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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1948

Page

8

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. R. J. Reaney

Funeral services for Mrs. Robert J. Reaney were held at the Columbus Junction Methodist church with Rev. J. W. Poole officiating. A quartet sang, flowers were arranged by local helpers, and pallbearers included H. W. Eliason and Robert F. Reaney. Burial followed at Freemontia cemetery.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Robert J. Reaney Methodist J. W. Poole Burlington S. A. Dwinell G. W. Weber H. Lee Huston L. C. Hill Arian Lowe C. E. Hanft B. H. Shearer H. W. Eliason Roscoe Eliason Allen Eliason Warren Peterson James Benbow Robert F. Reaney Fredonia Cemetery

Washington County Nurse Completes Service

Evelyn Olson finished her duties as a Washington County nurse and will assume a new role in Hardin County. The staff and community across the northern part of the county express best wishes as her work concludes. Severe rains hindered sanitary engineer Al Bennett from continuing some tasks.

Evelyn Olson Washington County Hardin County al Bennett Dempster

Attend Roth Widmer Wedding on Sunday

Sunday wedding attended by Evelyn Widmer and Rex Roth at the Mrs Edna Widmer home. Numerous local families and relatives joined the event with other social visits noted including birthdays and picnics in nearby towns.

Roth-Widmer Stringtown Noah Widmer Galen Widmer Evelyn Widmer Rex Roth Edna Widmer Elmer Graber J. J. Rich Roberta John Keith Rich Marvin Widmer Dianne Gilbert Roth Earl Bachmans Audrey Roth Wayland Norma Widmer Shirley Liechty Ethan Brooks Rex Swan Monmouth Ill Harry Suter Mike Wayland School House

Hess Product Promoted as Research Farm Tested

Like other Dr. Hess items this product is advertised as Research Farm tested and available for purchase with assurance of user satisfaction.

Dr. Hess

No Top On Hogs Today Weather Forecast

Weather summary notes fair skies and a cool night with calm winds and no precipitation expected. The brief outlook indicates continued mild conditions without storms or significant temperature drops.

Washington YW Girls Rally Clip Muscatine In Five Inning Win

Washington YW girls beat Muscatine in five innings 9 to 0 at Green Field to open the doubleheader as Muscatine’s late start and sloppy defense sparked the rout. Eleanor Pease delivered a three run triple and Marie Lee added a key two bagger in the fourth.

Green Field Washington YW Girls Muscatine Pella Merchants Stewart & Crone All Stars Washington Girls Muscatine Girls Marie Lee Eleanor Pease Merchants The All Stars Patterson Lowe Pella Cole

First Round Play In Women's Tourney Ends August 4

Ninety entrants compete in the Washington Golf and Country Club women’s tournament with first round play due by Wednesday August 4. Five flights start early next week with the championship flight playing an 18 hole route while other flights use nine holes per round. Matches listed include LaRuay Fern versus Virginia Gustafson and others. the Washington Cubs and W.E.W. team join, with hopes for Fairfield Columbus Junction Wellman and neighboring communities to attend.

Ientrants Washington Golf and Country Club LaRuay Fern Virginia Gustafson Jean Mangold Joan Ross Ethel Roach Virginia Chamuverlin Helen Doak Bye Washington Cubs W.E.W Fairfield Columbus Junction Wellman

VFW Plans Softball Tourney Here August 8

Don Bealer commander of VFW post No 2808 reports plans for an eight team softball tournament at the Armory Field on Sunday August 8 sponsored by the local VFW post. The event nears completion as organizers finalize details.

Don Bealer V. F. W. Post Armory Field V.flw. Post

Karl Mann of Emmet Idaho Visits Ill Brother

Karl Mann of Emmet Idaho visits his brother John Mann who is seriously ill in Brighton. Mann suffered a dirt spell Tuesday, fell, struck head, and remains bedbound. The piece also notes several local visitations and moves among Brighton residents and nearby towns.

Brighton Karl Mann Emmet Idaho John Mann Karl Madden Harold Keyes

Family installs furnace and stoker northeast of Washington

The Don Brown family reports a new furnace and stoker installed near Washington. The Berlin crisis is still stressed to the utmost and readers are urged to consider filling oil tanks or coal bins as a prudent step amid the tense situation.

Colonial Evoready Plumbing & Heating Don Brown Washington Berlin

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