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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1952

Page

6

Winter Trip Planned by Mr and Mrs Ivan Rehnme

Mr and Mrs Ivan Rehnme plan to depart tomorrow for Tampa Florida to spend the winter. Their address is 119 Soma Brevard Ave Tampa. AJL Duensing will speak at the Daytonville Mennonite Church on Sabbath morning delivering the Cideon message. A wedding shower for Shirley Blattner bride to be was held at the William Putnam home replacing the earlier H W Ramesever residence.

Ivan Rehnme Termpa Fla Soma Brevard Ave Tampa Shirley Blattner William Putnam H. W. Ramesever

Driving license renewals line up at the court house

Examiners and county officials report an unusually large crowd in Washington Iowa as drivers renew licenses and vehicles are registered. County Treasurer W. E. Howell notes registrations may exceed yearly totals but Christmas remains unlikely. low license numbers attract interest while others race to finish by December.

Court House Washington Christas W. E. Howell Deel Howell Jay Brewer

County Republican Committee Finance Report

The county Republican committee reported receipts of 3 568.40 for the year and expenditures of 5 416.61, leaving a balance of 150.79. Gifts from individuals and income from the county dinner funded most of the drive, with 2 987 paid to the state central committee. The rest paid for ads, printing, rental of headquarters, the county dinner, and other campaign costs.

Republican County Committee Republican State Central Committee

Local Judge Plans Weekend at Home After Quiet Week

In the clerk’s office Judge Frank Beehly says he will stay in Washington over the weekend and attend a Tuesday hearing. He plans to return to Montezuma for the new term starting in January, leaving November term business to begin anew then. County Attorney Gifford Morrison stopped by, having earlier been in Des Moines for the annual state conference.

Bob Noonan O Frank Beehly Washington Montezuma Gifford Morrison Des Moines

County Officials Report On Road Work And DUI Arrests

The sheriff notes a rise in operating while intoxicated arrests this year with about 40 cases, roughly double last year. Winter weather has not halted bridge work or rock distribution, and contractors may still finish contracted county road projects. The board of supervisors reports good weather has enabled unusual progress on county roads.

Bill German Central Park Snyder Mr. Robertson Board of Supervisors

Birthday and Anniversary List Noted in Community Column

The item celebrates birthdays for Barbara Jean Wallace 12, Lloyd Gray Jr. 5, Elizabeth Romine 106, and lists several couples with wedding anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bain and others in Wellman Keota and Route Two. It also mentions Edsell Brown and Clem Chatlupa among others on the birthday list.

Barbara Jean Wallace Orin A. Wallace Jr Elizabeth Romine Lawrence Romine Route Two Keota Lloyd Gray Jr Claude Bain Rex Hazen Fred L. Moore J. F. Litwiller Wellman Edsell Brown Clem Chatlupa

Gideons Elect New Officers in Davenport Meeting

The Gideon society holds its annual officer election Monday night at the United Presbyterian chapel. Preceding the meeting, members dine at Wingas Cafe. O R Hamilton state vice president Davenport will conduct the ceremony. All camp members are urged to attend.

Gideons Gideon Society Dee United Presbyterian Winga O. R. Hamilton Eie Davenport Esi Adl

Notable Names Mentioned in Local Briefs

Pilotbury Robert Waggoner Reg Miller of West Chester Phyll Jean Stransky Judy Bemonson and C R Gallagher aged 83 are cited among readings in a local notices roundup. The piece lists several individuals linked to community notices and events without additional context.

Pilotbury Robert Waggoner Reg Miller West Chester Phyll Jean Stransky Judy Bemonson C. R. Gallagher

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