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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1951
Page
8
Local residents host and visit family members over the weekend. Irene Conner resumes her duties at Tait Radio after visiting relatives in Florida and North Carolina. Wilber Jackson travels to Rochester Mayo Clinic for medical care. friends invite messages.
Ten years ago concerns rise over Iowa senate redistricting. Washington County would move from its long held district with Henry County to a new district including Lee County in a proposed bill.
The Navy announced it will call 17 000 enlisted reserves to active service in April, May and June, 62 000 more than previously planned. The move covers chief petty officers and specialists in electronics, radio, ordnance, stores, drafts, aviation and mechanical fields, with some reserve officers and lower graded seamen also to be ordered.
Riverside reports a 79th birthday surprise for Mrs Anna Krotz hosted by her son John and family with a large cake and accordions. Neighbors and relatives visited, music filled the evening as youngsters sang Happy Birthday to their grandmother.
Hospital admitted yesterday include Mrs J W Cox of Washington and Mrs Ray Jones of Columbus Junction plus Sue McGill of Washington. Today Grace Walker of Washington admitted for surgery. Dismissals include Mrs Etta Brinton and Darlene Garrett of Washington. Births report twin sons to Mr and Mrs Merle Brinning of Keota at 8 30 a m.
A family roast and dinner were held Friday evening at the Chalupa home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Kucera and children Kenneth Laurel and Karolyn. The Warren Forbes home near Conesville hosted New Years visitors.
Eicher Mennonite Church held its New Year day annual business meeting and elected officers for three year terms including Deacon Pearl Chrisinger Trustee Henry Sexton Chorister Jr Graber Assistant Max Graber Pianist Lola Bontrager Assistant Ruth Graber C E Superintendent Emerson Witting Assistant Mrs Art Duncan Correspondent to church paper and other reports.
Friday evening December 29 twelve families gathered at the Eicher school house for prize cake and a school program. After games, ice cream cake and cookies were served, with Mrs Edwit Leichty praised as the most popular young lady.
Dale Nebel a teacher at Eagle Grove spent Christmas with his brother and family and did a business trip to Chicago returning Saturday. Mr and Mrs Otto Frey and Vernon visited the David Richard home Sunday evening to see Grandma Frey who is somewhat improved after illness.
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