Local News Roundup of Travels Visits and Birth
Mr and Mrs J L McGraw return from trips to Texas Rio Grande valley and Monterey Mexico. Mrs S W Livingston Mrs George Norman Marilyn Ruegsegger and Mr and Mrs Robert Day attend Much Ado About Nothing in Iowa City. William R Hughes athletic coach visits for boys state tournaments. Elmer Stalder moves to stock farm near town hog raising plans. Hilton Rabenold returns from Des Moines. Vernon K Stratton Washington Kansas parents of Mickey Gene born Tuesday weighing eight pounds ten ounces, mother Thelma Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Livingston
George Norman
Marilyn Ruegsegger
Robert Day
Iowa City
University Theater
William R. Hughes
Billy
Council Bluffs
W. J. Shannon
Hughes
Shannon
Elmer Stalder
Washington
Town
Mr. Stalder
Vernon K. Stratton
Ansas
Mickey Gene
Thelma Lowry
Timber is Like a Bank Account Warns Forester
A forester warns that timber harvesting has exceeded growth, likening the forest to a bank account that drains both interest and principal each year, risking long term sustainability.
Love Child Finds Freedom After Years Locked In
14 year old Gerald Sullivan escapes a hidden four by four foot room in Roxbury Massachusetts police learn he had been imprisoned since age four for being born out of wedlock His mother Anna F Sullivan 45 faces neglect charges and says she is glad it is over The world outside offers dogs and cats fresh air green grass and kind people
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Sullivan
Roxbury
Mass
Anna F. Sullivan
International
Notice of Hearing for Will of Harry D. Kleese
District Court in Washington County Iowa fixes March 23 1949 at 9 00 am for proof of the alleged last will and testament of Harry D Kleese deceased. Interested parties must appear at the Washington Court House or Clerk to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Iowa
Washington County
Harry D. Kleese
Washington
Iowa
R. R. Noonan
Washington Evening Journal Staff and Publication Details
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including Hilder Shannon & Co publishers, R H K Shannon managing editor, Dave HK Elder business manager, Charles Morris news editor, W J Shannon advertising manager, Max Marble plant superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays and that the paper is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. Also mentions Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa Daily Press Association membership and circulation audit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tera Washington
Iowa
Hilder, Shannon & Co
R H K. Shannon
Dave HK. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Ave
Audit Bureau of Circulations
District Court Clerk R R Noonan Notice
The text records R R Noonan serving as Clerk of the District Court. No further details or actions are provided in the readable portion.
Brother and Cousins To Help Leo Wagner With His Farming
Leo Wagner a polio victim will have his brother Omer Wagner and four cousins Jack Wayne Wagner Russell and Everett Davison assist with planting and harvesting the coming season. The couple Leo and Dorothy Davison purchased the old Eicher homestead northwest of Wayland and will move soon. Velma Hertig of Oakdale visited her parents Friday through Sunday. John Christner and Mrs John Wenger returned from a Texas trip. A steak and fish supper at The Pines honored the Fairfield game hosted by Harold Kaufman and McKee's Feed and Grain Co. Maribelle Zehr gave a piano recital in Washington at her teacher Mrs Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Leo Wagner
Omer Wagner
Jack
Wayne Wagner
Russell
Everette Davison
Leo
Dorothy Davison
Eicher
Velma Hertig
Oakdale
Chris Hertig
John Christner
John R. Wenger
Texas
the Pines
Maribelle Zehr
Mrs. Shields
Washington
Winfield Advances to Semi Final in State Tourney
Winfield of Henry county defeated Waverly 50 to 45 to reach the Iowa City state basketball semi final this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Henry County
Iowa City
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
At the hospital yesterday Mrs Henry Kauffman Wellman underwent a surgical procedure and Leland Horton Brighton also had surgery. Today Mrs Ruby Sharp Keota underwent a surgical procedure and Ralph Shannon Washington received medical care. Dismissals include Keith Peters Cotter Richard Fuhr Washington and Roy Raymond Washington. Births include Mrs John Miller Brighton a son at 9 47 pm yesterday Mrs R F Hershberger Keota a daughter at 1930 am yesterday Mr and Mrs Bernard Dumont Wellman a daughter at 918 pm yesterday Mr and Mrs Jacob Schlabach Kalona a daughter at 1230 am today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kauffman
Wellman
Surgical
Leland Horton
Brighton
Ruby Sharp
Keota
Ralph Shannon
Washington
Medical
Keith Peters
Cotter
Richard Fuhr
Roy Raymond
John Miller
R. F. Hershberger
Keotu
Bernard Dumont
Jacob Schlabach
Kalona
Willard’s Message Promises Ulcer Relief Trial Offer
Classified notice touts ViLLaGe TREATMENT as relief for stomach and duodenal ulcers caused by excess acid and related symptoms. It claims over three million bottles sold and promotes a 15 day trial with Willard’s Message explaining the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Davenport Five Is Team to Beat In Tournament
