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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1956

Page

3

Nomination papers filed for county supervisor seat in Washington

Arthur Wiley seeks another term on the county board of supervisors for the term beginning January 2, 1948. Other current officers Ned Morrow John Owen W E Howell HM Putnam Stan Kiesey R R Noonan and Harriet Coulter filed papers with no opposition.

Arthur Wiley County Board of Supervisors Ned Morrow John Owen W.E. Howell HM. Putnam Stan Kiesey R.R Noonan Harriet Coulter Washington Board of Education WA. Erbe Navy Washington Public Schools Washington Harry Sweden Washington Hotel Main Street Fast Washington Street State Theater Forties L and M Cafe Coe’s Cafe Chicagua Izaak Walton League Milo Sordon MM. Schell A.R. Terrell Roger Sherman Dave Elder R. McCleery Pensissen Indianola Europe

Washington Week in Review Highlights Local Events and Notices

City and county figures report bids for highway paving along routes 1 and 92 from West Chester to Washington. The Iowa Highway Commission announces bids in Ames and notes notable community events including scholarship pledges, sorority selections, a Jaycee Trade Show, and a 25th anniversary of the county women’s bowling association. Local residents attend conferences, fairs, and family gatherings while civic groups plan fundraising and health education activities.

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Notre Dame CYO Retreat Draws Local Teens

Wednesday teens from St James parish and nearby areas will attend the annual Notre Dame area CYO retreat at St Peter and Paul parish Clear Creek on the third Sunday of Lent March 4. Early reports of an accident injuring Mrs George Turner of Washington were in error, per the Turner family. One of Washington's older downtown buildings remains a landmark.

Washington Armory George Turner Washington Fairfield St. James Parish Notre Dame Area St. Peter and Paul Parish Clear Creek

Washington County boards study county school reorganization

Thursday meetings of school boards in Washington County and the county board of education approved a resolution calling for a full study of the present school situation with an eye toward possible district reorganization in the future.

Washington County

Park Firearm Ban Rules Tighten National Parks

National parks prohibit nanting or carrying firearms in all areas. The policy bans possession and emphasizes safety, with enforcement by park staff and potential penalties for violations.

Washington Evening Journal: Staff and edition details

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists publishers Shannon Elder and Co with R E Shannon as managing editor Dave R Elder as business manager and Bruce C Cowden as editor C Morris W J Shannon and Howard Hazen in advertising. It notes published afternoons except Sunday and holidays and that it is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act with subscriptions billed in advance and rates shown for 8 months 6 months and 1 year in Washington.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce CC. Cowden C Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circculations

Deaths Of The Week From Multiple Iowa Towns

Edith Fry 90 of Kalona died at home after a brief illness. Anton A. Lauer 78 former Winfield resident died in Columbus Junction nursing home. Morris Roscoe Snider 80 retired farmer died after six months illness. Russell Talley 71 of Richland died at home after years of ill health. Ada Dewey 93 of Washington county area died in hospital after several days as patient.

Ada Dewey South Avenue B Washington County Hospital Dewey Kalona Edith Fry Columbus Junction Anton A. Lauer Winfield Restopia Alta Jordan Morris Roscoe Snider North Iowa Avenue Richland Russell Talley

Death notices for Ralph R. Lytle and Phoebe Morgan

Ralph R. Lytle aged 78 died at his home 321 West Jefferson Street at 1 30 am after long illness. Miss Phoebe Morgan aged 79 died at her Columbus Junction home Thursday evening in a brief obituary notice.

Ralph R. Lytle West Jefferson Street Columbus Junction Phoebe Morgan

Bobble Inn Cafe to Open in Kalona

Mr and Mrs Carl D Smith and Ronnie have leased the Bobble Inn Cafe at Kalona from Maplecrest and will have a formal opening Monday. The Kalona News notes the Keota Capter FFA banquet with guest speaker Keith Kirkpatrick of WHO Des Moines and honorary members named Dr Dick Carmichael W H Barnum and Bob Beck. Postal exam candidates listed for Brighton include Leo Dunbar Dick Hudson Larry Hunter and others. James Bowen family moves from Louisa Center to a farm near Washington. their son Victor attends Iowa Wesleyan College.

Carl D. Smith Ronnie Kalona Maplecrest Kalona News Keota FFA Keota Eagle Dick Carmichael W.H. Barnum Bob Beck Brighton Ottumwa Leo Dunbar Dick Hudson Larry Hunter Roger Arnold Dick Morgan Austin Emry Paul Snyder Gene Vinton John Fritz Florence Poltein Gladys Kessel Brighton Enterprise Columbus Gazette James Bowen Louisa Center Washington Columbus Junction Victor Columbus High Iowa Wesleyan College

Two Candidates File Papers For Richland School Board Positions

Gilbert Dickinson and Donald Tucker filed nomination papers for three year terms on the Richland school board. Clifford McCracken and Andrew George, whose terms expire, are not seeking reelection. Gilbert Starr filed for renomination for the two year term as treasurer. Mrs Stella Swartzwelter hosted the Woman's Club meeting with a book review and plans for a library memorial. Next meeting is March 7 at Mrs William Kime's home.

