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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
2
Mrs. O. C. Boshart of Wayland and Miss Edna Klein travel to Des Moines for the Iowa-Des Moines conference executive board meeting. Boshart is president and Klein treasurer of the Burlington district.
Mr and Mrs Bernard Pauly of Ainsworth welcomed a daughter at 11 54 yesterday morning. Mrs Leonard Pohren Mrs Joe Pease were admitted as surgical patients. Mr and Mrs Leo Heisdorffer of Keota welcomed a son at 7 45 last evening. Earnest Arnold was admitted for surgery. Joseph Leslie McGraw infant son of Mr and Mrs Leroy McGraw admitted for second degree burns. Dismissals today include Mrs Gordon Carstensen Donald Kiesey Jack Fuhr and Dennis Young.
Clinton junior college travels to Washington for a key matchup to avenge a prior defeat. Coaches expect a hard game as Washington eyes the win with new starters Max Payne and Jim Arnold joining Bob Sodergren Tom Tanner and Ev Prebys in the lineup.
Crawfordsville Cyclones beat Ainsworth Tigers 31 to 30 in a close Friday night game at Ainsworth. Second team won their game with more margin. Daisy Hubert attended funeral services for sister-in-law Mrs. T. W. Randall. Bob Darbyshire visited friends in Crawfordsville Tuesday.
Attendees of the Minnesota Iowa basketball game last evening included Rhis Miller Melvin Snyder Larry Thornton Dick Wallace Dick Kennedy Dean Bickford and many relatives of Robert A. Conner. Mr and Mrs W J Shannon C C Klepfer Bob and Fred Speed Mr and Mrs E E Ward Howard Freshwaters Curt Wells Don McClure Grace Conner of Minneapolis and Mrs Ella Sessler of Davenport traveled to attend the funeral held today.
The English River Valley Turkey Association plant in Riverside finished its first turkey processing work and will close until next season. The operation employs about forty to fifty when active, with a capacity of a carload of dressed turkeys daily marketed along the Atlantic seaboard. The 60 by 120 foot building opened October 21, led by F. W. Schnoebelen as president and manager and Jeff Yoder as foreman.
Clark described the coal strike's impact on the national economy and urged government action. He argued for a judicial ruling to determine if the government contract remained effective and if the defendants issued a nullified notice. The government pursued court relief to avert irreparable injury. Funeral services for Robert A. Conner were held at L. A. Jones funeral home with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
A recent survey finds it takes an average of only 10 minutes to clean a trailer coach each day. The finding suggests minimal labor for routine upkeep and could influence maintenance planning.
Faye Lewis, who operated a linograph slug casting machine since 1920, retires from the Columbus Junction Gazette with her brother Ray Lewis succeeding her. She began in 1915 using unitype and has set an average 27 columns weekly for the Gazette and Iowa Union Farmer. Other local notes include funeral attendance, birth of a daughter in San Diego, and moves by area residents.
Past Noble Grand Circle hosts 7:30 p.m. at Paul Deimerly home with Ann Judson Circle Baptist church meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thelma Luther leads a program. Various clubs, dinners, lunches, and sewing circles listed for Wednesday through Saturday. Activities include carpent events, quilting, pinochle at the Masonic temple, and community gatherings with visitors noted. Weber and Huston office operated. Mrs. Julian Wade visited Des Moines. Mrs. Etta Wiegner mentioned.
Haskins residents report rabbits hunted by moonlight with many bagging 10 to 15 per night and storing meat in lockers. The town notes new arrivals Mr and Mrs Edgar Whetstine, welcomes them, and mentions residents traveling for visits and shopping.
William Schultz 79 died in a hospital after being struck by a KFORUK city bus in Kiloruk Iowa. Witnesses say he walked into the side of the bus in Lee county marking the year's first traffic fatality.
Social Hour club met Friday with all but one member present. New members Mrs Arlene Fletcher and Mrs Ardis Blankenhorn joined the group, then went to Blossoms cafe for refreshments with Mrs. Marion Johnson guiding the event.
Members of the White Shrine played bridge at four tables yesterday afternoon in the Masonic temple. Mrs. Clarence Richards won the high score prize and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman took second. Hostesses Mrs. Della Miller and Mrs. A. W. Yard served refreshments after the games.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Martin observed their 18th wedding anniversary on January 12. They hosted relatives at a three course chicken dinner for eight with a red and green theme. Darla Martin helped her mother serve the meal.
Do not wear damp leather shoes as moisture weakens the material. Remove them from feet and let them dry thoroughly to prevent stretching and misshaping typical of wet footwear.
Congratulations flood in as William M. Beal of Henderson county turns 86 and joins the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club. Observing anniversaries are Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. White. Birthday cakes honor Sonja Stettler and Daniel Holcomb. Other residents and friends also marked birthdays and congratulations today.
Mr and Mrs Howard Curl observe a birthday today marking the 11th birthday of Thomas Hugh DeYarman of Olds in a family celebration.
Members of the Merry Maids club hosted Dr and Mrs Roy Tripp of Sioux City with a dinner at Mrs Enma Barnett home and social visiting. The group, formed years ago in high school, spent the evening at the Howard McCleery home before the Tripps left for their Sioux City home.
The University of Illinois sits in Urbana while its field house and football field are located in Champaign, illustrating a divided campus layout.
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