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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1950
Page
5
An editorial piece from March 4 1950 invites readers to collect Washington County anecdotes and preserve local humor and history. It notes the new full time chamber of commerce secretary Lester Hamil and urges zoning, simple explanations for economic issues, and community progress beyond mere size or spending.
Charles Fisher argues that business leaders, who blamed the welfare state, are financially better off now than under Hoover. He asks readers how their wealth changed from March 4 1933 to the present and asserts the New Deal improved their fortunes despite complaints.
Union services will be held at 7 30 p m March 5 in the Columbus City Methodist church Rev A E Parsons pastor of the United Presbyterian church will be the speaker at Junction services in Columbus Junction Iowa on March 4 19 44 or similar year not specified with local church roles noted.
Mrs. Lena Mason, Margaret and Clyle hosted a farewell supper for the Lawrence Watson family and Mrs. Lottie Watson in Havre as they prepare to move to a farm south of Washington. Various neighbors and relatives shared meals and visits across multiple households, with social gatherings at the Westen, Eisele, Stover, and Watson homes.
Mrs. W F Edmondson and Mrs Halle Hanft hosted the Woman’s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs William Luckey led the lesson and Mrs W P Edmondson assisted in organizing the group.
William Luckey led the lesson while Mrs. Etta Mumper moved to a Mt Pleasant nursing home after staying with Mrs. Etta Rock and later Mrs. Charles Reece. The Social Circle met March 2 with Mrs. Marguerite Allen hosting. Mrs. Donald Bell hosted a postnuptial shower for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Peters. Carl Gunnells and family move from Columbus City to Crawfordsville. Otto Sehabillion and family relocate to their former property. August Foss and daughter Joan spent two weeks in Florida. Indian Creek Club hosted by Glen McCulley with cooking hints by roll call and entertainment by Mrs. Hershel Addleman. Henry Battenhagen celebrated his son Clarence’s tenth birthday. J. M. Norstrup of Sisseton, SD stayed with the Robert Ramer family. Today's Club met at Mrs. G. B. Newman’s home with a program on School Days by Blanche Jones and Elnora Duncan. Charles Carcaker and family moving from Conesville to Rubio.
Classified rental rates and newspaper publishing details for the Washington Iowa paper list weekly and yearly carrier and mail rates. The note credits staff roles including Shannon Elder Co publisher and editors with Inland Daily Press Association affiliations.
William Dillon and William Sharpe dissolved their quarry partnership effective May 1. Sharpe plans retirement and has sold his Chautauqua park residence to R. Burdene Smylie. Other items note Colton’s illness and Des Moines hospital care after winter in Texas, an anniversary surprise for Lou Hall, and local social club activities in February.
Mrs Walter Meredith presided over an entertainment gathering with seventeen members and a guest. Mr and Mrs Frank Barnham were honored on their fourth wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter Mrs Lester Johnson.
Official notice records an amendment to the articles of incorporation for Washington State Bank in Washington Iowa. The docket cites corporate changes filed with the state authorities and aligns with statutory requirements for amendments.
The Washington State Bank of Washington Iowa held a regular stockholders meeting January 9 1950 to approve an amendment replacing Article III with a capital stock of 100 000 dollars divided into 1000 shares of 100 each The amendment requires a two thirds vote to pass and the president Geo L McDaniel and cashier Frank L Kos signed the instrument dated January 14 1950 with later publication in February 11 18 and March 4 notices.
Mrs Edgar Stewart was elected head of the World Day of Prayer observance at West Chester. Other officers include Glean Martin as vice president and Reiger as secretary. Arthur Teleas served as pianist and soloist, with Mrs Robert Stephens leading part of this year’s program.
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