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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1946

Page

3

The Rocking Chair Brigade Trip to Gilman and Beyond

The party tours Gilman Illinois and nearby estates on a nostalgic antique shopping trip led by Mrs Davern Ula. They visit the old Mann home with a 1875 brick mansion, Osage hedge, hooked rugs, and a Mexican carved furniture collection while noting the family history and evolving ownership.

Hospital births and admissions in local community

Notices report multiple births at 5:04 to 12:42 with weights eight pounds four to eight pounds 15 ounces and 5:50 and 12:42 births. Various patients admitted for surgery and medicine include Mrs Hileman Wayland and Mrs Nimms route three, and discharges for several residents.

Joe Augustine Rubio Ralph Bain Wayland Richard Nimms Route Three

Passing Years in Washington County Highlights Storm Injury and Marriages

In Washington County a storm damaged shelters at the Charles Stewart farm injuring Jack Griffith of West Chester. A June 9 windstorm cut power for 90 minutes delaying the Journal’s press. E D Morrison Jr was named county centennial marshal for July 1 events. Naomi Booth and Carl White wed Feb 1 in Kahoko Mo after high school graduation. Washington County safety council formed with officers. Several residents plan travel to England July 18. Pierce Knox and Sherm Knox depart for New York concert tour and Major Bowes appearance. Edwin H Griffith will teach chemistry and biology at Athens College Greece starting Sept. Ruth Young and Harley Davidson wed recently. Nicola McCleery welcomes a new brother Samuel Collins McCleery.

Come Home Beauty Not In Place But In Heart

A reflective note on belonging that suggests true endearment lies in people and affection rather than the locale or surroundings. The speaker emphasizes personal connection over scenery and invites a return to loved ones.

Deaths of the Week List Local Notables

Mrs. Jennie Estelline Kephart wife of Homer Kephart died Tuesday at Washington county hospital after long illness. Mac Morgan age 48 an Iowa Southern Utilities employee died after brief illness at home. Barbara Anita Lance died at county hospital two hours after birth. Funeral for William M. Thompson held at L A Jones funeral home. Everette Vincent 51 killed by lightning on farm near Keota. his son Dale injured but recovered. Mrs Olin Gengerich 40 of Riverside died at Mercy hospital Iowa City.

Jennie Estelline Kephart Homer Kephart Washington County Hospital Mac Morgan Iowa Southern Utilities Company South Marion Avenue Barbara Anita Lance Roger Audrey Hotle) Lance L. A Jones William M. Thompson Des Moines Washington George Reister Everette Vincent Keota Dale Olin Gengerich Riverside Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Local Social Roundup From South Marion Avenue

Ophelia Miller hosted seven friends for a two course chasing dish supper at her South Marion avenue home. Mrs. J. E. Lemmon entertained the afternoon bridge club. Mrs. Hannah Eicher Steifel of Pittsburg attended as an out of town guest. The Nineteenth Century club spent the day at Keota for Chautauqua with a picnic dinner. Bethel Presbyterian Church observed Children’s Day with a young folks program.Participants included Hannah Harvey Bernice Dawson Grove Letts Hazel Brown Lloyd Foster Elsie Glassburner Clair Gray Beulah Harvey Donald Brown Lucille Applegate Glen Wilson Verle Gallagher Estelene Morrow Harold Wilson David Letts Lloyd Gallagher Franklin Waggoner Alta Munson Pearl Glassburner Wanda Harvey Mary Gale Letts Lloyd Walker Murrel and Maude Miller received a new Studebaker roadster from parents Wilbur Miller. Marjorie Hebner returned from New Sharon Iowa.

Ophelia Miller South Marion Avenue J. E. Lemmon Hannah Eicher Steifel Pittsburg Bethel Presbyterian Church Hannah Harvey Bernice Dawson Grove Letts Hazel Brown Lloyd Foster Elsie Glassburner Clair Gray Beulah Harvey Donald Brown Lucille Applegate Glen Wilson Verle Gallagher Care Estelene Morrow Harold Wilson David Letts Lloyd Gallagher Franklin Waggoner Alta Munson Peark Glassburner Wanda Harvey Mary Gale Letts Lloyd Walker

Camp Fire Sisters Share Formal Breakfast at Home

Eva Burham and Lucille Ross hosted a three course formal breakfast for five Camp Fire sisters and a guardian at Lucille Ross's home. The community notes report 5.75 inches of total precipitation over the past four days and several local obituaries and travels. J A Work, longtime resident and businessman, died after a monthlong illness. Joe McElhinney died in Battle Creek Michigan after seeking treatment abroad. Don Ross and daughter Audrey visit during Silas Ross's serious illness. Edith Carris, returning from Frances Shimer School, is home for summer. Ray Guest and Harold Turner left for Chicago for a two week vacation and will attend the Window Trimmer's and Decorator's convention at Hotel Serman.

