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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1947

Page

3

Washington County Officers Elected And Local News Update

John Owen elected president of the Home Association of Washington with Mrs Josephine Elder as vice president and Mrs Harriet Coulter as secretary. Reports cover fire inspections, court actions, church trustees, bank directors, tenant incomes, marriages, retirements, and local travel and events across Washington County.

John Owen Washington Home Association of Washington Josephine Elder Vic Harriet Coulter George Kerr Henry B. Bailey Ralph & Shannon Washington County Chatauqua Assistants Orville Elder Hugh H. MccCleery Alex Miller Carl M Keck Jesse Klein

Hospital Births and Admissions Chronicle

The period list notes multiple admissions and discharges at the hospital. New arrivals include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Fink in Brighton and a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hill in Keota. Several patients were admitted for medical or surgical care, transfers to Iowa City hospital occurred, and numerous residents were discharged, including infants, parents, and couples from Ainsworth, Wellman, Brighton, Columbus Junction, Keota, Washington, and Richland.

Floyd Stover Jack Fuhr Second St Clarence Work Ainsworth Keith Genkinger Ernst Fink Brighton Melvin Hill Main St Waldo Fisher Wellman C. W. McLaughlin Iowa City Ed Stoutner Route One Robert Clark S. Ave. D Robert Joseph Kerr George Kerr Leo Fritg Maynard Goff S. Second Ave Lloyd Hanft Columbus Junction H. G. Huston Winfield Robert McAvoy Joe D. Schlatter 8. Ave. C Bernard Pauly Leonard Pohren E. Madison Sr Joe Pease S. Marion Ave Leo Heisdorffer Keota Earnest Arnold Joseph Leslie McGraw Leroy McGraw Gordon Carstensen E. Main St Donald Kiesey Second Ave Dennis Young Jefferson St Keith Norton Earl Hobbs Harry Lamansky Pleasant Plain Claudine Letts Wyman Harry EF. Jones Fifth Ave Max Lee FE. Jefferson Sr Richard Hesseltine Rosemary Charles Barclay W. Mainet Marjorie Koenig Erwin Koenig Meinz Koehler Washington Clara Buck Harlan Wiggins Ralph Zeck Route Three Kermit Jones Walter Hagang Charles Brown Fairfield Henry Lechner Howard Thomas Richland Albert Cavin Robert Roe E. Jefferson Sr

Deaths of the Week at Local Funeral Homes

Funeral notices report Robert Alden Conner born 1851 died here retirement as crossing signal operator. Mrs. George Heil former Washington resident died in Belleville Illinois. Marcellus Ralston Meek aged 88 died at daughter’s home with services at Sherman’s. Wyatt Baum Marbourg 80 died on his farm with services at Sherman’s. Survivors include spouses and children as listed.

Robert Alden Conner Jones Funeral Home George Kerr Mr. Conner George Heil Washington Belleville Ill Elmer Marcellus Ralston Meek G. W. Manassier Shermans Funeral Lome Harvey San Francisco Carl and Walter Detroit Mich Wyatt Baum Marbourg Shermans Katherine Marbourg Los Angeles Calif

Obituary and Fatal Crash Report From Washington Area

McCoy formerly of Crawfordsville, died in Englewood California where she and her husband spent winter with daughter Mrs. Merte Smith. John W. Libe, 74, farmer near town, killed when his car hit a Keeshin transport truck on Brighton Washington road. Libe funeral set for Monday at Sherman’s funeral home. Surviving Libe include wife, daughters Dorothy Libe and Mrs I W Shenefett, son Lawrence, all of Washington, plus siblings.

John W. Libe Town McLaughlin Hill Brighton-Washington Road Sherman Dorothy Libe I. W. Shenefett Lawrence Washington

The Rocking Chair Brigade Letter From The Brigadier

A Brigadier writes from home after an operation is planned next week. He explains doctors ordered quiet and no visitors and mentions family members Bessie Baxter and nieces visiting. He thanks readers for support and apologizes for missing the Saturday page.

Washington News Roundup From The Past

Ten years ago in Washington and surrounding areas, all seven Washington State Bank Board of Directors were re elected. Troop F members earned rifle team spots across the Iowa National Guard. Maurice Brayton led a high school band benefit program. A social at the George Zeck home celebrated Mr. and Mrs. C A Ruebsam Jr. J C Penney manager H R Lund resigned after six years. National Bank of Washington officers were elected. A Rock Island welcome for Co K included a turkey dinner at the Commercial Club. A fire destroyed a six room house owned by Mr and Mrs Boyd Berdo. Rev Neal Bo McClanahan delivered his opening sermon at United Presbyterian Church. Wade Gardner joined the Iowa State College men's glee club in Ames for a western tour.

