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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1951
Page
3
Local notices include the Keeley wedding of Joan Elizabeth to John Frederick Corcoran on June 7 at Evanston First Methodist. Other items cover PTA funding needs for playgrounds, street surfacing plans, and numerous school and community events across Washington.
Od Hite, former service station operator, is hired part time as a Washington police officer and will also drive the fire truck. Scouts and students receive honors. Memorial Day essays win awards across Lincoln and Mary Jo Blick, Wilma Nichols, and others. Community notices cover naturalization, Mother’s Day visits, public events, and civic activities across Wellman and Washington.
Washington notes celebrate S W Livingston marking 50 years as attorney and community member. Former mayor R J Lytle dies after 50 years in business in Luena. Mrs Duane Dawson becomes a new citizen of Washington in a class at Iowa City. Memorial Day plans outlined by Ray Minick with parade and speeches at two cemeteries and Ridiculous Day set for May 25 drawing crowds and costumes. Seniors prepare for Commencement as school activities wind down and YMCA Greesfield softball starts. city softball league opens Tuesday with girls to follow.
About 225 attendees including friends relatives and former employees gathered at United Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening to honor S. W. Livingston on his 50th anniversary in law. A.C. Gingerich spoke at noon about the turkey industry in Washington County and Maplecrest operations highlighting the Gift Turkey business. John Hedberg spoke at Washington's Men's Club about cheese making at Griffiths Hedberg Dairy and related cheese varieties. Mrs. Duane A. Dawson of 904 North Sixth Avenue is noted as particularly happy in Washington today.
Five residents named as top mushroom harvesters report together a bushel and a half collected overnight. Cpl. Paul Goodwin sends Korean army clipping on a Chinese ammunition cache buried by retreating Reds. Vivian Luers weds Clement Griffith in West Chester candlelit Methodist ceremony. Washington county ore sheds report groundwork for new dairy barn, 34 by 56 feet, about 8500 dollars. Henry Mineart handles contract. Mothers day dinner hosts noted for Mrs McGraw. Washington city mourns flood guards praised by Muscatine officials. Ivan Hartsock injured in highway accident near Ainsworth. Washington high school Class Day awards highlight seniors ahead of Baccalaureate and Commencement.
Last week heavy rain in Iowa led to a truck spill near Mount Vernon scattering fish on the highway. The sight followed bystanders as drivers encountered the odd roadside scene amid wet roadways.
Community reports say large stray dogs roam at night causing damage to gardens with many dog tracks found in the morning. Residents consider poisoning as a dangerous remedy and fear owners cannot be identified to be asked to secure their pets. City officials face the same challenge.
An Ottumwa newcomer proposes hiding junk yards and similar eyesores from view by planting high hedges and trees around them. The idea was discussed at a city council meeting with retail merchants present.
Friday admissions include Carol Letts in surgery and Mrs Walter Fagen in Keota for surgery. Friday also notes Mrs Marion Miller and baby girl in Washington and Howard Waddell in Washington. Dismissals include Mrs Martin Oldaker in Harper and Patricia Kallous in Washington. An Iowa City hospital report lists various births and discharges from Thursday through Sunday with multiple families noted.
The list includes Roger Booth Larrys Thorton Christina Brin ning Mrs Sam Munson and Mrs C W Stewart scheduled for surgeries. Ronnie Hixton has a tonsillectomy planned. Today Mrs Leander Berg Harper is also noted.
Surgery notes show Mary Ellen Lytle undergoing procedures today while Frank Bostwick was moved to another unit for transfer.
Lloyd Lytle 70 former city leader died at Mercy hospital Iowa City at 5 40 this morning. His home was 40 Fast Main Washington. Bernice Parcell wife of William Parcell of Brighton route one died Sunday evening May 13 at 10 45. Andrew J Gardner 79 retired Crawfordsville farmer died Sunday night at University hospital Town City after a brief stay. William Libe 93 Washington county resident died at 11 25 Sunday night at his home 503 Wigit Madison Street. He had been ill for some time.
Harold Dutton Wellman of Aurora Illinois died Monday at his home. He was the son of Glen Dutton and formerly lived in the Wellman and Washington communities.
Mrs. W. R. Crawford 83 longtime Ainsworth resident since 1916 died at her home at 10 15 this morning after a period of illness. Also noted was the death of Mrs. Iva Wittmer 60 of Havre who died at her home at 11 25 Wednesday night after suffering a stroke on May 6 and ongoing illness.
Mrs Nellie Rebekah Black 746 died at 12 30 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs William Den tsch in East Pleasant Plain. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Dehner funeral home.
Mrs Jennie Esther Boulson 83 of Columbus City died at her home Thursday evening at 7 45 o clock. The obituary notes she lived in Columbus City and passed away peacefully. Services and arrangements are to be announced locally.
Mrs. Ralph Junkin received a wire announcing the death of her sister Mrs. Claude Pond in Long Beach California. Mrs. Pond was born and raised in Keota, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Allender, but had lived in the west for about twenty eight years.
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