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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1950

Page

3

Washington News and Local Happenings From 10 Years Ago

Ruth Morrison, studying history at the University of Iowa, was elected assistant teacher in the history department. The Huston homestead centennial at Crawfordsville drew strong attendance with the five Huston grandsons hosting. The Washington YMCA board voted to extend service-membership to all men in uniform. Mrs. Hammer, Mrs. Stutsman, and Mrs. Bostwick Jr. returned from a western trip. Edward Eicher urged Roosevelt on radio, citing needs of the era. A Rankin estate farm sold to Omer Sleichter, a land grant older than a century. Hortense Perry, sister of Water Conner, soloed trombone with a Philadelphia all-girl orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. Cook celebrate golden wedding anniversary with open house after noon meal. James Cox ran for president. Frank Kline died in a road accident near Kalona. City council plans to widen North Iowa avenue by purchasing adjacent land. John Teeter, recovering from a fall, improving downtown. Phoenix hosiery retailer Rothschilds advertised price cuts on silk hose.

Accidents and openings mark midweek notes

Mrs Eardley Bell Jr injured when the car she rode crashed into a vehicle at a railroad crossing. Dale Rhoades drove the other car and others suffered minor injuries. McDaniel store sees 4000 attend formal opening. Harrison Dodder cuts head at his basement work. Mayo bakery relocates to former Ensling space by December 1. Larry Ross, noted Washington painter, dies after two years illness at 57. Mr and Mrs W J Fitzpatrick of Chicago welcome a baby girl born Oct 18. mother formerly Lucille Montgomery.

Eardley Bell Jr Dale Rhoades W. J. Fitzpatrick Chicago Lucille Montgomery

Local notices and political slate updates in compact form

Mr and Mrs Ed Harmeier return from a three week stay in Excelsior Springs Mo R E Schulty buys H M Bich er estate lot south of the railroad on North Iowa avenue plans a 35000 garage with future east addition Miss Lester Baird heads to Denver to engage in scenic painting with Dr and Mrs Weidlein Funeral services for Cornelia Klass held with out of town friends attending Mary Elizabeth named for baby daughter born October 21 at Washington county hospital Clyde L Herring Des Moines to seek the democratic gubernatorial nomination Franklin D Roosevelt New York is the vice presidential candidate

R. E. Schulty H. M. Bicher Iowa Avenue Mary Elizabeth A. E. Atchison Washington County Hospital Clyde L. Herring Des Moines Franklin DD Roosevelt New York Washington Bruce Cowden John C. Lytle

Loss year long dog found and returned to owner

C K Needham's fox terrier Jack was lost over a year and found at an Ainsworth home. Several short notes follow about local residents including births, weddings, moves, travels, and community events in Washington.

C. K. Needham Jack Ainsworth

Gazette Social Notes Mix Travel News and Local Moves

Wednesday updates include Adah Peterson moving to 714 East Jefferson with Mrs. Jim Arnold. W B Dupuis visit with daughter Ruth in Mason City. 37 Parsons College students pledge Zeta Theta Gamma. Travel plans feature Harvey Meek and Robert Cherry to the west. Cedar Rapids speaking engagement by Margaret Cowden. Local hospital and homecomings noted with Mercy and Iowa City.

Adah Peterson Lowa Avenue Jefferson Street Jim Arnold William Schaeffer Allen Schaeffer Charles Huff Ralph Huff Crawfordsville Parsons College Zeta Theta Gamma Harvey Meek San Francisco Robert Cherry Janesville Wis West

Tom Thumb Locomotive Opens US Passenger Service

In 1830 the first US built locomotive pulling passengers ran 13 miles on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The six ton engine was named the Tom Thumb.

United States Baltimore and Ohio

Food of Bees: Honeybees Gather Pollen and Nectar

Bees obtain pollen for essential protein for larvae growth and nectar for carbohydrates. The pollen sustains developing bees while nectar fuels daily activity and honey production.

Youngsters to Enjoy Halloween Plans in Washington

A city wide Halloween party is to be organized by a committee from sponsoring organizations after a YMCA meeting on Monday. The plan aims to provide entertainment for Tuesday youngsters during Halloween week.

Washington YMCA Rotary Club Junior Chamber of Commercce Kiwanis Club YWCA

October news roundup from Washington local column

October themes dominate the Washington page with drought impacts delaying fall plowing and a fatal saw mill accident to Henry C. Miller of Kalona. Community Chest efforts progress under Attorney Robert Day while church groups promote a Fatima peace crusade and Methodist planning with 37 denominations in Des Moines area. Halloween events at the YMCA, editorials on Mother Nature, and a feature on Mrs John C Lytle a speech correctionist. Homecoming parades at local schools, parking meter debate, and the Junior college play The Trouble Shooter headline this week.

