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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

2

Weekend Guests Visit Local Families Recognized Ties

Local households hosted relatives from Independence Missouri Boise Idaho Moline Illinois and Hedrick Iowa over the weekend The group included Edwin Fields George Fields and other relatives with trips to Bass Lake Ashland Lake Superior and Iowa City Chicago and Pittsburgh noted for upcoming travel Mrs Ed Ahern and baby accompanied by Sam White Emma and Edna Purvis returned to Chicago with Mr Ahern after a summer visit to the area Ahern formerly Katherine White.

Roy Fields Edwin Fields Independence, Mo George Fields Boise Idaho Ed Ahern Baby Sam White Emma Edna Purvis Chicago Mr. Ahern Ahern Katherine White

Local residents visit and travel notes from Iowa and beyond

MecCallsburg couples visit Burgers in McCallsburg marking their first greetings since Burgers new home. Chicago visitors escort Herb Osinecup family home then Cedar Rapids meet Janet Osincup and grandparents. Polk family to Guyton Ga for month long trip via Carolinas and Florida. Boice pair fly Des Moines to Los Altos Calif to visit Boice family relatives.

J. I. Gjerde Lester Post B. A. Imsland MecCallsburg Don Burger Gjerders Post Burger McCallsburg Burgers William Jensen Chicago, Ill Herb Osinecup Donna Nancy Osineup Osineups Cedar Rapids Janet Mr. Osincup Lynn Osincup Waverly T. C. Polk Jane Marie Tom Ted Guytown C. A. Boice Des Moines Los Altos Calif R. D. Hopp Co. L. Boice

Birthday greetings to friends and family names

A birthday message extends best wishes to Mrs Harold Mangold Mrs Ed Rich Bob Henderson Marlene and Darlene Fritz Also to Mrs Howard Hoyle Mrs Lester Laubach Donald Kerr son of Rev and Mrs George Kerr Sandra Sue Baker and Thomas Alan Erskine of Columbus Junction.

Harold Mangold Ed Rich Bob Henderson Marlene Darlene Fritz Howard Hoyle Lester Laubach Donald Kerr George Kerr Sandra Sue Baker Thomas Alan Erskine Columbus Junction

Rural Youth Leaders Visit Youth Center in North Carolina

North Carolina Rural Young People from Haywood county hosted a visit by German rural youth leader Heidi Meyer zu Rahden and Washington county 4-H girls Melva Schnicker Dorothy Schnicker and others. The photo shows them comparing notes during a party at the Youth Center and includes a square dance demonstration with Nancy Medford Wade Francis Wilma Sue Crawford and Joe Green.

North Carolina

Hospital Admissions List With Names and Dates

Admitted Sunday include Robert Shaffer Washington for surgery today Claude DeMoney R23 medical Frank Grace Rubio for surgery. Sunday entries name James Arthur Ainsworth Madeline Schultz West Burlington Mrs Ivy Whithaw Washington Mrs Pearl Wood Ainsworth Mrs Jay Darby and daughter Keota Mrs Mary Edwards Columbus Junction. Today: Mrs Ralph Bain and daughter Washington Mrs Richard Hammes and daughter Isiourney Mrs Everett Davis and son Crawfordsville Mrs Bernard Thoman and daughter Riverside Sunday Mr and Mrs William Young Washington a daughter at 311 p m Mr and Mrs John Hershberger Wellman a son 436 p m

Robert Shaffer Washington Surgical Claude DeMoney R23 Medical Frank Grace James Arthur Ainsworth Madeline Schultz West Burlington Ivy Whithaw Pearl Wood Ainsworth Jay Darby Keota Mary Edwards Columbus Junction Ralph Bain Richard Hammes Isiourney Everett Davis Crawfordsville Bernard Thoman Riverside William Young John Hershberger Wellman

Worst Storm Hits Island of Okinawa

Typhoon Gloria slammed Okinawa with winds up to 170 mph striking the U S air force base and causing extensive damage. Casualties feared among natives while American installations and housing suffered severe harm as Gen MacArthur withheld full details on security grounds.

Island of Okinawa Tokyo Japan China U. S. Air Force Pacific Douglaas MacArthur Air Force Ryukyu

Shooting of Cohen Spurs New LA Underworld Inquiry

Los Angeles boxing Gale: The county grand jury may open a new line of investigation into links between the underworld and police after mobster Mickey Cohen was shot on the Sunset Strip. Jury foreman Harry A. Lawson said indictments were due but the Cohen shooting could shift the probe. Cohen, wounded with three companions, hinted the underworld might retaliate and denied knowing the gunmen. He would not tell police if he did.

Los Angeles Mickey Cohen Harry A. Lawson Vice Lawson Cohen Underworld The Quiry Sunset Strip Beverly

Beardsley Warns Against Rising Government Costs

Gov. William S. Beardsley addressed the Midwest Conference of the Council of State Governors in Davenport urging limits on rising government costs. He warned that bigness of government threatens the economy and called for cooperation among local, state, and federal levels.

Davenport William S. Beardsley Midwest Conference of the Council of State Governors Beardsley Midwest Atty Robert Larson

Labor unions face anti trust scrutiny in Congress

A lobbying push argues unions should be subject to anti trust laws. A coal industry spokesman cites John J. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to illustrate why such rules are needed. National Coal Association official John D. Battle warns Lewis fosters a labor monopoly through a three day week. Senator Robertson fears the move could spike coal prices.

