Review of the 7 Weeks News From Des Moines to Karachi
A long summary notes Corn Belt Turkey Farms winning ribbons at a Des Moines show with two third places and one fourth, plus one blue ribbon for Iowa. It covers military moves, missionary assignments to Pakistan, Iowa college life and religious events, and shifts in local business and public life, mentioning many households, towns, and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt Turkey Farms
Des Moines
National
Turkey Federation
Don Stutsman
Washington
Iowa
Dave Livingston
Miet
Robert Gene Bell
Robert Earl Galloway
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa State
WOI
Long and Hotle dissolve partnership in Washington
Charles Hotle and Cecil Long announce the dissolution of their Long and Hotle feed and implement business partnership in Washington after three years. Hotle will take over the feed grain and hatchery operations while Long continues in the implement business. The notice mentions Milo Sorden’s prior purchase of their business twelve years ago and John Yousling joining six months later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hotle
Cecil Long
Long & Hotle
Washington
Mr. Hotle
Mr. Long
Milo Sorden
John Yousling
Voices of Mark Rutherford and Wilma Fletcher Featured
The Washington's Men's club heard recordings of Mark Rutherford a noted lay church leader and Wilma Fletcher a rising soprano from Galesburg Illinois presented by Ivan Norton who introduced by Roy Fields and Rev T C Polk remarks. Each sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Rutherford
Christian Church
Wilma Fletcher
Galesburg
Ill
Washington's
Ivan Norton
Mr. Norton
Roy Fields
T. C. Polk
Mr. Rutherford
Vacationers Fly Over Erupting Volcano Amid Growing Sightseeing Rules
Honolulu reports from I. Rothschild describe a pleasure trip to the far Pacific with plans to fly over an erupting volcano as sightseer flights increase and regulations become necessary. Additional notes cover travels of Mrs. Jennie Hall and Mrs. Stella Latchem, and visits by Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Clow to Boston and Jensen Beach Florida. A twin birth in Williamsburg hospital ties back to former Washington resident Pauline Wittmer, now Mrs Richard Bare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
I. Rothschild
Pacific
Jennie Hall
Stella Latchem
Hawaii
Richard Bare
Pauline Wittmer
Washington
Williamsburg
Barbara
Bonita
Washington county license sales rise in 1948 with surplus
County Treasurer W. E. Howell reports 1948 motor vehicle tag sales reached 5753, up from 4523 in 1947, with increases in all vehicle types. He notes the 1948 tax collections exceeded the levy due to delinquent taxes and interest and full 1948 collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
W. E. Howell
Hospital News Briefs From Cols Junction Area
At the Hospital Saturday several patients were listed including Mrs. Isaac Kleese and Mrs. Porter Hartman in Columbus Junction. Dismissals included Catherine Logan Mose Levy Kalona and Mrs Manual McKune and son. Births reported Rob ert and Mrs Dill of Keota welcomed twins a girl at 3 50 am and a boy at 4 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Kleese
Porter Hartman
Columbus Junction
Carla Guther
S. Marion
Surgical
Joe Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Medical
Wayne Dickinson
Keota
Catherine Logan
Mose Levy
Kalona
Manual McKune
Paul Hammen
Albert Tinnes
Paul Bell
Francelia Farrier
Brighton
Robert Montgomery
Robert Dill
Tuesday Admits at Local Hospital
The hospital lists admissions for Tuesday and yesterday. Mrs. Carl Replogle of Ainsworth and Mrs. Clarence Jarrard in R38 underwent surgical procedures, with today adding Carla Guther in Mt. Pleasant and J. Bh Leiehty listed for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Replogle
Ainsworth
Surgical
Clarence Jarrard
R38
Carla Guther
J. Bh. Leiehty
Mt. Pleasant
George Pixley
Hervey Bell
Local Births and Names Noted in Early Gleanings
Yesterday and today the column records births and names including Bernard Greiner Mrs Russell Knott Mrs Ed Nardy Mrs Isaac Kleese Mrs Lorence Marek and son Riverside Mrs Ed Aller Harper and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Granville Humble at 5 10 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Greiner
Keota
Surgical
Russell Knott
Ed Nardy
Isaac Kleese
Lorence Marek and Son
Riverside
Ed Aller
Harper
Granville Humble
Births and surgical mentions in Keota and Osceola notices
Yesterday lists include Julius Enslin and Mrs Keith Genkinger with surgical matters in Ainsworth. Mrs Edgar Wise in Brighton also noted for surgery. Today mentions Mrs Ralph Eden and 30on, Mrs Robert Dill in Keota, Mrs Nellie Pence in Osceola, and a birth for Mr and Mrs Robert Flynn in Keota at 4 49 AM/PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Enslin
Medical
Keith Genkinger
Ainsworth
Surgical
Edgar Wise
Brighton
Ralph Eden
Robert Dill
Keota
Nellie Pence
Osceola
Robert Flynn
Wagenknecht Family Welcomes Son in Ainsworth
Yesterday reports note Mrs. Emry Yates of Kinross under medical care. Today Joe Wagenknecht of Ainsworth listed. Today Mr and Mrs Henry Wagenknecht of Ainsworth announce the birth of a son at 9 05 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emry Yates
Kinross
Medical
Joe Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
Henry Wagenknecht
Deaths of the Week: Mrs. O T Gowey
