Local social notes from Washington and surrounding towns
A long list of visits, travels, and family events across Washington, Des Moines, Fairfield, Ottumwa, and nearby cities. Residents attend gatherings, weddings, and birthdays. several travel to Chicago, Monmouth, Grinnell, and Des Moines for markets, conventions, and visits. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Morris visiting in Charleston and Ashland, Mary Martin heading to Chicago for Zeta Tau Alpha events, and Raymond Rains Jr visiting from Corpus Christi on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Martin
Ralph Martin
Chicago
Macinack Island
Zeta Tau Alpha Faternity
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
P. L. Etter
Barbara
B. F. Bostwick Jr
George Breitenbach
O. F. Boller
Ruth
Des Moines
Grinnell
James Morrison
Joan Padgham
Morrison
L. F. Morrison
Washington
Charles Rains
Des Rains
Raymond Rains
Raymond Rains Jr
Corpus Christie
Texas
Festi corn festival promotion grows in storefront displays
Ten years ago today many Washington firms advertised the Festi corn festival in October by growing corn in a tub or barrel in front of their stores. The east side of the square shows the most complete display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
ASOS Mite Killer Used Yearly for Poultry House Hygiene
Product note advises applying ASOS Mite Killer once each year to maintain a lice and mite free chicken house. The guidance emphasizes annual use as a preventive measure for poultry health.
Donovan Seeks Coalition Bid Against Marcantonio in 18th District
Ames attorney and former New York state senator Ames G Donovan expresses satisfaction at being chosen as coalition candidate to oppose Rep. Vito Marcantonio in New York's 18th district. Donovan, a World War I veteran, is advised by both Democrats and Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames G. Donovan
New York
Ooks
Vito Marcantonio
Donovan
International
Hospital Admits and Births Reported This Week
At the hospital admitted Saturday include Mrs. Kenneth Kron of city for surgery and Mrs. Tony Bring man Wellman for surgery along with Mrs. Mabel Dickinson Brighton medical and Mrs. Keith Augustine Keota surgical. Dismissed yesterday were Martin Kron city resident and Betty Lou Small Wellman. Births Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wachter Keota a daughter. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson route 4 a daughter at 65 10 pm. Today Mr. and Mrs. Max Bales Ainsworth a daughter at 2 24 am and Mr. and Mrs. Gale Conrad Keota a son at 1 52 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Kron
City
Surgical
Tony Bringman
Wellman
Mabel Dickinson
Brighton
Medical
Keith Augustine
Keota
Kenneth Brown
Kalona
Martin Kron
Betty Lou Small
Walter Wachter
Lloyd Wilson
Route 4
Max Bales
Ainsworth
Gale Conrad
Church Group Picnics at Kalona Golf Course
Young Adult Class of the Christian church and families enjoyed a picnic supper at Kalona Golf Course. Gifts were given to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips who plan to leave Kalona this summer. The July party committee was named as Ford Skola Don Miller and George W. Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
The
Christian Church
Kalona Golf Course
Paul Phillips
Jay Hanson
Marie Jackson
Phillips
Ford Skola
Don Miller
George W. Yoder
Edward Huzencroft
David
Karl Fry
Gordon Engstrom Jr
Harold Peterseim
Connie
Ivan Yoder
Sally
Larry
Vernon Kinsinger
Beverly
Vernon Weaver
Kristen
Jimmy
Vernon Hartzler
Susan
Eugene Way
Eastern Star
Naom
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Merle Howsare
Marion Stransky
S. W. Yoder
Preschool clinic planned at Kalona City Hall
Plans for a pre school age child clinic were announced to be held at Kalona City Hall on Friday afternoon June 30 from 1 30 to 3 30. Parents with preschool children were asked to call Mrs Gordon Engstrom Jr for an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona City Hall
Gordon Engstrom Jr
Alva Gingerich Jr
Near Kalona
Washington Hospital
John Kinsinger
Wellman
Alva Gingerich
Kalona
Karla Kay
Marvin C. Yoder
Washington
O. C. Snair
Sandra
Sara
Burlington
H. V. Beck
Snair
Ottawa
Kansas
J. J. Rotenburger
Katona
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Martha Bartek
Chicago
Illinois
Reese Trusler
Verna Sakulin
L. Rogers
Nettie Rogers
Strickler
Town City
Martha Hesselschwerdt
Colorado
Chely Camps
Richard Beranek
Reifs
Reece Trusler
Minnesota
Logan Reif
Miss Cherry Bruse
Harry Dean Jr
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors Sets Aside Bridge Contract
On June 24 1950 the board met with Welte Fulton and Morrow present. The Hanson Construction Co contract to build an I Beam bridge was set aside and a new contract awarded for 8931 35 due to contractor’s inability to drive piling amid rock boulders and gravel. Adjourned subject to call of the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Supervisors
Welte, Fulton
Morrow
Hanson Construction Co
Said Construction Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Floyd Steele
Oscar Garnier
Charles Morris
Gordon
Mr. Morris
W. E. Morris
Charleston
West Virginia
Ashland
Decatur
Robert Speed
Ray Minick
Walter A. Zelinsky
Cedar Rapids
Verle Norton
Fairfield
Dale Norton
Leonard Pohren
Chris Pohren
Mrs
Marvin Carter
Olarks
Merle Smith
JoAnn
Robert Raschaul
East Moline
Arthur
W. L. Alcorn
University Hospital
J. M. Finney
Monmouth, Ill
United Presbyterian Synod Conference
Joe Falk
Marilyn
Bob Logan
Monmouth
Harold Young
Klein Klothing Company
L. A
Joe Greenfield
Berwin
L. T. Fullerton
Russell Helm
Mr. Pleasant
Irene Ofelt
Hubert Walker
Bette Teall
Bloomfield
Harold Williams
Earl Nicola
Eugene
Pat
Nora Rupp
Lester Nicola
G. Picken
Lawrence Miksch
Ira Miksch
Ottumwa
Lloyd Mikseh
Miksch
William L. Clapp
Rev. Clapp
J. W. Lonergan
Marvin Hale
Dianne
Frank Steele
Marengo
J. M. Kelly
Stanley Newton
Sylvia of
Mr. and
George S. Stew
Art
Wilton Webb
Evansville
Indiana
Stewarts
John Yousling
Marshalltown
Frank Waterbeck
Hartwick
George Vauroch
Dysert
H. A. Olson
Harry Turner
Hubert Turner
Huron
South Dak
Irvan Rich, Prop
FOX
George Montgomery Ellen Drew
Noah Beery, JR
Philip Reed
United Artists
Dan Dailey
Technicolor
Claude Thornhill
His
Orcestra
Marcantonio Foe
Main
Ralph Stein
Queen OF the
Las Potn
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey
Theo. B. Bailey
Leet
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
W. Livingston
Robert Nay
Dept
W. Maiin
George F. Morrieron
G Gifford Morrison
J. C Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
Dr. McCreedy
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Osteopathic
All In
Mrs. Eugene Way
Wilson Coal Company
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Iowa Ave
Raymond Spicher
Velma Spicher
Tom Walker
H. L. Walker
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Gary Reif
Iowa Falls
Gary
Dessie Hayes
Marion
Rufus Gingerich
Judy DeValbiss
Burlingto
Jay Hershberge
BE. ID. Hershberger
William Althoff
Ada
Leland Brenneman
Washington, D. C
Loren Schwartzendruber
Mission
Ross Motor Service
Hiland Palace
Tom Owens
Leroy Brown
Mace Motor
FORD
Mercury
Ny, LT
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