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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

8

Caldwell family attends Berea nursing graduation

Mr and Mrs Howard Caldwell and daughter Carla and Mrs Sam Sigafoose left for Berea Kentucky for the Berea College nursing class graduation where Betty Caldwell is a member. Hazel Alliman of Siota Illinois sister of Mrs Caldwell will accompany them. Miss Caldwell will stay for hospital duty until September 1. Marie Woods and granddaughter Zilpha Woods were bus passengers for Davenport where Mrs Woods will visit the Clarence Woods family briefly.

Howard Caldwell Carla Sam Sigafoose Berea Berea College Betty Caldwell Hazel] Alliman Siota Marie Woods Zilpha Woods Davenport

Notable Local Travel and Civic Notes Across Six Weeks

A string of travels and family updates appears as residents visit relatives, attend conventions, and tour Europe. Military and civilian movements include S. N. Kane on a 30 day leave from San Diego, and Pratt family European visits with a 4th of July gathering in Denmark attended by 30 000 Danes. Additional trips reference trips to Des Moines Davenport Waterloo and other Iowa towns with a mix of hospital, birthday, and social events.

Clyde A. Pratt Europe Denmark America

Giff Morrison Eliminated From Washington Golf Title race

Ten years ago today Giff Morrison who won the Washington city title last year and was among the favorites to win again this summer fell to Vic Westphal in a strong display of golf as the field narrowed.

Giff Morrison Washington City Vic Westphal

Local Social Roundup With Weddings Birthdays And Visits

Noble honors newlyweds Mr and Mrs Robert Reschley while Ed Rees and daughters dine with Henry Rees of Col. Junction. Monson family hosts Rev Ernest Smith and mother. Monson brothers Jarl and Russell travel to Chicago for a Major League game. Eston Woodruff family from Argyle visits William Edgar home. The Robert Henderson children attend a cousin Tommy Trotter birthday party at Washington Park. Several Rhea families visit Clint Rhea. Anderson attend Patty Allen and Keith Cumming wedding in Winfield.

Noble Robert Reschley Ed Rees Henry Rees Col. Junction Monson Ernest Smith Federated Church Robert Henderson Roberta David Paul Dean Tommy Trotter Ainsworth Tommy Washington Wayne Ganon Richard Booth Wonder Trottier The Kiddies Gerald Rhea Judy Moline Lee Rhea Burlington Kenneth Rhea Pleasant Clint Rhea Arvid Anderson Patty Allen Keith Cumming Winfield Anderson Lillian Maxwell

Mrs T H Barnes Hosts Guests From Several States

Mrs. T. H. Barnes enjoys a summer with her children and grandchildren as guests from New Jersey Illinois Maryland and New Jersey. Visitors include Earle Barnes Eldred Olson Christie Lou Dana Barnes Louise Davidson Homer Hotle and others. extended family gatherings and a picnic at J. N. Reschley home are noted.

Floyd Blankenhorn Fairview T. H. Barnes Earle Barnes Orange New Jersey Eldred Olson Decatur Ill Christie Lou Dana Barnes Frederick Harvey East Orange Louise Davidson Petrea Hagerstown

Party for Jimmie Laurer Honors Two Year Old

Jimmie Laurer son of Mr and Mrs Robert Laurer was celebrated at a party hosted by his mother with several small guests in attendance Mr and Mrs Dale Darbyshire and Allen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Schneider Recent evening dinners included Mr and Mrs Paul Anderson and family Mr and Mrs Melvin Bergstrom and family and Mrs Amelia Anderson all residents of Swedesburg

Jimmie Laurer Robert Laurer Jimmie Dale Darbyshire Allen Carl Schneider Arvid Anderson Paul Anderson Melvin Bergstrom Amelia Anderson Swedesburg

Local Anniversary and Birthday Observances Noted

Pleasant Hill residents Ter and Wayne Ganon observe wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs William Frye and Mr and Mrs Harold Messenger mark their anniversaries today. Barbara Ann Bain, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bain of Wayland, celebrates her sixth birthday with six candles today.

Ter Wayne Ganon Pleasant Hill William Frye Harold Messenger Barbara Ann Bain Ralph Bain Wayland

Local Girls League doubleheader at Green Field

Tonight at Green Field the Tom Cats face the Drive Inns in the opener. The second game features the VFW against Riverside.

Greenfield Tom Cats Drive Inns VFW Riverside

Indiana Vets Make Up Over Ten Percent of Population

Indiana's World War II veterans represent more than 10 percent of the state's total population, highlighting their enduring presence and impact across local communities.

Indiana

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