Washington Congress John J. Lewis The United Mine Workers John D. Battle National Coal Association Sen A. Willis Robertson Lewis

Red Army Traps Chinese Troops Near Changsha Front

Chinese Communist forces maneuver to cut a rail line south of Changsha as Nationalist troops retreat from Mila and Changsha. Front reports say Communists seek to envelop Changsha Hengyang and isolate the Nationalist line in a broad advance.

Hong Kong Changsha China Chicow Henyang Shangsha Mila Milo Hengyang Chang-ha

Health bill eyed to ease religious furor in education funding

Education committee action shows a bill on school health aims to quiet religious furor over federal aid. Democratic leaders seek to advance federal education funding while Southern Democrats fight a delaying tactic on anti poll tax legislation.

House Interstate Commerce

Hottest Weather Seen For State This Week

Iowa faces extreme heat with temperatures in the upper 90s and high humidity through Thursday. The forecast shows no rainfall, while the extreme northwest may see slight relief Wednesday and Thursday.

Weather Bureau Lowa

Carlyle Says Health Alone Wins Victory

Carlyle asserts health alone marks victory amid remarks naming Carlyle and emphasizing well being as key win.

Saic Carlyle

Ainsworth Couple Weds Grandview Woman In Grandview Ceremony

S D Bean of Ainsworth and Mildred Delores Gerling of Grandview united in marriage on Sunday afternoon July 17 at the Gerling home in Grandview. Rev Floyd McCague officiated with a corsage of coral gladioli and blue and white attire for the wedding party. A reception followed for immediate families with pink and white decor, and the couple planned a short wedding trip before living with the bride's parents until March.

Ainsworth Mildred Delores Gerling Stanley Duane Bean Norman Bean Gerling Grandview Fred Gerling Floyd MccCague Grandview Community Church Keith Clark Wallace Bean Coral Gladioli Rerling Lawn Eddie Cutt Galesburg Ill Harold Hinkson Dale Gerling Columbus Junction Geneva Bean Beverly Bean Washington Don Kiesey Eddie

Red Horsers Hold All Day Picnic At Brock Cabin

Mr and Mrs Harold Brock and son Wayne hosted a Red Horser all day picnic southeast of Columbus Junction. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Raymond Glasgow Mr and Mrs Marsh Atkinson Mr and Mrs Roy Rotzinger and Janice Mr and Mrs Charles Plecker Betty and Georgy Mr and Mrs Raymond Edwards Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dickinson Mr and Mrs Bernard Weiss Rosemary and Mr and Mrs Don Bealer.

Harold Brock Wayne Red Horser Club Brock Columbus Junction Raymond Glasgow Marsh Atkinson Roy Rotzinger Janice Charles Plecker Betty Georgy Raymond Edwards Gilbert Dickinson Bernard Weiss Rosemary Don Bealer

Social calendar notes and upcoming meetings listed

Notices for the social calendar include Knights of Pythias event at 6:00 p. m and VEW picnic at Sunset park. YWCA mixer pot luck at 6:30 p. m. Conference reports at UP church 7:30 p. m. Women’s Missionary Society guest speaker Mrs. Albert Simpson and Mrs. William Littlewood. Ladies golf and bridge dinner at 7:00 p. m. Church groups meet across venues with various times and hosts.

Sunset Park YWCA Women's Missionary Society UP Church Albert Simpson William Littlewood Ainsworth Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Country Club T. A. Flenner Mae Davis St. James Circle Daryl Burham Bethel Missionary Society Just Us West Chester WSCS C. C. Niffenegger VFW John Little Rebekah Ioof Hall Virgil Lintz K.C VFW Hall Pansy Hill Club Farr Jackson Rural Women’s Club Will Marie Sr

Rhubarb Juice Suggestions for Meals and Snacks

Rhubarb juice can be served plain or blended with other fruit juices or ginger ale for a refreshing beverage option during meals or between meals.

Pinochle Club Entertained by the Wileys

Mr and Mrs Robert Wiley hosted the G H M Pinochle Club on Friday night with four tables in play High score winners were Mrs Pearl Parcell and Woodrow Crone Low score winners were Mrs Richard Weeks and Mr Parcell Mrs Al Crone won the travel prize Dick and Roberta Wiley hosted children in the play room and on the land Mrs Wiley was aided by Mrs Donald Lins A short business session followed and the club scheduled its annual picnic for the third week in August at Sunset Park

Robert Wiley G. H. M. Pinochle Club Pearl Parcell Woodrow Crone Richard Weeks Mr. Parcell al. Crone Dick and Roberta Willy

Benteco Store Group Picnics at Silver Lake

The Benteco store annual employee and family picnic was held Friday evening at Silver Lake with swimming softball and fishing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin Carter Mr and Mrs Robert Clark Mr and Mrs Jim Arnold and daughters Mr and Mrs Emory Whetstine Mr and Mrs Worner Herron and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Hazen Mr and Mrs Dave Dodds Wayne Owens Roger Waggoner Daryl Brock Bill Anderson and Phyllis Davison.

Benteco Silver Lake Marvin Carter Robert Clark Jim Arnold Emory Whetstine Worner Herron Don Hazen Dave Dodds Wayne Owens Roger Waggoner Daryl Brock Bill Anderson Phyllis Davison

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