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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

6

New Books Ready for Circulation At the Public Library

The Public Library will circulate new titles including Marlowe studies, design guides, biblical commentaries, histories such as Pennsylvania Dutch in the Middle West, The Wilderness Road, End of a Berlin Diary, and Waiting lists for gift copies from local clubs and donors. Authors include Orr, Andrews, Shirer, Stegner, and Halsey with works ranging from quests in Asia to American biographies and holiday stories.

Elder Ludwig Pennsylvania Middle West Ida Cavender Shirer Berlin Croy Dublin Andrews Pates Andes West of Nowhere Hardy George Clapper Hamlin

TeBockhorst Family Moves to F Pribyl Farm at Richmond

Kalona notes list local farm relocations with the TeBockhorst family moving from highway one south of Kalona to a farm east of Richmond owned by Frank Pribyl. Neighbors Paul and Raymond Benell plan moves nearby on farms owned by John Benell. Other items include illness updates, births, travels, and sports results from Kalona merchants.

TeBockhorst F. Pribyl Farm Richmond Kalona Norbert TeBockhorst Highway One Frank Pribyl Paul Benell Lone Tree Raymond Benell John Benell Dan J. Guengerich Iowa City Lloyd Strickler Ned Sweitzer Pennsylvania Ray Westrick Mercy Hospital Mary Brenneman Lloyd Bender Jay Masitman 2. H. Fhonmson Walnut Iowa

West Chester News Highlights and Local Updates

West Chester reports a lucky accident as Rev V Pike and wife escape serious harm after colliding with a parked truck near Indianola while returning from Kansas City. Also notes illness of Mrs Munster in Des Moines and ongoing hospital care for Mrs Nash and others. Home Art Club holds a Christmas dinner with officer elections and festive gifts.

West Chester R. V. Pike Kansas City Indianola Pike Munster H. W. Munster Keev Leet Rush College Holly Springs Methodist Thurch C. D. Nash Mercy Hospital Oskaloosa Nash

Local Families Attend Church and Visit Regional Kin

Mr and Mrs S F Shockly and family of Vinton were dinner and supper guests at Kenneth Goffs. Allen Goff of Mt Pleasant and Dale Goff with Beverly of Washington visited. Lee Swartzendruber and daughters visited Mrs Paul Troyer near Parnell. Bicher church ladies held monthly meeting and planned a mission bazaar and food sale for Wayland Saturday. Harry Gardner and son of Cedar Rapids stayed with E J Pregenberger. Clayton Nebel and Sam Nebel transacted Burlinton business. Oscar Miller and Dallas Miller attended a funeral in Ohio. Hedge trimming frolic drew locals to Simon Leichty farm. Simon is recovering from a recent operation.

S. F. Shockly Vinton Kenneth Goff Allen Goff Mt., Pleasant Dale Goff Beverly Washington Lee Swartzendruber Paul Troyer Parnell Ladies Mission Society of the Ohio Simon Leichty Simon

Wellman Independents Win at Katona Gym 28 to 14

The Wellman Independents defeated their opponents 28 to 14 at Katona gym on Wednesday evening. The newly organized team, managed by H. L. Walker, wore new uniforms funded by Katona business men. They will face Brighton next Wednesday, December 17.

Wellman Independents Katona H. L. Walker Mtrehants Five Brighton

Xenia Items By Correne Edmondson

Xenia report by Correne Edmondson details local happenings and brief notices from the city. The itemized column covers community news and small events shaping daily life in Xenia.

Correne Edmondson Xenia

Local Social Notes Include Injuries And Visits

Sympathy sent to the Shull and Eugene families after a sorrowful week. N D Stephens Jr suffered a right arm and rib injuries when his coat got caught in a tractor power take off. He is in a cast at University hospital in Iowa City.

Ity Gail Shull Eugene N. D. Stephens, Jr University Hospital Iowa City Manford Rabenold Roland Henry Leffler Burlington

Public and Farm Sales Schedule Three Iowa Listings

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction. Ollie Livestock Exchange conducts sales Tuesday at 1 00 p m. Dee 22 Public sale 214 mi NW of Crawfordsville starts 1 00. Tonyn Davis. December 29 Closing Out Farm Sale 4 miles SE of Wayland starts 10 30. Martin C Gerry. January 5 Closing Out Sale 214 miles NW of Crawfordsville 10 miles SE of Washington starts 11 00 Howard M Stewart.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Dee Crawfordsville Tonyn Davis Wayland Martin C. Gerry Washington Howard M. Stewart

Mrs. M. Burger to Spend Winter With Jake Burger Family

Mrs. Maggie Burger closed her home for winter and will stay with her son and daughter in law Jake Burger of Germanville. Nearby families and relatives gathered for visits and a roast at the Jack Riley home, with multiple households noted including Smith, Waggoner, Brannon, and Amrine families.

Mrs. M. Burger Jake Burger Arlis van Sant Carl Amrine Jack Riley Cecil Frank Smith Otis Waggoner Will Brannon Dora Hinkie Dwight Messenger Trenton

Society Sponsors Two Sound Films At Eicher Church

The Eicher Christian Endavor society of the Fieher church sponsored two sound films, The Dying Thief and Thankful Dandelion, during their regular Sunday evening meeting. Election of officers for the coming year was held.

Society Eicher Church Vernon W. Frey Noble Eicher Christian Endavor Society the Fieher Church

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