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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

Page

2

Hauschild Rites Held In Wilton Junction

Funeral services were held at St Mary's church in Wilton Junction for Mrs. Lyle Hauschild 59 of Riverside who died Friday at Mercy hospital Davenport after a brief illness. Rev E J O'Hair celebrated the requiem mass. Burial was in St Mary's cemetery. She was born Ruth Florang March 7 1899, daughter of Edward and Margaret Florang of Riverside. She married Lyle Hauschild Jan 19 1922 in West Liberty. Surviving: her husband and three sons Kenneth Melvin Harold all at home.

Riverside Iowa St Mary's Church Wilton Junction Lyle Hauschild Mercy Hospital Davenport E. J. O’hair St. Mary's Cemetery Hauschild Ruth Florang Edward Margaret Desing Florang St. Mary's School West Liberty Stockton Kenneth Melvin Harold

Duck said to be donated despite late season opening

A report claims Bill Wilson caught a wild duck and donated it to the United Presbyterian Home auction yesterday, though the season officially opened today. A scout adds the duck may have come from Dave Livingston's farm.

Bill Wilson United Presbyterian Home Dave Livingston

Funeral Attendees Include Florang and Pailliotets

Felix Florang of Cedar Rapids attended with three sisters Mrs. Joseph P. Pailliotet of Riverside, Mrs. Lena Shellangosky of Fairfield and Mrs. Clara Rummelhart of Victoria Texas. Mr and Mrs Joseph P Pailliotet and daughters Esta Connie and Mrs Edward Muller all of Riverside were in attendance Monday.

Felix Florang Cedar Rapids Joseph P. Pailliotet Riverside Lena Shellangosky Fairfield Clara Rummelhart Victoria Texas Esta Connie Edward Muller

1846 Boundary Extended to Pacific Dividing U S and Canada

In 1846 the straight line separating the United States and Canada was extended to the Pacific, giving America sole title to the south and Great Britain to the north.

United States Canada Pacific America Great Britain

Truman pledges support for Jewish state in Palestine

Truman reiterates support for a prosperous free and independent democratic state for Jews in Palestine. He plans a major windup speech Saturday night in St. Louis, then Sunday at his Independence Missouri home for a get-out-the-vote broadcast on election eve and votes early Tuesday.

Palestine Truman St. Louis Independence

Local residents attend anniversary events and visit relatives

Local families traveled to and from Davenport and Monmouth for visits after attending the United Presbyterian Home anniversary program. Guests from Marissa Cedar Rapids Moline and Xeota joined relatives in town. Grover Booths relocate to Garland Texas and plan a closing sale before returning to Ainsworth with Carl White. Drake University student James Eckels returned from Des Moines to spend the weekend at home.

John E. Simpson John Jr Oak Park United Presbyterian Home R.H. White Cora Arthur Krause Mae Sturgeon Grace Vincent Xeota Grover Booths Garland Texas James Drive Mr. Booth Ainsworth Carl White James Eckels Des Moines Drake University

Rev George Koch Named Lutheran Pastor at Trinity Church

Rev George Koch of Houston Texas accepted Trinity Lutheran church call to become pastor. He will move to Washington mid November after sixteen years as Hampton Iowa pastor and service on the Iowa District East board.

George Koch Houston Texas Trinity Lutheran Church Washington Hampton Towa Iowa District Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod Eldora Trinity Church John Beiderwieden Alton Koch Mt. Pleasant

Taxi service to close overnight for maintenance

A local taxi and service station announces a nightly closure from 1:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. daily. The notice lists M. & O. Taxi & Service Station with the address 22013 and states the change is effective immediately.

Hebron Hall Home Fund Initiated by Indianola Gifts

Bequests from Speck family honor Etna Henderson Steck and gifts from Mrs. Earl Eldridge and Rev. John M. Baird push the Hebron Hall project. Proceeds from corn and auctions total 469.80 with 360.11 from offerings, plus over 18,000 in special gifts. The plan relocates the former Hebron church building in Illinois to create a home for aged United Presbyterians in Washington.

Speck Mrother Etna Henderson Steck Steecks Washington Earl Eldridge Indianola Iowa Women’s Society of the Indiaola Highway 97 W. T. McIntyre Richard A. Stewart Nose Hebron Hall John E. Simpson The Home Association Hebron Chicago John W. MacClanahan Presbytery United Iowa Synod Synod George Kerr Brookhart Hebron Chiurch Illinois

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported

Yesterday admitted include William Sheetz at 315 W Main and Mrs Anita Applegate R 3. Today: Melba Hole and Marlene Hole of West Chester plus Kathryn Hotle at 72014 E Washington for tonsillectomies. Discharged include William Sheetz and Mrs William Wulf and son of Ainsworth. Births: Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Miller Wellman a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Robert Kobs Keota a daughter at 12 50 a m.

William Sheetz W. Main Anita Applegate Melba Marlene Hole West Chester Kathryn Hotle E. Washington William Wulf Ainsworth Robert Lee Miller Wellman Robert Kobs Keota

New rubber rings for canning need boiling water rinse

Readers are advised to rinse new rubber rings used in canning in boiling water to remove a fine surface powder that can impart a foreign taste. The tip emphasizes sanitizing before use.

Mrs Wehr and L Moore Wed in St James Ceremony

Alyce F Wehr daughter of Crawfordsville and Loren E Moore son of Fairfield and Batavia families were married yesterday at 10:30 in St James rectory. Rev H J Corcoran officiated with immediate family present. Maid of honor Janeta Mottet and best man Ernest Kiene attended. A 21-guest dinner followed at 1014 North 5th before the couple's wedding trip and new home.