Methodist Church C. Raymond Reed Paul V. Shearer L. A. Jones W. L. Gates Burlington Des Moines Charles W. Brashares

Local Notices From Ottumwa And Air Force Updates

Thursday report notes Mrs. Virgil Pardun visiting daughter Mrs. Willard Bell in Ottumwa. Pvt. Robert H. Berdo, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Berdo, completed basic airmen indoctrination at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. Mr and Mrs Milton Maas are

Virgil Pardun Willard Bell Ottumwa Pvt Robert H. Berdo Henry Berdo Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Mrs Harry Montgomery W. J. Fitzpatrick Chicago Fred L. Stewart Hazel Alberson Madison, Wisconsin

Various Local Residents Abroad and in Town

From Our County Papers covers residents visiting relatives in Chicago Des Moines and Washington D C along with travels to Boston Henderson Ky and Madison Wis Cpl Howard K Patton hosts a 20 day furlough while stationed at White Sands New Mexico Kalona firemen answer multiple calls to protect farms homes and timberlands Wayne Zear and family noted ambulance and hospital details Families join birthday observances and social visits across communities Brighten Enterprise Kalona News and Richland Clarion items are included in this county digest.

Cpl Howard K. Patton Luella Patton Cpl. Patton White Sands Proving Ground New Las Cruces N. M

Hospital News and Obituaries Update

Admitted Saturday and Sunday list multiple patients across Washington Des Moines and nearby towns. Dismissals include Mrs. Sylvester and son, Mrs. Norman and daughter, and Kenneth Watson. Births note multiple newborns with times. obituaries report Elwin C Montgomery, 78, passing Saturday afternoon at Washington county hospital after brief illness.

Local Birth Notices Across Counties Mention Women in Washington

Tuesday records show Mrs Ed West of Washington noted as medical. Yesterday additions include Mrs James O Loughlin also of Washington and a set mentioning Mrs Clyde McBride and her son in Columbus Junction. Further entries list Mr and Mrs Roger Wyse Wayland with a daughter and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Beenblossom Ainsworth with a daughter at 10 34 am plus Mr and Mrs Mark Hershberger Kalona with a son at 9 44 am.

Daniel Pence Washington Jonathan Yoder Kalona Raymond Roe Clyde McBride Columbus Junction James O'Loughlin Roger Wyse Wayland Kenneth Beenblossom Ainsworth Mark Hershberger

Multiple Births and Health Notices Across Washington Area

A series of brief notices lists the names of residents and families in Washington, Kalona, Wayland, and Fairfield with health procedures and a newborn in Washington. Mentioned are tonsillectomy and a birth at 12 15 a m for a son born to Mr and Mrs Rogers in Washington.

Birth announcements for Washington residents reported

Mrs. William Rogers and her son in Washington welcomed a child yesterday. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Meint Koehler of Washington announced the birth of a son at 3:03 p.m.

Died This Week in Wayland and Kalona

Mrs. Nellie Van Sant 78 died Sunday in the Stanley Rest Home Washington after lifelong residence in Wayland. Nellie Page 69 of Kalona drowned when she jumped from the English River bridge on highway one south of Kalona yesterday.

Wayland Nellie van Sant Stanley Rest Home Washington Kalona Nellie Page English River Highway One

Death notices for Amelia Wellemeyer and Henry C. Miller

Mrs Amelia Wellemeyer aged 86 died at 9 this morning after two years of illness and ten days of serious condition. Henry C Miller aged 5 in mileage? died Monday night at Iowa City hospital from farm accident injuries near Kalona, leaving four children.

Amelia Wellemeyer Kalona Henry C. Miller Iowa City Here

Riverside Man Fred Lukovsky Dies After Illness

Fred Lukovsky 65 lifelong Washington county resident died at his home Wednesday afternoon October 18 at 3 o'clock after a lingering illness. He had been bedfast for several months.

Riverside Fred Lukovsky Washington County

Keota Ida Helscher Dies At 77 In Keokuk County

Keokuk County resident Ida Helscher 77 died at her Keota home Thursday night after a long life in the area.

Keota — Ida Helscher Keokuk County

John E. Griffith Dies at 82 in Washington County

John E. Griffith 82 a lifelong Washington county resident died at his home six miles southwest of Washington at 1 30 this morning after prolonged illness he had been bedfast since suffering injuries.

John E. Griffith Washington County Washington Mr. Griffith

George Netter Field Dies in Iowa City Hospital

George Netter Field 79 a longtime resident of this community died at noon Thursday at University Hospital in Iowa City where he had been a patient for ten days.

