Three-Quarter-Century Club holds annual party at Washington Country Club
Nearly 150 guests attended the annual Three-Quarter-Century party at the Washington Country Club on Saturday. Dr. C Raymond Reed spoke on longevity and humor, with Barbara Godwin presenting statistics and plans for a Washington Home project. The event honored seniors with King and Queen age 98 and 2, and noted 18 married couples among attendees.
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Washington Country Club
Journal Office
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
O. Sehmitt
Journal
Raymond Reed
C. Raymond Reed
Washington Methodist Church
Margaret Cowden
Tran
J. A. Cochran
Baptist Min
Barbara Godwin
D. Bo Lockwood
James BF. Mary
MacArthur Withdraws Formosa Statement by Presidential Order
President Truman ordered General MacArthur to withdraw his Formosa statement to avoid confusion over U S policy. The White House released the withdrawal note and said the incident is closed after consultations with the Joint Chiefs and top officials.
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MacArthur
Formosa
Truman
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
White House
United States
Warren R. Austin
U. S
United Nations Security Council
Charles G. Ross
Francis P Matthews
Navy
State Department
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Secretary of State
Dean Acheson
Defense
Louis Johnson
J. Lawton
Mrs. Ella Dawson Dies at 74 in Iowa City
Mrs Ella Dawson 74 of Kalona dies at State University Hospital Iowa City funeral at 2 pm Wednesday Walona Baptist Church Rev Ada Hillis to conduct service burial Sharon Hill Cemetery Peterseim and Son Funeral Home in charge born July 20 1874 near Kalona daughter of JT and E Marsh married L P Dawson August 20 189? survived by five children John US Army Hawaii Lee Northome Minnesota Stanley Kalona two daughters Mrs Harold Stump and Mrs FR Conkland Kalona two sisters Mrs Dick Mry Kalona and Mrs Charles Dawson Pawnee Okla two half sisters Mrs Towa Marsh and Mrs Frances Marsh Memphis Tenn 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren
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Kalona
Killa Marsh Dawson
SUI Hospital
Walona Baptist Church
Ada Hillis
Sharon Hill
Peterseim and Son Funeral Home
JT. E. Marsh
L. P. Dawson Ang
Tro
Frances Marsh
Memphis
Tenn
Dave Livingston Jr to Speak at Central Park Meeting
Dave Livingston Jr will speak at the first of four meetings in Central Park this week excluding Wednesday. His theme is The Need of the World is Jesus Christ. Lorene Booth will sing a vocal solo, with Dave Livingston Sr and Art Duensing also appearing on the program.
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Dave Livingston, Jr
Central Park
Jesus Christ
Lorene Booth
Dave Livingston, Sr
Art Duensing
City Court Saturday fines for four motorists
Four people appeared in city police court Saturday. James Kaster and Marvin D Snider were fined five dollars each for running a stop sign. Carl Kitzman and James Litz were fined ten dollars each for speeding.
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James Kaster
Marvin D. Snider
Carl Kitzman
James Litz
American Naval Units in Fight For Pohang Ground War Quiet
The report describes American naval units in action near Pohang and notes a quiet ground war situation. A separate item announces a fall flower show by the Fortnightly club garden department at the YMCA Community room on September 7 with free entry and a silver tea to offset expenses. Mrs Etha Lawson leads Section 1 and invites men and children to exhibit.
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Pohang
Garden Department
YMCA
Etha Lawson
No Real Change in Battle Line Seen at Pohang Action
Allied forces pressed Pohang with cruisers and destroyers firing 5 6 and 8 inch shells into North Korean units massing for a push toward the port and airfield. MacArthur said enemy pressure continued with no significant shift, while patrol clashes dominated other fronts and limited ground action. Generals reported quiet nights along much of the line.
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Tokyo
Pohang
Hunhae
Douglas MacArthur
Walton H. Walker
United Nations
Korea
Kigye
Naktong River
United Press
John Burby
Masan
North Korea
Songjin
38Th Parallel
School Starts For All Grades Tuesday
Superintendent M. M. Schell explains that kindergarten through junior college age pupils will attend a half day tomorrow at regular times. Kindergarten registration is at 9 am with birth certificates required. children must be 6 before November 1 to be eligible.
