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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

Page

8

Opportunity Night At Ainsworth School

Ainsworth hosts Radio Opportunity shows on October 23 and 24 with Happy Al Bell and WHO stars Shorty Horgan and Zelda Scott. Winners go to Des Moines for Iowa Barn Dance Frolic, with travel paid and hotel dinner included. Entrants audition at 4 PM on October 23. proceeds fund basketball uniforms.

Ainsworth al” Bell Ainsworth High School WHO Shorty Horgan Zelda Scott Radio Theatre Des Moines Happy al Jesse Tomlinson Ainsworth School

Funeral of H. M. Dodder at Methodist Church

Funeral services for Harrison M. Dodder were held at the Methodist church guided by Dr. Fred FE. Miller with a vocal duet by Milo and Mrs Sorden and piano by John Youslin. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Lloyd Neiswanger Ernest Salladay Fred Rey Cloud Willits Howard McBride and Ralph Shannon. Members of Masonic lodge Order of Eastern Star White Shrine and DeMolay attended.

H. M. Dodder Harrison M. Dodder Methodist Church Fred FE. Miller Milo Sorden John Youslin Lloyd Neiswanger Ernest Salladay Fred Rey Cloud Willits Howard McBride Ralph Shannon Elm Grove’ Cemetery Masonic Lodge Order of Eastern Star White Shrine DeMolay” Order

Denture Cleanser Discount With Free Container Offer

A special sale advertises denture cleanser at 49 cents with a free convenient container included. The offer highlights savings and added value for buyers seeking an easy cleaning solution.

Local social notes and shop notices from Winfield area

Community visits stretch across Winfield and Davenport with many locals hosting guests. Shoppers respond to bargains at Atchison Shoe Store, Pioneer Drug Store, and Nicola & Harmon as town events and travel mix with family visits and church group news.

Women of Country Club Host Guest Day Luncheon

The Country Club hosted a guest day luncheon with a two course meal served at 16 quarter tables. Out of town guests included Mrs. Elsie Swain and Mrs. Sid ney Coon. Decor featured autumn colors and fall shrubs. Bridge produced high scores for members and guests with separate prize winners among both groups.

Country Club Elsie Swain Wellman Sidney Coon Ainsworth E. E. Stutsman S. C. McCleery

Dunlap Leads Bassoon in Iowa State Teachers Concert

Eugene Dunlap of Washington is a bassoonist in the Iowa State Teachers College Symphony Orchestra. The 90 piece ensemble, conducted by Frank W. Hill, will present its opening concert of the year on November 9 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. The fall season features several faculty changes in the music staff.

Cepar Falls Iowa Eugene Dunlap Washington Iowa State Teachers College Symphony Orchestra Dunlap Frank W. Hill

Shortage Found in Des Moines County Auditor Accounts

Burlington Iowa Oct 16 The state auditor reports a shortage of about 915 in the accounts of the late Karl M Pfeiff Des Moines county auditor An audit of the county auditor’s books was completed and the shortage reported to the county board of supervisors The board declined to comment Pfeiff died Sept 9 in a local hospital from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Burlington Iowa State Auditor’s Karl M. Pfieff Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Pfeiff

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