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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1950

Page

4

Passing Years Highlights in Washington County Activities

Washington county 4 H honors led by Walker children Thomas and Marjorie. Washington Municipal band to perform in all Iowa music festival at the state fair August 23 30. Four mushroom hunters near Main creek collected a peck of sponge mushrooms. Chamber seeks Wendell Wilkie for Festicorn speaker. Wellman reports 4500 at Turkey Day. Washington cavalry troop grows to 62 with Wednesday drills. Mrs N M Speidel plans to Japan for world Sunday school convention. Watermelon display at Fred Stewart’s building. Dora Frances Lillian Elsie Minick travel to Chicago and lake trip.

Washington County Walker Jackson Township Thomas Walker Marjorie Walker Dell Walker Washington Municipal State Fair Board Co. Farm Bureau John Ganon Washington State Theatre Graham Opera House Powellson’s Calvary Baptist Church Farm Bureau County Extension Farm Service Town Farm Mutual Insurance Washington State Bank W. N. Alcorn Ruth Foster

Lights debut on South Iowa and Clara Barton streets

Last night new street lights lit South Iowa avenue and Clara Barton street for the first time, drawing surprise and praise as brighter, more classically styled globes glow farther across town.

Iowa Avenue Clara Barton Street

Donald Ross to Join Des Moines Advertising Firm

Donald Ross will start a position with an advertising firm in Des Moines about September first. He began at the Journal as a carrier boy eleven years ago with his three brothers and won the gold watch prize as best carrier. A new cement pedestal is rising in Central Park to hold the cannon permanently. The Washington Improvement League executive committee decided to purchase a merry-go-round for local children at a recent meeting.

Donald Ross Des Moines Don Journal Central Park The Washington Improvement League

Neighbors gather for Union church services and county events

Neighbors braved the cold for Union church service in Central Park led by Rev. Walter A. Smith with ecumenical coordination by Rev. T. C. Polk. The Fortnightly Club and 4-H lines plan a flower show, fair events, and road paving projects as Washington County teams with Farm Bureau and community groups.

Union Church Central Park Walter A. Smith Christian Church Smith T. C. Polk Y.M.C.A

Mrs Patterson Accompanies Visitors and Family News

Mrs R J Patterson travels to Washington with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Harrison and T B Noble of Colorado Springs. Mrs Patterson to spend a week with Harrison parents while Mr Harrison and Mr Noble are in Rochester Minn. Mary Brohm returns to Washington DC to resume Export-Import Bank duties after a month with relatives. A son named Scott Douglas born to Earl Kambie of Mill Valley California weighing 9 lbs 13 oz July 23.

C. Raymond Reed Dr. Reed C. M. Reed Mildred Montrose R. J. Patterson James S. Harrison T. B. Noble Colorado Springs Colo Washington Mary Brohm Fairfield Washington, D. C Export-Import Bank Eugene R. Snider Dennis Brohm Earl Kambie Mill Valley Calif Scott Douglas

Circle of Visits Across States and Lakes

Thursday reports show Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hughes and son Billy visiting from Couner Bluffs at the W. J. Shannon home, with sisters Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Shannon. Harold Wilson family returned from Chicago and Kalamazoo area, boating on Lake Michigan and enjoying the Dells.

Ed Sorrell Lake Independence Minnesota Harold Smith Ottumwa Clarence Smith William R. Hughes Billy of Couner Bluffs W. J. Shannon Harold Wilson Marilyn Ruth Ann Chicago Kalamazoo Mich Jack Marcusee G. F. Kailema Makinac Strights Lake Michigan the Dells Wisconsin

Local notices from Washington areas and surrounding towns

Friday Carl Phillips of northwest of Washington received medical observation at Mercy hospital Iowa City for a painful back condition. Mrs L B Helmick resumed hospital duties after a week away. Wayne Karr and wife Wellman named their son Michael Lee. Katherine O Beirn Ainsworth returns to University hospital for 10 days of surgery follow up. Mrs Hillhouse attends Lynn county convention in Cedar Rapids speaks on International Relations. Doyle Jarrard names daughter Margaret Irene. Leland Rineart West Chester visits Denver with mother in law. John McDowell family returns to West Chester after Ohio trip. Walter Leet West Chester and daughter Ray Iserman West Burlington return from Floyd Kinnan visit. Donald Lins family Ethel Lins Vina Manassier depart for western vacation stopping Cheyenne Wyoming. G D Ellis Bill Ellis Plymouth Ohio Emma McCoy Peoria Illinois stay with John Caldwell and Glen Wilson en route to Caesar? ville for relatives.

G. D. Ellis Bill Plymouth Ohio Emma McCoy Peoria John Caldwell Glen Wilson Ceterville

Hospital News and Obituaries Brevity Notes

Hospital listings show admissions and discharges for Saturday and Sunday across communities including Wellman Brighton and Sigourney and births at local homes. Obituaries report death of Charles F Langenberg 77 Riverside and Jack McCreedy 54 West Second with brief illness notes and coroner ruling.

Local births and hospital notices update

Yesterday reports include Edgar Hanson Ackworth Cecil Estes and Robert Blair in medical updates. Today Mrs Dudley Gretter and son Keota. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Harold Lynn Brighton welcomed a son at 7 53 am. Today Mr and Mrs Paul Hammes Keota welcomed a daughter at 10 20 am.

James E. Dunbar City Ear Wall Ainsworth Edgar Hanson Ackworth Surgical Cecil Estes City, Surgical Robert Blair City, Medical Dudley Gretter Keota Harold Lynn Brighton Paul Hammes

Don Gardner and Brighton Family Visit City

Today Don Gardner of the city meets Mrs. Harold Lynn and her son in Brighton for a neighborhood greeting and social visit.

Don Gardner City Harold Lynn

Deaths This Week TUESDAY Joseph A Soukup 54

Joseph A. Soukup aged 54 died this week. He is survived by family and was a resident of the local community. Funeral arrangements were announced by the family.

Joseph A. Soukup

Leich 84 Dies at Home of Son North of Wayland

Mrs. Sarah Leich, age 84, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son Paul four miles north of Wayland. She was a longtime resident and an active member of the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Wayland Sarah Leichty Paul

Riverside Woman Amelia Gerot Dies After Illness

Mrs Amelia Gerot 73 of south of Riverside died at University hospital Iowa City after a four week illness. Burial details were not listed in the notice. The obituary notes her residence and hospital death.

Riverside Amelia Gerot South of University Hospital Iowa City

Soy Beans Susceptible to Cold Temperatures

Soybeans are sensitive to low temperatures. The impact of cold on germination and early growth can affect yields and seed quality. Farmers may consider row covers and delayed planting to mitigate frost risk.

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