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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1949

Page

2

Commencement Names List From Page 1

The continuation lists graduates including Raquel Perez Betty Prebyl Nathen Putnam Harold Schmidt Alberta Smith June Sojka Nadyne Sojka Mary Stevens Theodore Cannon Ralph Stout Rex Strait Mary Swift Betty Tait Dorothy Tellin Don Thornton Lila Toomey Joanne Trojovsky Lula Utterback Ruth Wagenknecht Robert Waggoner Anna Weeks Patricia Weldin Charlotte Whitlow Eldon Witthoft Theodore Woods Carl Yoder and Telford Simons with credits by G I.

Raquel Ann Perez Betty Joanne Prebyl Nathen James Putnam Harold Edward Schmidt Alberta Maxine Smith Luewa June Sojka Nadyne Dorthy Sojka Mary Kathryn Stevens Theodore Cannon Stewart Ralph L. Stout, Jr Rex LeRoy Strait Mary Olive Swift Betty Jean Tait Dorothy Lee Tellin Don K. Thornton Lila M. Toomey Joanne Almira Trojovsky Lula Marguerite Utterback Ruth Iris Wagenknecht Robert Eugene Waggoner Anna Marie Weeks Patricia Lee Weldin Charlotte Marie Whitlow Eldon Walter

Local residents travel and visit spread across multiple towns

Alien Johnston and Richard Holmes of Olds return home for the summer after attending Washington Junior College. Marcia Lynn Holmes visits Craw fordsville cousin Mrs Orval Miller of Olds. H G Woodley and Connie leave Cheyenne after Memorial weekend with Nels Westermark, formerly San Diego neighbors. Mrs Maude Thompson travels to Burlington to visit sister Mrs Will Laub scher. Jenneke family depart St Paul after father-in-law death. C Davis visits Davenport for month with Grayson family. Custer spouses head to Colorado Springs after brother-in-law Harry Churchill’s sudden electrocution death. Nancy Patterson and Jean Freshwaters return from Grinnell. several girls stay for Grinnell commencement. W C McFadden visits Clinton. Osincups travel to Chicago and Turkey Run. Don Burger moves to new home on S 2nd Ave. Lewises relocate to Davenport. Visitors to Loie Babcock include Alm, Reeves, and Fredrickson, daughters of former resident Gene Kisor. Shannon family to Des Moines for Rees reunion at Henry Rees home. Leland Horton of Brighton and Blake Spencer of Crawfordsville shop here. Karen and Karla Caviness visit grandmother M C DeLong in Ottumwa.

Walter Nicholson Demon Demonstration Near Rock Island

Walter Nicholson will demonstrate the Russell Weed Controller at Clarence Jarrard farm three miles north of the Rock Island Stock Yards Monday afternoon June 6 from 1 to 3. The event was postponed from June 2 due to rain.

Walter Nicholson Russell Weed Clarence Jarrard Rock Island Stock Yards

Iowa Civil War veteran to miss GAR convention

James P. Martin 101 Sutherland Iowa GAR department commander, the state’s only living Civil War veteran, is very low and cannot attend the 75th Iowa Grand Army of the Republic meeting in Cedar Rapids next week. His daughter says he had a bad night and has been weak for some time as the encampment and related auxiliary events proceed Sunday through Wednesday.

Sutherland Iowa Iowa Grand Army of the Republic Cedar Rapids James P. Martin GAR Elsie Hill Martin Women's Relief Corps Ladies of the Daughters of Union Veterans Sons of Union Veterans Auxiliary Sons of Union Vetrans

Oelwein Tot Killed When Struck by Car

Kathy Michener 1 year 8 months daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Michener died from injuries after a car backed out of a neighbor's driveway striking her. Robert McElree said he did not see the child. No charges will be filed. This followed another driveway death in Iowa this week.

