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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

3

Washington woman wins prize in Grinnell art show

Fatricia Patterson of Washington wins first prize in the Henry York Steiner Memorial prize for a colored inks and charcoal work titled Dark Abstraction. Her exhibit appears in Grinnell college annual art show where she is a sophomore.

Grinnell Fatricia Patterson West Main Street Washington Henry York Steiner Grinnell College

Iowa City elects John Atkinson as SU president

Engineering junior John Atkinson of Crawfordsville has been chosen president of the State University, marking a milestone in campus leadership and student representation for the entering academic year.

Iowa City John Atkinson Crawfordsville State University of

Rainfall marks Washington area weather update and local notices

Over one inch of rain fell in Washington Wednesday night and today. The report lists local residents returning from Atlantic visits and notes several injuries and community updates including a plane mishap near the Wolfe farm, a severe fall at the McCreedy farm, oats on display by Harry Hutt, and travelers home from Milwaukee and Tyroone Oklahoma.

Woodlawn Elm Grove Washington Official Weather Observer Fred Minden Fran Fishburn Charles Wolfe Harry Hutt Highway 92 Farr May Mr. Hutt

Local Briefs Highlight Moves and Scholarships in Town

Rail of notices shows Alvin Rommel taking over Box Lunch on North Marion Avenue after purchasing from I D Utterback. Washington Junior College grants scholarships to Ronald Baker David Chilcote and James Dawson during commencement. Various residents travel, visit relatives, or attend reunions and family events across Crawfordsville and nearby towns.

Alvin Rommel State Cafe North Marion Avenue Mr Rommel I. D. Utterhbdek Harper Supt M. M. Schell Legion Auxiliary Washington Junior College Ronald Baker American Tegnion David Chilcote James Dawson George W and Ella Griffith

Bearded topics and family news from the parish

The bulletin notes Rev. W M Nichol’s sermon on Beards that he would preach next Sunday and mentions Centennial Whiskey club members invited to attend. It covers David Ashby shipping out on the U S S Mississippi, family health updates, local fish supper hosts, twin babies born via county incubator, park fountain plans, and scholarship awards at the high school.

United Presbyterian Church W. M. Nichol

Engagement and wedding notices plus local events

Ten items note engagements and weddings for Lois Brown and Charles Hadley, Bernice Brown and Wayne Vetter, plus a June ceremony. Other news includes a Dutch Creek timber blaze contained, Mrs. Neiswanger traveling to California and Honolulu, a KOC delegate election, a house open for inspection on Clara Barton street, and a $169 annual poppy sale total.

Spud Family heads to Pelican Lake for annual fishing trip

The Spud Family Harry and John McCall Henry Bell and W D Shearer travel to Pelican Lake Minnesota for their yearly fishing outing. Charley Mercer's funeral draws large turnout as a respected young man dies at about fifty.

Harry McCall John McCall Henry Bell W. D. Shearer Spud Pelican Lake Minnesota Charley Mercer

Commencement Sparks Green Way to 1899 Washington High

A class of 29 graduates from Washington High School held its commencement last night with green and white attire and the motto Launched but not Anchored. The list includes Mable Samson Bertha McKelvy Nora Corette Amy Folger Edith Wilson Carrie Hamilton Birdie Rankin Rose Springman Bert Ragan Esther MacGugin Allen Green Chas Latehem Dorothy Bailey Frank Hunting Mary Boyer Homer Ashby J R Cunningham and Olive. A church remodeling project is noted and a windstorm toppled a 75 foot windmill on the Col Palmer farm without injury. A quarrel between Mike Lombardo and Mr Johnson ended in a set-to with no serious injuries.

Cee Woo Jon Woo Hytis Plas Blas Washington High School

Local Names Listed in Court Docket Items

A list of individuals appears in a court docket style entry, including B Deuel Flo Honengardner May Latchem Fred P Van Sickle Zillah Maxwell Helen Ful ton Esther Mason Sylvia Baker Laura Bell Theodore Turner Ernest Berquist Jessye Neiswanger. The fragment suggests a public notice or matter involving multiple parties.

B. Deuel Flo Honengardner May Latchem Fred P. van Sickle Zillah E. Maxwell Helen J. Fulton Esther E. Mason Sylvia Baker Laura K. Bell Theodore Turner Ernest Berquist Jessye Neiswanger

Deaths of the Week Edwin Benson Dies at 78

Edwin Milton Benson aged 78 of 122 percent South Iowa avenue died suddenly at three this morning after a heart attack. Funeral plans will be announced by the family.

Edwin Milton Benson Iowa Avenue

Death of Mrs. J. A. Gibson Reported in Des Moines

Word from Washington confirms the death of Mrs. J. A. Gibson in Des Moines on Monday afternoon after a two year illness. Additional details on survivors or services were not provided in the receipt.

