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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1950

Page

4

Washington county news and coming events in 1930s era

Automobiles show a pickup in Washington county with 1 new car registered. An auction sale on July 10 aims to raise the county quota for Red Cross war relief. Over 400 corncob pipe emblems sold at 25 cents each promote the Festicon in October. County political conventions, paving work, and Rotary Club events are noted along with a boxing tournament and class of 1915 reunion.

Washington County Washington Red Cross War Relief Fund al Goddard Booster Club

Y Teens Conference in Grinnell Winds Down June 24

Washington readers report a busy week as the Y-Teens Summer Conference at Grinnell continues through Saturday. Attendees from Washington include Harold Ahrens family and several local residents. Rain drenched the area with 3.55 inches officially recorded.

Grinnell Washington Harold Ahrens Foster Bagge Mildred Stewart Rita Ahrens Helen Baker Shirley Owens Mary Ann Wagner Sybil Bagge

Washington area notes and events drift through summer

Washington area residents attend weddings and anniversaries, travel to visit relatives, and participate in local happenings. Notables include Dr. L. W. Harding visiting, teachers at a state university workshop, and the Masson family from Boston visiting relatives in Washington. Local services, church events, and civic meetings are announced alongside travel to Davenport, New York, and San Francisco.

Lewis Masson Boston Mass Masson Cleveland James Taylor Fairfield Oyd Stephens Harvard University Carol Forgey Washington State University of Iowa Harold McGaffey Jane New York England Mr. McGaffey Little Jane United States David McGaffey

Farm sale east of town changes hands on White Way

The Mac DeLong farm of 160 acres east of town along the White Way sold to Will Crozier for 180 dollars per acre. Crozier already owned the adjacent ten acres and the property features a modern home.

Mac DeLong White Way Will Crozier Crozier

Warn of door and head injuries in building and campus note

The article warns parents and builders about bruises from doors windows and sharp edges and about head injuries from low head room in cellars and stairways. It notes careful planning when constructing a house. It also states the Morehead planetarium at the University of North Carolina is unique as the only planetarium on an American campus and attracts thousands of visitors.

Morehead Planetarium University of North Carolina The Journal Washington Herb Osincup Lake of the Woods

Wayland Bank Sees Departure and New Appointment

I M Sproull resigns from Wayland bank to take a position with a Washington bank. Ezra Eich­er, previously in the ice creamery business at Wayland, will fill the vacancy at Wayland.

I. M. Sproull Washington Wayland Bank Wayland Ezra Eicher Creauery

Neighbors at Home Celebrate Faith and Family

Sunday evening crowds at the Christian church heard Wings over Jordan, the famed choir, in a program sponsored by the city ministerial association. Harold Jarvis recorded the entire concert on wire and offers copies for groups this fall. The piece also highlights Father’s Day gatherings, community acts, and profiles Mrs. Fred Palmer, Mrs. Lettie Dunlan, Mrs. Dunlap, and Dr. E. D. Miller, noting their contributions to neighbors and youth, along with local business moves and a 1925 high school reunion at the Country Club.

Christian Church Wings Over Jordan City Ministerial Association Harold Jarvis Wellman E. D. Miller Doctor Miller Dr. Miller

Fresh Air Children Seek Chicago Visit from Howell Neighborhood

Thursday Rev John L Regier head resident of Howell Neighborhood house Chicago contacted Mrs L E Dunlap about Fresh Air children wishing to come out this year Grand opening of Roberta Beauty salon in their new location.

Howell Chicago Washington Lettie Dunlan Roberta Beauty Salon South Marion Pioneer Drug Store Sherman's Ray Minick John L. Regier L. E. Dunlap Roberta

Hospital News and Births Show Busy Periods Across Town

Yesterday and today list numerous admissions births and dismissals across cities and counties. Notable items include a 7 55 birth in the city to Mr and Mrs Wade Hauser a Kalona tonsillectomy for Karla Yoder and multiple tonsillectomies for residents in Kalona Ainsworth and Wellman plus surgical cases for Mrs Cecil Ruggles Brighton Mrs Jennie Jones Columbus Junction and Mrs Shirley Corry of Ainsworth.

Thomas Tanner City Surgical Cecil Ruggles Brighton Jennie Jones Columbus Junction Martin Kern Medical Shirley Corry Ainsworth Hubert McArlor Richard Wiley Bonnie Lou Nichols Richland Stella Gardner Mrs. Wade Junior Hauser Oren Romine Betty Lou Small Wellman Karla Yoder Kalona Mary Lynn Messer Felix Florange Route 4

Local Notices Chronicle Route 4 and Ainsworth Births

Friday report lists John Williams on route 4 receiving medical aid. Today entries name Mary Lord and Mrs Cecil Ruggles in Brighton. Ainsworth records a birth to Mr and Mrs Ervin Simmering at 3 50 p m.

John Williams Route 4 Medical Mary Lord Ainsworth Cecil Ruggles Brighton Ervin Simmering

Davenport Hospital Claims Life of Mrs Dircks

Columbus Junction wife Mrs Carl Dircks dies after several months illness in Davenport hospital. Another death: Mrs G L Fetters aged 65 of 1109 North Second Street dies after a three month illness.

Columbus Junction Carl Dircks Davenport G. L. Fetters North Second

Obituaries: Ober Niffenegger and Joel Zingg

Ober Niffenegger 61 died at University hospital Iowa City after long illness. Joel Zingg 96 died at daughter Mrs Sam Van Syckes home in Milton where he was being cared for.

Kalona Ober Niffenegger University Hospital Iowa City Wayland — Joel Zingg Sam van Sycc Milton

Mrs Palmer, 71, Dies at Home After Heart Attack

Mrs. Fred E. Palmer, 71, of Route 1, Washington, died suddenly at her home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack.

Fred E. Palmer Route 1 Washington

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