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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1947

Page

4

Review of the week's news with local notes and notices

Justice of the Peace E. D Ray burn fined Harold Savage of Washington ten dollars and costs for shooting a green heron at the reservoir. Numerous local visitors, trips, and family events fill the week from Iowa to Illinois with weddings, vacations, and small-town happenings.

Justice of the Peace E. D Rayburn Harold Savage Washington Savage State Conservation

North Washington property owners seek annexation to city

Property owners at the north limits of Washington pursue annexation to the city with district court action required before finalization. The petition bears 39 signatures. Mayor G F Mace fined Karl McClure 25 cents? or 25 dollars for speeding and recommended license suspension. Mayor Mace fined L C Kokesh one dollar for improper parking. Mrs Walter Bauer hosted 15 members of the West Chester Methodist Sunday School Comm­rade class. An individual booklet was presented to each guest.

Washington District Court G. F. Mace Karl McClure Mace L. C. Kokesh Walter Bauer West Chester Methodist Sunday School Harry Sievert Parsons Kan Leslie Blick

Washington County News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Ca pron Oklahoma visitors Roy Finch family return to Washington after four years. Dedication planned for United Presbyterian home on E Washington street October 16. Leon Beaty post officers installed after annual Country club dinner. Numerous guests travel for church conferences, geology field trip, and family gatherings across Des Moines, Sigourney, Davenport, and Denver. Hospital anniversary set for July 31 with lawn program. Three rural schools to be sold August 4 as consolidation proceeds. Local agriculture and beetle campaign participation noted.

Washington County Hospital Washington Lester B. Krabill Prairie Flower Cedar Township Bethel Cedar Center Pleasant Plain

International Sunday school convention visits and family notices

Rinner attends five day International Sunday school convention in Des Moines. W. G. Stewart spends the week in Dubuque with daughter Mrs. Merrill Harkness and family. Sylvia Warren of Pontiac NL visits Ella Warren and is joined by Charles Warren of Iowa City and Shirley Kessel of Brighton. E D Rayburn turns 73 with greetings. Powell A Rayburn, Moose Lodge auditor, calls from North Manchester. Funeral guests for Mrs. W. R. Mount include Noah and Jacob Eicher, Will Pressnell, Arthur Wallbank, and James D. France.

T. E. White Vernon Witting Des Moines Shirley Blattner Beatrice Barthelow First Presbyterian Church Glen Conard Rinner Five Day International W. G. Stewart Dubuque Merrill Harkness Harkness Sylvia Warren Pontiac Ella Warren Miss Warren Charles Warren Iowa City Shirley Kessel Brighton W. R. Mount Noah Eicher Winfield Jacob Eicher Wayland Will Pressnell Aurthur Wallbank Mt. Pleasant James D. France Tipton

Local Social Guests Dine In LaPorte City

Harry Simpson and several ladies visited LaPorte City yesterday as guests of Mrs. Courtney Kline. A luncheon followed by bridge with Mrs. Clow holding the high score marked the social afternoon.

Courtney Kline Courtney, Jr Kiffaney LaPorte City E. E. Stutsman Harry Simpson L. A. Jones E. F. Bestwick, Jr EB. B. Hammer Lridge Clow

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Update

Yesterday William KE Frame from Ainsworth admitted then dismissed today. Today Agnes Messersmith 712 N Marion Ave Mrs Ann Trojovsky 115% S Marion Ave Gerald Duncan N Marion Ave all surgical patients. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Wayne Kendrick and son 211% W Second St Mrs Raymond Pine and daughter Columbus Junction Mrs Chester Stewart and son Philip David Keota. Today Mrs Ray Ihrone Richmond Calif. Saturday Harry White Columbus Junction Clyde Clark 709 W Second St. Births Mr and Mrs Burton Fox Riverside a son at 257 yesterday afternoon Mr and Mrs William Crawford a daughter at 932 last night. The Crawfords live on route two Wellman.

William KE. Frame Ainsworth Agnes Messersmith N. Marion Avenue Ann Trojovsky S. Marion Avenue Gerald Duncan Wayne Kendrick W. Second Street Raymond Pine Columbus’ Junction Chester Stewart Philip David Keota Ray Ihrone Richmond Calif Harry White Columbus Junction Clyde Clark Second Street Burton Fox Riverside William Crawford Crawfords Route Two Wellman

Medical Notices for Residents Listed in Yesterday and Today

Yesterday entry lists Mrs Jennie Megill of 910 N Fourth Ave for medical. today entries include Beverly Bean of Ainsworth for minor surgery, Harry McCall of 813 S Second Ave for medical, and Mrs Robert Day of 743 N Iowa Ave for medical.

