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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

8

Washington county 1950 valedictorians and salutatorians named

Six Washington county high schools announce their top graduates for 1950. Kalona honors Hubert Yoder valedictorian and George EB Fry salutatorian. Marc Riverside notes Fern Allbright valedictorian and Bue Bene Lukaysky salutatorian. West Chester names Mary Jane Stephens valedictorian and Charles Greiner salutatorian. Brighton lists Betty Schneider valedictorian and Jean Smith salutatorian. Ainsworth presents Alice Howell valedictorian and Peggy Koeller salutatorian. Crawfordsville features Naneilee Anderson valedictorian and Marilyn Miller salutatorian.

Washington County Kalona Hubert Yoder George EB. Fry Marc Riverside Fern Allbright Bue Bene Lukaysky Mary Jane Stephens Charles Greiner West Chester

Dr Thornton to Speak at Columbus Junction High School

Dr Harrison J Thornton of the University of Iowa history department will address the Columbus High School commencement program on May 1 at 7 p.m. The program features a processional invocation violin pieces and a valedictory by Tom Colglazier.

Dr. Thornton Columbus Junction Martha Butler Harrison J. Thornton Department of History Th University of Iowa Columbbuus High School At & P.m Alfred Parsons Salvatory Noel Newell Tom Coleluzier Crass

Notable Names in Local Obituary Notices

Jean Owens Farrel Elias Kee Nella Joyee Schafer Pantin Frances Smith Phyllis Jeanne Stewart Charles Woodruff are listed among residents remembered in recent notices reflecting community ties and service. The compilation highlights individuals across multiple ages and professions, honored by families and local organizations.

Jean Owens Farrel Elias Kee Nella Joyee Schafer Pantin Frances Smith Phyllis Jeanne Stewart Charles Woodruff

Lightless Canadian Match Demonstrates Heat Without Light

Since the war Canadian scientists show a match that yields heat without flame. It can be used in wind or pale force and cannot be blown out due to absence of light.

Keota seniors host S S 50 cruise in gymnasium

Keota high school marked the Cruise of the S S 50 with a 6 30 departure from the gym deck. Seniors and faculty dressed in formal wear attended at quarter tables in senior colors. The program featured a commanding officer introduction, stories heard on deck, a male quartet, and an anchor’s aweigh closing.

A. R. Krause Keota Keota High School Billielg Nancy Freshwater Eee

Prof Young Speaks At Brighton Senior Class

Prof Philip Young of Parsons College addressed the Brighton High School senior class during baccalaureate services at the Brighton Methodist church. Mrs Roger Arnold led the processional, Rev R W Fillmore gave the invocation, Rev Ed F E Voss read scripture and offered the benediction. Special music featured two numbers by the girls glee club and a solo by Mrs Susan Showalter.

Brighton Philip Young Parsons College Roger Arnold R. W. Fillmore Ed FE. Voss Green Cathedral Girls Glee Club Susan Showalter

Keota Churches Observe Mother's Day Services

Keota May 15 All the churches in Keota observed Mother's day Sunday May 14 with special services. At the church of Christ a sermon by Dr Frank Gardner of Drake University Des Moines followed by Rev Hugh E Williams of the Methodist church delivering Handmaid of the Lord. The choir sang Blowers for Mother.

A. R. Krause Keota Church of Christ Frank Gardner Drake University Des Moines Hugh E. Williams Methodist Church

Mother's Day Service Highlights at Local Churches

A celebration honoring mothers named Mrs. Herman Seydel as oldest and Mrs. Norman Kephart of Mt. Pleasant as youngest, with Mrs Ralph Herr of Washington traveling farthest. St Mary's Church held a special mass for 15 children receiving first communion, Father C S Kempker gave a Mother’s Day talk, and the Federated church choir performed Star of a Mother's Love and Mother of Mine. Rev H N Poston spoke on motherhood as a gift from God.

Herman Seydel Norman Kephart Mt. Pleasant Ralph Herr Washington St. Mary’s Church C. S. Kempker Federated Church Meredith McConnaugheye Rev. H. N. Poston

Iowa State judging team member places second in dairy contest

Deane Rinner of 426 East Jefferson Washington and son of Mr and Mrs L H Rinner is on the Iowa State College judging team which earned second place in the intercollegiate dairy cattle judging contest in Missouri last weekend. Florence Wenger of Kansas City underwent surgery yesterday at University Hospital in Iowa City and is listed in room 315 W.

Deane Rinner L. H. Rinner E. Jefferson Washington Iowa State College Kansas City Florence Wenger University Hospital Iowa City

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George BE. Fry Alice Howell Peegy Koeller Allbright Betty Schneider Nancilee Anderson Bhugene Lukavsky Jean Smith Marilyn Miller H. E. Ross UO. A. Marker Board of Education Clase 2Ong Key J P B. Pooley The Lass Ruch Ann Avers Hope Adaire Bausch Daryl E. Buffington Audrey 1. Buser Robert T. Buser Myrtle Marlene Buster Robert E. Cat Thomas Lee Colglazier Robert James Duncan Patricia Earline Dupuis Donna Lee Eden Juanita M. Faulkner Elizabeth Jane Finke Letty Jo Foster Bette M. Harbison Robert Clark Hoppine Donna K. Kauffman Mar Iya L. Leonhard Laverne Leroy Littrel Audrey Ann Martin Elvin L. McCulley George T. McCulley Ronald Neal Morrison Noel T. Newell Alice Orris Washington Concrete Co 12Th St Rock Island Tracks Blondie Ston National Bank OF Washington Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Chic Young AC Press Peggy Dow Ralph Dietrich Anne Mennight Universal-Internationals Anderson Scott Brady Dorothy Hart John Russell Fox Theatre Ann McKnight Columbia, Mississippi Dow Pegry Pegeyy Northwestern University William Castle Young American Society For Testing Materials ASTM Gramables Poblicy Houses Portland Cement Association Hubbell Iowa Tory Dodge Field’s Motor Coo Washington, Iowa
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