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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1950

Page

4

Passing Years in Washington highlights local notes

Local column recalls visitors from Downers Grove and family trips amid weather, notes Don Paul's February 29 anniversary, moves of Grace Fern and John Wietzke, a Wellston teacher injury, a county deeds count, cavalry recruitment, Burlington rail plans, and a Methodist pastor’s transfer to Boise.

Don Paul Washington

Public Wedding and Local Happenings in Washington

Mildred Ferne Dunbar and Wes ley Jones wed at the State theatre with gifts from Washington business houses. The event followed the play The Cuckoo Clock by the Washington firemen. Community news covers store sales N. Larsen renamed Family Shoe Store, athletic and academic honors, fires, road conditions after heavy rain, travel notes, and local visits across the region.

Mildred Ferne Dunbar Wesley Jones Brighton State Theatre Washington Washington Firemen

Washington county Red Cross drive opens with goal set

Wednesday marked the start of the 1950 Red Cross drive in Washington county led by county chair Mrs Nate Young. The goal was 0858 with hopes to finish by late March. Campaign volunteers include Foster Bickel and other local YMCA and community members.

Washington County Red Cross Nate Young YMCA Artemas Brown American Red Cross

Jolly auctioneer entertains depot force with gramophone party

A Friday gramophone party in Columbus Junction featured Thomas Hendrickson and a crowd from the depot force. The event showcased new records and songs, delighting attendees amid light entertainment.

Thomas Hendrickson Columbus Junction

Washington community Holds Steady Through Winter News

Washington residents face coal shortages and cold as school elections loom with three candidates filing papers. Chamber of Commerce reelects L. J. Kehoe as president and hires Lester Hamill as fulltime secretary. Jaycees plan Easter egg hunt and white elephant sale. YMCA sponsors county hobby show for youths. Max Waterhouse nominated for Most Worthy Citizen with Chicago trip prize. Red Cross drive aims for 5858 dollars. Y M C A home talent play Meet the Duchess draws crowds. March arrives like a lion with hints of sun.

Joe Don Boyer Harry Ramseyer Marion George Ramseyer George John Lee Chamber of Commerce Stanley Zager Washington L. J. Kehoe Lester Hamil Chamber Jaycees Central Park Max Waterhouse Washington County Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce

Hospital News and Obituaries Digest

Hospital notices list admissions on Saturday and Sunday including Frank Gray and Mrs Harold Arduser. Dismissals show Mrs George Bakehouse. Births record Keith Huber and Donald Kern couples with times and places noted.

Mrs Harris and Daughter in Washington

Mrs Howard Harris and her daughter Leta are listed in Washington as residents or visitors in a brief society notice noting their presence. The item follows yesterday’s mention of Mrs Homer Birney of Washington and provides a concise name update.

First National Washington National Banks Jim Redd Washington John L Homer Birney

Obituary and birth notices from Washington area

Yesterday entries list Mrs. Harry Jones and Frank Pringle in medical notes from Washington. Today notes list Karren Hesseltine undergoing R2 surgical. Also recorded are Mrs. Roscoe Livezey and daughter in Wellman and Mr and Mrs Howard Schultz with a son at 6737.

Harry Jones Washington Frank Pringle Washington Karren Hesseltine Roscoe Livezey Wellman Howard Schultz

Local births and medical updates from yesterday and today

Yesterday reports list Stanley Fuhr Washington medical Richard Wingerson Fr Dodge surgical Hugh Ollinger Keota medical. Today names include Robert Dougherty Crawfordsville and Mr and Mrs Robert Conry Ainsworth with a son at 1 42 am Mr and Mrs Lester Miller Wellman with a daughter at 2 55 am Mr and Mrs Irwin Anderson Fairfield with a daughter at 8 51 am.

Stanley Fuhr Washington Richard Wingerson Fr. Dodge Surgical Hugh Ollinger Keota Medical Robert Dougherty Crawfordsville Robert Conry Ainsworth Lester Miller Wellman Irwin Anderson Fairfield

Funeral services set for Mrs Bes sie Meal and Mrs Harlow Engel

Funeral services are announced for Mrs Bes sie Meal 77 at Weston Behner funeral home in Fairfield at 2 pm Friday with Dr L L Weis officiating. She died at McCreary Nursing home in Fairfield where she had resided the last year. The body was moved from Omer Hoskins funeral home in Brigh ton to Fairfield for burial. Also slated is the Grace Hill Moravian church service for Mrs Harlow A Engel of Grace Hill at 2 pm Saturday with interment in Grace Hill cemetery conducted by Rev Arthur Peters. Jones funeral home handles arrangements. Frank Henderson 68 of Ainsworth died at University hospital in Iowa City at 10 pm Wednesday after five years of declining health and two months of serious illness.

L. L. Loveless University Hospital Iowa City Bessie Meal Weston Behner Fairfield L. L. Weis McCreary Omer Hoskins Brighton Harlow A. Engel Grace Hill Grace Hill Moravian Church Arthur Peters Jones Funeral Home Frank Henderson Ainsworth

Washburn County Man Dies at Home at 77

Loren Hazen 77 of 505 North Iowa avenue died suddenly at his home this morning. A native of Ainsworth he lived his entire life in Washington county.

Loren Hazen Iowa Avenue Mr. Hazen Ainsworth Washington County

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