Eva Burham Lucille Ross Guardian Ray Guest Harold Turner Chicago Hotel Serman

Obituary Note on Local Resident’s Death

Following an illness of several months she is survived by her husband her parents four brothers and one sister.

Local News Flash From Seymour Martin to Wedding Plans

Seymour Martin arrived in town last week and described his day as tiring yet lively. The item also notes Raymond Alberson’s court battles, S Bo Dewey’s Des Moines trip for a graduation and Panama Canal talk, Hannah Eicher’s summer return, and a Presbyterian Children’s Day program with several named youths. Jessie Crooks to wed Lyle Nicola on June 20 with related showers and wedding rushes.

S. Bo Dewey Des Moines Theodore Shantz Panama Canal Jessie Crooks Lyle Nicola Louise Cunningham Doll Buckley

Community Travel Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Departures

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson return from Lawrence Kansas with daughter Bonnie Jean who will spend summer in Washington. Helen Wilson plans days in Ames with former Iowa State roommate Mrs Minor Blum. Helen Falk returns from Iowa City after visiting sister Frances, a student nurse. Daryl Fetters travels to Chicago and New York to study with Simone Mantia. Mrs Max Keller leaves Chicago for Eugene Oregon after visiting relatives. First lieutenant Wilma Palmer arrives for an eight day furlough. Lt and Mrs Wilbur Quinn and son Gary visit then head to Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa to see relatives. Roy and Ray Fuhr visit the Val Fuhr home in Geneseo Illinois after visiting Milton Norton in Milton Iowa. Dorothy Turner graduates tomorrow from Iowa State College Ames in home economics.

Harry Simpson Lawrence Kansas Bonnie Jean University of Kansas Miss Simpson Washington Helen Wilson Ames Iowa State College Minor Blum Tarrel Iowa Daryl Fetters Iowa City Chicago New York City Mr. Fetters Simone Mantia Sousa Wilbur Quinn Gary Salina Quinn Medical Administration Corps I. D. Quinn Cedar Rapids Maquoketa Charles Fuhr Roy and Ray Geneseo, Ill Val Fuhr Fuhr Milton Norton Milton Glen Dunbar Richland Harold Beemblossom Paul Don Dean Crawford Carol Elaine Edna Caldwell Marilyn Mary Emma Fetters

Washington church pastor re appointed for fourth year

Dr. Fred E. Miller, pastor of the Washington Methodist church, is re appointed for a fourth year at the Iowa-Des Moines Methodist conference in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Walter A. Smith will also return as assistant pastor for the coming year.

Fred E. Miller Washington Methodist Church Iowa-Des Moines Mt. Pleasant Walter A. Smith Washington Church

Glow bridge meeting at club house highlights week

Thirty two women gathered at the country club for a glow bridge session followed by a served dinner. Mrs Dan Brindley chaired as plans for the summer were finalized. New doctor Dr G E Montgomery opens an office east of the Washington hotel today.

Country Club Dan Brindley Washington G. E. Montgomery of Keota Washington Hotel

Local visitors and returning students visit area families

Mr. and Mrs. William Kleason of Pennsylvania arrive to visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coakley, former army buddies. Robert A. Frink returns from the University of Iowa and will spend summer in Washington before pursuing a master's degree. Biddy Johnson comes home from Knoxville to visit grandparents. Mrs. T. R. Phillips departs for Portland Oregon for a two week visit to Mrs. Willard, formerly Mildred Robinson Dayton.

William Kleason Pennsylvania Howard Coakley Mr. Coakley Mr. Kleason Germany Kleasons T. R. Phillips Moline, Inc Portland, Oge E. J. Willard

Local residents plan visits and vacations this week

Mrs Mabel Gray and son Tom plus Mrs Wisie Long left yesterday for a ten day vacation in South Carolina to stay with Me and Mrs Keith Molesworth. Elliott Moses and children Helen Louise and Elliott Jr arrived from Fort Wayne Indiana to spend the month with their grandparents S W Livingston. Mrs Ralph W Bauer and family visited Des Moines then Nevada with Mr and Mrs P A Carney before returning to Washington. Bob Sorrell of Decatur Indiana called on the S N Sorrells and returned by plane with his wife's parents.

Mabel Gray Tom Wisie Long South Carolina Ralph W. Bauer Des Moines

Two Wellman men elected to office and local news

The Flying Farmer and Agronomy day program at Iowa State College in Ames is repeated for those who missed yesterday. Leo Gislain becomes vice president and C W Freel joins the board of directors. Peck Geneva studies summer school at the University of Iowa and plans to coach basketball in St Peters burg Fla next fall. Everette Prebyl returns from Navy service at Shoemaker Calif with AMM c rank and plans to continue schooling. Frances Hanna and Betty visit G W Mast. Robert Rohrer returns from Marquette Navy leave and reenlists for six years. Captain Harold Schneider visits Fairfield and Washington friends.

