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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1949

Page

2

Birthday Party For Judith Kay Kauffman

Judith Kay Kauffman a six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Iman Wayland celebrated a birthday after school with classmates at the schoolroom. Walnut Sandyhook Homemakers met at Ralph Chorpening home for an all day sewing session and chair covers. Sunday January 16 marked the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred E Humphreys of Wyman with relatives attending at their home.

Judith Kay Kauffman Daugher Harold Iman Wayland Judith Alnut Fred E. Humphreys Wyman Harry Rossiter Leon Winfield Harvey Davis Claire Della Humphreys Washington Margaret Humphreys Louise E. L. Humphreys John Leslie Humphreys E. V. Humphreys Calvin Adeline Jim Austin Williamsburg Harold Kauffman

Local Farm Bureau Extension Meet in Fairfield

Leo Sturgeon Ruth Foster and Gus Alsip attended the bi monthly seventh district conference of extension workers in Fairfield. Alsip and Foster also participated in today’s sessions with workers from 11 southeastern Iowa counties.

Leo Sturgeon Ruth Foster Gus” Alsip Farm Bureau Fairfield Alsip Miss Foster Iowa Gran Humston, Jr Arizona

Polio Drive Urges Doubling Efforts In 1949 Campaign

Polio Chairman Charles L. Anson in Washington county calls for intensified March of Dimes efforts to reach a record total. He notes continued need for care costs and research and asks residents to promptly return coin cards and donate loose change to speed the drive toward a goal by January 31.

Charles Anson Washington County March of Dimes Washington Charles L. Anson National Foundation For Washington County Sgt. Anson Anson

Firekills Two Children and Baby Sitter in Wisconsin Duplex

In Sister Bay Wisconsin a fire destroyed a two unit frame duplex within minutes. Diane Larson 10 the babysitter died inside while Charles 3 Sylvia 2 were found among the ashes. Fire Chief Melvin Schroeder retrieved Diane. Sylvias remains were recovered hours later. Owner Albert Peterson and his wife escaped as Sturgeon Bay firefighters aided the scene. oil heater or chimney failure is suspected and the loss is about 15000 dollars.

Sister Bay Wis Charles W. Wiegand Bailey’s Harbor Charles Sylvia Diane Larson Melvin Schroeder Diane Sylvias Albert Peterson Schroeder

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notice

Admitted yesterday at the hospital was Mrs. Alvin Bomber of Richland for a surgical case. Dismissals today include Larry Westen of Rhode Island, Joan Schroeder of Ainsworth, and Mrs. Amelia Kuhn. Birth yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hammes of Keota a daughter born.

Alvin Bomber Richland, Surgical Larry Westen Joan Schroeder Ainsworth Amelia Kuhn Paul Hammes Keota

Social Calendar Notices for The Journal

Community notices list events from St James Circle to West Chester WCTU with times and hosts. Includes meetings at homes and churches, dinners, cooperative meals, pinochle, and hospitalities across multiple organizations.

Birthday wishes list for local residents on January nineteenth

The notice lists birthday salutations for Ethel Atkinson and others including Martha Ann Downing and Dennis Elroy Franke. Additional birthdays on January 19 include Ray Alden Beauregaard and Kalona residents Mrs. Walter Ferguson and Mrs. Dorothy Aston. A child of Mr and Mrs Harold Kauffman of Wayland turns six today.

Ethel Atkinson Pete Koehler D. L. Rohrer Earl Crossett Walter Fisher Martha Ann Downing Lloyd Taylor Stout Dennis Elroy Franke William Roy Moore Bonnie Jean Dettwiler Ray Alden Beauregaard Larry Lowe Fletcher Walter Ferguson Kalona Dorothy Aston

Coffee and rolls to welcome former club members

VEW hall serves coffee and rolls as all former club members are invited to attend.

VEW Hall

Jarrards Entertain At Booster Dinner

Mr and Mrs Doyle Jarrard entertained members and families of the Booster club at the annual New Year s dinner. Nine member families attended with guests Mr and Mrs George Jarrard and Mr and Mrs Max Sheetz. Mrs Sheetz became a member. The event featured a cooperative chicken dinner served cafeteria style and an afternoon of visiting and card playing. A farewell party for departing members and new members was planned for February. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Charlie Jeffries with co host Mrs Carl Herring. Roll call will be answered by an original Valentine verse.

Harry Ramsever Des Moines Iowa Poultry Improvement Association Ft. Des Moines M. L. Rukgaber South Georgia New Orleans California St. James Circle Frank Casey E. Washington Beta Sigma Phi William Sitler Pythian Post Chief's Association Phillip Kneen S. Iowa North Door Lexington Ladies Aid OES Masonic Temple Independent Club Victor Blattner West Chester St. Anthony Ray Whitehead Lester Willey Edith Weldin WoTth U Go Claude Bain Doyle Jarrard Booster Club George Jarrard Max Sheetz Co-Operative Charlie Jeffries Carl Herring

Couple celebrates second wedding anniversary at Wellman Steak House

Mr and Mrs William Alliman Jr of Wellman marked their second anniversary last evening as guests of Mrs Helen Benell at the Steak House.

William Alliman, Jr Wellman Helen Benell

Pythian Sisters Meet at K P Hall in Local Session

Mrs. Les Woods presided at the Pythian Sisters meeting held Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock in the K P hall. The group voted against a pot luck supper next week and draped the charter in memory of Mrs. Etta McCall at a recent gathering. Appointed to the refreshment committee for the next meeting were Mrs. George Birney Mrs. Pauline Blanchard and Mrs. John Custer.

Les Woods Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Etta McCall George Birney Pauline Blanchard John Custer

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