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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1948

Page

3

Review of the Week’s News and Local Happenings

A long USA trip by Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hughes included England and Wales with visits to four Hughes relatives and London points. Community notes describe poppy fund totals, radio contests won by Pierce Knox, assorted visits by local residents, broadcasting from Washington, Rotary district events, obituaries, large red Delicious apples, student council attendance at a state meeting, and local civic appointments.

John R. Hughes South 12Th St England Wales Mr. Hughes South Wales New York Liverpool Hughes North Wales London Pierce Knox S. W. Knox Washington Horace Heidt Pierce

Lincoln school adds reading aid for first graders

Lincoln Iowa announces a new teacher, Mrs. E H Gustafson, to assist first grade reading under supervisor M M Schell. Classes move small groups to another room while the rest stay in their home room. Gustafson teaches one and a half hours each morning and afternoon.

Lincoln School M. M. Schell E. H. Gustafson Faye Domer Schell Gustafsson

Yellow birds found dead across town in mysterious incident

A large number of small yellow birds were found dead in multiple areas of town this morning. The cause remains unclear and investigations are expected to continue.

Mysterio

Wheat loan rate set for Washington county farmers

Washington county farmers can obtain government loans of 1.39 per bushel for this year’s corn harvest, valid from harvest until June 30, 1949, per AAA chairman Howard L. Witting. Other items note local obituaries, draft number assignments for 1922 birth group, school health checks for scalp ringworm, and various local notices.

Washington County AAA Howard L. Witting

Passing Years From Washington Chronicle

Local notes from Washington Iowa recount residents moving, visiting, and events. Virginia Lemley reports being settled in Evanston Illinois and liking her work while Helen Foster visits with family. A county cattle sale draws buyers from multiple towns with prices listed.

Hospital admits and births bulletin

Admitted Sunday Alvin Hahn of Crawfordsville medical Mrs Leroy Henderson of Ottumwa surgical Births Sunday Mr and Mrs Santos Hernandez 317 E Main a daughter at 140 am Today Mr and Mrs Dale Robertson R3 a son at 638 am

Alvin Hahn Crawfordsville Leroy Henderson Ottumwa Santos Hernandez E. Main Dale Robertson

Frost Peak Hits 1928 Season In Des Moines Trip Notes

The heaviest frost of the 1928 season reached 29 degrees on Tuesday. Mrs Hugh McCleery, Anna Dawson and Carolyn McCleery traveled to Des Moines for the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs. H. W. Russell, Rock Island agent, ill with flu, returned to work. J. F. Duffy, ex Ford dealer from Denver, sold his 239 acre farm to J. B. Olinger at an average price of 281 per acre.

Ella Gordon Howard Miller W. D. Booth Ola Risk Black Hills Badlands Dakotas Henry Miller Devils Lake N. Dak Raymond Humston Rock Valley Iowa Leonard Booth Esthierville George Hendricksons Ames Hugh McCleery Anna Dawson Carolyn McCleery Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs H. W. Russell Rock Island J. F. Duffy Ford Denver Colo J. B. Olinger

Death of Frank Rogers longtime City Bus Line owner driver

Frank Rogers died September 28 from diabetes and blood poisoning. He had driven the Hotel City Bus for fifty years and was a well known town figure. The report notes his long service and the affection locals held for him.

Frank Rogers

Local rivals call to wish him well after illness

A group of business competitors from Chicago phoned to chat with him and wish him well during illness. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Clint Rhea of Crawfordsville announce the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rhea of Des Moines at 2320 61st Street yesterday.

Chicago Clint Rhea Crawfordsville Kenneth Rhea 61St Street Des Moines

Seventies to sixes freeze noted. local events and chatter

The report notes a light frost on September 27 and lists assorted local items. S W Brookhart returns from Des Moines after committee talks on George H Paul company raising capital from 50000 to 200000. The company’s recent business totals 2300000. A couple sought a marriage license at nine pm with a minor bride and a father’s voucher. A Republican banner and Bryan portrait appear near Kellogg's office as county action stirs. Bachelor Maids host gatherings amid wedding plans for Hallie Berdo and Henry Hull. A fruit shelf collapse ruins 87 quarts. a pork inspector job in Jerusalem is joked about if Bryan wins.