Iowa State College Ames Wellman Leo Gislain C. W. Freel Peck Geneva Washington University of Iowa Albia Geneva St. Petersburg Fla Everette Prebyl Edward Prebyl Shoemaker Calif Everette California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland Illinois Kankakee Edith Zavings Peter Daughter Gilman Yesteryear Davern Jean Baxter Sgt. Batxer The Waacs W. H. Mann South Frank Everett Hileman Martha Baker Route One Dave KE. Bontrager Kalona Charles Wagamon Kinross John Spanier Packwood Virginia Kenneth Chatupa Jack Bollinger Leo Sharp Beverly Lindell Winfield Susan Olt Maurice Krabill Joyce Elaine Crawfordsville Frank Haney Ross Ramsey North Seventh Street Eldon Ayers Max Heither Columbus Junction Virginia MecCall West Chester John Morrett West Main Street John MecCleery Roger Lance East Jefferson Street Roger Stannard Brighton Nicholas Sickish North Iowa Avenue George Yoder Stevenson Florida Don Benblossom Howard Baxter House Lovilla Sojka Bernard Mulcahy Marjorie Eileen James Custer Bog West Washington Street Philip Gent South English Marilyn Kay Wilson East Seventh Street Judy Johnson Jack Salladay Marion Avenue Frank Black Monroe Street Larry Palmer Keots Marie Baker Omer Wagner Cain Jack Griffith Clement Griffith Charles Stewart Farm Press E. D. Morrison, Jr Marshall Ainsworth High School Naomi Booth Grover Booth Carl White Earl White Kahoka Washington County Safety Council Dean Harland Mead Maynard L. Brown F. M. Mahin Ainsworth Clarence Logan Paul Snakenberg F. W. Eastwood England Pierce Knox Sherm Knox New York Major Bowes Edwin H. Griffith Edwin Griffith Athens College Greece Ruth Kk. Young Elizabeth Young Harley Davidson Harry Davidson Nicola McCleery Samuel Collin McCleery Nineteenth Century Club Murrel Maude Miller Studebaker Wilbur Miller Marjorie Hebner New Sharon J. A. Work Joe McElhinney Battle Creek Mich Don Ross Silas Ross Edith Carris Frances Shimer Mt. Carrol Mrs J. C. Carris Seymour Martin Raymond Alberson Hannah Eicher Mitchell Winton Rascal Little Elma Bowman Romola Latchem Helen Cowden Howard Anderson Kenneth Carris Grace Nickerson Helen Falk Joe Falk Frances University Hospital Max Keller Eugene Oregon Remps Hampsher Wilma Palmer Bessie Palmer Palmer Army Air Base Buckley Field Denver Colo Dorothy Turner Darlene Custer Ruth Ann George Volunteers of America United Presbyterian Church Donna Mae Durr Iva F E. Durr Ralph E. Schoonover H. J Schoonover Beverly Jean Brock John Richard Turner Clifford Beggs William Beggs Omaha Brighton Christian Church Helen Schooley Clyde Knight Montezuma Frank Bechly Knight State Reformatory Anamosa Salvation Army John Owen Washington Independent School District Washington High School Marion George Harry Ramseyer Don Boyer J. G. Patterson Ruby Grossman Charley E. Grossman Navy Phil Weldin Edsall Brown Courtesy Corner John Winga Washington Y. M. Co. A. Board of Richard Stewart Leslie Dunlap E. Schmitt South Bend Ind Betty Lou Bay Merle R. Booth W. D. Booth Arthur H. Bay Jack Trotman Tanya Charles Snyder Snyder Donna Rabhenold Rippel Board of Education West Chester Consolidated School Lester Orr B. F. Bostwick, Jr Margaret McCall Jean Freshwaters Gerald Duncan Journal Nate Young Ella Gordon Washington County Emergency Campaign For Food For Famine Relief Europe Asia Don McClure Co-operative Service Company North Marion Avenue Floyd Marston Mr. McClure Marines Masonic Grand Lodge of L. A. Holland Maranda Martin Wiley Anderson Miss Martin Norman Schoonover Frank Snider Decatur Sniders Mr. Sorrell Dennis Sorrell Phyllis George Philip George John MccCrabb Martin Maher Carroll Haney Wee Twelve Bridge Club Mary Voorhees Carl Voorhees L. R. Baker Woman’s Relief Corps Milo Sourden Melvin Hill Mr. Hill Grinnell Robert A. Frink Russell Frink Biddy Johnson Ted Johnson Knoxville Ed McConville Bob Sorrell S. N. Sorrell Frances Hanna Betty Minneapolis, Minn G. W. Mast Robert Rohrer D. L. Rohrer Marquette Rohrer Harold Schneider Tucson Ariz John Jackson Fairfield
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