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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1947

Page

2

Meint Koehler Welcomes Seven Pound Thirteen Ounce Son

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Meint Koehler of Washington are parents of a seven pound thirteen ounce son born at 10 22 last night. Clara Buck 632 E Second J underwent an appendectomy this morning. Mrs Harlan Wiggins of Wellman was discharged yesterday. Dismissed today were Mrs Ralph Zeck route three Kermit Jones Keota Mrs Walter Hag ang of Brighton Charles Brown of Fairfield Mrs Henry Lechner.

Meint Koehler Washington Clara Buck E. Second &J Harlan Wiggins Wellman Ralph Zeck Route Three Kermit Jones Keota Walter Hagang Brighton Charles Brown Fairfield Henry Lechner

Record of December Game Prosecutions

Des Moines reports December game violations totaled 129 prosecutions with 128 convictions. Infractions included 109 illegal hunting 11 trapping 5 fishing and 4 miscellaneous. Courts fined 2359 dollars and imposed 75 days in jail.

Des Moines

New Baby Julia Ann Born at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Wilfred Peiffer of Van Horn announce the birth of a daughter yesterday at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids named Julia Ann. Mrs Peiffer is Evelyn Hoxworth daughter of Mr and Mrs I B Hoxworth.

Wilfred Peiffer van Horn Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids Julia Ann Peiffer Evelyn Hoxworth I. BR. Hoxworth

Enrolled Washington Junior College Second Semester Names

The list includes Robert Bostwick Lyle Box John Gamble and Paul Maxwell all current Washington junior college enrollees for the second semester. Also noted are Washington graduates John Simmerman and James Eckels William Frame and Max Owens from Ainsworth and Leland A.

Washington Junior College Robert Bostwick Lyle Box John Gamble Paul Maxwell Washington High School John Simmerman James Eckels Washington William Frame Max Owens Ainsworth Leland A

Riverside Teams Split Two Games In Basketball Doubleheader

Riverside split a doubleheader with Tiffin high school at the local gym. The Riverside boys won 35 to 26 led by Donald Latta with 10 points while Duane Latta and Darris Whitlock added 8 each. The Riverside girls fell 34 to 39 with Evelyn Yordi and Jean Havel each scoring 13. St. Mary’s of Riverside beat Harper 25 to 22 as Donald Kiefer led St. Mary’s with 18.

Riverside Tiffin High School Jiffin Tiffin Donald Latta Etting Duane Darris Whitlock Visitingeam St. Elizabeth’s Harper St. Mary's Donald Kiefer St. Mary’s Dick Schneider Jack Mottet Jack Muller Vittetoe Elmer Schneider

Cotter Upsets Columbus Junction 46 to 39 in Basketball

In Cotter at Cotter High School on Tuesday evening the Cotter team defeated Columbus Junction 46 to 39. The halftime score stood 17 to 15 with Harbison scoring 16 for Columbus Junction and Skubal 14 for Cotter.

Columbus Junction Cotter Harbison Skubal

Boy 12 Dies After Marshalltown Hunting Accident

Jimmy Hayes, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Charles G Hayes of Marshalltown Iowa, died after being accidentally shot with a .22 caliber rifle while hunting yesterday. He passed away before reaching the hospital.

Marshalltown Iowa Jimmy Hayes Charles G. Hayes

Indictment in Iowa First Degree Murder Case

Ottumwa Iowa January 15 Arthur J Yarr aged 54 was indicted by the Wapello county grand jury on four counts of first degree murder He is accused of killing his estranged wife Nettie 35 in a rooming house here December 20.

Ottumwa Iowa Arthur J. Yarr Wapello County Tarr Nettie

Alaska Big Alaska larger than three largest states combined

The note asserts Alaska is bigger than Texas California and Montana combined. It also mentions Love of Crawfordsville, implying a regional or reader sentiment connected to the topic.

Alaska Texas California Montana

Local notes and events from Washington and area

Wayne Chalupa, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chalupa, remains a patient at Washington county hospital but shows clear improvement after an operation for a ruptured appendix. Tarper's January fur coat clearance at Helman's runs Friday. H W Ramseyer Jr attended an Iowa Poultry Improvement executive board meeting in Des Moines. Mrs. J N Dodd demonstrated cakes at the American Home section 38 meeting. Mr and Mrs Boyd Foster moved to 742 East Washington Street. Mary DeElda Adams, daughter of Albert and family, has enrolled in secretarial training at Capital City Commercial College Des Moines and will work at Hotel Fort Des Moines while studying. Auction of C E Beaty property set for Saturday at 10 30 a m Admx Bessie Tucker.

