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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
7
Local News briefs from Tew City and surrounding areas
Betty Drake of University hospital visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Drake. Local residents report buying hogs daily and seeking latest quotations by phone. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Briley welcomed their first child, a dark-eyed girl, after Florida trip. Several families return from trips to Florida and Texas with social notes. Prices advertised at Montgomery Ward include satin twill coats and men’s boots. Taxes due April 1 by mail option noted. Community updates include welfare meeting in Sigourney and Owl Club honor roll at Iowa Wesleyan. Brown’s Shoe Fit Co and local families mentioned with travel and visits to California and Ventura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Drake
University Hospital, Tew City
Harry Drake
Harold Briley
Tre Briley
Florida
Weather outlook with precipitation and cold air arrival
Weather forecast notes top hogs at 238.54. Clearing and colder tonight followed by increasing clouds tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms expected late tomorrow night as conditions deteriorate.
Five Die in Illinois Blast at Centralia Building
Rescuers removed five bodies and searched for more after an explosion damaged a two story brick building in Centralia. Twenty three were injured when the roof blew off and walls collapsed. a mother and her three children were among the injured. Sheriff Woolright feared about ten more may be buried beneath debris. cause of blast unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Jlul
Tih Woolright
Mrs Fields and Mrs Jones Plan Weekend Visit in Davenport
Mrs J W Fields and Besse Jones will travel to Davenport Saturday morning for a weekend visit with Fields daughter Joan a student nurse at St Luke's hospital They will also visit Mr and Mrs Arlo Jones at their home in K P Dance Lat March 20 9 00 p m Jimmy Dennis band performs at K P Hall Washington Iowa 75c per person Also Mrs Nellie Stutsman of Kalona shopped here Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fields
Besse Jones
Davenport
K. P
Jimmy Dennis
K. P. Hall
Washington
Iowa
Nellie Stutsman
Kalona
U Go I Go Club Meeting at Mrs Ward Home
The U Go I Go club met yesterday at Mrs EK Ward's home with about 11 members present. Mrs EK Ward Whitehead, president, led business and pinochle was played at three tables with Whitehead high and Ward low. Ward received a birthday gift from a mystery sister. hostess aided by Mrs S W Easter and Mrs Charles Schiebel. Next meeting set for April 1 at Mrs S N Serrelli's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. KE. Ward
EK. W. Whitehead
Floods Rise Across Central Iowa as Rivers Surge
Des Moines area rivers surged after melting snow and heavy rain. The Des Moines River rose four feet in 24 hours to 20.5 feet, Tracy reached 13.8 feet, Indianola’s Middle River jumped nine feet, and the Raccoon at Van Meter climbed to 18.1 feet. Rain totals included 1.156 inches at Van Meter and 1.45 inches at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Meter
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Tracy
Indianola
Raccoon
Rebekah Club Cooperative Dinner Adopts Potluck Plan
The Rebekah club held a cooperative supper at the 1.0.C.F. hall for members and families. After the meal a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Harold Brock. Attendees included 12 members and two guests Mrs. Ben Holt and Lena Stewart. Odd Fellows donated $5 for assisting Father Sons pancake supper. A potluck is planned for 6:90 p.m. with members to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Harold Brock
Ben Holt
Lena Stewart
The
Odd Fellows
Cloyee Horsey
Island of Saints Treland Referred to as Island of Saints
A medieval moniker for Treland described it as the Island of Saints reflecting its religious heritage during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island of Saints
Treland
John L Bunce Wins Nile Kinnick Scholarship
John L. Bunce an all state quarterback from Des Moines has been awarded the Nile Kinnick Memorial scholarship for next year, announcement by the University of Iowa officials states. Bunce ranked in the top quarter of his high school class and plans to major in college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Bunce
Des Moines
Nile Kinnick
State University of
Iowa
John
Ralph Bunce
Washington
St Patrick’s Day Observed by Knights of Columbus KC
Knights of Columbus and families celebrated St Patrick’s Day with a potluck supper at KC hall. Chairs Joe Barnes and Mrs. Hubert Walker guided arrangements. ushers included Alex Gevoek Alred TeBockhorst and Raymond Mineart. Edward Lukovsky toasted. Grand Knight Everette Swift welcomed. Rev H J Corcoran gave remarks. St James pupils performed tonettes Wearin of the Green Irish Pipers Buglers and Skaters Waltz. Joan and Katherine Friese played piano duet. Bernard McCarthy spoke. Diana Sehulty piano solo. Faye Ann Soboski sang and tap danced. Forest Walker sang Mother Machree and My Wild Irish Rose. Irene Otel played piano. America sung by assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
K. C. Hall
Joe Barnes
Hubert Walker
Alex Gevoek
Alred TeBockhorst
Raymond Mineart
Edward Lukovsky
Everette Swift
H. J. Corcoran
St. James School
Joan
Katherine Friese
Bernard McCarthy
Diana Sehulty
Faye Ann Soboski
Forest Walker
Mother Machree
Irene Otell
America
The
Assembly
Nile Kinnick Scholarships Honor Local Student
The Nile Kinnick scholarships are awarded to students who best emulate the late Nile Kinnick's performance and character. The article notes a Washington grandmother and a deceased father born and raised locally, tying family roots to the recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile Kinnick
John
Lyman Bunce
Washington
Bowery Actors and Athletes Showcase Stunts in Angels Alley
Bowery Boys star Leo Goreey and Frankie Darro demonstrate boxing rope jumping and rope skills between scenes of Angels Alley at the Fox theatre. Goreey trains with punching bags and cross swings. Darro, a longtime acrobat, performs his own stunts, including a tire jump without contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Goreey
Frankie Darro
Artor
Goreey
Bowery Boys
Monogram Bowery Boys
Darro
Goree
Fox Theatre
Kids Will Soon Be Critical Of Bullwhipping Says Lash La Rue
Lash La Rue and his film Cheyenne Takes Over are at the Fox Theatre. He says young viewers will grow critical of bullwhipping as they have of riding and shooting. He notes questions from fans at personal appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lash" la Rue
Producers Releasing Corporation
Cheyenne
Fox Theatre
Secrets of the whip and its throwing technique
The writer discusses questions about mastery of a whip and whether accuracy relies on the wrist or forearm. He notes many pursue whip skills and fears a future reprimand from a younger observer if he errs in snapping his whip.
Drawing Threads With Tweezers For Hem Stitching
A crafts note explains using a pair of ordinary tweezers to pick up threads when drawing threads for hem stitching and fringing linens. The tip highlights convenience and practicality in textile finishing tasks.
Rivers in State Threaten Floods
The weather bureau reported the lower Raccoon river in serious flood from Van Meter to Des Moines. The Des Moines river downstream will rise rapidly over the next three days with serious overflows from Tracy to Eldon. Projections indicate stages at Tracy 18 to 19 feet Eddyville 10 to 20 feet and Ottumwa 14 to 15 feet pending further forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Raccoon
van Meter
The
Raccoon River
Tracy
Eldon
Eddyville
Ottumwa
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including Fider Shannon and R EK Shannon as co publishers and editors. It notes Charles Morris as news editor and W J Shannon as advertising manager with Max Marble on the plant staff and Dave J Elder as business manager. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday and is entered as second class mail under March 3 1879 act. Subscriptions run 25 cents per week by carrier in Washington and 40 dollars per year in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Fider, Shannon
R. EK. Shannon
Dave J. Elder
Bruce C Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Daily Press
Audit Bureau of
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