Jennie Megill Fourth Avenue Beverly Bean Ainsworth Harry McCall S. Second Avenue Robert Day Iowa Avenue

Local Births and Medical Notices Compiled

Wednesday and today listings show individuals across addresses in Wayland Wellman Riverside and surrounding areas receiving medical surgical and family notices. Recipients include Don Crone Fred Stalder Mrs Wilmer Kauffman Mrs Clarence Burkholder Hugh Courtney Gerald Duncan James Ray and Mark Miller with births and hospital mentions at multiple streets and avenues.

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

Washington County social welfare board names new members

Ten-year-old report details Mrs. J. L. Fry Kalona and E. C. Jones with W. S. Eldridge named to the Washington County Board of Social Welfare for the remainder of the year. The notice notes farming strength in Leon Beauty Post and other local happenings including a car theft, social events, and a farewell for Ves per Bonnet.

Leon Beauty Post American Legion Post W. Easter

Y M C A Camp Opens Near Conesville For Boys

Twenty years after its founding the Y M C A camp at McKee’s Lake four miles from Conesville welcomed attendees including $2 Washington boys. Glen and Herman Matucca, sons of Mr and Mrs Will Matucca, launched a home business on East Main street earning $12. Hiram Johnson presented the first roasting ear of the season from his garden on July 24.

Vernon Wittrig Paul Horak Homer Stephen East Washington Street Herbert Osincup Hedges Witting David Krebill Davenport Harold Johnson Fairfield Ralph Kleese Texas Mr. Kleese Y. MC. A McKee's Lake Conesville Washington Glen Herman Matucha Will Matucha East Main Street Hiram Johnson

30 Years Ago More than 500 people gathered

A 30 year old report notes that more than 500 people gathered for an unspecified local event. The write up highlights attendance and community turnout. No further details are provided in the readable text.

Deaths of the Week Mrs Martha Wilson Mount 94

Mrs Martha Wilson Mount, 94, widow of William R Mount, died Sunday at her daughter's home Mrs KE C Eicher. Funeral services were Tuesday at Jones funeral home. Surviving are her daughter and son Homer of Washington.

Mount Martha Wilson Mount William R. Mount KE. C. Eicher Jones Funeral Home Homer Washington

Dick Bidwell dies at 77 after heart attack

Dick Bidwell, 77, longtime employee of Washington city street department, died Monday from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Sherman’s funeral home with burial at Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton.

Mr. Bidwell Washington City Sherman Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton

Mrs Petersson 80 Dies After Heart Attack At Home

Mrs Petersson aged 80, mother of Mrs Roger Sherman, died Tuesday night at her Olds home after a heart attack. She had been frail for months. Survived by one son, three daughters, 14 grandchildren and a great granddaughter.

Mrs. Petersson Roger Sherman Olds

Births and names logged in local society notes

Yesterday afternoon saw multiple birth announcements and name changes. Clarence Griffin and family welcome a son at 4 53 pm while Walter Richardson and family announce a daughter at 4 55 pm and others record births including Patricia Lynn and Janet Carol. A correction notes Everett K Burham naming Drew Courtney instead of Hugh Courtney.

William F. Hoppe, Jr Patricia Lynn W. Madison Street Herbert Osvieup Janet Carol E. Jefferson Street Everett K. Burham Drew Courtney Hugh Courtney

Local News Briefs and Notable Happenings

Forty years back J H Hull bought two lots south of the Commercial club and fills them. Thomas Schilling recovers from a rattlesnake bite with swelling subsiding. Bessie Bovet returns from visiting Karl Lewis in Oskaloosa. An 1867 old brick schoolhouse alumni picnic is planned for July 26 at Clara Conger Wilson's with sun bonnets and old games. A man claiming to be with the Allen Collecting agency opened an office, rented a room, hired Flossie Peck as stenographer, and bought office gear before collecting $120 from Standard Furniture and then leaving town.

J. H. Hull Commercial Club Clara Conger Wilson The Allen Collecting Agency of Kansas City Carl Roberts Flossie Peck Remington

Fifty Years Ago Local Bits and Odd Incidents

Fifty years ago George Hale repaired an electric fan to cool Dr. Phil lips and was improving. Nellie Tripp Miss Lackey Elia McLaughlin Anna Martin and Rob Buck were excused from attendance to join the Endeavor society westward. A horse ridden by Toward McCleery bolted, throwing the boy. he was bruised. Win Smeuse harvested ninety tons of hay. A fishing party including Harry and John McCall Marion O Loughlin and others faced mishaps at Bex Springs when a wagon collapsed and wheels came off. O Loughlin fell into the water.

George Hale Dr. Phillips Nellie Tripp Miss Lackey Elia McLaughlin Anna Martin Rob Buck Endeavor Society Harry John McCall Marion O'Loughlin Leo W. Manners Will Cunningham James Cowger Bex Springs McCall John Parks O'Loughlin

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