Wayne Chalupa Fred Chalupa Washington Washington County Hospital Mary DeElda Adams Albert Adams Capital City Commercial College Des Moines Chicago C.C.C.C Hotel Fort Des Moines Harold Gertzen Excelsior Springs Walter Hagang Hattie Kessel Peoria R. P. Hall Floyd Robison John Altha Moline Til Mabel Robison R. A. McGuire BE. L. Edmondson Ira Saunders Fairfield Anna Shafer Wayne Dickinson Jimmy Keola Scott Dickinson

Brighton News Brisk Local Notices and Family Moves

Brighton residents exchange news on travel and visits as Mrs. Kraemer returns from Lancaster Wis. and families sell farms and relocate. Hospital updates and social events fill the week with multiple private trips and caregiving arrangements noted across Cedar Rapids Fairfield and Keola.

West Chester Council Builds New Fire Truck House

The West Chester fire truck is moved from Miller garage to a new cement building near the Elden Bauer residence owned by the town. A room in the building is used by the town council. Mrs. Fred Gerdes's Davenport visit ends with Cedar Rapids stay. Several club and hospital notes follow.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester Miller Garage Elden Bauer Fred Gerdes Davenport Cedar Rapids W.S.C.S Methodist Church Roy Gardner Walter Leet Mt. Pleasant Ray Iserman Wilma Leet Stanley Ray Don Bishop Washington Iserman Home Art Club C. C. Niffenegger Niffenegger Homer Porter Lou’ Bauer Homer Hotle Keith Stewart Ivan Niffenegger Shirley Helen Bee James Griggs Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Playlet Featured at Ann Judson Circle Meeting

Mrs Rudie Schmidt and fellow hostesses welcomed 18 members and two visitors at the Schmidt home. New member Mrs Paul Wells was introduced as Carol Forgey led the discussion of Portrait of a Pilgrim by Buell G Gallagher and a group performed a playlet tied to the first lesson.

Rudie Schmidt Walter Starr Charles Murdock Ann Judson Schmidt Paul Wells Carol Forgey Buell G. Gallagher Miss Forgey Margaret Vinton Betty Bessie Schmidt Lucille Forgey Marietta Workman Ferneittle Cora Hopping

Mulch Tip for Perennial Flowers Keeps Beds Protected

After frost, lay a light mulch from stems and leaves of the iris Shasta daisy peony phlox and chrysanthemum. Straw or sawdust is discouraged as it compresses and can smother plants and attract mice and rodents that feed on crowns and roots.

Principles of Good Eating for Healthful Living

The article argues that eating well means food must be tasty and enjoyable while supplying all nutrients needed for health. It states that good eating lays the foundation for a successful and happy life.

Clothespin Hanger Lets Pins Stay Handy on Line

A simple hack saves bending on wash day. Use a heavy clothespin bag slipped over a coat hanger so the hanger slides along the line and keeps pins within easy reach.

Woman Slips on Basement Stairs Seeks Shelter

Lucy Leet who lives alone spent two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Leet after slipping while coming up basement stairs during a severe cold period.

Lucy Leet Walter Leet

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Scriven Kalona, Iowa Duz Jonathan Sala Lge Libby Maxwell Campbell’s Washington Fruit Market Wolf’s Flower K. C John Freshwaters Muscatine KWP Los Angeles Loretta Harrison Harry V. Miller John W. Lemmon Columbus Ohio Greensburg Ind. i Lemmon Flan Paul Mundt Tilden William T. Tilden Big Bill NEW College Crawfordsville Birds Eye Haddock Crone’s Jack Sprat Call Helman’s H. W. Ramseyer, Jr The Iowa Poultry Improvement Association J. N. Dodd American Home Department, Section 38 A. W. Yarday Brown's Garage Boyd Foster Washington St Brown’s C. E. Beaty Bessie Tucker Admx Brighton News Edna Crile J. F. Kraemer William Kraemer Lancaster Wis Kraemer F. A. Hoskins Leland Horton Frank Diers T. B. Davison Rininger Brothers Mr. Davison Kate Snyder Orrie DeWolf Delores East Moline Council Chester Milo Delong Coffey Lumbago Vernon Pike Howard Stewart Mary Conger Anlyce StudIo & Camera Shop N. I. Ave Ann Judson Meeting Washington Dairy Hastman Ansco Radiant Arlyce Studio Iowa Ave Moore's Bootery East Side
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