, Sam Elder family, and others. Local graduates of S U I plan degree events with J Wesley Pritchard and Don Guthers noted among attendees. Flora Johnson relinquished a post due to eye trouble. F H Magdefrat and family visited Belle Plaine and met new granddaughter Janet Kay.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Will Jones Ella Duncan Marszaret Jones Kida Boshart Della Brown Ler Gaughier Olivia Kent Brown la Marpe Ill John Alston Davenport Lyle Zehr Manbelle Fannie Zehr Sam Elder Dannie Roth J Wesley Pritchard Don Guthers Crawfordsville Flora Johnson Maxine Zihiman

Chapter L TTT annual picnic at McMillan Park

Crawfordsville reports Chapter L of TTT held its annual picnic at McMillan park Mt Pleasant on Sunday with twelve families attending. Visitors included Methodist Youth Fellowship from Pleasant Hill church and the White Cloud social club families on the school lawn.

Crawfordsville TTT McMillan Park Mt Pleasant Methodist Youth Fellowship Pleasant Hill Church White Cloud

First Bombings Use Airplanes in Libya Raid 1911

In Bengasi, Libya, Italians bomb Arab tribesmen in 1911 marking an early military use of airplanes for bombing, with balloon drops having preceded aerial attacks.

Bengasi Libya

Riverside Locals Visit and Relatives Noted in August News

Riverside residents share visits and travel notes. Kitty Nordyke returns to Cleveland after an Riverside stay with Ivan and wife. Travelers include Mrs. Whiliam O Loughlin and Private Frank on furloughs. Kiefer family and Rita Ann Fayne visit St Charles and Des Moines areas.

Riverside Kitty Nordyke Clevland Ohio Ivan Cummings Elizabeth Kiefer Gavehner Bernard Fayne Rita Ann Fort Madison Firmin Deatsch St. Charles Lawrence Heck Coggan Des Moines Ames Mary Plough Daugh

Oiling tips with a wire nozzle for hard to reach spots

A vintage advice note recommends soldering a fine steel wire to the spout of oil cans. The wire prevents clogging, cleans dirt from holes, and guides oil to tight, out of the way areas for precise application.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Pease Nicola and Harmon Book Store Dan Charles Eicher Tom Wenger Pvt Edward Chabal Ft. Lewis Ameal Chabal Washington Directory Business City & County Officers Theodore B. Bailey North Marion Ave Leet Morrison & Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr Morrison Benteco Food Store S. W. Livingston Attorney Abstract Department West Main St Court House George Ff. Morrison J. C. Penney Co Officers Lloyd Lytle John Lowash Co P. Weldin Henry Bailey the Plant P. L. Jordan Carl Hancher Carl Kelly Ralph Minick A. L. Griffith Park Marion Bailey Frank B. Miler J. H Lemmon W. B. Dupuis T. W. Harwood R. F. McFarlane A. W. Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Library Grace H. Stephen Jones Funeral Home East Main St Sherman's Funeral Home Optometrists Lemmon John W. Lemmon East Side Square Visual Training Bee Line Taxi BEE Line Bus Depot Col. Jet Oskaloosa Branch ST. P West Bound Harriet Coulterounty Harold Putnam W. E. Howell Lester B. Krabill W. S. Kyle Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Lodge Mersey Greeny W Burlington Re Ee Renue Eccuesig Ee Tshy Winga's Cafh BED Line Transit Frank Miles Emma Nichols J. G. Roth Mrs. Boshart Wayland Home T.T.T Mary W. Packer Lisle Anwyl Ollie Anwyl Mrs. Knouse Milo N. F. Ball Kathleen Ball Federated Presbyterian Sunday School Chorch Skil Radio Service S Lowe DR P. L Phony Etter Aud Frank Camp Polk Par Shreimer Ter, Helen Uis G. Rummielart al Schulze Pauline Wieland Moline Leroy Hardy North 6Th Avenue HAY & Grain Timothy Zenith Radio Deering Corn Washington Concrete Company North 12Th Street Rock Island Art L. Rigenhagen Bill Bruty Marion George Dixie Dugan Miss Dugan Pat Oner ATV MR. Lafton Ceigh Mevoy and Striebfl Washington Dairy GI Joe Nelson Well Drilling Fairfield, Towa Y McEvoy & Striebel Sis
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