Helen Wilson Returns for Part Time English at City High
City School Superintendent M. M. Schell announced Helen Wilson will teach part time English to sophomores and seniors this fall. Wilson resigned last spring after 29 years in the high school English department. Mrs. Von Bruns will teach morning classes and Wilson will handle afternoon sessions. Full-time English teacher will not be available until next spring.
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City
M. M. Schell
Helen Wilson
Miss Wilson
Drill Reminder From 468 Ord. M. M. Company
Captain Bill Purdock announces a regular drill of the 468 Ord. M. M. company will be held Wednesday evening at 8:00.
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Bill Purdock
Ord. M. M
Navy Clerk Drowns, Autopsy Rules Out Other Causes
Ann Victoria Barrett aged 22 a native of Denver Colorado and a clerk at a Philadelphia naval base was found drowned in a Philadelphia lagoon autopsy discloses drowning as the cause of death.
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Ann Victoria Barrett
Philadelphia
Denver
Colo
Philadelphia Naval Base
International
Navy to Salvage Hospital Ship Benevolence After Collision
A navy salvage vessel set out to raise the sunken hospital ship Benevolence off the Golden Gate after the Mary Luckenbach collision in fog. The search, led by Viking, aims to recover the $25 million vessel. if impossible, it may be blasted to clear lanes as investigations begin into the disaster.
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San Francisco
Navy
Golden Gate
Viking
San Diego
Mary Luckenbach
Paul Wineman
Former Davenport Resident Dies in Washington
Death announced for Mrs. Charles Sessler formerly Ella Conner of Davenport. Daughter of Mrs. Mack Conner of Minneapolis, she was a former United Presbyterian member. Sister Grace Conner present at death. burial in Davenport. Mr. Sessler, a printer and former Journal staff member, died years ago.
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Davenport
Washington
Charles Sessler
Ella Conner
Mack Conner
Minneapolis
Sessler
United Presbyterian Church
Grace Conner
Journal
Jaycees Dinner Meeting Tonight at the Pines
Members are reminded of a dinner meeting at the Pines at 7 o'clock tonight. The event brings together local Jaycees for discussion and fellowship.
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the Pines
Moose Lodge members invited to free gathering at Epicurean
Washington Moose members and prospective attendees are invited to a free stay this Monday evening at the Epicurean located just east of Ainsworth for a community lodge event.
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Washington Moose Lodge
Epicure’an
Ainsworth
Washington Booster Club Meeting Postponed to Aug 30
The Washington Booster Club meeting is moved to 7:30 Wednesday Aug 30 at the Y due to conflicting schedules.
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Washington Booster Club
The
Des Moines Weather outlook through Tuesday
Weather forecast from Des Moines reports considerable cloudiness this afternoon through Tuesday with occasional showers or thundershowers mainly in the east. Highs around 70 today, 74 to 78 Tuesday. lows 50s to 60s. Winds west to northwest 10 to 15 mph. Outlook shows partly cloudy midweek with showers likely Thursday.
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J. B. Lockwood
James I. Marsh
Ida Vo Hoveh
J. A. Porter
M. P. Lewis
D. E. RR
Melvin P. Lewis
Sheridan
Wyo
Mary Applegate
Mstallena Birney
Florence Busby
Estella Donaldson
Alexander McCreedy
Harry A. Montgomery
Alice MecAtlin
Joe A. Park
Charles B. Reed
W. P. Ross
Roy L. Stewart
Fred L. Stewart
Joe Shalla
David Blankenhorn
W. L. Clann
William Kitermiller
J. M. Finney
Frank Gobble
C. Love
William McClelland
F. R. Mauthe
H. A. Montgomery
Charles Nicola
C. B. Reed
Nicola
Presat
Miss Cowden
Mildred Harshman
Mulberry
Ind
Sam C. Lewis
Dean Cox
Glenn Mace
Leland Carris
Gene Tucker
Lester Hamil
Chamber of Com
C. Ro Baker
Laura Oldfield
Adah Peterson
Pla. Maude
W. Clapp
Estelle Donaldson
Tina Benvenuto
Sam ©. Lewis
Etta Swift
Lewis
Dmd
Alice MccAthlin
Melvin Poe Lewis
Wye
Miss McAtlin
Ella Dawson
Iowa City
POUR
Iowa
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Hungnam
N. Korea
Songjing
Seoul
S. Korea
Japan
Kunshan
Tokchok
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Barton E. Bacon
Bacon
Luckenbach Steamship Company
Beause
Jaycee Meeting
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