Mrs O T Gowey, 71, a native of Richland who lived in the community, died last night at her home. She had resided here until four years ago when she moved to Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lloyd
Jim
California
John
Iowa University
Lloyd
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Laramie
Wyoming
Nebraska
E. L. Keith
Julie
James Lyman
Panama City
Fla
Major
U. S. Army Air Corps
Keiths
United States
Jennie Harris
Keota
Frank Pringle
Pringle
Richland
O T. Gowey
Death of Mrs. Anna Harlan of Richland
Word came to Washington that Mrs. Anna Harlan of Richland died this afternoon. Funeral plans are not yet set. She was mother of Mrs. Byron Snider and grandmother of Mrs. Duane Griggs, both of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anna Harlan
Richland
Harlan
Byron Snider
Duane Griggs
Death of Cora D. Smiley in Winfield
Cora D. Smiley died in Winfield Thursday afternoon. She was sister of the late Mrs. J. B. Crail of Washington and formerly lived in the area. Smiley served as an instructor at Washington Academy for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cora D. Smiley
Winfield
Miss Smiley
J. B. Crail
Washington Academy
John Amos Eicher Dies in Webster Groves Family Notice
John Amos Eicher the last living brother of Edward C. Eicher of Washington died this morning at his daughter Mrs James Lewis home in Webster Groves Missouri Funeral services will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Amos Eicher
Edward C. Eicher
Washington
James Lewis
Webster Groves
Missouri
Funer
Washington Flashback Reveals Local News And Moves
Harold E. Gray named state sales manager at Busby Manufacturing. W. H. O'Donley leaves underpass work for Miami Missouri bridge project. H. E. Daley moved to underpass job. family at 809 West Madison. Vera Jarrard marries William Wulf at Extra Iowa. Washington Demons upset Mr. Pleasant 34 29 after poor start. Travel notes cover Brinning California trip and various relatives. Bicycle battalion elects officers. Santos Hernandez acquitted. City tax base. real estate sales and business changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. O’donley
Miami
Missouri River
Massinah Company
H. E. Daley
Mr. Daley
St. Charles
Florence
West
Madison Street
Ramseyer Hatcheries Forms New Service Department
Twenty years ago Ramseyer Hatcheries organized a service department to supervise flocks supplying hatching eggs. A man, Glenn Groomer, 45, was found dead at the Mac Lamore home from probable acute indigestion. Charles Brown was treated for internal injuries after a wild horse incident. William Griffin of Riverside was elected hospital board chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Groomer
Town
Mac Lamore
Charles Brown
William Griffin
Riverside
George H Paul party visits Robstown during Corpus Christi trip
A party led by George H Paul recently returned from Corpus Christi spent time with Mr and Mrs Will McClean in Robstown Texas. They tour a two story brick building and its flat described as nicely located and well kept. The group notes favorable impressions of the country and the McCleans stay in Robstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Paul
Corpus Christi
Will McClean
Robstown
Texas
Sermons at First United Presbyterian Draw Large Crowd
Dr R B A McBride of Omaha closed his series of meetings at the First United Presbyterian Church delivering his last sermon on Romans chapter eight. Despite stormy weather the auditorium was well filled with listeners each session this week boosting morale and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Lewis L. Dunnington
Washington High School
Dunnington
United Nations Organization
Russia
Europe
R. B. A. McBride
Omaha
First United Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Mrs Palmerheld in Denver
Funeral services for Mrs J C Palmer sister of I W Shhenefelt of Washington were held Monday in Denver Colorado. Mrs Palmer 72 died January 8 after a stroke last November. She had a wide acquaintance in Washington.
Local Socials and Military News Highlight Community Events
Notices describe PEO Chapter 1 meeting at Miss Dell Hollingsworths with a field study and a sample social luncheon, while Mrs Stewart hosts a ladies gathering on West Main Street to celebrate a wedding anniversary with games and a luncheon. Meanwhile, Joe Simerman ships two carloads of horses to Buffalo and Jack Heath travels with the shipment to Chicago. Charles Benz hosts neighbors at a new county premier residence evening, and Walter Peterson performs violin with Miss Crone at the piano for visiting guests. Signal corps near Puerto Principe reports building a temporary telegraph to Santa Cruz and plans a permanent line, as they march through jungles and swamps. Harland Dawson enjoys Chihuahua winter in Mexico, sending photos to Lew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter 1
Peo
Dell Hollingsworth
Field
Riley
Joe Simerman
Buffalo
N. Y
Jack Heath
Chicago
C. W. Stewart
West Main Street
Signal Corps
Puerto Principe
Santa Cruz
West Chester Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting
West Chester W C Pythian Sisters met at the K P hall with twenty eight members present. Eighteen sick calls and altruistic work totaled 121.05 dollars. auditing report read and accepted. Christmas box thank you notes acknowledged. Lunch for Timmons sale planned. next refreshment chairmen named.
