Local News Briefs From Wellman And Washington
Local readers learn of hospital visits in Wellman with Mrs. Will Ott and Mrs. Walter Ott stopping by. Chicago trip for Marcia Masson follows an enforced medical absence aided by her father Victor Masson and brother John. Families join weddings, visits, and summer travels across Iowa and beyond, including trips to Pasadena and Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ott
Walter Ott
Wellman
Tony Bringman
Washington Hospital
Marcia Masson
Chicago
Victor Masson
John
Iowa City Women Golfers Host Guests From Three Cities
Ten years ago Mrs. R. J. Patterson posted a low score of 49 at the Iowa City Country Club yesterday as women golfers from Washington West Liberty and Muscatine joined local players for a club day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Patterson
Iowa City Country Club
Washington, West Liberty
Muscatine
Iowa City
Shoppers in Washington Visit from Several Towns
Shoppers in Washington yesterday included Mrs. Orin Johnson of Crawfordsville and Luella Schnoebelen of Ainsworth. Mrs. H. B. Neff and Marilyn Hudson of Wellman were among the morning shoppers, along with Mrs. Max Foreman and Cheryl Ann of West Chester, Mrs. L. E. Biuck of Wellman, and Mrs. Chester P. Miller of Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orin Johnson
Crawfordsville
Luella Schnoebelen
Ainsworth
H. B. Neff
Wellman
Marilyn Hudson
Max Foreman
Cheryl Ann
West Chester
L. E. Biick
Chester P. Miller
Motion savers cut jobs and pack away fragile items
The plan aims to reduce staff by eliminating unnecessary positions and consolidating duties while also storing furnishings and objects that need extra care to protect them during the transition.
Traffic toll cut by cities shows possible road to safety
Kansas City and San Francisco reduced their traffic fatalities by about two thirds in three years, illustrating how targeted enforcement and statistics can save lives. San Francisco reduced deaths to 49 in 1949 from 131 in 1948 with selective enforcement, strict speed limits, and direct court referrals for careless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Spencer
United Press
Chicago
Kansas City Co
San Francisco
Kansas City
National Safety Council
U. S
U G
Ralph Olstead
Olstead
E. K. Burgard
Moving Joe Mastodon Is Tremendous Task
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is relocating its 25,000 year old mastodon named Joe to improve exhibition space. Curators and assistants dismantle, catalog, wash, and preserve the 20 foot long eight foot high skeleton found near Columbus by a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
U.P
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Joe
Columbus
Ascorbic acid added to apple juice improves quality
Ascorbic acid is added to apple juice to raise Vitamin C content. It also enhances keeping qualities and helps retain flavor and color better than usual methods.
National Safety Council Warns 365 Die In July Fourth Traffic
The National Safety Council projects 365 deaths over the four day Fourth of July weekend with 860 million vehicles expected on the roads and 370 million gallons of gasoline used. President Ned H Dearborn warns of possible historic traffic jams and tighter enforcement at danger points. Drivers are urged to keep speed down stay patient and stay alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Safety Congress launches state wide drive to reduce Iowa crashes
The Iowa safety congress announces a two week drive from August 22 to September 5 to cut highway deaths and injuries. Ottumwa safety commissioner Mrs. Edna Lawrence leads as general chairman with district coordinators aiming for full county cooperation. A safety flag will be displayed in most communities with black streamers for fatalities and red for injuries. The campaign, first project of the new group formed on Gov Beardsley’s recommendation, seeks long term life savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Safety Congress
Edna Lawrence
Ottumwa Ta
Congress
Iowa
Lawrence
Ottumwa
Alfred W. Kahl
The
Safety Congress
William S. Beardsley
Interim Committee Grants Extra Funds to Two Iowa Institutions
The Iowa Legislative Interim Committee ordered the Annie Wittenmyer home for children in Davenport and the Oakdale sanatorium to operate within their budgets for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1. The panel approved deficiency appropriations but urged strict fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Legislative
Annie Wittenmyer
Davenport
Oakdale
Gene Posten
Coryden
Fredonia Methodist Officers Elected at Fredonia Church
Fredonia Methodist church officers were announced in Columbus Junction on June 9. Trustees include Harold Edmondson A E Carey J H Snyder. Stewards are Mrs Willis Diller Mrs A E Carey Mrs Arthur Solomon Mrs John Wall Mrs Ralph Lukins. Treasurer Mrs E M Murphy. Communion steward Mrs A E Carey. Bible school supt Mrs Willie Boyd. W S C S president Mrs Lloyd Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Fredonia Methodist Church
Harold Edmondson
A. E. Carey
J. H. Snyder
Willis Diller
Arthur Solomon
John Wall
Ralph Lukins
E. M. Murphy
Bible School
Willie Boyd
W.S.C.S
Lloyd Moran
Iowa Institutions Fund Deficiency Grants in 1949 Session
The Annie Wittenmyer home received 19000 and the Oakdale sanatorium 55000 to cover deficiencies for the fiscal year ending soon. The interim committee approved 111000 for completing the Iowa State Teachers College power plant expansion and 160000 for a new electrical and steam distribution system at the Council Bluffs School for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wittenmyer
Oakdale
Iowa State Teachers College
School For the Blind
Council Bluffs
Roman Roads by Evelyn Miller Hardwick
Poem lines praising Roman roads as enduring paths that outlast walls and centuries. The speaker notes roads enabling meetings among men while walls keep them apart, acknowledging defeat but celebrating lasting infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Miller Hardwick
Allen Clark Hosts At Family Gathering
Wayland residents recount a Sunday family dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Clark. Attendees included Messer and Widmer families from Mr. Pleasant Richland Keokuk Coshen and Illinois visitors. The piece notes strawberry purchases and anecdotes about baskets and peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Clark
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Mrs. Allen Clark
Arthur Messer
Jennie
Sandra Magdefray
Ruby Jaeger
Charles Case
Guy Messer
Ernie Messer
Pleasant
Perl Messer
Richland
Harold Messer
Georgia Case
Keokuk
Dan Raber
Coshen
Ind
Paul Widmer
Reuben Widmer
Duane McGuire
Milan
Ill
Newa McGuire
Daring escape from 13th floor in San Francisco ward
A 22 year old Milier inmate escaped from a hospital ward by tearing a length of sheet from his bed and using them to climb from window to window. He pried loose a bar and slid down to the third floor to flee the hospital. International Soundphotos reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ris
San Francisco
Milier
Oral Hospital
Frank T. Metal
International Soundphotos
Kephart Completes 20 Hour Mack Diesel Training
Rodney D. Kephart, owner of the sales and service store, has recently completed the 20 hour Mack diesel training course in Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney D. Kephart
Moines
Water for Pigs
Clean water at all times boosts hog production with faster gains and lower costs. Adequate hydration improves feed efficiency and overall health for pigs.
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