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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1952

Page

3

Washington community notes move through changes and events

After fifteen years on the school board A. Atehison resigns. Candidates Bostwick Jr Downing and Chur vie for the post. The county committee notes corn may be redeemed at 61 cents a bushel. Local residents relocate and engage in studies, theater, and civic events as Washington week brings recognition.

A.K. Atehison Frank Bostwick Jr Fred S. Downing Atehison Robert Efchur AAA Harry Dye Bethel Missionary Society Hal Williams American Railway Express Company Marines Robert Young Clarice Meek Des Moines Town Press L. A. Warren Judy Oelwein Warren National Farm Institute Navy Scott Furniture Company

Washington Week in Review and Local Social Notes

City crews finish cleanup along alleys and streets in Washington. Carriers’ party at YMCA with 1951 grand prize Richard Winga. local visits and travel among residents. numerous community notices and upcoming YMCA event announced.

Karl Little Washington

Battle Creek patient returns home as fire destroys sanatorium

A Battle Creek patient, Charlie Grassel, escaped a sanatorium fire with only his clothing. His trunk and belongings burned. The article notes an 1880s smallpox outbreak with five cases and three deaths, plus local disease details and multiple community events and notices from Washington County.

Charlie Grassel Battle Creek Sanitarium Hull

Washington County News: Plans For Park Band Stand And Local Projects

Snowstorm delays and spring hopes frame a busy week. The park board advances plans for a Central Park band stand funded by Ralph Smith’s 10 000 bequest dating to 1947. Supt Schell reports school addition papers underway despite steel shortages. Community Chest appoints Julius Kunik president. March of Dimes fundraiser nets near 2000 in Washington County. Local theater promises John Loves Mary at the high school. Carrier award winner Richard Winga tops the Journal watch list. A new road between Washington and Brighton is planned as Gov Beardsley names L J Kehoe to study toll road feasibility across the state.

Winter Park Board Central Park Joe Ralph Smith Schell Washington Community Chest Julius Kunik March of Dimes Washington County Y's Men's Club John Mary Evening Journal Richard Winga Journal Watch Brighton J. Kehoe Beardsley California

Washington Snow Returns Amid Spring Talk

Washington residents faced two inches of snow after warm days, as Old Man Winter reminded that spring is not here. The day featured a crippled children clinic with 47 patients at the Methodist church, under Iowa State Services for Crippled Children.

Washington Methodist Church Iowa State Services For Weokuk Ror. Rembolt Town City

Richland Girls Eye State Final After District Showdown

In Mount Piesean the Richland girls chase a state finals bid by beating Morning Sun in the district final. Consolation honors hinge on Crawfordsville versus Denmark as reported by The Beota Eagle.

Richland Clarion Richland Girls Morning Sun Mount Piesean Crawfordsville Denmark Toppon

Giant blood donation thermometer on Mount Pleasant office

The Winfield Beacon reports a large thermometer on the Mount Pleasant telephone office building showing 50 volunteers offering to give a pint of blood when the bloodmobile stops there this week.

Winfield Mount Pleasant

Teeter Files for Louisa County Sheriff on Republican Ballot

Columbus Gazette notes Marvin J. Teeter city marshal of Columbus Junction for four years has filed nomination papers to run for Louisa county sheriff on the Republican ticket in the June 2 primary. He served overseas in the Navy during World War II and is described as eminently qualified for the duties.

George Jarrard The Columbus Gazette Marvin J. Teeter Columbus Junction Louisa County Teeter

Newcomers Kathryn Jeanette and Bundy Plan Piano Work in Washington

Kathryn Jeanette and Mr Bundy arrive in Washington and plan piano tuning repair and teaching. The Christian church held a Wednesday potluck and business meeting with a budget approval. Frank Barnes returned to Vermont after several days visit. Mrs Everett Claudia Loftiss and Dave Elder judged a district declamatory contest in Fairfield.

