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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

4

Memorial Service for 1st Lt Wyse at Sugar Creek Church

Memorial services for 1st Lt. Orlin F. Wyse will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Sugar Creek church near Wayland. Wyse listed as dead after being missing since 1945, with a presumptive death date of 1946, was born near Wayland in 1920 and served as a bomber pilot in the Pacific. Survivors include his parents a sister Mrs Maynard Wyse and four brothers including Wesley.

Wayland Orlin F. Wyse Sugar Creek Church Way

City Officials and Rail Schedules Listed in Local Notice

The notice lists city officers including Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Solicitor, Supt. Water and Light Lloyd Lytle, John Lowash, P. Weldin, Henry Bailey, and health officer Dr. Ruth Church. It names Park Commissioners Marian S. Bailey, Frank B. Miller, J. B. Lemmon, and council members W. B. Dupuis, T. W. Harwood, R. F. McFarlane, A. W. Yard, Clarence Jacobs, and Harry Montgomery. Also shown are librarian Grace H. Stephen and assistants, and rail schedules for the GC M and P lines with arrival and departure times at Davenport.

Ruth Church Park Marians. Bailey Frank B. Miller J. B. Lemmon W. B. Dupuis T. W. Harwood R. F. McFarlane A. W. Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Grace H. Stephen

County Officers Directory Listing and Names

County officers listed with roles including County Attorney Auditor Clerk Engineer Welfare officers and sheriff recorder treasurer superintendent of schools coroner and supervisors. Chiropractor Dr Chas C Brown provides neurocalometer service with contact details.

WIM. County Recorder Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam W. E. Howellounty Lester B. Krabill W. S. Kyle Ned Morrow Haive P. Wilson Arthur Wiley Chas. C. Brown Court House Res

Washington Independent School District Leaders Named

M. M. Schell is named superintendent and principal of the junior high. Ethel McCreedy is noted as principal. School Board officers include Harry Mamsheyer as president and C. P. Weldin as secretary, with Richard A. Stewart, Henry B. Bailey, B. F. Bostwick Jr., and Marion as members. Lodge No 26 A F & A M holds regular meetings the first Friday monthly with W M Victor Bilattner and Secretary A W Yard.

Washington Independent School District M. M. Schell Ethel McCreedy Harry Mamseyer C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Marion George W. Lodge A. F A. M Victor Bilattner W. M A. W. Yard

Rail timetable notes for Golden State Limited and Southwest Express

The document lists train numbers and schedules for the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express with regular stops and service notes. It indicates westbound and eastbound operations including sleeper and coach passenger handling and Washington, Kansas City, California routes.

California Washington

Burlington Trailways and Bee Line Transit Schedules

Local and regional bus timetables list Burlington Trailways routes from Washington to Chicago with multiple departure times and ticket outlets. Bee Line Transit details include connections to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and other points with multiple daily departures and arrivals. Depot location given at 107 W. 2nd. and tickets sold locally.

BEE Line Transit Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison MT. Pleasantly Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola Kansas City Keota W. 2Nd

Iowa job service faces heavier load than wartime peak

Des Moines reports the U S employment service in Iowa is handling a heavier traffic load than the wartime peak and the work is nationwide in scope. Director Keyser says the service extends beyond local demands to aid returning veterans and workers who left Iowa for victory efforts elsewhere. He notes veterans may appear at many separation centers nationwide and the USES provides job information for dischargees seeking Iowa or other states. Industry and workers are not confined to state lines.

Des Moines U. S. Employment Service Iowa Ee Keyser United Press Today Alaska Canada Keyser

Unclear employment service note on balancing supply and demand

Fragment states employment services aim to balance supply and demand by finding and referring qualified workers. No names or places provided.

DeWayne Finke Elected President Of Columbus FFA

The Columbus high school Future Farmers of America chapter elected DeWayne Finke as president with Robert Greene as vice president Bud Klantz secretary Louis Harbison treasurer and Rollin Smith reporter. The chapter lists projects including nine baby beeves eleven ewes twelve purebred sows and litters and various other livestock. The FFA basketball team prepares for the annual tournament forthcoming.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Future Farmers of America Columbus High School DeWayne Finke Robert Greene Bud Klantz Louis Harbison Rollin Smith Thomas Woodruff Fi IF. A

Ford to Build New Des Moines Sales Parts Branch

Construction starts on Ford Motor company’s $800000 sales and parts branch in Des Moines. The one story building will serve Ford Mercury and Lincoln dealers with service parts. About 100 workers to be employed. The Des Moines site covers 1.5 acres on East Walnut near 21st Street two miles east of downtown, with rail and highway access.

Des Moines Ford Motor Company G. F. Nelson Ford Mercury Lincoln Denver Seattle Houston

Death of Nurse Ella Kerr Noted By Community Friends

News notes the death of Ella Kerr at a hospital after years of selfless nursing. The 83 year old cared for patients as family, including Mrs. Praver, and wished to die in the hospital. Also recounted are a bull dog at a Livingston office, courthouse painting plans, stairway debates, a overseas relief clothing drive led by Mrs. David McGaffey, and a belated Christmas dinner at Mrs. Fred Hutt’s home.

Ella Kerr Miss Kerr Mrs. Praver S. W. Livingston Snd McLellands Store Marilyn Ruegsegeer Jack Creech Night Watch David McGaffey Town Memorial Co South Iowa Ave Easter Fred Hutt Futt J. B.D. Martin

Discuss Use of Electricity on Farm

Harold Beaty of Iowa State College ext specialist will discuss electrical equipment on farms at a January 18 meeting at 1 15 pm in the Yo M C A community room. He will cover selection and use of gear suited to farm conditions and how new equipment fits the Iowa farm plan with labor saving better lighting and living through electricity. All farm folks invited.

Harold Beaty Iowa State College Yo M. C. A Mr. Beaty Iowa

Good Preces At Sale

A good sized crowd of bidders attended the jew Fitzgerald closing out sale near Ainsworth. Broad sows sold for 85 dollars each and Guts brought 55. Two year old spring heifers went for 140. Everything else sold well. The sale was cried by Brown and Bruty.

Jew Fitzgerald Ainsworth Guts Brown Bruty

Thinning Honey Extends Use But Requires Cold Storage

Thinned honey sweetens fruit and cold drinks, but it will ferment if not kept in the refrigerator. Refrigeration is essential after thinning to preserve quality and prevent spoilage.

Automobile Training Center to Add Large Facility

A new building project will be 400 feet long and 200 feet wide with a floor area of 80,000 square feet for car and parts handling and storage. It will include 12,500 square feet for offices display rooms and classrooms to train automobile mechanics.

Last Will of Emme M Johnson Filed for Probate

Instrument purporting to be the last will of Emme M Johnson deceased was filed and opened. Hearing on proof is fixed for January 22, 1946 at 9:00 AM in the District Court at Washington Iowa. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.

Emme M. Johnson Court House Washington District Court Said County R. R. Noonan Iowa

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