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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1946

Page

4

Dora A. Waddell Rites Held in Dows Iowa

Funeral services for Mrs. Dora A. Waddell were held in Dows Iowa. Attending the service were Mr. and Mrs. Lou Bauer Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Robertson and Mrs. Faye Turnipseed of Washington and West Chester. Mrs. Wendell died January 15 at her daughter's home.

West Chester Dora A. Waddell Dows Iowa Lou Bauer W. C. Robertson Faye Turnipseed Washington Wendell

Waddell and Bennett Families Noted in Obituary

Dora Bennett Waddell died after years of illness with a sudden end. She would have turned 78 January 25 and was born to the late David and Mahaia Bennett. She married Harmon L. Waddell in 1885 who preceded her in death. The family lived near West Chester then moved to Clarion Iowa 47 years ago. Surviving are seven children L S Waddell Acallisa William Latimer Mrs Mieneke Mrs Ferne McCormick Mrs Edith Hahn and Earl plus 18 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. three sisters Mary Goldner Clara Waddell and Bessie Bauer.

Dora Bennett Waddell David Mahaia Bennett Harmon L. Waddell West Chester Waddell Clarion Wright County Iowa Mrs. Waddell L. S Acalissa William Mora Minn Clarence Latimer Mieneke Dows Ferne McCormick Edith Hahn Earl

Safe Knife Handling Tips for Households

Use a knife carefully and cut away from yourself. When carving meat, always use a fork with a knife guard. Store unused knives in a rack drawer or a special section to keep them out of children’s reach.

Maas Sale Closes After Record Crowd Near Washington

A large crowd attended the Albert Maas closing sale eleven miles northwest of Washington. The sale totaled over $14,000 and was cried by Charlie Brown and Bill Bruty in a little over three hours. Yearling steers sold for 115 dollars each. top cows and calves 205. ten cows and calves averaged 176. brood sows 75 each. feeding shors weighing about ninety pounds sold for 18 dollars a head. an elevator and other items fetched high prices.

Albert \ Maas Washington Charlie Brown Bill Bruty

So & Sew Club Sees Farewell Dinner For Argo Family

The So and Sew club hosted a supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duvall in Dayton Grove on Wednesday evening. The event honored Mr and Mrs Roy Argo who plan to move this spring, with five members and their families absent.

Dayton Grove So and Sew Club Walter Duvall Roy Argo

Community gathering and visits span the weekend

A cooperative supper was enjoyed by all as Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hartzler and family visited. Mrs. Herman Schultz spent Monday with Mrs. Walter Leet while Maxine Crawford traveled from Des Moines to visit Ernest Crawford's family. Willard Leet remains hospitalized in Washington as friends wish for swift recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens and daughters called on Mr. and Mrs. Willard Trieschman in Wellman, and several attended the K P Lodge meeting in West Chester.

Bers J. D. Hartzler Herman Schultz Walter Leet Maxine Crawford Des Moines Ernest Crawford Willard Leet Washington Robert Stephens Willard Trieschman Wellman Ted Anderson Bruce Moore Roy Argo Kk. P. Lodge West Chester

Marner couple to visit California for health reasons

Mr and Mrs Roy Marner plan an extended trip to California to aid Mrs Marner's health. Magdalene Swartzendruber will care for their children Georgia and Lauren during the absence. Rotary club begins a four lecture series at the high school with Simon A Davidian presenting Making International Organization Effective.

F. Mayer Wellman Roy Marner California

Damascus Shrine Plans Card Party

Mrs. Art Swift presided at the Damascus Shrine meeting at the Masonic temple. Plans were made for a benefit card party and hake sale Tuesday evening February 6 with committees appointed. A ceremonial is planned for Tuesday February 19 after a cooperative dinner at 6 30.

Art Swift Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Hake Sale Swift Saines Howard McBride T. A. Kienner G. W. Manussier

Impaired Vision Affects One Fifth of Grammar School Grads

The study finds about 20 percent of grammar school graduates show impaired vision. Vision problems increase with age and at age 40 about half experience some impairment.

The Spanish Main shines in Technicolor from RKO

Paul Henreid Maureen O Hara and Walter Slezak headline this sensational Technicolor pirate romance set in the Caribbean buccaneer era. Slezak plays a haughty governor while O Hara is the Viceroy’s daughter in a tale of stormy affairs and high seas action.

Spain Caribbean RKO Radio Paul Henreid Maureen O'Hara Walter Slezak Hollywood Slezak New World Miss O'Hara

White Cloud Social Club Dinner and Wool Robes Work

The White Cloud Social club held an all day meeting January 15 hosted by Mrs. Glenn Beenblossom. Eight members and two children shared a cooperative noon dinner. An afternoon business session followed by wool lap robe work for veterans capped the day. a tertiary meeting is planned with Maisie Howell.

White Cloud

Notable Screen Adventure of Slezak and Henreid

A vivid tale featuring Slezak as an affianced bride and Henreid as a Dutch captain who loses his vessel to Slezak. The story follows piracy and enslavement as the crew is sold, with buccaneer exploits against Spanish galleons. Packed with settings, battles, and duels, it stands as engaging cinema.

Mexico Slezak Henreid

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

Expressions of gratitude to friends and neighbors who sent ecards and letters during a recent hospital stay in Iowa City. Mrs. Clarence Brown.

Iowa City Clarence Brown

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So. Ave W. L Col Little Clarence Mieneke Iar Dows S. Iowa OR. P. L. Etter Osteopathic J. B. Moore J. M. Nickerson R. Marner Firestone Firestone Tractor Tires Pacific Archibald Gilchrist Orr Mapel Oklahoma Kansas Victor Rampelberg Frank Thomas Milam Tipton Lexington U.S. Navy Omer Lewis Thell Tomlinson Chicago Morton Dorothy Aurora, Ill Pythian Sisters Olivia Weidlein M. E Louise Wade E. Sr Ethelda Moothart E. Jr Martha England Hildra Schmelzer Kathryn Lewis M. F Ruby England Catherine Gingerich Bertha Durst Knights of Pythias C. C John Durst W. C. Elvin Wade Jesse James M. W L. E. Fleming K. R W. B. Webster G. W. Oldaker A. Raymond Kos I. G G. B. Deen C. H. Yoder Otamws Jean Hoskins Brighton C. W. Durian Technicolor White Cloud Social Club TIN Shop Stokers Cy Bush East DUROC Harold C. Timm Muscatine Bangs Riverside, Iowa Guy L. Pettit Bloomfield Harold C.T Muscatine, Iowa Washington State Bank Washington Dairy Standard Service John Shields & Sons Washington Concrete Company North 12Th Street Rock Island
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