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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1947

Page

2

Local People Visit Relatives Across Counties

Mrs Mae Fleming hosts nephew Jason Kleese and friend Robert la Dow of San Francisco at her home. They plan to visit Ralph Kleese and other relatives in the county. Mr and Mrs Earl Eldridge of Indianola stayed in Washington. Mr and Mrs Elliot Grayson of Cedar Falls visited Dora and Frances Minick after attending Grand Lodge in Davenport where Grayson was re elected grand Tyler. Harold Peterselm Iva Grady and Haze Dean of Kalona shopped here. New Haven Ladies Aid served ice cream and cake as Florence Hackett and Thelma Carden visited to help Millard DeLashmutt celebrate his birthday. Mrs A B Atchison and Jean left for a California vacation visiting Sterling Kansas en route to Los Angeles and Santa Monica to see Mary Elizabeth Atchison Adams. Dick and Jerry Tucker of Routt Col. returned home after three weeks with John and Floyd Tucker. Mrs John Tucker will visit Harold Tucker at Routt and Dr D B Newland in Denver.

Mae Fleming Jason Kleese Robert la Dow San Francisco California Mr. Kleese Ralph Kleese Elliot Grayson Cedar Falls Dora Frances Minick Graysons Davenport Grayson Grand Lodge of Masons Grand Tyler Florence Hackett Thelma Carden Winfield M. E. DeLashmutt Millard DeLashmutt A. B. Atchison Jean Sterling, Kans FE. P. Cunningham Los Angeles Atchison Santa Monica Clinton Adams Dick and Jerry Tucker Routt Cole John Floyd Tucker John Tucker Harold Tucker Rourt Dr. D. BE. Newland Denver

Local residents and visitors listed in Washington notes

Names of residents and relatives travel to and from Des Moines Davenport Muscatine and Kinross along with visiting relatives. It also notes free delivery by Ben's Delivery Service and upcoming homegrown strawberries at Washington Fruit Market.

Ben’s Leet Washington Fruit Market

Ames residents welcome out-of-town guests and graduates

Donald McLaughlin and daughters Virginia and Mary Rita traveled to Ames for Iowa State College commencement. Robert McLaughlin is in the graduating class. Several families, including the Folkemers, Twinings, and Bostwicks, visited or traveled for ceremonies and visits. A 60th wedding anniversary is planned for Charles Nicola and spouse.

Donald McLaughlin Virginia Mary Rita Ames Iowa State College Robert MccLaghlin

Sunday Softball doubleheader at Cargill field noted

Two softball games are scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Cargill field just east of town near the soybean plant. The American Pear team faces Columbus Junction at two o clock and Richmond plays Cargill at 3 30.

Cargill

Hospital Notices and Births Report

At the Hospital Yesterday Mrs Roy Legore of Des Moines underwent medicals with Robert Anderson in route one and an appendectomy. Today Mrs Francis Crone of 213 W Mainstreet underwent surgery, Mrs Myert Coffman of South English received medical care, discharged yesterday Mrs M A Harkness of Dubuque. Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Ivan Hanchett route one a daughter at 6 30 p.m. Today Mr and Mrs Floyd Walker Kalona a son at 1 45 a.m. Mr and Mrs Edwin Peiffer Wellman a daughter at 6 14 a.m.

Roy Legore Des Moines Robert Anderson Route One Appencec Francis Crone W. Mainstreet Surgical Myert Coffman South English Ivan Hanchett Floyd Walker Kalona Edwin Peiffer Wellman

East Highland Community Notes Gather Visits and Farm Work

East Highland reports visits from Frank J. Mincer family and Henry Prymek, Wieland family members with Stacey Todd and Conesville connections, and community assistance for Anna Lear. Frank Mineer sold corn to Conesville elevator, Stacy Todd managed trucking, and Paul Dvorsky family joined Henry Prymek. Trees and ditch were dynamited for Henry Prymek. Richard Dean, two, was taken to Mercy hospital Iowa City with pneumonia touch.

Henry Prymek East Highland Frank J. Mincer Henry Pry Robert Wieland Stacey Todd Conesville Frank Mineer Stacy Todd Anna Rath Anna Lear Albert Kron Riverside Oral Rath Connie Jenkins Ainsworth Bert Charley Doerris Lone Tree Paul Dvorsky Donald Rosemary Frank Cletus Novy Ichard Dean Edd Teslik Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Jackson 4H Club Projects Tour and Plans

Jackson 4H club members and leader Raymond Bell toured ten farms at the A L Duensing home. They showcased eight baby bees five market pig litters three purebred pig litters one Shropshire lamb and one Holstein heifer for the summer achievement show. Bob Chabal to attend State 4H short course Ames June 30 to July 2. Harry Duensing to attend district 4H camp at Lake Keosauqua next month.