Kathryn Jeanette Washington North Second Avenue Mr. Bundy The Christian Church Frank Barnes Vermont Robert Everetts Claudia Loftiss Dave Elder Fairfield

Deaths Of The Week In Iowa Towns

Kennett Peters 61 was found dead at home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound with a 12 gauge shotgun. Duane Stutzman 29 died after a two year illness. funeral Tuesday at 2 50 pm at the Methodist Church in Mt Pleasant. Aaron Hochstetler, GS, died Sunday afternoon at Mercy hospital Iowa City after being ill since Friday. he lived on a farm northwest of Kalona.

Presbyterian Church Win Smouse John Shields William James Eastwood Ethel Maud McCreedy North Second Avenue Wilson Apartments East Mainst Anne Loughlin Route Four Mercy Hospital Iowa City Joe Murphy Middleton Iowa Burl Wood Charles Dryden Lawrence Moore Swedesburg Glen Miller Blair Wood Front Street L. G. Roberts William Plath Madison, Wise Washington Charles Fox Democrat Washington County Jim McKee Alva Oklahoma J. Lindley Coon Newton James Baird Knox Cook Denver Charles S. Reeves Vic Carris Keota Garner Mason Kennett Peters Duane Stutzman Methodist Mt. Pleasant Stutzman Mt Wieasant Kalona Aaron Hochstatler, GS Meres Hospital Mr. Mochstetler

Funeral services for Eva May Simpson set at 2 PM

Funeral services for Mrs Eva May Simpson are scheduled at the Omar Hoskins funeral home at 2 p m on Wednesday February 13 with Rev B EB Voss presiding.

Brighton Eva May Simpson Omar Hoskins B. EB. Voss

Brighton Woman Dies From Car Crash In Wyoming

Mrs. Siffie Chafe died at Midwest Wyoming on February 7 following a January 24 car accident. A former Brighton resident, she grew up in the community.

Brighton Siffie Chafe Midwest Wyo Chafe

Charles P. Fox Dies After Illness at 82

Charles P. Fox 82 of 619 South Avenue B died here today at 12:40 pm after several weeks illness.

Charles P. Fox South Avenue

Lieutenant Colonel Horace E. Harwood Dies in El Paso

Word arrived from Washington that Lt. Col. Horace E. Harwood died Thursday night in El Paso Texas. He was married to Mary Louise Harwood and was the son in law of Will Harwood of Washington.

Washington el Paso Texas Horace E Pike Mary Louise Harwood Will Harwood

Hospital News Saturday Summary

A list of local hospital updates notes admissions births and dismissals. Individuals include Mrs Vaida Proudtit Mrs Raymond Baumert Norman Shalla Alfred Inglish Claud Carson and others with city affiliations Washington Keota Riverside Wellman Kalona and Richland among treatments medical surgical and newborn events.

A. Kk. Warner Washington Vaida Proudtit Raymond Baumert Keota Norman Shalla Riverside Alfred Inglish Pleasant Claud Carson Lyle C. Wilson Don Adam Richland Clifford Campbell Merle Turnipseed Peter Ann Kephart

Local Medical Notices Include Thomas Tremmel and Nelson

Kenneth Thomas from Crawfordsville regional medical listing appears with Willie Nelson and Mrs Grace Cnossen in city medical notices. James Tremmel of SigourVille also referenced in the medical section.

Kenneth Thomas Crawfordsville Willie Nelson City Grace Cnossen James Tremmel Sigour

Local Births and Medical Updates From Keota and Nearby Areas

This morning facing tonsillectomy was Richard Evans. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Robert Vincent of Keota welcomed a son and Mr and Mrs Levi Miller of Kalona welcomed a daughter. Today Mrs Claud Carson and daughter of Ainsworth Marian Jones of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Dewey Chus of Washington welcomed a daughter Mr and Mrs John R Helscher of Keota welcomed a son Kenneth Thomas Columbus Junction Tillie Boyle city Correction: Mrs Mary Jones of CJ was listed as admitted but Marian Jones was discharged.

Paul Mast Mary Jones Columbus Junction Robert Scranton Washington Jean Smothers Wellman A. E. Warner City Robert Vincent Keota Levi Miller Kalona Claud Carson Ainsworth Marian Jones Dewey Chus John R. Helscher Kenneth Thomas Tillie Boyle C. J

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