Washington State Bank Board of Directors G. N. Zarclay John F. Foster W. W. Jarrard George L. McLaniel Ernest Knotek W. L. Alcorn Sydney Moore Neal Bo. McClanahan Second United Presbyterian Church Wade Gardner J. Ezra Gardne Iowa State College Ames

New Furniture Store Opens Its Doors to Public

Scott and Hardin successors to McElhinney Furniture announce a formal public opening with an invitation from Ralph Scott and Orville Hardin. The piece also notes social events and club activities including a goose dinner, a shower, a wedding notice, and a Washington County Y M C A minstrel show with named participants.

Scott and Hardin McElhinney Furniture Co Ralph Scott Orville Hardin

Journal carriers hold annual party at East Main street home

The Journal carriers gathered at the R. E Shannon residence on East Main st for their yearly party with light refreshments. Frank Yeoman and Chirence Logan were present as a precaution while three carriers Norwood Jones Billie Reister and Donald Paul left the Journal Delivery force to start their own business. Most everybody in town is pan-

Journal R. E Shannon East Main St Frank Yeoman Chirence Logan Norwood Jones Billie Reister Donald Paul

Social and civic notes from Washington county

Mrs. Frank Neal hosted the Navajo club on North Forth Ave while Mr. and Mrs. Martin Scranton hosted a dinner at their south city home for Mr. and Mrs. Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. Attendees included David Cherry of Nebraska and local couples. The Washington county Chautauqua directors approved this year’s program and Bible classes will be led by Dr. Charley R Brown with Prof. W. C. Wilcox returning from the University. Rennie Dawson visited his family near Winfield. Attorney S. W. Brookhart is named inspector of small arms practice for Iowa with the rank of Colonel, a premier state position next to the Adj. General.

Fred Moore Cincinnati Ohio Florida Tampa Frank Olvey Keota David Brinning Phoenix Ariz Denver Colo Olvey Army Medical Corps Frank Neal North Forth Ave Martin Scranton City Eli Scranton Oklahoma City David Cherry Nebr R. G. Cherry Ed McCaulley Chas. Darbyshire Washington County Chautauqua Association Charley R .Brown Oakland Calif W. C. Wilcox U. S S. W. Brookhart Adj W. H. Thrift Iowa

Anniversary Dinner for Bert Booths

Franklin residents honor Bert Booths on their 40th wedding anniversary with a three course dinner at the Clarence Booth home. Clarence Booth and his wife host as guests share gifts and memories while a three layer cake is centerpiece. Bert Booth wed Birdie Henderson in Lexington on Jan 16 1907.

