Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local Notables
Admitted Sunday Tonya Thomassen Keota Mrs Wayne Wolfe 1402 N 2nd surgical Jack Anderson 115 Clara Barton medical Today Myron Luers Keota surgical Dismissed Sunday Mrs Herbert McDonald and son Keota Mrs Deane Stannard and son Richland Mrs Lester Yoder and daughter Kalona Fred Kephart RJ Madlynne Schultz Burlington Today Carla Benell Elizabeth Irwin Births Sunday Mr and Mrs Harold Selt singer Keota a daughter 5 40 am Mr and Mrs William Zickafoose 1031 W Monroe a daughter 5 17 am Mr and Mrs Ivan West Jr Wapello a son 12 30 pm
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Tonya Thomassen
Wayne Wolfe
Jack Anderson
Clara Barton
Myron Luers
Keota
Herbert McDonald
Deane Stannard
Richland
Lester Yoder
Kalona
Fred Kephart
Madlynne Schultz
Burlington
Carla Benell
Elizabeth Irwin
Harold Seltsinger
William Zickafoose
W. Monroe
Ivan West, Jr
Wapello
Window Display Highlights Child Accident Dangers
The Washington County Health Unit showcases a J. C. Penney window display illustrating the four leading accidental killers of children 1 to 14. The article notes that more than 12,000 U S children died from accidents last year, surpassing deaths from pneumonia and measles.
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Washington
Weather Reading with Hog Prices and Cloudy Forecast
Prices show hogs at 21.25 as skies darken. Increasing clouds expected tonight with warmer air. Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chances of light rain or snow overall.
Preventing accidents to protect children safety drive
Authorities note 90 percent of accidents are preventable after studying the toll on life and money. The Health Unit displays four graphic accident types at Penneys this week. Home hazards cause 40 percent of deaths. parental inspection and safety training can reduce risks and make homes safer through cooperative effort.
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Penneys
Team Captain Urges Interest in YW Club
The YWCA Mixer Club in Washington announces a membership campaign inviting young adult women to attend meetings and join knitting crafts and sports programs. The campaign aims to boost participation and support for ongoing club activities.
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Ywca Mixer Club
Washington
Vacu-matic Carburetor Claims Gas Savings
Wisconsin inventor introduces the Vacu-matic Carburetor a device said to auto adjust fuel mix to save gasoline on cars trucks and tractors. It promises easy installation fits all engines and invites free particulars by mail from Vacu-matic Carburetor Co at Wauwatosa Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Local Notices Travel and Community Updates Across Iowa State
Local items report visits to Mercy hospital in Iowa City for Mr Alsip and hospital stays for Mrs Lowe. Plans to move to a farm near Rockwell City by March 1. Claire Darbyshire to Feb 19 at Freshwaters Feed. Des Moines trips for Show Boat with Darbyshire and Hauge entourages. YWCA Mixer club notes describe monthly potluck meetings, social song, and upcoming programs led by Dorothy Turnipseed. Membership drive continues with two teams seeking help.
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Robert Wead
M. W. Alsip
Iowa City
Alsip
Gus
Mercy Hospital
Clair Darbyshire
Rockwell City
Darbyshire
William Darbyshire
Claire
Freshwaters
Darrell Ross
Fred Klopfenstein
Winfield
Des Moines
Nate Young
Herbert Hauge
Robert Lowe Jr
University Hospital
Lewis Anderson
Beverley
Clinton
John LeFever
Cecil Long
Harold Strum
Washington
Ywca Mixer Club
Mixer
Dorothy Turnipseed
Mildred Doster
Little Has High Score of Week In City Bowling
Lloyd Little of the Old Timers led week bowling with a high single game of 223 and three game series 665, while Bill Steele of the New Timers posted 222 and 542. Old Timers topped team scoring with 844 and 2351 in the three game series, Sidters Auto Parts second with 825, New Timers 2305.
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Lloyd Little
Old Timers
City Hall
Bill Steele
New Timers
Little
Steele
Dewey Rumors Swirl Around 1950 Political Run
Washington reports suggest Governor Thomas E Dewey may seek a political post in 1950 with talk of a presidential comeback fading. Albany dispatches cite speculation on him running for New York governor or the U S Senate, though opinions in Washington are mixed about another White House bid.
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Washington
Thomas FE
Dewey
Albany
New York Times
Chicago Daily News
White House
New York
United States Senate
Senate
Local Week of School and Club Games Schedule
Week long slate lists Monday events at the Y and high schools across Keokuk Kalona and Washington with matchups including Wayland Crawfordsville Monmouth and Moline JC. Junior high rounds run Thursday and Saturday with a county tournament at the high school.