Washington J. A. Gibson Des Moines Gibson

Funeral services for Rufus C Choate in Iowa City

Rufus C Choate 68 of Iowa City father of Robert Choate of Washington died May 31 after a stroke. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at ten o'clock in Iowa City and will be held at the local hospital chapel. He died at 12 15 p m Tuesday in the hospital following the stroke.

Marine Corps League Navy Veterans Navy Crooked Creek Bridge Washington United States Armed Services Avenue B West Washington Street L. A. Jones Battery A. National Guard Woodlawn Elm Grove John C. Owen William J. Grossheim Rufus C Choate Iowa City Robert Choate Mr. Choate Pital

Local Man Isaac F. Wilson Dies at 64 in Mt. Pleasant

Isaac Franklin Wilson aged 64 of Ainsworth died Wednesday afternoon at Resthaven Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant from a heart attack. He had been in failing health and had been cared for at his son’s home in Ainsworth before being admitted.

Isaac Franklin Wilson Ainsworth Resthaven Mt. Pleasant Mr. Wilson

Mrs Mary T Drish Sr Dies After Five Week Illness Near Brighton

Mrs Mary T Drish Sr of near Brighton dies at home after a five week illness. Her passing occurred Thursday night at 10 30 o'clock following a period of serious ailment.

Brighton Mary T. Drish

Hospital Admissions and Births Summary

At the hospital on Saturday Joe Wagenknecht from Ainsworth was admitted. Today Mrs. Ted Brown of 410 S 8rd is under medical care. Dismissals include Kathleen Wehr of Har per. Today Mrs. Verle Gallagher and son join R3, with Mrs. Henry Knebe and daughter in city. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cannett welcomed a son at 3:30 p.m. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grubb of 904 N. Town welcomed a daughter at 5:50 p.m. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Francis Olson of 620 N. Marion welcomed a son at 5:50 p.m. Today Mr. and Mrs. Carl Messer of city welcomed a daughter at 12:50 a.m.

Bernice Brown Walter Brown North of Town Wayne Vetter Pasadena Calif Elsie Moser Marie Landa Joe Wagenknecht Ainsworth Ted Brown Verle Gallagher Henry Knebe Sam Cannett Robert Grubb N. Town Francis Olson N. Marion Carl Messer City

Surgical Admissions and Tonsillectomies Listing

Admission notes show Blanche Shields admitted yesterday. Today procedures include tonsillectomies for Carla Zhelowsky and Mrs Paul Fern Jr of Washington, Nellie Smith, Mrs Francis Olson and son, Richard Pollard, Clinton, Lela McDougall, Mrs Lucy Peck, Pleasant Plain, Ravenna Steele, Columbus Junction.

Blanche Shields City Surgical Carla Zhelowsky Paul Fern, Jr Washington Nellie Smith Francis Olson and Son Richard Pollard Clinton Lela McDougall Lucy Peck Pleasant Plain Ravenna Steele Columbus Junction

Local Births and Varied Medical Updates

Yesterday and today reports list Mrs Al Crone at 401 BE Main with a medical status, Mrs Cloyce Robertson of West Chester undergoing a surgical procedure, and Mr and Mrs Robert Grubb with daughter in city. Also noted are Mrs Sam Cannott in Rl Barths and Mr and Mrs Louis Larsen in Rl with a daughter at 7 09 PM, and Mr and Mrs Paul Trover of Keota with a daughter at 4 52 AM.

Paul Griffith Laimmons Washington Clement Griffith West Chester Lamont al Crone Cloyce Robertson Surgical Robert Grubb City Carl Louis Larsen Paul Trover Keota

Local Surgical Admits and Birth Notices

Admitted yesterday and today for surgical procedures include Mrs. D. W. Mc Clure Marion Rapp Vernon Greiner Joyce Smith Barbara Asken Jack Hamm Kenneth Fuhr Janice Kun kel Judy Bash and Mrs Nevada Spei. Births yesterday report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Treas Crawfordsville at 2 30 p m and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Johnston Ainsworth at 5 40 p.m.

D. W. McClure City Surgical Marion Rapp Vernon Greiner Keota Joyce Smith Crawfordsville Barbara Asken Jack Hamm Kenneth Fuhr Janice Kunkel Brighton Judy Bash Wellman Allen Treas Dale Johnston Ainsworth

Notable Births Reported in City Yesterday

Yesterday in the city a daughter was born at 9 50 p m to Mrs Harry Fuller, Mrs Arlene Knupp and Mrs Robert Hallock reported the birth near Brigh ton virth.

Virth Harry Fullerton City

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