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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
1
Rural Washington county schools plan commencement at the Methodist church with eight grade graduates from numerous townships receiving diplomas. Dr W J Peterson of Iowa University will deliver the address and the rural school choir will sing with additional program items to be announced.
Emma Jean Hostetler leads a relief drive as Washington Church donates 500 cases of food for famine relief. The list includes numerous volunteers and affiliated centers across Holy Trinity Holy Trinity Center Daytonville Hawkeye Crescent and nearby townships.
Washington May 23 The railroad strike began at 4 p.m. as White House talks continued between union and management representatives. NYC delayed three Grand Central trains while others planned to run select crack passenger services despite the strike and Chicago roads aimed to operate some trains. The Burlington urged the Denver Zephyr to depart Chicago at 4 p.m. regardless of the deadline.
Washington county homemakers meet at the Legion room city hall next Tuesday May 28 at 2 pm. Rev T E White chairs the famine relief campaign outlining plans for homemakers roles and food conservation with Ruth Foster demonstrating use of emergency flour in baking and tips for handling leftovers and substitutions. Discuss summer food preservation and preps for canned and frozen produce for winter.
Duane Huisman four years old was struck by two large elm limbs falling near the house at 1005 South Iowa Avenue. One limb hit the east end and another damaged the west end, crushing a 12 foot square roof area and smashing the bathroom plaster. the boy escaped serious harm and the damage is insured.
Mrs. Etta B. Marsh, 72, widow of J. A. Marsh of Ainsworth, died at 4 30 p m in Lutheran hospital Des Moines after years of illness. Funeral at United Presbyterian church Ainsworth Saturday at two, burial in Ainsworth cemetery. She was active in local affairs, former Worthy Matron of Ainsworth Eastern Star, and long time secretary. Born Muscatine Sept 9 1873, married Harvey F. Hites in 1894, widowed 1912, later married J A Marsh in 1916. Survived by two sons and several stepchildren, plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Lester F. Kenney, 23, of Riverside, is in Mercy hospital Iowa City with a basal skull fracture after a Riverside street crash in front of the Armbruster service station. His bike collided with a parked car owned by Claude Dautremont, causing about 25 dollars in damage. Earlier, at the Highway 218 and 22 junction east of Riverside, a collision between John Bulger and Lyle McKean caused about 50 dollars in damage to both cars with no injuries.
Washington reports three government agencies including the OPA the office of economic stabilization and the agriculture department are weighing higher retail prices for milk butter and cheese to spur production. The plan may be announced this week and could curb butter fat use in ice cream ban whipping cream and set ceilings on cream prices.
Readable fragments list several individuals including Martha Lemley from Pilotburg Delores Redlinger of Smith Creek Calvin Scalf of Surprise Vatley Edward Semler of Union Francis Shetler of Wassonville Rosa Diener of Wassonville indicating a community notice or roster entry
Washington high school will hold its commencement at the Methodist church this evening at eight. Eighty two seniors will receive diplomas after the program led by Marion E. George. Dr. Fred E. Miller gives the invocation, with songs by the senior and junior girls sextets and Dr. A. H. Moehlman delivering the address on New Horizons for the Citizen. Supt. M. M. Schell awards scholarships as Principal A. R. Tervelt presents the class. Mr. Schell will recommend diplomas. Rev. T. C. Polk delivers the benediction.
A roster of honor students appears with numerous names including John Emde John Beliel Martha Gatson Kathryn Roth Doris Benson Arlene Conrad Arlene Knupp and Thomas Walker among others from Wassonville Marion Township Gray Shiloh Pleasant Hill and nearby areas. The compilation notes these students across several townships and districts with multiple families represented.
Charles Franklin Harvey of Brighton and Helen Kathrine Kelley of Kalona obtained a marriage license today.
Nine eighth grade graduates received diplomas at St James church Wednesday evening. Father Urban gave diplomas to Donald Rich James Redlinger Joseph Richardson Donny Duncan Richard George William Casey Margaret Dougall Mary Louise Redlinger and Doris Anne Gevock.
The J. W. Baker Woman's Fo lief Corps of West Chester will conduct its annual memorial services at local cemeteries on Sunday afternoon May 26. The public is invited to attend these services held at three sites in the community.
Richard Johnson of Washington reported a 1940 Buick stolen from South Iowa avenue near Klein clothing store. The car, license 9 2733, was parked at nine and found missing shortly after eleven. State police radio carried the alert. no trace by morning.
J Russell Latchem files in district court against Don Wright and Evelyn Rowe alleging damages from a highway accident on Highway 92 west of West Chester. Trucking unit disabled Jan 23, flares placed, later struck by Wright rowe owned pickup causing 1 978 tractor trailer damage and 2 781 loss of use with total damages 4 759 plus interest costs. Latchem blames negligent driving. attorneys Baldrige Bailey.
A special invitation is extended to all World War II veterans for ceremonies at West Chester Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Grace Hill at 3:45 p.m. and New Haven at 3:30 p.m. The schedule covers multiple locations with dedicated programs.
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