Local Visitors and Arrangements Mentioned in Community Notes
Mr and Mrs J E Stutsman of Cando North Dakota visit Dr and Mrs E E Stutsman. Billie Cox seeks drum lessons. Mrs Mary Kirkwood and daughter Lois of Guthrie Center visit Mrs James Marsh and plan a trip to West Chester then Iowa City. Mrs Marsh and Mrs Kirkwood are girlhood friends. D F Macon auctioneer Washington Iowa listed. Mr and Mrs T G See and W H Williams travel to Goss Missouri for funeral of P E Dooley following pneumonia complications. Mrs Dooley and Mrs See are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stutsman
Geraldine
John Edward
Cando
N. D
Hospital announces discharge of Fritz brothers after surgeries
At The Hospital Clifford and Dale Fritz were dismissed following tonsillectomies performed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Dale Fritz
Washington Dairy Opens New Store and Plant
Manager W M Tweeten announces the formal opening of the Washington Dairy company store and pasteurization plant this Saturday. The redecorated shop on East Washington Street will showcase new dairy services and pasteurization equipment with special offers to welcome customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Tweeten
The
Washington Dairy Company
Tweeten
Washington
East Washington Street
Demons and Bullets Play Friday Night in City League
The city softball league schedules two Friday games pitting winners from opening week against each other and losers against each other. Bill White's Collegians collide with Dale Crandall's Pirates at seven, while Ray Whitehead's Bullets face Allen Hamonsher's Little Demons in the second match. The Independents plan a future home game after a narrow 3-2 loss to Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aso
Bill White
Collegians
Dale Crandall
Pirates
Little Demons
Ray Whitehead
Bullets
Allen Hamonsher
Washington Independents
Richland
Mother of John Allen Celebrates 91st Birthday
Today marks the 91st birthday of Mrs. Wesley Allen of Richland mother of John W. Allen of Washington. She is the lone widow of a Civil War soldier in Keokuk county and hosts open house at her Richland home for family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
Richland
Wesley Allen
John W. Allen
Washington
Keokuk County
Maryland
New Sharon
Iowa
Kansas
Harry Mullikin Goes to Hospital for Treatments
Brighton resident Harry Mullikin of Route 1 travels to Oskaloosa for erysipelas treatment. The item notes his hospitalization while listing local residents and visitors including Prody Borkoski, Homer Brinton family reunion in Des Moines, and various visits among townspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mullikin
Brighton
Prody A. Borkoski
R. 1
Prody Borkoski
Washington
Homer Brinton
Brinton
Des Moines
Helen Borkoski
Cedar Rapids
Roman Borkoski
Clarence Garrett
van Horn
Everett Garret
Terry
Don Gowey
Hilbert Fenton
Missouri
Alma McClintic
Charley Parcell
Oskaloosa
Francis Meacham
Pierson
Rarl Neal
Cork Bottle Stoppers Dates to Fifteenth Century
A historical note identifies cork bottle stoppers as dating from the fifteenth century. The finding ties early stopper production to medieval practices and shows cork use expanding in Europe for container preservation and sealing.
Former S. S. Class Members Meet for a Potluck Dinner
East Sunset notes a potluck dinner Sunday for former S. S. class members hosted by the Joneses. Attendees include Roy and Velma Kephart and families, Howard Wittrie, Glen Pratt, Rev. Vernon Carter, and others from Washington and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S
Clarence Hering
East Sunset
Roy Kephart
Whiter
Velma
Earl Kephart
Bertha
Howard Wittrie
Glen Pratt
Vernon Carter
Washinon
Harry Jones
A. C. Schmitt
Cedar Rapids
Jones
Harold Disney
Elwin Lewis
Washington
Merle Twinain
Methodist Church
Mex Schlatter
Roger Conrad
Mts. Pleasant
Des Moines
Register and Tribune Carrier
Hiram Weaver
Wayland
Weaver
Miles Stout
Wanda
Roger
Lewis Baker
Neil Stout
Sylvia
Brighton
Stout
Levi Simmons
Wanfield
Jane
Joan Maxwell
Mary
Martha Davis
Ben Davison and Wife Injured in Gary Indiana Wreck
A car crash in Gary Indiana Friday afternoon left Ben Davison with shoulder injuries and his wife with a broken leg. Davison's sister-in-law suffered a broken ankle and their two children were unhurt. Community members visited, with condolences offered for Mrs. Hiram Weaver who died near Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleede Dold
Coppock
P. Davison
Jess Davison
Fairfield
Nellie Wittmer
Wayland
Gary, Inc
Ben Davison
Davison
Sam Marsh
Jimmy
Washington
Elmer Reschley
Merrimac
Neff
Gues
Helen Ruth McCarty
Keota
Evelyn Dold
Charles Stone
Colleen McKune
Fred Dold
Emma = Merrick
Ella Merchant
C. M. Benson
Manning
Local Visits and Sales Highlight Small Town Notes
David Livingston of Chicago stayed overnight with his parents Mr and Mrs W Livingston. A Hinshaw sale Saturday offers spotted money items for children. Miss Thelda Tracy and Mrs Wilton Oleson with Roger arrive for a visit with Mr and Mrs Ray C Tracy. Frinoon Pleasant Inn offers a 35c catfish dinner. Miss Dorothy Thompson enrolls at University of Iowa for summer classes. Albert Dickerson and Mr Peterson of Marshalltown visit Washington. Dickerson is a former J C Penney manager here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Livingston