Franklin Clarence Booth Bert Booth Frank Henderson Carl White Frank Herdderson Grover Booth Ainsworth S’ Yard A. M. Gordon Merritt Booth Will Moore Ma* Dawson Birdie Henderson Dunk Gardner Lexington Ezra Gardner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Washington Junior College Robert Bostwick Lyle Box John Gamble Paul Maywell Washington High School John Simmerman James Eckels William Frame Max Owens Leland A. Love Crawfordsville Carl Kelly Washington Fire Department Clifford Ayers Justice of the Peace J Bovee Justice Court Ayers Immanuel Lutheran Church Paul Boettcher Aug. Diekman KE J Blatter John Boren Lester Nichols Karl Schmidt C. Harry Anderson Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association A. Jones L. F. Dunlap C. V. Crull Ralph V. Bauer Jones Crull Bauer Dr. Alcorn George J. Breitenbach L. FE. Dunlop H. Orr Ralph W. Thompson Carlton C. Wilson Clarence M. Porter West Chester West Madison Street Porter Dale Wayne Sheetz Ray Reeves Elmer Simmering Reeves H. Putnam Lawrence Drell Fort Madison H. M. Putnam M. Willard Lewie School of Religion the State University United Presbyterian Church U P. Church T. E. White The Presbyterian Church Fred E. Miller Methodist Church Larry Mally FSA John L. Boren South Iown Avenue Phyllis A. Romick Lewis L. Zager T. C. Polk William Zager Stanley Zager Pioneer Town City University Hospital Merle Turner Jane Turners Chariton Turner Sherd Wilson Idaho Falls Idaho Wayne Norman William Koening Richmond G. N. Barelay George L. MacDaniel Earl J. Miller Dr. W. L. Alcorn Lee A. Holland Washington State Bank Foster Barelay Presdent Holland Frank L. Kos Charles MM. Barclay Logan T. Heilman Mary Bruty Francis Bruty Richard Brown Carl Phillips H. J. Corcoran St. James Rectory Robert Scranton Walter Longer Fred Neiswanger George Masson American Home Department Keith Molesworth Mabel Gray Warriors Honolulu Molesworth New York Honolu'u Washington Demons Burlington Everette Prebyt Washington Junior College Cardinals Clinton National Bank of Washington C. Wilson Robert Wiley George’ Kreitenbach Fred L. Stewart Frank C. Crone Crone Stewart Phil Weldin Ed Mick Marion George Lucy F. Dempsey Richard Weeks Erma Turnipseed Geraldine Schulty Omar Miller Blair Wis St. L Washington Hospital Washington Chamber Commerce Dave P. Livingston Chamberlin Comets Lone Tree Town William Begzs Iowa Council of Republican Women Des Moines Jackson Township Hubkbands E. O M. L. McCreedy William Finke Y's E. D. Morrison, Jr D. P. Livingston Nehawka Mr. Livingston Farmers Cooperative Excelsior Springs Hugh Morris Martin L. Whittaker Norman Phillips Marine Hospital New Orleans Norman L. Phillips U. S. Marine Hospital Stella Latchem Charles Latchem Louisa Young Hugh Frew RK. S Chicago John Frew Hannibal James Frew Monmouth Miss Young Blue Island E. E. Ward Clayton Robert Lane I. U Bill Clough Davenport John Martin Bill Vitenge Betty Janice Stakey Lloyd Emerson Tipton Don Armstrong Mrs. Armstrong Mrs. Vitense William W. Brown Billy Rock Island Skybuddies Walton Club Lawrence McVey Dick Baker Dwane Shalla Harold Ahrens Harold Strum Paul Widmer Harold Jarvis Sherman Umphreys Helen Stone Helen Stone, ‘Jackie’ Frost Lorena Raymond Marjorie Faulkner Eveleyn Williams Daryl Burham Louis Beenblossom Elliott Mc‘Kinstry Preston Harvey Warren Cleavenger Fred Minden J. A. Kemmler Monmouth, Ill Aeronca Muscatine Sam E. Sage South Second Ave Henry Underwood John Hiller Henry Hillier Ettie Reeves Land Edna Klein Woman's Society of Christian Service Iowa-Des Moines Boshart Miss Klein East Washington Street George Rudiger J Fort Dodge Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company M. LD. See Max See Clarence See Ada Peterson Harold Huston Hugh Brown Rhys Miller Melvin Snyder Larry Thornton Die Wallace Dick Kennedy Deana Bickford W. J. Shannon C. C. Klepfer Bob Fred Speed FE. BF. Ward Howard Freshwaters Curt Wells Don McClure Grace Conner Minneapolis Ella Sessler Robert A. Conner Marion W. Douglass Don Burger Cole Fred Burger Texas E. B. Hammer R. O. Hammer T. B. Bailey J. T Stewart Cedar Rapids Amana Joe Falk Clothiers Charles McLaughlin, Jr Omaha Mercy Hospital McLaughlin, Jr Kendall Kellerstrass Ogden Utah J. B. Walker H. C. Finney Louis Rinner J. M. Finney Eicher Church Walter Regier Harvey S. Meek M. R. Meek Walter M. Meek Grosse Pointe, Mien Carl R. Meek Ella Cherry Zion City Keith Allbaugh Leo Allbaugh Lincoln School Sam Canott Long Beach U. S. Navy China U.S.S. Columbus Canott William Perdock Wilfred Peiffer O' van Horn Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids Julia Ann Peiffer Evelyn Hoxworth I. BR. Hoxworth John Freshwaters KWP John W. Lemmon Columbus Greensburg Ind Lemmon Wayne Chalupa Fred Chalupa Washington County Hospital H. W. Ramseyer, Jr Iowa Poultry Improvement Association J. N. Dodd A. W. Yard Boyd Foster Washington St Mary DeElda Adams Albert Adams Capital City Commercial College Focal High School C.C.C.0 Forts Des Moines Davey Elder Robert Cherry Janesville, Wise Rr. W. Stratton J. D. Armstrong Francis FE. Heck G. T Washington Flying Service QO. C. Boshart R. A. Conner W. B. Marbourg Mrs. Henry McCoy Mrs. Henry John Libe Rocking Chair Brigade Bessie Baxter the Brigadier Troop F Iowa National Guard Rudolph Knottnerus John C. Rohrer Ray Ehrenfelt Stanley F. Smith Earl L. Richardson William H. James Rodney D. Kephart Maurice Brayton C. A. Ruebsam, Jr George Zeck H. R. Lund J. C. Penney Co Penney Organization R. BE. Dougherty C. Ek. Negus Kk. F. Mueck King Co. K Brownsville Boyd Berdo John May Frank Casey Axel Anderson Carl Anderson Nellie Wolfe Ann Albert T. Walker San Diego Cali Washington Y's Mens Club Ead Eddie Squire Dick McCleery Lee Holland Leland Morrison Jess Miller Claude Tucker Harry Kreider Dr. Cloyee Kerr Rennie Dawson J. H. Dawson Bert W. W. Durst
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