Howard Stutsman Boone High School

Lemon-Aid Helps Indians Beat Red Sox 8-3

Bob Lemon, returning from a pulled side muscle, pitched five hits allowed as the Indians defeated the Red Sox 8 to 3. The win boosts Cleveland’s push to regain AL contention while New York’s lead over Chicago grows after the Yankees’ 12 to 7 victory. Eddie Yost and Hoot Evers homered for Detroit in extra innings. The Phillies tied a major league record with five homers in the eighth inning in a 12 to 8 win over Cincinnati. Stan Musial fueled the Cardinals with a 14th inning triple and a subsequent score as St Louis beat the Dodgers 7 to 4. Warren Spahn’s Braves beat the Pirates 4 to 1.

New York Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Lemon Boston Red Sox Washington Browns Dick Starr Eddie Yost Hoot Evers Johnny Groth Detroit Athletics Art Houtteman Philadelphia Liberty Bell Phils Andy Seminick Cincinnati Mark Giants Stan Musial Brooklyn Chuck ‘Diering Cardinals Dodgers Redbirds Emil Dutch Chicago Cub Hank Edwards

Clyde Finke Named West Branch Athletic Coach

Clyde B. Finke of Crawfordsville was announced as the new head athletic coach at West Branch for next year. He succeeds Grant Peterson, who resigned to take a job at Vinton. Finke, a WWII Navy veteran, previously coached Bellevue athletics and earned degrees from Central College and other institutions. He will coach football baseball and boys and girls basketball, with track led by Donald Weideranders who will also be assistant football coach. The note ends with a standings toss: place over the Dodgers and Giants by two games.

West Branch Clyde B. Finke Crawfordsville Grant Peterson Vinton Y.M.C.A Finke University of Iowa Donald Weideranders

Softball Games Tonight At Greenfield In City League Action

Warm sun leaves the Greenfield diamond ready for play as city league games proceed tonight. Beuner Food City faces Marston Skelgas Cubs at 7:30 p.m. in a city league tilt. Stew art Crone All-Stars meet Oskaloosa in a non league game.

Greenfield Beuner Food City Marston Skelgas Cubs Stewart & Crone All-Stars Oskaloosa

Deepest U.S. Coal Mines Reach 2200 Feet in Pennsylvania

Report notes U.S. coal mines in Pennsylvania extend to about 2200 feet below the surface, slightly deeper than the average Belgian working depth. In Canada at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Island, undersea mining occurs four miles from the shaft, with about 2000 feet vertical depth.

U. S Pennsylvania Glace Bay Cape Breton Island

Hospital Notices Admits and Dismissals Reported

Admitted yesterday Ariene Knupp R4 medical. Dismissed today Robert Hallock Brigh ton. Birth yesterday a daughter to Mrs Harry Fullerton city at 9 30 p m.

Ariene Knupp Robert Hallock Brighton Harry Fullerton City

FBI data slip sparks test of accuracy claims

A judge denies a Red Contact case involving a girl said to be an aide to Harold Ickes as a reported Soviet contact. The girl Ruth Gruber, praised as highly recommended, denies any espionage ties while the trial of Judith Coplon unfolds in Washington.

FBI Interior Harold Ickes Judith Coplon Washington Ickes Ruth Gruber

The Last Cry: A Cunning Plan Unravels

Alex schemes to murder his uncle Jason Stoneleigh for inheritance then cleans the gun and uses his victim’s hand to stage suicide. The plan collapses when Doctor Phelps reveals the uncle suffered a stroke and his right hand was paralyzed, exposing the crime to the authorities.

Jason Stoneleigh Doctor Phelps Jason Alex WNN Features

Leather Craft On The Frontier And Tribal Tanning Traditions

In frontier life Americans tanned leather themselves while western reservations sustain age old hide tanning techniques. Native tribes continue skin preparation using traditional methods, preserving practical skills across generations.

India

Hold High Scores at GHM Pinochle Club Meeting

Mrs. Walter Rukgaber and Richard Weeks were high score winners at the G HM Pinochle club meeting held Thursday evening at the Wilys home northwest of town. Holding high scores were Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell. Travel prize went to Mr Rukgaber. Homemade ice cream strawberries and cake were served.