S. W. Brookhart Des Moines George H Paul Company

Pretty Oak Interior Homes and Local Happenings

The town reports Tom Berdo will have a very pretty house when completed with an oak interior. Names listed include John Babeork Charley Bur roughs Will Sherman and Ed Bicher attending Morgan Park Academy. Don Conrad tends a frost free pumpkin vine with 47 healthy pumpkins. A one week old baby at Major Latta is described as the cutest in town. Nellie Samson of Wyman visits. she is an Academy graduate now teaching. Andy Stranahan buys Eli Neiswanger place in East Washington from T. T. Kelly and intends to move soon. The new homes of Charles Hebner and Cloyce Knupp are near completion and ready for occupancy.

Andy Stranahan Eli Neiswanger Washington T. T. Kelly Sigourney

Railroad capital outlay tops 1947 at 565.9 million

Capital expenditures by Class I railroads in 1947 for equipment and improvements to railway property reached 565.901 million dollars, including locomotives and freight and passenger cars, more than 50 percent above any year since 1930.

Family notices and medical brief items in local columns

Yesterday Dewey Coffman R4 medical Frank Barden 323 FE 4th surgical Today Mrs William Harvey 635315 W Monroe tonsillectomy Yesterday Mr and Mrs Rich ard Swan Keota a son at 457 p m Graveside services for Harriet Eliza Meacham Putnam Conn former Washington county resident will be held Saturday afternoon at two o clock in Clay cemetery Mrs Meacham 89 widow of Dudley A Meacham post master at Clay Jones funeral Nome in charge of arrangements

Clifford Thomas Steele Clifford Dorothy Shockey Steele Elm Grove Cemetery H. J Corcoran Dewey Coffman Frank Barden William Harvey W. Monroe Richard Swan Keota Harriet Eliza Meacham Putnam, Conn Washington County Clay

Births and dismissals in local area notices

Yesterday a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hampsher at 11 08 a m at 3821 W Madison. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Neff at 8 10 p m at 89 S Marion. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Patterson at 5 p m at 611 8S 7th. Six tonsillectomies were performed for H E McBride Columbus Junction and Mrs Roger Lance at 484 E Harrison. Dismissed today were Mrs Cloyd Gardner and son, Mrs Jacob Gerig. Wayland saw Mrs Doyle Smith and son and Mrs W L Cates at Keota.

Maurice Putman Rifle Colo M. M Flynn Keota Putman Ralph Hesseltine Allen Hampsher W. Madison Sam Neff S. Marion Homer Patterson H E. McBride Columbus Junction Roger Lance E. Harrison Cloyd Gardner Jacob Gerig Wayland Doyle Smith W. L. Cates

Washington County Woman Dies After Long Illness

Jennie R. Keating 71 long time Washington county resident died at 4:10 am at her home 316 East Van Buren after a three and a half year illness. Also notes on medical events and local residents including Willis Ross and Harold Valmer in Keota and Wellman.

Emerson Swartzendruber Wellman Jennie R. Keating Washington County East van Buren Street

Births Report From Brighton and West Chester

Yesterday John Mann of Brighton region and today Mrs. Allen Hampsher with daughter Mrs. Dale Robert and son R8 plus Mrs. Sam Bow serving West Chester. Birth yesterday for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wallace a son born at 9 41 p.m.

John Mann Brighton Allen Hampsher Dale Robertson Sam Bowser West Chester Stanley Wallace

From the Sticks by Nellie M Wittmer wedding reflections

Nellie M Wittmer writes about marriage wisdom and life lessons in a reflective column. She notes the weather, humor, and common truths about spouses, change, and mutual understanding, urging patience and appreciation in long-term relationships.

Falcon Snatches Prey In Midair With Closed Talons

A falcon pursues a stunned or dead prey and pins it in flight using closed talons, catching the bird while it sinks earthward.

