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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1946

Page

3

Washington County weekend news roundup

Weekend incidents and community notes from Washington Iowa include local court actions, new deputies in the treasurer's office, judge dispositions, road accidents and hospital visits, plus civic events, school bond sale completion, junior college football win, and local aviation activity with multiple pilots visiting Washington airport.

Passing Years in Washington and Nearby Notes

Local brief items list revival services at a Baptist church led by Rev M A Weigaard, Mary Briley moving to Oklahoma for an ad manager post, reports of flowers and store openings, a Womanless Wedding fundraiser for the YMCA, plans to travel to California, thrift sale benefiting the choir fund, Ozark trip departures, Shrine convention travel, local telecom plans, weekend houseguests, a Country Club dinner and a golden wedding anniversary for Det D J Palmer set for Oct 25.

The Baptist Church M. A. Weigaard Country Club Col C. J. Wilson Det D. J. Palmer

Auto wreck injures Lees Summit visitor in Missouri

Ralph Shan non, visiting Lees Summit, Mo., was struck by a freight train. his car damaged but he was not hurt. J. J. Brookhart’s condition worsened with two sinking spells as Sen. S. W. Brookhart canceled speaking dates. Brower home at 623 North Ave damaged by fire. furniture spared. Mrs Herry Ward and daughter Charlotte visited from Iowa City for the weekend.

Lyle Robertson Rock Island East Harrison Street Washington County Hospital Clarence Jacobs Duane Gray East Third Street Gray Ralph Shannon Lees Summit Mo EF. FE. Stutsman Will Harwood Lee's Summit Ralph J. J. Brookhart Sen S. W. Brookhart Brower Faure Pire Brower North Ave. C David Keltners Iowa City

Cedar township woman marks 100th birthday

Jane Timmins of Cedar township celebrated her centennial birthday and received a letter from President Coolidge. The event highlighted her long life and recognition from the national leader.

Irs Jane Timmins Cedar Township Coolidge

Clark and Ensha Win Fall Festival Parade First Prize

Clark and Ensha won the first prize of $50 for the best floats in the fall festival parade held last week.

W. O. Boshart Clark Ensha

30 Years Ago Scarlet Fever Strikes Two Residents

Catherine Dune Hull and Harvey Coulter are reported ill with scarlet fever. The pair are listed among local cases as health authorities monitor the contagious illness.

Catherine Dune Hull Harvey Coulter

Big Attendance Mark Sunday at Methodist Church

A large crowd attended services as the Methodist church celebrated its tenth anniversary. Plan next Friday to observe the seventy seventh anniversary of the church’s organization.

Methodist Church

Band Run-In Harms Three in Football Parade Incident

A mini driving a Ford collided with a marching band near the curb during a field procession. Injuries to Mike Springman, Forest Jacobs, and Neil Humble were not serious though Springman’s hat and Humble’s dignity were damaged. Local cafe ownership changes also noted amid winter blizzard warnings and a stockyard ankle injury. Reverend H N Dunning, husband to Effie O Laughlin Dunning, died at his New York home with services held at the local Presbyterian church.

Mike Springman Forest Jacobs Neil Humble Springmen Humble H. N Dunning Washington Effie O'Laughlin Dunning N. Y Presbyterian Church

Arrow Shots of Common Sense in Language

A reflection on language and usage contrasts old and new forms. The author argues against the word gotten, favoring got and noting how even a small child can attract the attention of a full car of people.

Modesty Club Elects Officers and Socials Noted

The Modesty club met with Mrs. J. A. Guest and listed members including Hary Montgomery F. B. tunt Bertha Hunt Gertrude Stewart Winnie Geisler from Muscatine Mey ers Ralph Dougherty A. T. Stewart Will Steele Fred Geisler Muscatine The 15th Century eluy elected Bess Scofield president Vera Scofield secretary treasurer The program committee includes Mrs Wm Scofield Anne Bur tell Ida Roberts Frank Stewart sold hardware store interest to Dan Knippenstein KOOKING CLUB organized a year ago and hosted mothers at dinner at Mr and Mrs HM FF Samson members Mayme Stewart Jessie Jeffrey Cora Bell Anne Burrell Kate Jeffrey Emma Miller Alice Samson Anna Henderson.

Modesty Club J. A. Guest Messrs and Mesdames Hary Montgomery F. B. Tunt Bertha Hunt Gertrude Stewart Winnie Geisler Muscatine Meyers Ralph Dougherty A. T. Stewart Will Steele Fred Geisler Eluy Pres Bess Scofield See’y, Tress Vera Scofield Wm Scofield Anne Burtell Ida Roberts HM. FF. Samson Mayme Stewart Jessie Jeffrey Cora Bell Anne Burrell Kate Jeffrey Emma Miller Alice Samson Anna Henderson

Hospital Admissions Report From Local Clinic

At the hospital on Monday Mrs Arthur Davison of Coppock was admitted Saturday for treatment of a fractured left leg and discharged today. Mrs Fdna Hill of Crawfordsville was admitted Saturday afternoon as a medical patient. Mrs Charles A Anderson route one and Albert Adam 904 W Main St were admitted yesterday as surgical patients and Mrs Cioyce Zieglowsky route three was admitted as a medical patient. Homer Halliburton of Oskaloosa was admitted this morning following an automobile accident. Leslie Ivan Dunsmore of Jotte was admitted this morning.

Arthur Davison Coppock Fdna Hill Crawfordsville Charles A. Anderson Route One Albert Adam W. Main St Cioyce Zieglowsky Route Three Homer Halliburton OQ Oskaloosa Leslie Ivan Dunsmore

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