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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
At a noon dinner meeting Mayor Heck Ross of Des Moines made a jab at Washington's mayor calling him Shorty. Glenn Mace fired back with sharp replies, sparking lively exchanges as attendees say the event remained good natured and convivial.
Transport details for the Farm Home Tour are announced with host names and towns including Mrs Homer Vincent Lime Creek Mrs William Spenner English River Mrs A K Stou tner Seventy six Mrs Earl Booth Cedar and Mrs Lloyd Marek Jack as participants.
A list of residents and spouses from multiple areas including Highland Dutch Creek Franklin Washing ton Oregon Clay Brighton Marion Crawford and Grace Hill community. The names reflect a collection of households in a public notice context.
Iowa candidates for governor use the May Midland Schools magazine to press a school vote. Gov. Robert D. Blue and Rep. William S. Beardsley claim to back school legislation and state aid, as the June 7 primary nears. An editorial from Charles F. Martin rounds out the issue.
Beverly Thomassen, 18, niece of Paul Thomassen of Washington and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Thomassen, was chosen queen from eight candidates at the Pella Tulip festival. The association has no official stance on candidates.
A federal jury resumed evidence review in Des Moines in the case against Grover M. Kirseh a Waterloo tavern operator charged with evading 119000 in federal income taxes. The seven man five woman panel had heard three days of testimony and recessed after two and a half hours of deliberation with a judge re reading part of the instruction.
The gulf stream runs parallel to Florida's Atlantic shore ranging about fifty miles wide and two thousand feet deep, tracing a defined path along the coast. Scientists note its steady current and potential impact on marine navigation and climate.
Community clubs church groups and Masonic bodies list events from Thursday to Tuesday. Potlucks picnics cooperative suppers tea and dress code notes appear with host names places and times across Bethlehem Commandery Pythian Sisters Ruth Nichol Missionary Society and more.
The Young Life Club met at Joan na Krabill’s home on Tuesday evening. Jerry Dennison was elected president with Ray Watson as vice president and Clair Davis as secretary. The club invites new members and plans a trip to Star Ranch in Colorado. The next meeting is Wednesday evening at Marilyn Fenn’s home.
Clara Faulkner stayed with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harley Myers last weekend. She attended a farewell service and dinner at Prairie Flower church for the Harry Wagner family. Three West Chester teachers Miss Manna Miss Kinney and Miss Rubey were guests Wednesday evening at the Willis Ross home at 409 West Main Street. Mrs Ross’s mother Mrs Etta McMahannah, who lives with the Rosses, helped prepare the dinner and joined the party.
Mrs Ira Coon of American Home invites members to the IT section luncheon at 1:00 p m. Attendees should bring table service and a dish to pass. Rolls and coffee will be furnished by Mrs William Sheetz of 315 West Main.
Mrs L A Myer of Keota visited Washington on Wednesday. Richard H McCleery, recently released from an Omaha hospital after serious surgery, returned home Wednesday aided by Shermans ambulance. Mrs McCleery and an Omaha nurse accompanied him. He remains weak but managed the trip.
Rita Ann Shalla and Robert Welte Jr. wed at Holy Trinity church Richmond in a 9 am ceremony officiated by Rev. Walter F. Boeckman. Attendants include maid of honor Dorothea Shalla and bridesmaids Roberta and Marilyn Shalla. Eugene Welte served as best man with ushers Richard Welte and Clifford Stumpf. The couple plans residence in Richmond after a two week motor trip.
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