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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

12

Newly Organized Rhythm Band Plans Debut at Program

Oregon No. 1 pupils have formed a rhythm band with two drums two triangles two tambourines and sand blocks. They plan a first appearance at the Christmas program with a date to be announced. Clair Edmondson of Champaign Illinois spent Thanksgiving with the Edmondsons. Mrs Willey and Mrs Jenkins shared Thanksgiving at the Edmondson home.

Correne Edmondson Menita Oregon No. 1 Clair Edmondson Champaign Ill Floyd Edmondson QO. S. Willey Edmondsons Charles Jenkins

Thanksgiving Social Notes From Cedar Rapids Area

A compilation of Thanksgiving and postholiday visits across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Family gatherings include Mor ris and Davis in Washington, the Zager family in Tipton and Washington, and extended relatives from Columbus Junction Hebron and Ames. Highlights mention cattle entries in Chicago and various weekend hostings and travels among communities.

John Clegg Cedar Rapids Hugh Morris Tom Davis Washington Catherine Morris Chicago Rabenold Manford Frances Lowe Cecil Columbus Junction Harry Duncan Sam James Will Zager Henry Wagenknecht Bobby Hawkins Carl Dunbar Brighton Conesville Gail Shull Eugene Manford Rabenold Frank Parrish I. B. Rabenold Moline Anna Wagenknecht Fred Wagenknecht Rob

Barth Accepts New Role With Michigan Hospital Association

In Fairview on December 7, Allan Barth has accepted the executive secretary position with the Michigan State Hospital Association after leaving Lansing Michigan. Mrs Barth and their son will follow when housing is found. Also mentioned are social visits to local families including the Monsons and the Rhea home.

Doan Floyd Blankenhorn Fairview Allan Barth Henry Allan Iowa City Barth Lansing Mich Michigan State Hospital Association Farrel Young Dickie Earl Monson’s Frank Maxwell Gd. C. Rhea

Leo Ott Improves After Hospital Operation Return

Leo Ott returned home Tuesday morning after a recent operation and is making rapid progress. Local residents shared meals and visits, with L. B. Donaldson leaving for Washington state that night. Nearby families visited and helped with projects at filling stations and homes in Swedesburg Columbus Junction and Morning Sun.

Leo Ott Robert Henderson Harry Donaldson L. B. Donaldson Washington State Lisle Maxwell Iowa City Clint Rhea John McNeil Lloyd Edgar Morning Sun

Shortage of Competent Teachers Reaches 125000

The shortage of competent teachers in the United States has risen to more than 125000, signaling widespread strain in classrooms and potential impacts on student learning nationwide.

U. S

Miss Royer Leads Pupils to Parade and Santa Visit

Miss Royer dismissed school in Haskins to take pupils to a Santa Claus show sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce in Washington. Eighteen members and two children attended, the group enjoying the outing.

Clara Godlove Haskins Miss Royer Hasking Santa Claus Chamber of Commerce Washington Royer

Chapter 1 T T T With Mrs Earnst

Wayland residents report a Tuesday afternoon meeting with Mrs Ray Earnst and 18 members. The society distributed Thanksgiving food baskets and discussed ongoing community efforts.

Wayland T. T Ray Ernst

First Described Polio by London Physician in 1784

The article notes poliomyelitis was first described in 1784 by a London physician. It discusses early recognition of the disease and its historical context in medical literature.

London

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