Walter Rukgaber Richard Weeks Arthur Wiley Pearl Parcell Rukgaber Parcell Robert Wiley

Officers Training School at Chester West Chester

Mrs. Robert Stephens presided over the West Chester Methodist W S C S officers gathering Tuesday. Mrs. Faye Rowe, district Spiritual Life secretary, conducted the training session. A cooperative noon dinner followed with guests Mrs. Fred Lindenmeyer and Mrs. Edgar Slemmons.

West Chester Robert Stephens W.S.C.S Faye Rowe Wellman Fred Lindenmeyer Edgar Slemmons

Breakfast Club Has Dessert for Change

The VFW Breakfast club changed its practice Thursday and met for a dessert gathering at the home of Mable Lemley. Co hostess was Mrs June Swartzendruber. Eighteen members were present with Mrs Marion McAvoy pouring and Marv Lemley assisting. The evening was spent visiting with the next meeting to be announced later.

VFW Mable Lemley June Swartzendruber Marion McAvoy Marv Lemley

Pupils of Mrs Shields Give Crawfordsville Recital

Washington pianist Mrs Mary Shields presented a Crawfordsville schoolhouse recital Tuesday at 7 45 pm with Spring flowers on stage Friends and relatives attended A flute solo was performed by Myron Lee Shields Piano students Rex Widmer Mary Virginia Twinam Dorothy Shaeffer Joann McNeil Karla Rae Spangler Janice Chaney Suzanne Bales Nancy Bales Roberta Henderson Janet Curtis Phyllis Mitchell Betty Lou Johnson and Nancilee Anderson participated in the program.

Crawfordsville Mary Shields Washington Myron Lee Shields Rex Widmer Mary Virginia Twinam Dorothy Shaeffer Joann McNeil Karla Rae Spangler Janice Chaney Suzanne Bales Nancy Bales Roberta Henderson Janet Curtis Phyllis Mitchell Betty Lou Johnson Nancilee Anderson

Plasterers Sign New Wage Pact In Des Moines

AFL Local 1 plasterers in Des Moines vote for a 1.24 percent wage increase and a new contract to replace the expired agreement. Dan Cota, president, says the raise brings the hourly rate to 2.37 dollars. About 45 union members are affected.

Des Moines Dan Cota AFL International Plasterers and Cement Finishers Union

North Carolina 4-H Members Visit Washington County Clubs

North Carolina 4-H delegates from Waynesville Haywood county will visit Washington County clubs July 21 to 28 as part of a youth exchange to learn about agricultural developments and living conditions in the region. The event involves fifteen girls clubs and eleven boys clubs with planning by Mrs. Melvin Booth chairing, plus 4-H members and Extension Service staff including Floyd Goodell Gus Alsip Ruth Foster.

Washington County North Carolina Melvin Booth Gayle Cupp Waynesville Haywood County United States Booth Maurice Crawford Frank Kleese Herbert Campbell Robert Puck Martha Ganon Duane Fadlock Extension Service Floyd MM. Goodell Gus Alsip Ruth I Foster

Car thief embarrasses Sabetha police in Morman Morgan case

Sheriff Vern Atkins was asked to search for a car thief who embarrassed Sabetha Kansas police. The vehicle was taken from Mor man Morgan Sabetha's chief of police, with a sign reading Police Depart ment on the front.

Falls City Vern Atkins Sabetha Kan Morman Morgan Saving ‘Police Department

Mrs. Crone Hosts Merry Makers Meeting

Thirteen Merry Mixer club members met at Mrs. Cloyce Crone home on Wednesday afternoon. New members Kiesey and Dusenberry joined. Entertainment was led by Merle Thrapp with Statler Griffith and Weaver as winners. Next meeting set with Mrs. Oren Romine on July 6.