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Keokuk
Washington
Washington Jr. College
Clinton
Y” Hoopers
Pepperettes
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Comets
Monmouth
Washington County
Cardinals
Moline
J. C. Washington High School
Fairfield
Jane Tanner Leads Girls Cage Scoring in League
Jane Tanner tops inter YWCA scoring for Pepperettes with 60 points in three games, 20 point average. Donna Reim is second with 50 points in three games, 16.3 average, for the Hoopers. Donna Patterson leads third with 39 points in three games, 13 average for the Shazams. Ruth Shaffer of the She Wolves has 24 points in two games, 12 average. Team standings follow. Senate vacancy in New York state moves with Sen. Robert Wagner’s end of term. GOP seeks to gain and retain control.
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Jane Tanner
Jane
Pepperettes
Donna Reim
Donna
Hoopers
Donna Patterson
The
Shazams
Ruth Shaffer
She-Wolves
Dewey
Senate
New York State
Robert F. Wagner
Wagner
GOP
Republican Party
Poor Visibility Blamed for Iowa Train Crash
In Onawa Iowa police attributed the wreck to bad visibility at an unprotected railroad crossing. Five people died when a speeding Northwestern train struck a car carrying Clarence Dahl and his family of Whiting Iowa including Kathleen 23 Richard 4 Dennis 2 and Phyllis 18.
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Onawa
Iowa
Northwestern
Clarence Dahl
Kathleen
Richard
Dennis
Phyllis Dahl
Clarence
Whiting
Buckeyes Help Illinois Lead Big Nine Basketball Race
Illinois with Ohio State assistance leads the Big Nine race after a 61 54 win over Wisconsin and Minnesota’s 48 39 victory. Ohio State visits Illinois Saturday. Illinois hosts Northwestern tonight as Indiana at Ohio State and Iowa at Purdue. Michigan and Purdue also strong contenders.
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Chicago
Illinois
Ohio State
Illini
U. Buckeyes
Ohip
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Northwestern
Champaign
Indiana
Iowa
Purdue
Michigan
Buckeyes
Columbus
Towa
Comets Suffer Final Loss in Eastern Iowa Title Race
Sport Shop Comets finish as runners up in the Eastern Iowa Independent Championship after a 56 50 overtime defeat by West Liberty Carrs Lunch. Earlier they beat Kalona 54 27 to reach the final as Martin Herron and Norris fouled out in the second half. Monmouth next faces the Comets at the YMCA in Washington in a Mississippi Valley semi pro league contest.
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Washington
Iowa
Sport Shop Comets
West Liberty Carr
Comets
Martin
Herron
Norris
West Liberty
Kalona
Monmouth
YMCA
Classified Crossing Described As Very Poor By Reporter
A brief note highlights a crossing described as very poor with trains passing through at speed. The description underscores safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists relying on the crossing.
Cows Clipped for Winter Stock to Ensure Clear Milk
Clipping cows while housed for winter is recognized as a key factor in producing sediment free milk. The practice helps reduce dirt and roughness on the cows, promoting cleaner milk output during the cold season.
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Smart Implement Co. International Harvester
Bride
Galen Drake
Kyser’s College of Fun and Knowledge
Exel
American Broadcasting Company
Aan
Glen T. Ross
E. J. Trumbull
Ross Variety Store
Imfain
Despa
Tica
Wyatt
Meas
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
Get Chrysler Corporation
Mspa
Automobile Owners
Chrysler
Plymouth
Miller's
West Chester
FORD
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Charlotte Earls
Atcher Service
ED Hite
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Mont-Ward
Sitler Ee
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Phillips Drug Es Freshwaters
American League
Stewart & Crone
Tuckers Awe
Bankers
McCumminger
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American Legion
Sorrells Mills Ee Button Co
Ncacacuaene
Big Ten
Sitter
W. Steele
R. Boileau
L. Little
H . Cumming
J Stewart
E . Sorrell
Ce Custer
Holland
Edmondson
B . Mills
Gov
Willits
Flyers
Smart
She- Wolves
Cage
Mixerettes
Washington, Iowa
Speedway
HAM
Lyle Wilcox
Frank Embree
Doris Steele
Pe Food Store
Roy
Argo
G. W. Johnson
Chester Eatinger
Food City
South Side Square
Doorbuster
Nier
Floyd L. Barnes
Washington National Insurance Co
Legal Reserve Life Insurance Company
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