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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1946

Page

4

Wayland notes on funeral and visits in May

Relatives from Wayland attended the funeral of George Wendling in Muscatine on Wednesday. Other notes include visits from Ida Cavender of Katona and Nellie Loder, Alpha Iota Mother's Day tea in Brighton, and a United Service Women's meeting in Des Moines. Maynard Wyse accepted an elevator job in West Unity Ohio during a two week vacation. Earl Van Sant of Chicago visits his mother, and Lloyd Griggs recovers from appendectomy. Cloyce Conrad of Davenport stayed with his mother Arthur Conrad.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland George Wendling Muscatine Mae Louck New London J. K. Boshart Lavane Farmer Mel Haberman Don Robinson Mattiew Kessel Charlie Kessel Ida Cavender Katona Nellie Loder Frank Goldsmith Ruth Alpha Iota Sorority Brighton Charley Zear Ed Richenberger Lawrence Campbell Max McGuire Nias Ohio Maynard Wyse West Unity Earl van Sant Chicago Nellie van Sant Lloyd Griggs H. C. Brooks Cloyce Conrad Davenport Arthur Conrad

County Officials and School District Leaders Named

County officers listed include Auditor Stan Kiesey Clerk R Noonan Welfare Director Mrs Payne and others. Washington Independent School District details superintendent Schell principal McCreedy and school board members with officers and dates. Washington Lodge No 26 A B and A M notes regular meetings with officers and secretary.

Stan Kiesey R. R. Noonan Payne Marshall Harriett Coulter W. E. Howell W. S. Kyle Ned Morrow John Owen W. P. Rawn Harold Putnam Lester B. Krabill Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District M. M. Schell Ethel McCreedy Marion George C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Harry Ramseyver Washington Lodge A. BR A. M Merle R Keen W. M A. Ww

Rail Schedule Fragments for California Bound Lines

Bus and rail timetables show Bee Line Taxi Co. and lines Westbound No. 3 Golden State Limited, Southwest Express Nos. 11 43 44, Mastbound No. 13, and No. 4 Golden State Limited. Regular daily stops at 4:00 p m 3:15 p m 4:18 a m and 6:20 a m. No. 3 and No. 43 stop Washington for sleeping car and coach passengers. No. 4 discharges California passengers only.

Southwest Express California Golden State Limited Tery Washington Kansas City

Railroad and bus schedules for Davenport area services

Daily trains and buses list departures for No 3, 8, 25, 26 and mixed trains from Davenport and surrounding lines. Local bus routes from Washington run to Chicago with several morning and afternoon departures. Tickets available at the Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe for long trips.

Mastooung Washington Washington Ee Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square

Bus Schedule Fragments for Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington and More

Local timetable lists multiple departures and arrivals between Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and other towns. It notes departure times from Washington and Mt Pleasant to Fort Madison and Mt. Pleasant to Mt. Pleasant and Washington with various arrivals, plus ticketing at the local depot.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Lll Washington Ft. Madison Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Sigourney Uskaloosa

Breaks Right Arm In Fall At Phil Rich Home

Carol Widmer breaks the large bone in her right arm when she fell off a cave at the Phil Rich home while playing. Relatives report Edgar Moore died at his Salem Oregon home, husband of Clara Wyse formerly of this race. Families announce births, hospital visits, and local relocations including Albert Boese buying the Walker Evans farm near Wayland and various gatherings and community notices.

Carol Widmer Phil Rich Edgar Moore Salem Ore Clara Wyse Max Roth Burlington Harry Eva Nichols Roth Wayland Laurel Mullett Ann Arbor Midh Mullett Laurel Christine Pamela Sue Franklin Roth Cedar Rapids Diane Schlatter Iowa City Ella Wenger Zehr Wenger Beese Albert Boese Walker Evans George Barr Merle Green Roy Barr Dean Ebbelshirer Ed Woolums Ottumwa Nellie Loder Mathilda Morson Everette Monson Earl Gingerich Simon Gingerich Charlene Gingerich Charlene Calvin Clark Eda Boshart Grinnell T. T. T. Board Ee Cs Mark Mary Cedar Falls Jesse Candy Schantz Willfred Lewis Nebel Birchall Joe Good Art Wyses Bloomington Nice Earl Kauffman Delta Alpha S. 5S Jake Bicher

Mother's Day Program and Social Highlights

Present and Mrs. Floy Burkey and Mrs. Paul Alers attended a class with Mrs. C. C. Wyse joining. Devotions led by Mrs. Either and a mother’s day program followed. A social hour with refreshments completed the event. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eicher hosted dinner with several guests. The Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. Sadie Henss. twelve attended and planned the May 25 Poppy Day sale. The Women’s Missionary Circle, led by Mrs. Ethel Bergh, met with 14 members and a guest, Mrs. Leslie Windsor, with devotions and program duties shared.