Merry Mixer Club Cloyce Crone Karl Parcell L. P

Class Meets With Mrs W Marbourg

Mrs Wyatt Marbourg hosted 20 members of the Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church in her home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Roy Steele presided as president with devotion leader Mrs Carl Jarard delivering a Humility Forgiveness and Love theme.

Wyatt Marbourg Delta Alpha Methodist Church Roy Steele Carl Jarrard T. F. Barker R. H. Hampsher O. E. Sisk

Senator Styles Bridges to Speak at Mt Pleasant Event

United States Senator Styles Bridges will deliver the commencement address at Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant on Monday. The District Republican Women's club will meet at Hershey hall before 10 15 a.m. and proceed to the college auditorium to hear him. Mrs C E Watts state president will speak at the luncheon at the Methodist church with a reception following. Reservations are requested by Mrs Palmer Schilling.

United States Styles Bridges Town Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Republican Women’s Club Hershey Hall Methodist C. E. Watts

Edith Shields Speaks on Women in Politics at PEO Meeting

Edith Shields addressed the PEO meeting on Women in Politics exploring the theme Women Are Alive. She traced women’s roles from Bible times to present and discussed participation at local, state, national, and international levels. Tina Shields and Cade Shearer helped as co-hostesses at Mrs Glenn Zaring’s home.

Edith Shields P. EB. O Glenn Zaring Tina Shields Cade Shearer Bible Times

Honor Robert Havel at Thursday Party

After commencement at the Methodist church Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Havel and sons hosted a party honoring Robert Havel on his graduation from Washington High School. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Welch of Geneseo and numerous Havel and Ramsey family friends as they viewed gifts and shared a lunch.

Methodist Church Roy Havel Robert Havel Washington High School Robert Maynard Welch Geneseo George Havel Richard Havel Lyle Fox Wes Ramsey Martin Kron Charles Vondrasek Ivan Marston and Gary Delia Ramsey Richard Swailes

Minetta Wilson Delivers Lesson at Nazarene Meeting

Minetta Wilson presented the Kiangsi chapter 11 segment from the China Crisis study during a W. F. M. S. gathering of the Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday night. Mrs. C. F. Gieselman presided as Dorothy Dickey led group singing. Prayers followed by several members.

Minetta Wilson Church of the Nazarene C Church Kiangsi C. F. Gieselman Dorothy Dickey Gieselman Lester Butterbaugh Miss Dickey Ross Gault Ralph Lytle

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Ed Squires Masonic Temple Wolf’s Flower Alien Johnston Richard Holmes Olds Washington Junior College Marcia Lynn Holmes Orval Miller H. G. Woodley Connie Cheyenne Wyo Nels Westermark Woodleys Westermarks San Diego Calif Maude Thompson Burlington Will Laubscher G. T. Jenneke St. Paul C. O. Davis Davenport Charles Grayson Jim Custer Earl Colorado Springs Harry Churchill Mr. Churchill Mrs. Custer Nancy Patterson Grinnell Jean Freshwaters Grinnel Patricia Patterson Mary Martin Marie Blattner Herbert C. Osincup Mrs. Osincup Turkey Run Ind Don Burger S. 2Nd Ave Luke Lewis Lewises Loie Babcock Carl Alm Hazel Reeves Galesburg, Il Ethel Fredrickson Columbus Ohio Gene Kisor W. J. Shannon Barbara Rees Leland Horton Blake Spencer Karen Karla Ottumwa Thei M. C. DeLong Ross Motor Ross Motor Service Oelwein Tot Sox Warren Spahn Braves Balf Pirates Clyde Finke United Press Boston Hiladelphia Mo Pittsburgh Ee St Ae Ae Cleveland Eee St. Louis Navy Pacific Los Angeles William Kopytko Marion Kopytko Kopytiko Jo Moanthe Internatronel N. Y Freman William Mattinger International Norman Freilich G.H.M Chester Breakfast Club Mrs. Crone W. Marbourg Tait Radio & Appliance North E. Shields C. V. Grall John W. Lee Stone's Furniture
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