Chicago
W Livingston
Hinshaw
Thelda Tracy
Wilton Oleson
Roger
Ottumwa
Ray C. Tracy
Frinoon
Pleasant Inn
Albert Dickerson
Mr. Peterson
Marshalltown
Washington
Dickerson
J. C. Penney
Courtesy Is Given for House Guest of Miss Hamilton
Mrs. Roy Finley of Loveland Colorado arrived to visit Miss Carolyn Hamilton until tomorrow. Finley attended Northwestern University graduation in Evanston Illinois where her son Robert was among the graduates. About twenty friends were invited to East Main Street home for a social evening with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Finley
Loveland
Colo
Carolyn Hamilton
Finley
Chicago
Evanston
Northwestern University
Robert
Miss Hamilton
East Mainetree
Hugh McCleery
CC. W. Mcclaughlin
Nettie McLavellin
Former Pastor Ogleton Speaks at A. M. E. Church Anniversary
Rev W F Ogleton of Muscatine former pastor of the A M E church in Washington preached on Prayer and Conduct at the seventy fifth anniversary program. He illustrated with Bible figures and the Muscatine choir performed spirituals and duets. The evening included greetings from several churches and groups with preparations for further events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ogleton
Muscatine
A. M. BE
Washington
Ogleton
Jesus
A. ME
Fairfield
Solo
Taylor Crayton
M.E
Presbyterian Church and Friends
Leigh Soule
Pickett Boys
Mount Pleasant
M. C. McCormick
Picketts
Reunion of Washington High School Class of 1927
The class of 1927 reunion at Washington High School featured a 6 o clock dinner in the cafeteria attended by 28 members. Guests included Miss Della Patton and Richard McCleery, with E D Morrison Jr presiding and T L Dodd preparing the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Della Patton
Richard McCleery
McCleery
Patton E. D Morrison, Jr
T. L. Dodd
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Edith McConnell
Theodore Bailey
Sidney Coon
Richard Stewart Mércaret Corbin Roy Finch
Norma May Payne
Clifford Baker
Murfreesboro
Tenn Harvey Burham
Social calendar highlights community gatherings this week
The social calendar lists events at the country club potluck dinner, Friendly Circle ice cream social, Rebekah meeting, Woman's Missionary societies, and G.A.R. ice cream social. Meetings are planned at venues including Sunset Park, I.O.O.F. hall, and local churches with times ranging from afternoon to evening and notes on weather contingency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
L. S. Patterson
West Main Street
Friendly Circle Club
Sunset Park
Bernice Sheetz
Sam Neil
Birthday Party Today for Colleen Martha Rere
Colleen Martha Rere, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Pedlineer, is having a birthday party today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Martha Rere
Mr and Mr. Mr& Pedlineer
Presbyterian prayer group meets Friday afternoon
The United Presbyterian afternoon prayer group gathers with Mrs. Dave McLaughlin Friday at 2:30. Scripture focuses on Hebrews 12:28 as a devotional lead in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Dave McLaughlin
Mercury Temperatures and Freezing Point
The text notes that mercury will freeze only at extreme temperatures, indicating it is not frozen by ordinary world temperatures and is used in thermometers. It specifies freezing occurs near thirty eight degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
Education's Proper Aim in Citizen Duty
A concise civic reflection on education guiding citizens to fulfill duties toward their fatherland, stressing loyalty and national service as core aims of schooling within a community.
Notable Attendees From Muscatine Ainsworth and Crawfordsville
The gathering included Muscatine as an out-of-town member and several attendees from Ainsworth and Crawfordsville, highlighting regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
White Oak Bridal Shower for Virginia Carris
Mrs Clarence Brown hosted a June afternoon honor for daughter Virginia on the eve of her wedding to Seth Carris of West Chester. Out of town guests included Mrs Veree Carris and Pear Noecker from Chicago, plus Mr and Mrs George Augustine and Mr and Mrs Walter Holt. Harold Uers marked his thirteenth birthday with a party for 20 at the Luers home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Luers
White Oak
Clarence Brown
Virginia
Seth KE. Carris
H. T. Carris
West Chester
Veree Carris
Pear Noecker
Chicago
Brighton
George Augus
Tine
Walter Hotl
Ottumwa
Harold “Uers
Steve Morgan
Welsh Language Use in Wales by Population
A Welsh language overview notes that Welsh is spoken as a five side speech by a significant portion of the population and used in churches. It cites a figure around fifteen percent as speaking Welsh only within Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
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