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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1948

Page

6

West Chester Senior and Freshman Class News Highlights

The senior class elected Esther Bauer as editor and formed staff in various roles while reporting on six weeks tests and class activities. Freshmen described early grading, homemaking and science lessons, and social events. primary notes include student reporters Bonnie Brining and Janet Augustine.

Esther Bauer Florence Greiner Virginia Argo Harold Nicola Marjorie Greiner Society Carol Richardson Kenneth Young Congress Washington Macbeth Brigham Nick Girls Glee Club Betty Kleese Peggy McDowell Susan Genkinger Mr. Shenk Joyce Kleese Bonnie Brinning Janet Augustine Harold Bohr Jack Cherry Karl Parecell Edgar Slemmons Laurel Statler Keith Stewart Keith Bauer Ruth Augustine Mary Lou Slemmons Junior Blair Karla Parcell Peggy Stewart Joyce Statler Carol Baker Julia Bauer Donald Butterbaugh Joan Fagan Orpha Hartzler la- Wayne Guengerich Janet Renoux Janet Ross Ronald Weaver

Prairie Flower hosts series meetings with Rev Halvorsen

Prairie Flower Iowa hosts a prayer meeting series led by Rev. Halvorsen of Omaha with daily sessions at the Prairie Flower sharch. Home gatherings featured the Henson Smith Reeves and Longer families as visitors travel through the area and local residents assist with chores and hosting duties.

Martha Thrasher Prairie Flower Prairie Flower Sharch Rev. Halvorsen Omaha Neb N J. Henson Is Smith Reeves Davy Prairie Flower Community E. L. Smith Frederic Smith Cleveland Ohio Bruce Croziers Clinton John Killian Smiths Robert Roberts John R. Hughes Wilma Donna Newton Davis Miriam Mildred Wales

Petersons Visit Friends Across Several Homes

Mr and Mrs Willis Peterson of California visit the Radda home. Peterson is Mrs Rad da’s brother. They plan calls at Clayde Glenn Wayne and Richard Whuupp homes. Mrs Jennie Hering stays at Washington county hospital. Revs Halvorsen and Hall stay with Mr and Mrs O K Scott. Everette Denison and Dale Denison host Sunday calls at Elmer Durst home.

Willis Peterson California Jesse Radda Peterson

Weather Makes Number 1 News in Young America

Oct 13 report notes superb weather and links many local social visits. Families such as Marie, Meeks, and Dempsey plus the Hollands attend dinners, card parties, and gatherings in Davenport, Riverside, and nearby farms. Grant Humston remains hospitalized. recovery slow.

Community livestock sales and closings listed for October

A catalog of weekly livestock sales across Iowa towns with dates in October and early November. Listings include Kalona Kalona Kalona Midway Columbus Junction Keota Sigourney and other venues with sale times ranging from morning to evening and notes for closing out sales and special events like Poland China boars and Angus calves.

Whittaker Midway Columbus Jaction, Lows Kalona Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Oulle Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney Keota Junction Fair Grounds Columbus Junction D. H. Christianson Conesville Evergreen Farm North 7Th Avenue Doris Robison Midway Sales Pavilion Washington- Kalona Fred D. Stewart Pleasant Plain Frank Chalupa

Community notices from Mt. Vernon recount visits and gatherings

Alice and Clifford Hunter spent Sunday in Mt. Vernon taking Minnie Pauls home after two weeks at the Hunters. George Miller Jr and Bonita attended a birthday dinner for Donnie Lee Miller at George Miller Sr's home. Mrs. Ola Risk stayed a few days at the Lloyd Humston home. Community meeting and school wear event details follow with various hosts and attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Lleyd Miller. Activities included supper, a program, and movie pictures by Carl Phillips.

Carl Phillips Ed Huff Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Bob Mineart Grant Humston Grant H. F. Masson Lester Luckenbill Mary Shields Myron Lee Alice Clifford Hunter Mt. Vernon Minnie Pauls Hunter George Miller Bonita Donnie Lee Miller Edwart Miller Ainsworth Ola Risk Sues Lloyd Humsior Pela Aertruu Soumiywirs Sarres Poagesiss Helfrich Carl Pholioms William Belw de Oemeher Livy Humston Wes Lester Lueckenbill Lleyd Miller Donnie Joe

Mistrial Claimed in Rath Worker Case Trial Confusion Cited

Contested proceedings center on verdicts in a Rath worker conspiracy case. Judge Shannon presided as the mistrial claim arose from jury deliberations and potential inconsistencies in the voir dire process. Wilbert Warren Mires faced conviction in a related count, while further charges remained unresolved.

Watrer Towa Pyatvive Shannon Chaetia Teeta McNutt Cutty Wee Gage Wilbert Warren Mires Tanya

Wade Caseble Used In Coloring

A brief note mentions the use of the item Wade Caseble in coloring processes. It references ongoing work and notes possible applications without detailing outcomes or measurements.

Wade

Probe $100,000 Fire At Davenport Hotel

Investigators probed a blaze at a Davenport hotel causing about 100000 in damages. Fire crews escaped injuries as the fire started in the basement of the Crequi plant, with three or four workers displaced.

PROBE Davenforrt Havesmont Toney Crequi Prent Co

Ice Cream Provides Key Nutrients from Milk

Ice cream furnishes calcium vitamin A riboflavin protein and other nutrients found in milk across varieties and servings.

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