Alyce F. Wehr Henry Kiene Crawfordsville Loren’ E. Moore Myrtle Moore Fairfield J. M. Moore Batavia St. James Rectory H. J. Corcoran Janeta Mottet Moore

Witch Maines Guests at Rural Women's Club Event

Nine members, children and guests gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs. William Marie Jr home for a Rural Women’s club meeting led by Mrs. Lester Luckenbill. Committees were named and annual reports reviewed before witch themed refreshments and graveyard goulash ended the gathering.

Hubert Redlinger Virgil Lintz Rural Women's Club William Marie, Jr Lester Luckenbill Claude Rhodebeck Mary Shields Lloyd Humston Eleanor Marie Otto Bell Orval Meeks Will Marie, Jr Carl Phillips Grant Humston Phillips Will Marie Jr

Meeting of Pansy Hill Club Honors Three

Mrs Kimbal Gates a recent bride was honored with a towel shower at the Pansy Hill club meeting held Thursday afternoon at 1 30 in the home of Mrs E L Rouse. The hostess marked her birthday and departure with a handkerchief shower. Mrs James Ashby leaving for Dubuque received a gift. Sixteen members attended. guests included Mrs Gates Mrs Henry Sutherland Mrs J W Nethergall Dortha Sleichter Mrs Victor Mueller and daughter Erna Mae. Mrs Roy Kephart presided as president and the roll call answered with the favorite oven meal. Mrs W L Gates gave a paper titled A Christian Woman's

Kimbal Gates Pansy Hill Club E. L. Rouse James Ashby Dubuque Gates Henry Sutherland J. W. Nethergall Dortha Sleichter Victor Mueller Erna Mae Roy Kephart W. L. Gates

Social calendar entries for Walnut and nearby groups

Community events span Halloween programs at Walnut school and an Odd Fellows social, with dinners, meetings, and craft projects across organizations such as Rainbow Girls, YWCA, D.A.R., Pythian Sisters, Fortnightly clubs, VFW, and nursing associations. Activities include social nights, demonstrations, bake sales, and holiday gift work.

Mrs Stewart Guest Of U Go I Go Club Meeting

Mrs Stewart attended the U Go I Go club meeting at Mrs Charles Schiebel home. After a brief business session, pinochle was played at three tables with E B Ward high and John Lee low scores. A potluck luncheon is planned for Nov 11 at Mrs John Shebeck’s home.

Howard Stewart Charles Schiebel Schiebel E. B. Ward John Lee Stewart John Shebeck

NYC Freight Railroads Move Over 70 Million Tons Annually

New York City is served by 11 major railroad systems handling more than 70 million tons of freight each year. The figure highlights rail cargo activity supporting regional commerce and transportation needs.

New York City

Views of Human Rights at the Polls reception notes

The event featured Halloween themed refreshments served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. John Wagner and Mrs. Lloyd Neis wanger. Fall flowers decorated the house, enhancing the gathering atmosphere.

John Wagner Lloyd Neiswanger

Birthday greetings for local residents on celebratory day

The notice salutes Patricia Berry Phil Vanerus Hugh Boyd Norman Schoonover and others with birthday wishes. It lists several individuals including Robert Everette Donald Lynn Cannon Janet Kay Tucker and Roberta Ann Smith among birthday honorees aged three six and beyond.

Patricia Berry Phil Vanerus Hugh Boyd Norman Schoonover Robert Everette Donald Lynn Cannon Janet Kay Tucker

Circle Meets With Mrs. Ray Hammen

The St. Anthony circle met with Mrs. Ray Hammen Thursday at 8 pm. Fifteen members and one guest Rev. H J Corcoran attended. Mrs. Lester Mertz led a brief business meeting. Kate Shalla won high score at pinochle and Mrs. Mertz was low. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hammen and co hostsesses Mrs. Wheelan Birney and Waters.

St. Anthony Circle Raymond Hammen H. J. Corcoran Lester Mertz Kate Shalla Mertz Hammen Bert Wheelan Robert Birney Rose Waters

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Rapps Southside Square Indianapolis Wolf’s Flower Shop U. S C. Vv Crull John W. Lee Carl T Anderson Carl Anderson KE. G. Human Gas & Appliance Co Logan Ahrens Maurice Tinnes Marilyn Charlotte Crone Richard Weeks Alvin Kephart Goldie Miller Moline, al Charles Murdock U.p.home Remington de Luxe Portable Typewriter Nicola Harmon Walnut School Hallowe'en Odd Fellows Hall David McLaughlin Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple White Elephant Richard Ross Foster Bagge Y.W.C.A Y.W Livingston Marion Township Eugene Chalupa S. Ave. C James Popa D.A.R Conostess Mary Welch J. C. Carris Pythian Sisters K. P. Hall Department of Handcraft I George Johnson Y. W V.F.W Marsh Atkinson Washington County Nurses Association Nurses Home Merry Makers Club Stanley Mouser Charles R. Wilson Mrs. Stewart U Go I Go Club B Buster Brown Roberta Ann Smith Keola Helen Marie Olson Everette Lee Howell Louise Jean French Journal Employes Rodney Paul Sage Helen Sage Circle Ray Hammen North Carolina Jom Duncan Pearl Harbor Iwo Jima Anzio Beach Normandy Invasion Leon Beatty American Legion Simmons Ace
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