Washington High School Washington West Chester Crawfordsville Answorth American Legion Troop D Armory Bob Willits Schmoeller Power Charleston Strickler Minick Board of Education George McDaniel Irs Charles Thomas J.A Porter Emmet P. Hayes Walter G Conner J.A. Porter HA. Pauls Mr. Pauls Porter O.A. Hammer Muriel Muscatine EB. Hammer Elliot Grayson Walter Brown School of Instruction of Commandry Fred Rohrer Burlington Benteco Co Harry Montgomery Helen Stewart Chicago Lucille Montgomery P.L. Etter Gentry, Mo George Etter R. Korn Seattle Etter Gentry Roy Sowash Moline Seymore Statler al Sowash Robert Pfeifer Richland Gilbert Dickinson Donald Tucker Clifford McCracken Andrew George McCracken George Gilbert Starr Stella Swartzwelter Woman's Club Wayne Parsons William Lear James Yoder Jessie Erwin William Kime Barbara Ellen Logan Sellars Ada Robinson

Junction Couple To Observe Anniversary

Mr and Mrs R S Johnston longtime residents of Columbus Junction will mark their 66th wedding anniversary on Tuesday March 6 at their home in Columbus City Their daughters Dr Helen Johnston Des Moines and Mrs Lewis Foss Columbus Junction and granddaughter Virginia Foss Iowa State University are named Mrs Johnston was formerly Loui Colton A school election in the Columbus Independent district on March 12 will elect one director and vote on transferring 4162 63 surplus funds from the school house fund to the general fund

Joe Street Montgomery Muscatine Streff Washington Holy City Gaul United Presbyterian Church Carolyn Hamilton Helen Harvey B.F. Schwartz Don Paul North Marion Merle Green Don Waterloo Mid- Continent Petroleum Corporation Dubuque Richard A. Stewart L.J Kehoe Wellman Theodore B. Bailey Jean Moore Fred Moore University of Iowa Iowa City Roy Randall Dick Powers Washington Produce Bush Powers Washington Golf and Country Club Jake Wenger E.B. Hammer Lester Orr Henry Bailey Gleen Barclay Shirley Clark R.E. Shannon Hugh H Floyd Steele W. Benton Street R. W. Thompson Georgia South Carolina E. L. Haney Mt. Pleasant Holy Land Thomson St. Louis Frank Spencer Savannah Dorothy Woodruff Augusta Columbus Junction R.S. Johnston Columbus City Helen Johnston Des Moines Lewis Foss Virginia Foss Iowa State University Johnston Loui Colton Columbus Independent

Rustlers Stole Cows Hay From Luther Steele Farm

In Brazil Indiana robbers took three Hereford cows from Luther Steele farm along with five bales of hay. The thieves used a truck to haul away both stock and feed in the incident.

Brazil Ind Luther Steele

Hospital News Admits Births and Dismissals Listed

Admitted Sunday Mrs Ada Dewey Washington medical birth Sundays Mr and Mrs Earl Wall Washington a daughter Dismissed Saturday Karen Dawson Washington Hugh Ollinger Keota Sunday Mrs Eva Nelson Washington Mrs Richard Carey and son Brighton Henry Knebel Mt Pleasant Richard Dare Crawfordsville Cathine Carter Washington Monday Hubert Redlinger Washington surgical Today Mr and Mrs Dale Earll Washington a son Monday Mrs Jennie Oldaker Wellman Today Dorothy Jean Wieneke Brighton Mrs Delbert Havel and son Washington Glen Miller Washington Mrs John Collet and daughter Washington Tuesday Ronnie Lenninger Washington surgical Tuesday Mr and Mrs Bernard Thomann Riverside a son Today Mrs Ronald Hahn and daughter Letts Mrs Earll Wall Washington and Hubert Redlinger Washington Today Mr and Mrs Ervin Kempf Parnell a daughter Today Mrs Dale Earll and son Washington and Donald McAtlin Washington

Earl Wall Washington Karen Dawson Hugh Ollinger Keota Eva Nelson Richard Carey Brighton Henry Knebel Mt. Pleasant Richard Dare Crawfordsville Cathine Carter Hubert Redlinger Surgical Dale Earil Jennie Oldaker Wellman Dorothy Jean Wieneke Delbert Havel Ronnie Lenninger Bernard Thomann Riverside Ronald Hahn Letts Earll Wall Ervin Kempf Parnell Dale Earll Donald McAtlin

Birth notices for McGinnis Plecker Foster families

Today William A. McGinnis of Ainsworth and Mrs Ever ette Plecker of Wellman are listed as having medical statuses. On Thursday Mr and Mrs William Foster of Washington announce the birth of a son.

William A. McGinnis Ainsworth Everette Plecker Wellman William Foster Washington

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