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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1950

Page

8

Swimmers greet Paul Jordan at YW pool

Twelve swimmers meet Paul Jordan during Tuesday afternoon swim period at the YW. He praises progress and notes plans to help Jane pass the accomplishment tests. Edne McCarty mails news of Paul’s presence to swimmers.

Paul Jordan Y Pool Edne McCarty Paul Jane Janie Ruth Ann Brown Susan Owen Judy Horn Eddie Lee Ver Steeg Pat McGill Janice Watson Kay Fagen Lilah Graber

YWCA Christmas plans and club notices

Community members contributed money and toys for the party. Mrs Wilson leaves for California for the winter. YWCA mixers announce a potluck and 50 cent gift exchange with officer elections. Mrs Shearer hosted a dessert for the retiring president and council members. Basketball league games held with next results on Dec 29.

Wilson California YWCA West YWCCA Paul Shearer Ywca Council

McCarthy and Pearson clash in cloakroom confrontation

In Washington the feud between columnist Drew Pearson and Senator Joseph R. McCarthy turned into an open clash. Both men reported the encounter at the Sulgrave Club cloak room with conflicting details. Pearson said McCarthy struck below the belt and that he was not injured.

Washington Drew Pearson Joseph R. McCarthy Sulgrave Club McCarthy Pearson Senate Wisconsin Vearson Fulton

Dale Nebel Resumes Teaching at School

Milton Nebel took his brother Dale Nebel to Eagle Grove Iowa on Monday where he will resume part time duties teaching at the local school. Dale has recovered rapidly from injuries suffered in an auto mishap and spent the past two weeks at his brother’s home recuperating.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Milton Nebel Dale Nebel Eagle Grove Iowa Dale Earnest Harder Mennonite Biblical Seminary Chicago Harder M.C.C Russia Paraguay South America Max Graber John Rich W. J. Graber John Marilyn W. KR. Schantz Eicher School Lyle Bower Teachers’ Institute Washington Vernon Frey Sam Wittmer Burlington Art Duncan Near Olds Leander Fast and Sons Henry Sexton Otto Frey Vernon David Richard Mr. Frey Anna Frey

Nixon Pulls Rival Candidates Apart, Report Says

About the only point that the contestants agreed on was that Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R. Calif., pulled them apart.

Local Boy Earl Zieglowsky Improves at Kirksville Hospital

Earl Zieglowsky, one year old and son of Mr and Mrs J red Zieglowsky of Columbus Junction, shows slow improvement after an automobile accident. He has been hospitalized at KCOS hospital in Kirksville Missouri for two weeks and is in room 302.

Earl Zieglowsky J’red Zieglowsky Columbus Junction KCOS Kirksville Earl Kirksville Hospital

Luckey Family Embraces Home Pioneering At Riverside

Riverside diary by Mrs. Marge Luckey chronicles a family project in December 13 practice of early living. They made soap from leftovers, processed hominy with modern methods, learned grinding corn, and baked bread. The piece notes a vintage diary entry from 1802 or 1803 about Shawnee life and bear grease buttered corn.

Marge Luckey Riverside Dad Billy Marilla Jimmy Maumee George Tev Joseph Badger Ohio

Hospital admits and dismissals list for Washington area

Yesterday Keith Huber of Washington was admitted for surgery. Clarence Griffin of Washington and Mrs. Dave Plank with her son of Wellman were dismissed today. Mrs. Melvin Jaspering of Washington and Mrs. James K. Dunn of Wyman also discharged. Births reported yesterday include Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Greiner of R a son at 3 05 p m Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baumert of Washington a daughter at 5 54 p m and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Huston of Wyman a son at 7 40 p m.

Keith Huber Washington Surgical Clarence Griffin Dave Plank Wellman Melvin Jaspering James K. Dunn Wyman Wilford Greiner Donald Baumert Harold Huston

Havre Pupils Plan Christmas Program for December 21

Havre Nebraska December 14 pupils of Havre school practice a Christmas program to be presented Thursday evening December 21 under teacher Mrs Joe Goodlander. The article notes merriment over mysterious props and lists local visitors and family visits including Mr and Mrs Jesse Stout and Will Richards improving health.

Lewis Hering Havre Joe Goodlander Jesse Stout Roy Rogers Richards

Miller Installed as President at Washington Golf and Country Club

Ten years ago today Frank B. Miller became president of the Washington Golf and Country Club succeeding Lester B. Orr who had led the club for years. C. V. Crull was elected vice president with Will Herwood as secretary and treasurer.

Frank B. Miller Washington Golf and Country Club Lester B. Orr C. V. Crull Will Herwood

Partly cloudy and cold tonight with snow likely tomorrow

Partly cloudy conditions persist tonight with a cold air mass in place. The forecast calls for more snow likely tomorrow, with minor accumulations possible across the region.

Sunday Visit and Callers Round the Neighborhood

Local residents recount Sunday evening visits and weekday calls. Mr and Mrs Al Hahn, Mr and Mrs Everett Westen and Larry joined Harold Wilson at Dave Richard’s home. Bud Hauenstein and family greeted Fred Eisele. Richard Beaty, son of Clifford Beaty, ill with pneumonia in Moline hospital. he is Willis Beaty’s grandson.

Everett Westen Larry Harold Wilson Dave Richard Bud Hauenstein Fred Eisele Rev. Fast Everett "Westen Walter Westen Barbara Karen Judy Dale Mitchell Floyd Stover Gayle Sharon Kelley Richard Beaty Clifford Beaty Moline Richard Willis Beaty

Zager Couple Move Into New Ainsworth Home on Van Buren

Mr and Mrs William Zager relocate from their farm near Ainsworth to a newly constructed residence at 404 East Van Buren Street. Richard Maxwell son of Mr and Mrs Don Maxwell is promoted to cadet corporal in the ROTC program at Iowa State College per Col McConnell.

William Zager Ainsworth van Buren Street Richard Maxwell Don Maxwell Iowa State College Col. McConnell Don Leslie

The Pipe Wrench by Ida on Economics and Politics

Ida discusses high costs, labor and price pressures facing merchants, praising savings tools at Everyady. She references Margaret Truman, critiques government, warns against war, urges trust in Americans, and calls for strong action to build the nation.

Ida Washington

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