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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1947

Page

6

Local Visitors And Health News From Kalona Area

Two weeks of visiting relatives in and near Kalona include Mr. and Mrs. Lester Tschantz and Fred Grant with children traveling to Mountain View Missouri to visit Fred’s parents. Dorothy Troyer had an emergency appendectomy at Henry County Hospital and returned home. Mrs. A Froyer of Kalona visits Willis Troyer’s family as Gordon Rhum and Walter Sauerteig hosted Sunday. Dr and Mrs C C Wyse attended a dental convention in Des Moines. Mrs J J Roth remains a surgical patient at Iowa City.

Kalona Lester Tschantz Fred Grant Mountain View Fred Dan Crandall Ann Hauck Oklahoma Willis Troyer Gordon Rhum Iowa City Walter Sauerteig Luzune C. E. Rhum C. C. Wyse Des Moines J. J. Roth

Swartz Endruber Family from Deer Grove Attend Here

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Swartz Endruber and their children of Deer Grove Illinois visited here to attend events or gatherings.

Herbert J. Swartzendruber Deer Grove, Ill

Fifth WAC anniversary marked amid Army ceremony

First Sergeant Margaret Dee of the Air Transport Command leads a Women’s Army Corps observance as the unit marks its fifth anniversary with ceremonies. Armistice and celebrations unfold. relatives and colleagues attend at the Good residence and nearby events include a niece Arlene Swartzendruber’s wedding and a miscellaneous bridal shower honoring her.

Air Transport Command Margaret Dee Women’s Army Corps

Tom and Jerry The Cat Concerto Plays at State Theatre

MGM Academy Award winning Tom and Jerry short brings Tom facing disruption by Jerry during a piano performance. Cartoon showcases classic chase humor as house pianist battles intruder mouse with musical mayhem at the State Theatre.

Tom Cat Jerry Mouse MGM The State Theatre

A Village Evening in Honor of Mrs Wil lis Alliman

Mrs Alliman hosts an evening at home with co-hostesses Mrs J G Alliman Mrs Lester Alliman and Ruth Krabill. Guests admired gilt packages and pink and white decorations as refreshments were served by the hosts.

Willis Alliman J. G. Alliman Lester Alliman Ruth Krabill

Gracehill Locals Weekly Social Notes

Gracehill locals share weekend visits with Cedar Falls and Dublin area residents. Mrs. Nelson Woodford hosts Erine Buxbaum and Merna Peterson. Geo Statler and family from Brighton call on the Woodfords. Carl Corpman family visit Jaks Seethout home. Dan Boone and others noted in community notices.

Nelson Woodford Gracehill May Eatherine Buxbaum Merna Peterson Cedar Falls H. A. Engel Geo. Statler Brighton Carl Corpman Jaks Seethout Dublin Dan Boone

National Hospital Day Traces Nightingale Legacy

Observance began in 1921 with May 12 chosen as Nightingale's birthday. The article praises her reforms in sanitation ventilation and hospital management and notes nursing improvements. This year the American Hospital Association urges “Visit a Vet and remember him every day” and a daily commitment to veterans.

Florence Nightingale Crimea Longfellow Gale Miss Nightingale St. Thomas Hospital Lon Council On Public Relations American Hospital Association

Family Sunday dinner guests in Kalona home

A Kalona family hosted Sunday dinner guests at the Orra Boone residence marking a simple family gathering and social visit in the community.

Orra Boone Kalona

Cattle Buyers Visit Gracehill as Locals Note Small Events

Gracehill residents report cattle buyers Eda Link and Cal Cooper visiting for Morrells packing plant. Dc A Strohms painted the roof on Wednesday. Judi Johnston visited grandparents Warren and Mrs Carris last week. Ira Miksech and son Lloyd delivered five loads of cattle to Ottumwa on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hering of Gracehill were mentioned in the community notes.

Nelson Woodford Gracehill Eda Link Cal Cooper Morrell's Dc. A. Strohms Judi Johnston Warren Carris Ira Miksech Lloyd Ottumwa Lewis Hering

Havre Community Callers Visit C A Stroum Home

Havre residents participated in a Thursday afternoon call at the C A Stroum residence, engaging with the host and neighbors in a community gathering.

Havre C. A. Stroum

Local Hospital Dismissals and Birth Notices

Dismissals include John Godwin and Evelyn Finke among others. Births announced for Mr. and Mrs. Romine Wellman a daughter born at 4 11 Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley Columbus Junction announce an eight pound ten ounce son. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard Keota announce a seven pound three and a half ounce daughter.

Lawrence Romine Wellman Leonard Wheatley Iowa Avenue Merle Ballard N. Ave. C

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