Willard Larsen Louis Larsen Washington University Hospital Iowa City Wayland George Netterfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ruth Marie Morrison University of Iowa Miss Morrison Huston William Huston 8. W. Huston Mt. Pleasant D. I. Huston J. H. Huston T. H. Huston E. B. Hammer Ek. E. Stutsman B. I. Bostwick Jr Old Mexico Edward CC. Eicher Congress The Securities and Exchange Mission Hortense Perry Water Conner David Gehooler Philadelphia J. FE. Cook Orefen Township Colden Avis James Cox Frank Kline R. E. Schulty Garage John Teeter Phoenix Rothschilds McDaniel Harrison Dodder Dodder Wall Paper and Paint Store Mayo Bakery Ensling Arry Ross Gus Ross Ed Harmeier Excelsior Springs Lester Baird Denver Weidlein Cornelia Klass William John Jr W. J. Southwell S. A. White Josephine Babcock Cedar Falls DAR W. F. Brinton South Second Avenue J. A. Boyer Mr. Brinton South Town Avenue Alma McCutcheon James McCutcheon John T. Quinlan Kooskia Idaho Main Street Col. W. B. Bell West Chester McKinley Charley Wilson al Anderson L. A. White Leigh Wallace Harry Welch Mr. Welch Leigh L. D. Robinson James Brookhart Highland Park Mr. Brookhart Organ Factory Charley Hebner News Review of the Ray Redlinger Robert E. Porter Tokyo Japan Capt. Porter Army Elmer Wells Frank Wells Junior Wells W. E. Farrell California J. W. Cox Rochester Minnesota Dale Darbyshire Don Darbyshire Glen Thompson Bob Williamo R. C. Darbyshire Rockwell City Darbyshire Irene Darbyshire R. H. Ohden Hickman Nebr Rokwell City Claude Randall Iown City W. R. Yard Iowa Falls C. B A. W. Yard D. D. Nicholson Elizabeth Hirsch Maynard Dix Mark Musgentine Mr. Yard Mrs. G. Darbyshire Moultrie EB. R. van Nostrand van Nostrands Ollie Blake Della Humphreys Walter GC. Davis Columbus City J. M. Hook Harold McDonald Helen Sidebottom Bethseda Ohio Althea Esther White Robert John Kewanee Ill A. Ww. Brandt Hugo, Minn Rogginbach Frank Rogginbach Wayne, Nebr Ed Henn Wellman Oklahoma Tennessee Howard Miller Memphis Tenn R. E. Fields George Usher Cedar Rapids J. W. Fields Robert Blacketter Denny and Carol Santa Anna Calif Susan Genkinger Robert Genkinger Fairfield Fairfield Hospital Dale Norton Harold Pohren P. L. Etter George Breitenbach Smoky Blue Ridge Mountains Washington D. C Junior Chamber of Commerce Y's Men's Club Chamber of Commerce Bill Rawn Jr Bob Evans Peoria Ilinois Duroe News Ralph Knotek Earl Caldwell York Nebraska Ira Hough Ethel Bauer George Morwan Davenport Miss Bauer Lloyd Bauer Don Gardner Mercy Hospital Don J. G. Arnold Chinok, Mont Frank McFarlane Ernest Carlson Keota Frances Johnson Richmond, Ma Esther Wells Clarksville, Va Catherine Godfrey Robert Newquist Greensburg, Pa Floyd Sturgis Ernest Garrett J. C. Penney Co Everette Simpson Mr Simpson Earl Simpson Monmouth College Harold Booth Connie Mrs. Booth C. B. Reed Golia Miller C. B. Reet Connie of Afton Charles Hennon Everette Miller Pam Russel Miller Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lemmon J. J. de Lorenzo Virginia Natural Bridge Kentucky Mr. Lemmons Greensburg Indiana Olive Stafford East Second Street W. B. Dupuis Mason City Ruth Margaret Cowden Business and Professional Women's Club Westminster Presbyterian Church G. W. Manussier Sue and George William Ill William Boshart Gladys Mace Milo Sorden Dayton Mr. Boshart O. C. Boshart Indianola Cecil G. McFarland Catherine Marie Donald Dean Fortney USN Buel R. Fortney U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Julie Koehler John P. Koehler Central College Pella George Krogmeier Smokey Mountains Leo Mangold Anna Stewart Rock Island Dora Bailey Marcia Masson Victor Masson E. G. Humm Harold Doak Parkersburg West Virginia Martha Bea Harry Anderson Ames Mr. Anderson Vera Anderson Robert Day St. James Msgr. McGrath Mother Nature Shannon Monmouth Iowa State Teachers Colleges W.H.S Joanna Krabill Dan Holland Arlene Knupp Milton Maas Earnest L. Moothart Lloyd F. Moothar Chicago Academy of Fine Arts Etta Reeves Marion L. Reeves New England States Mr. Masson R. L. Masson Boston, Mass Clark Wright Canon City Colo Emma Vincent Lloyd Turnipseed Jr Kermit Payne Harry D. H. Moriarty Henderson, Ky Brighton Enterprise Fannie Zear Lyle Zear Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital Omar Hoskins Brighton Zear Kalona News A. Maas Kalena Paul Gingerich Dave M. Miller John K. S. Yoder Richland Clarion Byron Snider Duane Griggs Barbara Cheryl Marie Lute Marie Snider Hospital News Adolph Kasten David Keltner Roger Stapp Medical Verle Norton Carl Sylvester Bill Norman Kenneth Watson Everett Hauenstein Mr. Pleasant Ted Kiesey Elwin C. Montgomery Ed West Everett Westen Ronda Lee Ehrenfelt Carlos McClure John Morrett Cora Davis Charles W Soukup Merle Shellman Glen Wenger Richard Gant William C. Rogers William Rogers and Son
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