Hixson and Woodruff Nuptials in Columbus Junction

Charlene Marie Woodruff daughter of Rex Woodruff and Donald Dean Hixson son of Ralph Hixson were married Sept. 14 in the bride’s home. Rev. Arville Hughes officiated a single ring ceremony with attendants Genevieve Hixson and Tom Woodruff. The couple will reside in Washington Iowa. Charlene is a 1947 Columbus High School graduate and Donald is a 1947 Ainsworth High School graduate employed as a welder at Busby Manufacturing.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Charlene Marie Woodruff Rex Woodruff Donald Dean Hixson Ralph Hixson Ainsworth Arville Hughes Wayland Church of God of

Better Riverside Club Hosts Ladies Night in Riverside

Riverside Iowa September meeting of the Better Riverside club featured a fried chicken supper at the Riverside Trinity Methodist church parlor and a movie evening. Thirty seven members attended with four out of town guests from Lone Tree Longmont and Davenport.

Riversidrf Better Riverside Club Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Lon Adams Lone Tree James Allen Longmont Colorado Society of Christian Service of the Church Victor Burieh Verne Moss Vernon Stagner Albert Novy Alma Heck Clara Edna Lemley Wesley Prehoda Riverside South Side Club Iowa River Norval Flynn Waterloo Gordon Flynn Iown City Clifford Flynn San Diego Calif Donald Claussen Hills Louis Walsh Davenport May Schnoebelen Cedar Rapids Fred Frank Washington Henry Stegman Anna Mae Golden Dale Elizabeth Mellecker Edward Yeggey Stegman Yeggy St. Mary's School Alvin Sojka County Hospital Yaro Sojka Melvin Havel Charles Havel Darlene Havel Ronald Latta Juanita Kiefer Richmond Fred Yords Bobby Spooner Earl Hart Joseph Walters Marguerite Akron Ohio Joseph P. Pailliotet Jack Muller Harry Merrifield

Mrs Stapp dies while in England

Mrs. H Roy Stapp, born in England and wife of Columbus Junction native Stapp, died Sept 17 during a visit to her homeland. The couple previously lived in Davenport where Mr. Stapp died. Also noted are church news, a Yale graduate pastor in New York, a Clinton Mercy Hospital birth, and local moves.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction H. Roy Stapp England New York City Mary Stapp Yale University Johnson Beirut Syria Bill Pretz Andover Iowa Mercy Hospital Clinton Larry Leroy Central Presbyterian Church Edith Marshall Leo Thomas Missoula Mont Bert Getts Anaconda Restopia Nursing Home Richard Whitney Iowa City Jennie Carson William R. McCreedy Ainsworth

Birthdays Observed With Picnic Lunch in Young America

Mrs. Lloyd Humston reports a birthday picnic in Iowa City with Mrs Frances Cherry as they celebrated Mrs Luckenbill and Mrs Cherry born on Sept 1 and 19. The gathering included the Luckenbills Massons and other locals and noted visits to Truman. Various town residents visited, attended funerals, and traveled between Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sigourney.

Lloyd Humston Young America Lester Luckenbill George Masson Iowa City President Truman Frances Cherry Luckenbill Mrs. Cherry Will Marie, Sr Leo Marie J. A. Marie A. K. Harmier Will Marie Rochester Minn Buel FE. Meeks Cedar Rapids Orval Meeks Lois

Car Wreck Mildly Worries Crawfordsville Residents

A car left Branch Hill, struck a telephone pole and guard rails, breaking the cable. the vehicle was crushed but the driver a student from Iowa City crawled out unhurt. Local social notes mention visitors and moves among townspeople and a WSCS district meeting in Mt Pleasant.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Branch Hill Iowa City Bill Stoner Mt. Pleasant Carleton White John Atkinson John Jess Raymond Francis James A. H. Raymond Hattie Kimbrough Carthage Ill N. J. Lease H. A. Engel Raymond Robertson Floyd Robertson Mediapolis Bob Lowes Robert R. Lowe Carplentk USNC Great Lakes WSCS8 Mt Pleasant Methodist Church

Classified notice for Miller and Sage family sale in Iowa and Mt Pleasant

Classified listing advertises a sale organized by Miller of Iowa City with involvement from Mr and Mrs Norman Sage and Kathy of Mt Pleasant. Details are limited but indicate a community sale event with local participants and places cited.

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