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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1949

Page

8

Football Player in the Making Impresses Fans

A jovem football prospect draws attention with standout moves and potential to rise through the ranks. Local observers compare him to rising stars and forecast a promising career ahead.

Stop Tooth Decay with Mcorkesons Powder and Brush

An advertorial notes Mcorkesons ammoniated tooth powder offered with a special brush. Readily sold as a combined set at 89 cents for the powder and brush.

McOrkessons

Harmony Drives GOP Clash Over Hugh Scott Chair

Washington reports backers split on ousting Hugh D. Scott Jr from the Republican national committee chair. A movement to replace him with John A. Danaher gains support among party men who value experience and perceived reluctance to accept the post. President Truman says less party harmony helps Democrats.

Washington UPI Hugh D. Scott, Jr Republican National Committee Scott John A. Danaher United States Hartford

Weekend Visitors At Edmondson Home

Dorothy Edmondson welfare interviewer from Scott county visited family in Columbus Junction with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Edmondson and sister Mrs. Lester Holmes from Phoenix Artz. Other locals include George Edmondson, Maud Bell trip, and Harold Boulton wed Grace Elizabeth Clark in Ames.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Dorothy Edmondson Scott County Dale Edmondson Lester Holmes Phoenix Artz Ridell Jones Detroit Mich A. W. Hinderman Wapello George Edmondson M. R. Edmondson San Francisco Calif Maud Bell Lois Wells Sioux Falls S. D John Hetfield la Porte Ind John Bell Columbus City Methodist Church Faye Cassabaum Lillian Vince Maxine Cook Grace Elizabeth Clark Harriet L. Clark Chelsea Harold L. Boulton George C. Boulton First Congregational Ames W. Murray Allen Hilda Mae Boulton Barbara Baltisberger Edith Mary Boulton Morning Sun Donald Boulton Helen Orr A. E Harrison Storm Lake Wendell I. Hughes St. Luke's Hospital Davenport Donald Cuthamp Hershey Hospital Muscatine Rey J. B. Pooley Laura Beth Lake Michigan John

Jake Bird Dies in Related Incident After Death Sentence

Jake Bird, 47, an African American man once sentenced to die for the Tacoma robbery slaying of Bertha Kludt, died in a related incident in Walla Walla Washington. Officials tied him to multiple other serious crimes after he boasted of hexes and delayed court actions.

Walla Walla Wash Jake Bird Bertha Kludt Tacoma Bird

Walla Walla Prison Hangs Condemned Man at Midnight

A condemned inmate was executed at Walla Walla State Prison as the clock struck six minutes past midnight PST. The final statement was read aloud from the hangman’s pillar during the procedure.

Walla Walla State Prison

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington Iowa

In the District Court Washington County No 8687 Juliette Parks deceased dated November 1 1927 last will filed hearing set July 21 1949 at 9 00 am at Washington Court House Iowa before the District Court or Clerk all interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated by order of Clerk R R Noonan dated Washington Iowa June 5 1949

Juliette Parks Court House Washington Iowa District Court R. R. Noonan Washington, Towa Lote

Denver Ceremony At University Park Methodist Church

A wedding was held in Denver on June 11 at 4 p.m. at University Park Methodist Church. Reverend Alexander Bryans of Denver performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Denver.

Denver Colo University Park Methodist Church Alexander Bryans

District Court Clerk Seal Keeps Court Records Secure

R. R. Noonan serves as District Court Clerk with Marietta Workman noted under the seal, confirming official duties and department ownership of court records.

Marietta Workman

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