Reflections on Fall Morning and Old Friends at Home
A narrator reflects on small daily moments from a fall morning, noting a Billie Young home visit, worn straw hat, and memories of family routines. He recalls jokes about children, dogs and a funeral, plus stories of Washington transit, gum chewing, and a long friendship with Helen Alcorn. A letter from William Owen of Cotter, turning eighty five, praises faith and gratitude with a birthday poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Owen of
Cotter
Tracy and Hepburn in Pat and Mike comedy
Katharine Hepburn stars as Pat a multi sport ace joined by Spencer Tracy as Mike a crafty promoter in the MGM rom com Pat and Mike. Ruth Gordon Garson Kanin George Cukor Lawrence Weingarten produce a lively tale with sports scenes featuring real athletes and a clash of romance and schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Hepburn
Pat
Mike
Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Ruth Gordon
Garson Kanin
George Cukor
Lawrence Weingar
Pato
MGM
Figares
Gussie Moran
Babe Didrikson Zaraias
Don Budge
Alice Marble
Frank Parker
Betty Hicks
Collier Weld
Paro
O.nedy
Local Visitors From Nebraska Wisconsin
Mr. and Mrs. Claire Guinn and daughter Mary Ann of Princeton Nebraska visit the Merlesmith home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen Beason of Milwaukee Wisconsin will be weekend visitors at the parental Charles Beason home. They will arrive today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Guinn
Mary Ann
Princeton, Nebr
Merlesmith Home
Charles Allen Beason
Milwaukee, Wisc
Charles Beason
Traveler and lecturer joins Journal's Three-Quarter Century Club
Mrs. Anna Smith Reller, age 79, of Pittsburgh, is welcomed as a new member of the Journal's Three-Quarter Century Club. A noted traveler, lecturer, and club woman, she lived at her son Louis S. Reller's home north of Washington and has long been active in Lutheran church work and Pittsburgh women's organizations.
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Journal
Pittsburgh
Anna Smith Reller
Louis S. Reller
Washington
Country Club Today
American Historical Society of New York
Anna ¢Simiths Reller
Louis Henry
Mary ¢ Haubensuki Smith
Maryians Cotese
Pses
Thiel College
Greenville
Herman C. Reller
Louis Smith Reller
Girthood
Woman's Club of
Pittsburgh Public
Mr. Reller
Aspinwall Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
United States
River View Avenue
North Side
Fall YWCA programs begin after summer wrap up
The YWCA announces a fall program led by Betty Logan Pat Berry and Jane Whitehead who leave for college after this week. Swimming ends for the summer with after school and evening sessions starting Friday. Jeannette Choate to guard. Labor Day meeting Sept 11 at 7 30 pm in the YWCA room, 100% attendance urged. A new life saving class with Dr. Frederick meets Tue Thu evenings in September. Swimming in September moves to 7 00 to 8 00 pm to accommodate the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Betty Logan
Pat Berry
Jane Whitehead
Goodby
Jeannette Choate
Jeannette
Betty
Pat
Jane
Lake Darling
Caroleen Taylor
Y-Teen Cabinet
Ywca Council
Ber
Frederick
Ancestry Inspires Local Matron’s Domestic Strength
The article notes Mrs. Reller remains active at home and with her sewing while her son Louis Reller, a current county resident, serves as personnel director for Incells Ship Building Corporation in Pascagoula Mississippi.
Birthday Announcements Include Local Youths Milestones
Observances mark the eighth birthday of Patricia Marie Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Russell of Brighton and others such as Glenda Louise Valmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Valmer of Keota Frank W Stransky son of Mr and Mrs Marion Stransky of Pilotsburg Judy Ann Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson of Wellman and Glenn Green plus Mrs Don Kiesey and AL J with birthdays listed among the community siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Louise Valmer
Glenn Valmer
Keota
Frank W Stransky
Marion Stransky
Pilotsburg
Judy Ann Johnson
Roy Johnson
Wellman
Patricia Marie Russell
Joseph Russell
Brighton
Glenn Green
Don Kieseyv
AL J
Probate Notice for Jolyhilum Deceased Last Will
A notice from Washington Iowa announces the filing and probate hearing for the last will and testament of Joly hilum deceased dated March 28 19 6. The district court will hear proof on August 2 at 9 00 AM and notify all interested to appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. Also includes birthday wishes and local social notes for Connie Lee Buckwalter Wayne Herdlicka Rosemary McAvoy Keith Crossett and L A Meredith with best wishes for a couple’s 12th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowanna County
Joly Hilum
Washington
Towa
District Court
Eaid
Noonan
Iowa
R. R. Noonan
Walter Lance
Connie Lee Buckwalter
Marvin Buckwalter
Wayne Herdlicka
Dale Heralicka
Washington Newspaper Publishing Details and Rates
Washington Iowa paper lists staff roles led by R E Shannon and Dave Elder. Published afternoons except Sunday and holidays. entered as second class matter. Rates show mail $16 yearly, $8 semi annual, carrier $10 yearly. 8.00 per year? per week by carrier in town.
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Washington
Jons Elder, Shannon
Iowa
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Yssegen
WAP
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Billie Young
Billie
Florida
Winga
Angels of Light
Jim
George Glick
Helen Alcorn
Philadelphia
East Main
Helen
Cap
Shep
Tomahto
Uve
Earth
William Owen
You
Ten
Adam
Miss Hepburn
Jude
Tracey
California University
J. B. Randle
Madison
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Midway Sales Co
B.D. Smylie
Bob” Smylie
Bruce Cowden
Pittsburgh Gun-Telegraph
Maryland College Elut of
Reller
Pired Steel
Purnace
L. T. Fullerton & Son
Washington Concrete
12Th St
Rock Island
EGG Markets
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Glenn G. Hayes
Washington, Iowa
Happy
Rosemary McAvoy
Keith Crossett
L. A. Meridith
AMD
Lena
Joe Palooka
Him
Palooka
Cutes
Joe
Ham Fisher
Honey
West
Mrs. Brumby
Dixie Dugan
Haugen
Elias Hubert
By Meevoy & Striebe
Blondie
Chic Young
Daddy
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