Jackson Boys 4H A. L. Duensing Raymond Bell Leo Sturgeon Lloyd Foster Bob Chabal Iowa State College Ames Harry Duensing Lake Keosauqua

Riverside Residents Gather for Visits and Farewell in Riverside

Riverside notes list Mary Catherine Simon visiting with her grandparents the Simons and friends from Iowa City and Des Moines. Many out-of-town guests attended Paul Yansky’s funeral at Riverside Trinity Methodist church and others visited Riverside residents including teachers and sailors. Paul Frank returned from army duty in Japan and plans to farm at the Fred Frank home.

Riveside Mary Catherine Simon Whetstone’s Iowa City Riverside Joseph Simon Mary O'Conner Myrtle O'Conner Chas. Kester Washington Orris O'Conner Larry Merle Steele Ainsworth Oscar Geret Lloyd Hopping Mary Younkin Chicago J. L. Meeks U. S. Navy New York Charles Yansky Fred Klein Ernest Salladay John Havel Edwin Kos John Myron Salladay Shalla Emma _ Bopp Charles Marek Ed Prebyl Harry Maliechky Kalona Archie Lafourek Joseph Te Bockhorst Howard Klein Hills Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Paul Yansky Des Moines Dale Burich Barbara John Wieland Paul Wieland Victor Burich Donald G. Elbert Osage Lucy Schnoebelen University of Iowa Riverside Firemen

Green Announces RexAir Agency in Des Moines

Merie R. Green announces the authorized local agency for RexAir cleaner conditioner and humidifier. His business office will be at 722 South Third. RexAir washes dust through a basin of agitated water and is back in production after wartime suspension.

Merie R. Green Rexair Mr. Green South Third

Unseasonably Cold Spell Persists With Light Rain

The article notes continued abnormally cold June weather with a low around 48 degrees last night and 51 this morning, a high of 51 yesterday, and rainfall of about half an inch.

Fruit-Vegetable Shower Honors Mr Mrs W Wiley

A fruit and vegetable shower honored Mr and Mrs Vernon Wiley in Columbus Junction on Thursday afternoon at the Buffington home. The item also notes visits by Merle Stingley to Milo Fulton and I F Benson visiting his niece in Oklahoma City. Funeral services for Elmer U Shellabarger aged 70 were held in Fredonia Methodist church with burial at Indian Creek cemetery.

Columbus Junction Vernon Wiley Layton

Ancient Playthings in Greece Bring Joy to Children

Jointed dolls moved by strings captured the favor of children in ancient Greece, reflecting the era's playful households. The toys, crafted with care, likely aided early social and imaginative play among youths.

Greece

Farmers Fire Fund Appeal At June Meeting

The June meeting at the Firehouse discussed contributing to the Farmers Fire Fund. Farmers wishing to contribute are urged to see Dr. Thomas T. Bowstead or Gerld Armbruster.

Farmers Fire Fund Thomas T. Bowstead Gereld Armbruster

U S Protest to Romania Over Property Law

The United States formally protested Romania's recently enacted laws seen as allowing nationalization of American property without compensation. The note, delivered amid Balkan bloc rumors, preserves US rights and demands prompt, adequate compensation if American interests are harmed.

Washington United States Balkans Yugoslavia Romania U. S

Children of Tabernacle present program at 7 45 p m

The Daily Vacation Bible School class of the Christian Tabernacle will perform at 7 45 p m tonight. One hundred two pupils enrolled and seventy one will receive diplomas for perfect attendance. The public is invited to attend.

Daily Vacation Bible School of the Christian Tabernacle the Tabernacle Publica

Johnson Receives Master of Public Administration at Michigan

William Irsin Johnson of 750 East Second Street Washington Iowa earned a master of public administration degree at the University of Michigan this month.

University of Michigan William Irsin Johnson East Second Street Washington Iowa

Prehistoric ornaments blend metals in ancient Colombia graves

Archaeologists report hammered plati num over gold ornaments found in graves of priests and kings among ancient Colombian inhabitants. The two tone color effect may reflect an early fusion of rare metals for jewelry design.

Colombia

Romanian protest targets two April and May measures

A protest targeted two government measures approved by the Romanian parliament on April 5 and May 24. The action centers on policy changes in property direction and related reforms, drawing public attention to legislative decisions and their impact.

Romania

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