Davenport's Blue Devils head into the Iowa high school basketball tournament quarterfinals as the team to beat. They face Ottumwa in tonight's headline clash while McGregor threatens Moorhead's unbeaten run. Afternoon games pit Waverly versus Winfield and Ankeny against Forest City. Davenport-Newton and Moorhead-Fort Dodge results last night fed the chatter as players chase semifinal spots and continue shaping the title chase. Alan Butterfield of McGregor scored 24 in a breakout upset of Diagonal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Davenport
Blue Devils
Iowa
Ottumwa
McGregor
Moorhead
Winfield
Ankeny
Forest City
Newton
Ft. Dodge
Charles City
Immaculate Conception
Diagonal
Bulldogs
Fort Dodge
Alan Butterfield
Walter Farrell to Head Washington Softball Association 1949
Walter Farrell was named president of the Washington Softball Association at an organizational meeting in the V F W hall. Marion S. McAvoy and Artemas Brown named vice president and secretary treasurer. New directors are Wayne Marston Mike Crone and Mike Lee. The first board meeting is set for March 22 at the YMCA. Five teams have entered the league including Freshwaters I S A Battery A Marston s and the V F W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Farrell
Washington Softball Association
V.F.W. Hall
Marion S. McAvoy
Artemas Brown
Wayne Marston
Mike Crone
Mike Lee
Dallas Chamberlin
Bob Dunbar
Bill Putman
Walt Kiesey
Don Knight
YMCA
Freshwaters
I. S.A
Battery A. Marston’s
V.F.W
YWCA Cagers to Hold Balloting for All Star Team
Members of the inter-YWCA basketball league are reminded of tonight’s vote at 7 o'clock for all league teams at the YWCA room. At 7 30, an organization meeting for the inter-city girls softball league follows. all interested are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ywca Basketball League
YWCA
Inter-City Girls
Wriggling Steam Press Tip for Wool Care
A textile tip advises using a wriggling motion when pressing wool to avoid stretching during steaming, rather than the pull ing motion traditionally used.
Shazams Face Pepperettes In Friday League Night B showdown
Marsha Bailey scored 19 for the Hoopers while Marilyn Kelsey added 13 and tallied six by a teammate at forward. Charlotte Whitlow led Whitlow team with seven. Friday at 6 pm the Shazams meet Pepperettes on the Y floor as league play continues next Tuesday with Mixerettes facing Whitlow and She-Wolves 9 versus Shazams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Bailey
Bailey
Hoopers
Marilyn Kelsey
Charlotte Whitlow
Shazams
Pepperettes
Mnicht
Mixerettes
Whitlow
She-Wolves
Merry Eights of Wayland Meet for Pinochle Evening
The Merry Eights of Wayland held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Irvan Boshart home with seven members and Mrs. Delbert McGuire present. Pinochle was the diversion and refreshments followed. Mrs. Allen Conrad won high score and Mrs. Henry Chen ey low in pinochle.
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Merry Eights of
Wayland
Irvan Boshart
Delbert McGuire
Allen Conrad
Henry Cheney
Wayne Davis
Crawfordsville
Silent film writer Myton recalls action driven Miraculous Journey
Fred Myton author of the original Miraculous Journey screenplay for Film Classics Cinecolor adventure now at the Fox Theatre notes that modern audiences crave action packed excitement. He wrote the Congo wreck tale after producer Sigmund Neu feld hired him to craft a story about a plane crash survivors in the Belgian Congo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Myton
Fox Theatre
Hollywood
Sigmund Neufeld
Myton
Belgian Congo
Miraculous Journey Thrills Reported By Cast
Rory Calhoun plays the plane pilot borrowed by producer Neufeld from David O. Selznick alongside Audrey Long. They say Myron in Miraculous Journey conjured a super abundance of thrills.
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Rory Calhoun
Neufeld
David O. Selznick
Audrey Long
Myron
Community and livestock sale dates listed by Iowa barns
Friday sessions at Whittaker sale barn and Keota Junction. Wednes day sales at Midway Sales Columbus Junction. Kalona and Ollie auction days noted with times. Household goods auctions March 19 and 26 feature items from Mildred Therion and Knotek Bros. & Timm with locations at 115 No 2nd and 209 West Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie, Towa
Keota Junction
Mildred Therion
Duroe
Knotek Bros. & Timm
West Madison St
Rhoda Smith
Hoopers Defeat Whitlow Girls In YWCA Tilt
The Hoopers routed Whitlow 38 to 15 at the YWCA gym in a YWCA league game. Donna Reim, who scored 24 points in the prior game against the Mixeretes, struggled offensively in this matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoopers
YWCA
Whitlow
Donna Reim
Mixeretes
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Old Billy
Hilton Rabenold
Des Moines
Vpert
Karl May
South
Marion
Gerald
Men's Furnishings Store
Carpenters
Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Washington, Towa
Vance
Seal
Ezra Wittmer
George L. McDaniel
Dixie Dugan
Darlin
BY Mevoy
Striebel
Titans
Ywca Cagers
Ww. W. K
Journal
Canton & Minor Clinic
Thornton & Minor
McDaniel Druga
West Chester
Whitlow Girls
BABY
Nutrena
Kent
Hotle Ffed & Grain CO
Lustron
Ge& All-Electric Kitchen
Bermuda
Chicago _ Davenport
Muscatine
Sigourney Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Omaha
American Buslines
Pillsbury
DOAK
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