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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

2

Local News Briefs From Des Moines Tax School Visit

Des Moines hosts three day tax school sponsored by the Iowa Bar Association with attendees L. J. Kehoe Paul Shearer E. P D Morrison Jr Richard A Stewart and Robert Day. David Walter and wife arrived from Oakland California to visit relatives. Margaret Nichols of 1220 East 3rd returned from University Hospital Iowa City with her leg cast removed and able to walk.

L. J. Kehoe Paul Shearer E. P D. Morrison, Jr Richard A. Stewart Robert Day Des Moines The Iowa Bar Association Margaret Nichols Iowa City University Hospital

Couple Relocate as Farm Sale Ends North Iowa Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Boshart move to Ernest Rouse farm after selling their North Iowa residence to Harlan O Loughlin who plans Washington after the closing sale. The Iowa State Teachers College mixed chorus from Ainsworth and Jackson township presents the Messiah oratorio at the college men's gymnasium Sunday December 19 at 4 PM with arrangements for 3000 attendees.

Clarence Boshart Iowa Ernest Rouse North Harlan O'Loughlin Washington Marie Davis Margaret Pfeifer Ainsworth Dorothy Walker Jackson Township Iowa State Teachers College

Seek Motive in Murder at Hotel

A 29 year old design engineer Byron C Hartman was found stabbed and beaten to death in the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids. Police suspect possible motive tied to national defense secrets though no connection to the crime has been proven. Coroner Robert Brosh said Hartman of University City Missouri died about 12 hours before discovery by a maid. A clue in Hartman’s car trunk included a cloth panel with two chicken bones and the words lest you forget. Hotel guest L W Sheets reported hearing a scuffle but saw nothing further.

Robert Brosh Byron C. Hartman University City Roosevelt Hotel Mattman L. W. Sheets Des Moines Hartman

Ripening Cheddar Cheese at Two Temperature Levels

A description notes Syrian breakfast traditions featuring two cheeses and abundant dairy products. It explains cheddar cheese ripening at 60 degrees Fahrenheit achieves full ripeness in three to four months, similar to six months at 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events This Week

A dense list of community happenings fills the calendar with Luci n Lincoln School Christmas program at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium Rainbow initiation at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple followed by social hour P E O hosts 7 30 p m with Mrs J M Lloyd and co host Mrs Frieda Lowry A VFW hall gathering features an experience meeting lunch and entertainment Handcraft IV meets at 8 60 p m Bring handmade articles for bazaar and exhibit Child Study NT at 8 00 p m Bring the Christmas gift Mrs Charles Lemley Pythian Past Chiefs Association 8 00 p m Christmas party Laura Jane Stewart Friday plans include Homemakers Club 2 00 p m Christmas exchange note change of day Mrs Jack Trotman W S C S Methodist 2 00 p m Circle 1 Christmas program led by Mrs William Manassier and Mrs Ralph Shannon T T T Christmas dinner 6 30 p m bring table service Women’s Council Christian Church 7 30 p m Christmas party bring gift for children’s home Baptist Women Missionary Society 12 45 p m cooperative luncheon bring gift box Baptist B Y Young People 7 00 p m caroling then visit Bessie Schmidt for party Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m I C O F Hall West Chester W C T U 2 00 p m Mrs Will Ross Bethlehem Commandery 6 36 p m pot luck dinner bring vegetable or salad table service at Masonic Temple.

Ium Masonic Temple J. M. Lloyd Frieda Lowry K. C VFW Hall Dept. of Handcraft Wilas Busby Charles Lemley Pythian Past Chiefs Association Laura Jane Stewart Jack Trotman Methodist W.S.C.S William Manassier Ralph Shannon T.T.T Milo Sorden Women's Council Christian Church W.C

Verla Boshart and David Walter Visit Relatives After Wedding

Mrs Verla Boshart and Mr David Walter, recently married Nov 28 in Corcoran California, visit Mrs Walter's parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Boshart. Verla wore a gray suit with pink accessories. Verla is a 1941 Washington High School graduate and worked for Golden State Milk in Oakland. David is an Oakland High School graduate who attended Morningside College and is employed in Oakland.

David Walter Washington High School Walter Washington Junior College Golden State Milk Company Oakland Oakland High School Morningside College Sioux City

Highland Social Club Hosts Co-operative Dinner at Y M C A

Highland Social Club members gathered at the Y M C A for a co operative dinner Saturday noon hosted by Mr and Mrs John Krotz. Entertainment followed the meal planned by Mrs Herbert Campbell. Following, Social Hour featured a turkey dinner at Crawfordsville home of Mrs T Hal Huston with eleven members present. Co hosts were Mrs Orrin Johnson and Mrs Vernon White. The house was decorated in Christmas motif with a manger centerpiece. Gift exchange concluded the evening.

John Krotz Highland Social Club Herbert Campbell T. Hal Huston Crawfordsville Huston Orrin Johnson Vernon White

Ramsey Couple Hosts Wedding Dinner for Rohrer Pair

Mr and Mrs Wes Ramsey hosted a fried chicken dinner last night for Mr and Mrs Robert J Rohrer who were married on Tuesday. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Russell Rohrer Karen Sue Burlingen and Mr and Mrs D L Rohrer.

Wes Ramsey John Jean Ann Robert J. Rohrer Russell Rohrer Karen Sue Burlingen Mrs D. L. Rohrer

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