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West Chester
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Lester W. Carlin
C. R. Carlin
Camp Sakai
Osaka
Japan
Aebane
Lake Biwa
27Th Infantry
25Th Infantry Division
Dolores Jean Kriner
Ernest Kriner
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Miss Kriner
Charles Welsh
Shreveport
Don Welsh
Peter
Gretchen
Lansing
Mich
J. S. Welsh
Arkansas
Howard Sigafoose
Roger Chapman
Davenport
Jay Simmons
Fairfield
Ben Coppock
Clarence Logan
Joe Falk
Guy Cole
Paul Wittmer
Wayland
Cedar Rapids
T. P. Oppedal
Livingston and
Day
Mr. Yousling
Leroy Selby
Selby
Isa Mae Daniel
Mary Louise
Pakistan
Selbys
George Kerr
Don Stout
New York
Riouw
Karachi
India
Egypt
Iran
Iraq
Gujranwala
Board of Foreign Missions
United Presbyterian Church
E. E Grice
C. A. Owen
Wayne Chamberlin
Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
Ira Gastman
Kansas City
Jeannette Pickens
Iowa City
C. G. Pickens
Raymond Glasgow
Mrs. Glasgow
Oscar Sheetz
Robert W. Martin
Sigourney
Virginia Shepherd
Floyd Lundquist
Mrs
Frank Shepherd
John A. Stewart
Stewart
Florida
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tampa
Wilton Webb
Evansville
Ind
Robert Clinton
Robert McKenzie
Indianapolis
Webb
Roberta Ann Stewart
McKenzie
Henrietta Stewart
George Stewarts
W. G. Stewart
Waco
Tex
Merrill Harkness
Alhambra
Calif
Margaret Stewart
Hal Bickford
Modern Appliance Company
Barbara Lillig
Paul Horak Insurance Agency
Miss Lillig
M. C. DeLong
Washington Street
St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
Michael Hollinger
National Bank of Washington
Fred L. Stewart
C. P. Weldin
Robert Wiley
Carlton C. Wilson
George Breitenbach
Frank C. Crone
Crone
Hugh Dougall
Bechly
A. E. Baldrige
Paul V. Shearer
Stanley Smith
Salem, Ore
Werner Lowry
Smith
George Hotle
A. W. Clow
Boston
Mass
Robert Taylor
H. A. Sjostedt
Donna Clow
Panama
Clows
Donna
Nora Hicks
Hampton
C. C. Niffenegger
Frank Bechly
Richard A. Stewart
Oscar Fetter
Wrhrdnesday
Ely
The
Busby Manufacturing Company
Harold E. Gray
David Finch
Roy Finch
Sally
C. P. Fox
Vera Jarrard
H. G. Jarrard
William Wulf
Julius Wulf
Extra
Washington High School Demons
Mr. Pleasant
Ralph Brinning
Santa Monica
Scheffel
Ellsworth Beitel
Frank Beitel
Carl Miller
Esther
Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Utah
Old Mexico
S. W. Livingston
Fairfax
Virginia
Mary Walton MacCandlish
William Livingston
Bicycle Battalion
Eleanor Tucker
Santos Hernandez
Dick Crossett
Lois Mace
Dick Marshall
Shirley Sunlap
Bob Downing
Mary Baldinger
Ben Badenoch
Joseph Myall
United Presbyterian Churches
United Presbyterian Denomination
M. L. Miller
Joe Kallaus
Mr. Kallaus
Commercial Club
City of Washington
R. F. Dixon
Wagner
Iowa Ave
Glenn Eldridge
John Westphal
George Zeck
Priscilla Morrison
Raymond Witting
Dave Fulton
Marjorie Smith
Frank L. Wilson
Mrs. M. D. Work
Lisle R. Morehouse
Owen Wilson
Babe
Mary Boyer
Dublin
R. Burham
Mr. Leet
Willard
City
J. W. Stoose
Fairbault, Minn
Karl Law
Cuba
Eicher
Ning
Ira Rathmel
Andrew Peterson
Walter Peterson
Miss Crone
Charles Benz
Harland H. Dawson
Mexico
Chihuahua
Lew
W. C. Pythian Sisters
TiHh
Ashington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannos
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post Office
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press
Schmidt & Blatter
Highway 92
Hartsell
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