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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1947

Page

2

Local Houseguest Arrives As Iowa City Surgery News

Madeline Young of Chicago arrives this afternoon to be the houseguest of the John Lemmon family for the week. Mrs Don Nichols recovers well from recent surgery in Iowa City and will stay about ten more days in Mercy hospital room 325. Dr Fred Reid and family return to practice after Lake of the Ozarks vacation.

Madeline Young Chicago John Lemmon Don Nichols Iowa City Mercy Hospital Fred Reid Lake of the Ozarks Osage Beach Reids

Taj Mahal Built by Lengthy Labor in India

An army of laborers toiled for 22 years to erect the Taj Mahal, a renowned and beautiful mausoleum near Agra in north India, reflecting enduring architectural grandeur.

Taj Mahal Agra North India

Pairings Listed For Golf Tourney At Country Club

Drawings made last night for the first round of the annual city golf tournament for men at the Washington country club. Match play begins now with first rounds due by Thursday July 31. The field reaches 96 players in six flights led by defending champ Bill Kelsey and runner-up Claire Whiting who are in different championship brackets. Flight captains named include Nic McCleery, Ted Brown, Bill Howell, Dick Hotle, Wayne Chamberlin, and W C McFadden. First round pairings span Championship A and B flights with numerous local competitors and note Ray Whitehead organizing. Also listed are numerous other flights with matchups among club members and attendees.

City Washington Country Club Bill Kelsey Claire Whiting Ray Whitehead Nic McCleery Ted Brown Bill Howell Dick Hotle Wayne Chamberlin E. W. C. McFadden T. R. Phillips Giff Morrison I. W. Shenefeil John Tucker Wm. Shannon Joe Picken Lee Holland Clair Whiting Robert Hammer Bus Westermark Gene Tuck

Lloyd Stout Returns From Hospital To Parents Home

Lloyd Stout, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Stout, was brought home from University Hospital in Iowa City after surgery. The report notes further local visits and family activities around Havre including relatives in Fairfield and Des Moines area, plus other community social calls and a bicycle gift for Larry Westen.

Lewis Hering Havre Lloyd Stout Jesse Stout University Hospital Iowa City Lloyd Douglas Elbert Elmore Fairfield Kermit Klopenstein Kent Evert Westen Lisle Hering Sammie Cora Garrett Joyce Washington Will Richards Rex Smith C. Wittmer Joe Wittmer Mary Witting Wayland Lena Mason Clyle Margaret Muscatine Wyert Westen Martin Westen Barbara Karen Judith Westen Joyce Widmer Lloyd Stover Riverview Park Des Moines Mason Home Carey Long Elizabeth Ann Marjorie Mullen Ss. C. Wittmer Macon Larry Westen

Plan Softball Team For Girls In Washington

A meeting for Washington girls to form a softball team is set at Cargill field, 6 pm Thursday. All interested are urged to attend. Ronald Lowash leads the promotion with Mrs. Frank Black among early supporters. If feasible, two teams may form in Washington as girls teams already exist in Columbus Junction and Muscatine.

Washington Cargill Ronald Lowash Frank Black Lowash Columbus Junction Muscatine

New Softball Field Opens Next Monday in Washington

Mike Lee announces the new softball field on the Green property in southeast Washington will be ready for use next Monday barring weather. Season tickets for remaining league games will be on sale soon, with a five dollar donation from J. M. White reported. The Washington VFW team lost 12 11 to Fairfield H A in two extra innings at Fairfield, Cole and See as the Washington battery after an 11 pm start and early morning finish.

Washington Mike Lee Lee J. M. White Fairfield Washington Vfw Fairfield H & A Cole See Washington Battery

Auto prowler Harold A. Thomas sentenced in Polk county

Harold A. Thomas, 30, of Los Angeles, received a five year term at Fort Madison for grand larceny after pleading guilty in Polk county district court. Police say the auto prowler stole clothing and merchandise valued at 2500 from parked cars and confessed to seven thefts in 20 days near hotels in Des Moines. Most loot was recovered.

Des Moines Harold A. Thomas Los Angeles Fort Madison State Penitentiary Polk County Thomas

Junior Legion Team Set to Face Iowa City Thursday

Washington's Junior Legion baseball team aims for a second straight win when it hosts Iowa City Thursday at 5 30 pm. Following a 10 2 victory at West Liberty, the Juniors hope for a home crowd at Case Field east end diamond. Iowa City, strong this season with six wins and three losses, beat Davenport and lost to Burlington and Cedar Rapids. Ice cold pop will be sold at the game.

Washington Iowa City Burlington Cedar Rapids Davenport

Hospital Admits and Discharges Reported

At the hospital yesterday Don Crone of 420 E Main Street and Fred Stalder of Wayland were admitted for medical care. Today Mrs Wilmer Kauffman route one and Mrs Clar ence Burkholder Wellman underwent surgical procedures. Dismissals include Mrs Everett K Burham and son Hugh Courtney 609 N Fifth Ave Gerald Duncan N Marion Ave Mrs Donald Southwick and son James Ray Riverside and Mrs Erwin L Miller and son Mark Dwight Riverside. Births announce George B Ryan 922 N Sixth Ave a son at 3 21 yesterday afternoon and Clarence Griffin 904 E Fourth St a son at 4 53 yesterday afternoon.

Don Crone E. Mainstreet Fred Stalder Wayland Wilmer Kauffman Route One Surgical Clarence Burkholder Wellman Everett K. Burham Hugh Courtney Fifth Avenue Gerald Duncan Marion Avenue Donald Southwick James Ray Riverside Erwin L. Miller Mark Dwight George B. Ryan Sixth Avenue Clarence Griffin E. Fourth Street

Local youths showcase biking skills and new bicycle

A boy received a bright new bicycle on Thursday and promptly rode it down the road. He plans to attend an idol school this fall as the third bike in the area. Gerald Kephart and Lee Eisele are noted for advanced cycling stunts. Mr. and Mrs. Westen visited the Wilsons, Marilyn, and Ruth Ann after an incident at the school gym where a blindfolded run ended in a collision with a brick wall.

Gerald Kephart Lee Eisele Evert Westen Larry Mary Jo Harold Wilson Marilyn Ruth Ann

Hazing Probe Underway in Cedar Rapids School District

Cedar Rapids Iowa July 23 the school board began an investigation into hazing practices after an 18 year old student Jack C Heindl suffered a brain concussion in a hazing incident last year. The board ordered the probe following a letter from the youth's attorney claiming ongoing medical care and expenses over 200 dollars.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Jack C. Heindl Reindle da

Large share of U S veterans are ex G Ls

In the United States today nearly 29 percent of all adult male veterans are listed as ex G Ls. The statistic highlights a sizable portion of veterans with prior General Logistics roles.

United States G.ls

Wool and milk yields rose with selective breeding era

Scientific breeding of sheep nearly tripled wool yield from 2.4 to 6.2 pounds per head between 1850 and 1900. Milk yield per cow increased from 3,779 to 4,497 pounds yearly between 1910 and 1940.

United States

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