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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1950

Page

6

Washington Woman Mrs Wittmer Enters Burlington Hospital

Mrs Ezra Wittmer of Wayland enters Burlington Protestant hospital for surgery this morning announced by Evening Journal correspondent Deane Rinner. Community updates include births graduations moves and local visits across Washington Iowa and nearby towns with many relatives noted.

Ezra Wittmer Evening Journal Wayland Burlington Protesant Hospital Martin Kron Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Physical Education Instructor to Visit Washington Schools

Miss Joyce Anderson of the Iowa State Teachers College will visit Washington public schools February 14 and 15. She will discuss and demonstrate new teaching methods for girls physical education and introduce the Iowa school curriculum organization and management as part of the extension division's service.

Cedar Falls Joyce Anderson Iowa State Teachers College Washington

Alaska Sealskin Noted For Incredible Lightness

A noted Alaska seal skin is described as so light and pliable that a full pelt can be threaded through a napkin ring, highlighting unusual material properties and craftsmanship.

Alaska

Richland Club Banquet Wives Honor In Sheridan Cafe

Richland Feb 3 Commercial club members hosted wives at a 7 o'clock banquet in the Sheridan cafe with Fremont Hendrick son as toastmaster. The issue also notes funeral attendances, travels, and local obituaries including Oliver Rice and J. J. Fleig's 70th birthday celebration.

Richland Commercial Club Sheridan Cafe Richland Commercial Club Fremont Hendrickson

Johnny’s quip at history class stuns visiting superintendent

A surprise visit by the superintendent to a fourth grade class leads to an instant classic when pupil Johnny, a bright yet unpredictable student, responds to a question about presidential succession with a sharp joke about a Democratic undertaker.

Johnny United States C, R. Burk

Classic Ford and Chevy Listings for Sale in 1930s

Three Fords and one Chevrolet listed in clean, well kept condition. 1939 Ford Deluxe four door with good rubber. 1938 Ford Standard coupe. 1936 Ford four door sedan in good condition. 1939 Chevrolet pickup.

Hold Final Rites For Robert Blair Formerly of Junction

A military service for Robert Allen Blair son of Mr and Mrs M O Blair formerly of Columbus Junction was held at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Louisville Ky on January 25. The report notes the bodies of 12 young men who died aboard the USS Savannah near Salerno Italy on September.

Columbus Junction Robert Allen Blair M. O. Blair Anamosa Zachary Taylor National Cemetery Louisville U.S.S Savannah Salerno Italy

Memorial Service Held for Rupert Blair in Louisville

Rupert Ahem Blair, a Columbus High School graduate, enlisted in the navy January 13, 1941. A memorial service was held in Louisville attended by Mr and Mrs Blair and son Dean of Anamosa and Mr and Mrs M E Fisher of the local area.

Louisville Blair Dean Anamosa M. E. Fisher Rupert Ahem Blair Columbus High School Navy

Grandchild Mentioned in Local Notice From 1943

A dated line from October 17, 1943 notes Mrs. J. A. Mulhern of this place as the subject's grandmother.

J. A. Mulhern

Linoleum Care for Lasting Shine and Durability

Guide to preserving inlaid linoleum with gentle cleaning. Warns against excess water strong soaps and harsh abrasives as major enemies to floor coverings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Local News Deane Rinner L. H. Rinner East Jefferson Street Farm House Social Fraternity Iowa State College James Allison Washington County Audie Joe Allison Ronnie Randie Beverly Jean Keller Emmett K. Keller Children's Hospital Beverly Donald L. Williams Elizabeth Fairfield Griggs Apartments West Monroe Street Williams The George Morrison State University of Iowa Ira William Hoppe University of Iowa Hoppe Dorothy Conner J. C. Carris Vicksburg Miss Baton Rouge Huston Corpus Christi Texas Richard M. Applegate Camp Stoneman Calif Seoul Korea Louise Stone Lockridge Davenport Billa Kentz Karen Brighton Mrs. Kentz Vera Morgan Gene Lynn Dave Rolland Knoxville Earl Irwin Fred Graham Charles Plecker California Harold Johnson Bob Marble Bob Dunnam Madison Minn Mrs Max Marble Lee Holland Dan and Carolyn Maurice Henry Ivan Henry Keota Delmar Henry Ordell Wolfe W. F. Henry John Yousling W. B. Bruns Eldon Mr. Yousling Nelson Woodford Gracehill Harold Jarvis Des Moines Harold Leyb Winfield Carl Jarvis Ralph Martin Amos Stout Don Stout Marion Finney Lacour Tom Stewart Harold Wehr Clarice Meek Elder and Shannon T. J. Berdo Ashland Wisconsin Jessie Cranston Keswik Robert Hyde Oskaloosa Guy Hyde Marvin L. Carter Gilbert Mills Wayne Marston Ted Morgan Don McClure Muscatine Layton Buffington Harry Chamberlin Mrs. Allen Hunsaker Mr. Hunsaker Don Olson Marshalltown Fred Steck Owassco Michigan Steck James van Trump West Chester van Trump Ethel Kerr Lynn Ferguson Richard H. McCleery Australia Melborne Sidney Phillipines Japan McCleery Lucy Cannon Mrs. B. Bruegge Ernest Salladay Bob Anderson Ben George Sam Sigafoose Jake Earnest Naomi Kephart Earnest Howard Kerr Moline Will Sickles Harold Kerr Fox Inet Gene Kelly Betty Garrett Jules Munshin Frank Sinatra Vera - Ellen Ann Miller Hig Boys James Birney Dick Knapp Washington Schools Dixie Dugan Ry McEvoy Striebel C. A. Neville Frank Greiner O.E.S Glen Singleton Fort Collins Colo Alvin Smith Verle Bennett Docia Pugh Miami Fla Zeph Wade Zear Hinshaw Sherman Funeral Home Maurice Gould Burlington Gould Furniture and Undertaking Establishment Brute Robinson George Hinshaw Mabel Westbrook Alva Wagner John Ramsey Dick Conklin Deborah Sue Kalona R. G. Swinney Frank Farr Turner Hotel W. E. Luithly Nelle Bray Lula McCarty Herbert Jones Mediapolis Elza Fitch Rex Horning Tes Momes Adelia Horning William Sutherland Richard Caughlin Charles Hall Nebraska J. Fox J. H. Hendrickson Mt. Union Oliver Rice Fairfield Hospital Mr. Rice Vic Oswalt Kermit Oswalt Sherry Ira Saunders J. J. Fleig Rubio Mace Motor Ford Salfs & Service BRONZ James Klein Klothing Joe Palooka T'Mata Ann Missis Grayce Ham Fisher Blondie Chic Young Junction Martha Butler Hiland Tom Owens Speedway Market East Side Square Coca-Cola Company Edgar Bergen Charlie McCarthy CBS Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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