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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1946

Page

6

Mrs John Fladung Hosts Lexington Circle Luncheon

Lexington March 23 Mrs John Fladung hosted women from the Lexington Circle and friends for a noon co operative fish dinner. Fourteen members and guests enjoyed needle work and visiting. The notice says the community extends sympathy to the Chas Stewart family on his passing. The Emde family notes the removal of the service flag as David Emde returns from the ETO civilian life.

Morton Emde Lexington John Fladung Lexington Circle Co-Operative Fish Fred Durian Richard Durian Emmet Gingerich Greiner Orr Mapel Ruby Sharp Chas. Stewart Chas. W. Stewart Jones Chapel Stewart David D. Emde Ray Niles Mr. and

County Officials Named for Marshall County

County officers listed include County Attorney Jour Gwer County Auditor Stan Kieser County Clerk R. R. Noonan County Engineer W. P. Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs. Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W. E. Howell Superintendent of Schools Lester B. Krabill County Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.

Jour Gwer Stan Kieser R. R. Noonan W. P. Hawn Lester B. Krabill W. S. Kyle Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley

Chiropractor Dr Chas C Brown Offers Neurocalometer Service

Chiropractor Dr Chas C Brown runs a NEUROCALOMETER service from an office opposite the courthouse with office and residence contact details listed.

Chas. C. Brown Erence Res

Washington ISD and School Officials Directory

Washington Independent School District lists Superintendent M. M. Schell and Junior High Principal Miss Ethel McCreedy. School Board members include President Harry Kamseyer Secretary C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick Jr. Marion George. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month with Merle R. Green W M and A W Yardquer.

Washington Independent School District M. M. Schell Ethel McCreedy Harry Kamseyer C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Marion George Washington Lodge No A. Ff A. M Merle R. Green W. M A. W. Yard

Westbound and Eastbound Rail and Bus Schedules Displayed

A dense timetable lists Burlington Route trains No. 3 11 4 43 and others with stops at Washington Kansas City Davenport and Davenport locals, plus BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS and BEE LINE TRANSIT bus services from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and beyond, with depot at 107 W 2nd and ticketing points.

Golden State Limited Southwest Express California Washington Kansas City Beyond Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square BEE Line Transit Iowa City Cedar Rapids MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola W. 2Nd

Practical Silos: Key Factors in Construction Choice

Availability of cash labor and materials largely determines silo type. Builders must choose durable walls airtight joints and well matched lumber. Foundations must extend below frost and be on well drained soil. Roofs aid stability and reduce spoilage. proper reinforcement and a safe ladder are essential.

Riverside Election Candidates Face Off in Two Tickets

Riverside voters hear two tickets for mayor on March 26 with Dr Bowstead leading the Citizens slate and Edwin H Hill heading the Peoples ticket. Council and treasurer candidates are named on both sides amid local notices and community updates.

Dr Bowstead Edwin Hill Riverside Clement Mottet Citizen's Thomas T. Bowstead Albert Navy Newton Whetstine Wilfred Bouquet Ivan H. Cummings Pat Holderness William Kneb Robert Pogge A. H. Pogge Honores George Pogge Delbert Bullard Jane West Point Louis Fogse Fort Madison Leroy Jack Muller William Pogge Robert Ottumwa Leroy Muller St. Mary’s High School Pacific

Cain couple marks fifty years of marriage in Brighton

Mr and Mrs A D Cain quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Married in 1896 in Washington they later moved to Brighton where they have resided 35 years. They have two children Merle Thompson and George Cain, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A July celebration is planned due to illness.

Brighton A. D. Cain

Local Notes On Visitors And Road Conditions

Mrs Niles and Mr and Mrs Jasper Wasson visit. Mrs Charles Stewart stays with daughter Mrs Glen Knapp and family. No mail delivery on unsurfaced roads for several days due to spring mud.

Niles Jasper Wasson Charles Stewart Glen Knapp

Brighton News social notes and anniversaries

March 23 report from Brighton notes George Robison of Fairfield visiting his brother C V Robison. Dale Edwards of Lockridge and Mr and Mrs Kermit Oswald with Sherry Lee of Richland joined the Saunder family for Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Avery Horton plan a 50th wedding anniversary celebration.

Edna S. Crile Brighton George Robison Fairfield C. V. Robison Robert Dale Edwards Lockridge Kermit Oswald Sherry Lee Richland Ira Saunders

Eau Club Meeting At Mrs Wik Home With 21 Members

The eau club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Charles Wik home with 21 members and three visitors present. Mrs Harry Bagby president presided over the business meeting. Mrs Myrtle Helmick and Mrs Edna Crile led the entertainment. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs Ira Schafter provided transportation for the ladies with the team and wagon.

Eau Club Charles Wikoff Harry Bagby Myrtle Helmick Edna Crile Ira Schafter

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