Floy Burkey Paul Alers C. C. Wyse Jacob Eicher Betty Keifer Lois Mace W. O. Boshart Micheal The Legion Auxiliary Sadie Henss Women’s Missionary Circle Will Allen Ethel Bergh C. E. Rhum Frank Goldsmith Leslie Windsor

Ainsworth Social News Highlights May 17

Edith Richards returns from Grand Rapids after attending Supreme White Shrine as Damascus Shrine officer. Doyle Bassler family joins visit at Dr. C. E. Bassler home. Bobce Kurtz C M Spessard family guests at Mae Spessard's on Mother’s Day. Lois Pearson back to Cedar Rapids for college after weekend with Audra Pearson. Earl Miller, recently discharged from the U S Marine Corps, works with his father in Miller business.

Ainsworth Edith Richards Grand Rapids Mich Supreme White Shrine Doyle Bassler Barbara Richard Hoopeston C. E. Bassler Mae Spessard Bobce Kurtz Moline C. M. Spessard Lou Jean Keneth Ornduff Sandra Gerald Ann Ronnie Williamson St. Paul

Local Navy and Army Movements Reported in Iowa City and Oklahoma City

Mrs Hilda Olds visits University Hospital Iowa City Tuesday for medical treatment. Pvt John Dea on a week furlough en route from Alabama to Seattle Washington. Norval Norris travels to Oklahoma City for employment with Barnett and Romel Opti.

Hilda Olds University Hospital Iowa City John Dea Army Alabama Seattle Wash Norval Norris Oklahoma City Barnett and Romel Opti

Scrubbing Brooder House Tips Improve Drying Time

Scrub out brooders for young poultry by jacking up the end opposite the door a few inches. Elevation prevents water from pooling and helps the floor dry evenly and more quickly.

Ancient Eastern Mediterranean bakers used leavened bread

Ancient Egyptians and neighboring civilizations in the eastern Mediterranean prepared leavened bread at least four millennia ago. This practice spread across early cultures, shaping regional dietary traditions and cooking techniques.

Eastern Mediterranean

Honor Pathfinder George Lathrop Buried at Wyoming Grave

Pathfinder George Lathrop, driver on the Cheyenne Deadwood stage coach line, is buried near the eastern Wyoming point where U S 20 and the old line cross. An official monument marks the grave site.

George Lathrop Wyoming

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Wayland News United Service Women’s Des Moines Washington Directory Business City & County Officers Theodore B. Bailey North Marion Ave Leet’s Morrison & Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr Morrison Benteco Food Store S. W. Livingston Attorney Abstract Department West Main St Court House George F. Morrison J. C. Penney Co Lloyd Lytle John Lowneh Henry Baileught Plant P. L. Jordan Carl Hancher Carl Kelly Ralph Minick A. L. Griffith Park Commissioners Marion S. Bailey Frank B. Miler J. J. Lemmon EN Dupuis, T. W W. B Harwood R. F. McFarlane A. W. Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Library Grace H. Stephen Ruth ‘Lytle Jones Funeral Home East Main St Sherman's Funeral Home Optometrists Bee Line Taxi BEE Line Bus Depot Oskaloosa Branch Lewis Goodlander R. B. Haight Southwest Limited L. R. Carbee Thkailways Winga’s Cafe BEE Line Transit Poppy Dong American Legion Auxiliary Ruth Norris Washington Dairy Reister Bros East Harrison Street Zenith F. E. Smith Cash Brown & Bruty Frank Kos Cal Co Pioneer Drug Store Hard Top Arthur Merz J. D Dayton Brindley’s City Hall Tire Service Standard Oil Company Indiana United States Standard Oil Mr. & Mrs Mid-America Standard of Indiana America West Texas Gulf Coast Colorado Sault Ste. Marie Kokomo Whiting Bill Putman Atlas Tires
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