Washington gardener brings ten inch carrot to Journal office
A large carrot grown by Harry Jones of 1036 North Fifth Avenue measures ten inches long and seven inches around with a tip nearly as wide as the crown. Local notes include visits from Charles McConnell of Burns Oregon and other residents traveling for business or leisure.
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Camp Fire Girls mourn faithful mascot Teddy dies
The Camp Fire Girls of Washington mourn their mascot Teddy a 19 year old dog belonging to Mrs George Dowell died yesterday. Other news includes Wilma Nordyke returning to work, travels to Midland and Carthage visits, and local residents visiting relatives and attending events in St Louis and Chicago.
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Victor Thompson loses finger in electric saw accident
Victor Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson of route two Washington suffered the loss of his right little finger in an accident near Wellman yesterday He was working as a carpenter on a barn crew when his finger was caught in an electric saw and cut off near the first joint He was released from the hospital after treatment of the injured hand.
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United Presbyterian Home in Washington Marks Anniversary
The first anniversary of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington was observed by Iowa and Illinois synod members with an open house auction and cornerstone laying for Hebron hall to convert the old carriage house into living quarters.
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Women representation urged on local school board
A group of citizens announced support for including women on the local board. Social updates note visits by Mrs. J. W. Lonergan and others to Marengo and Cedar Rapids figures passing through, while a long list of residents share news on illnesses, anniversaries, and family events.
Community Chest drive tops goal as receipts rise
Campaign chairman Paul V. Shearer announced the drive exceeded the goal of 23090 with receipts at Chest headquarters totaling 23131.09 by noon. Additional reports from block workers and business sections are expected to push the total higher before books close.
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Mineral mix for dairy cows in pasture
A simple mineral blend for dairy cows uses equal parts steamed bonemeal or dicalcium phosphate and iodized salt placed in a covered box on pasture. This mixture provides calcium phosphorus and iodine in a convenient on pasture feeder setup.
Passing Years in Washington Society News Notes
The column lists relocations and personal milestones in Washington including Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey moving addresses at 414 East Madison and 314 East Washington. It notes Mrs Marsh W Bailey visiting Burlington plans to winter elsewhere and birth announcements family events and social gatherings with locals like the H J club. It mentions Alpha Omega Alpha election for Tom McElhinney and a display of leather boots from 50 years ago. It also covers war era topics hats nursing service and a free legal aid committee for soldiers authorized by county lawyers Ed Richer W H Butterfield and Edmund D Morrison.
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20 Years Ago Rotary Program Highlights Orchestra
The high school orchestra led the Rotary program with charter members Frank L. Wilson Orville Elder Ed Hammer and Dr W W Bowers speaking. Dr and Mrs John Meredith Lloyd plan a move to Washington and will office on the square in rooms once occupied by the late Dr S H Bateman.
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Christmas Parcels For Overseas Troops Limited To One
A 30 year old notice states that each serviceman overseas may receive one uniform package from home for Christmas. Red Cross provides cartons and labels. parcels must be ready for transmission by November 15. Mrs. J. D. Buckley is entitled.
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Republican social pages note local union and weddings
The piece lists a glee club lineup for Republicans, a claim about a rural mail carrier, a Washington wedding at a bride’s home with Rev Fisher officiating, attendees and outfits described, and multiple social showers for the bride. It also congratulates Carl Roberts on the arrival of a daughter and extends birthday wishes to Miss Mary Hoover.
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Two ex officials form strong team for new general store
Jesse Ashby and Alex Dawson plan a general store in the former Geo, Stewart and Co. space. The Iowa supreme court sets a new reversible error rule curing courtroom absence during attorney argument. Judge Given dissents as officers of local politics mix with veteran reunions and rail work plans in a period piece note.
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Hospital Admissions and Births Across Communities
Yesterday admissions include Mrs. Donald Yoder of Kalona for surgery and Richard Hudson of Brington for surgery. Discharges include Mrs. Duane Griggs and daughter and Mrs. Dale Booth and son. Today’s admissions feature Victor Thompson in R2 Crawfordsville and James Letts, Columbus Junction, plus Mr. and Mrs. John Slimmering Jr of Ainsworth with a son born at 3 20 a.m. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kientz of Brighton with a son born at 10 05 a.m.
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James Letts
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Columbus Junction
John Simmering Jr
Ainsworth
Robert Kientz
Multiple births and illnesses reported in regional notices
A series of births and medical events are listed: Wallace Bean and Mrs. Ralph Nicholson receive surgical and medical updates with locations in Ainsworth and Keota. Births include Sandy Petratz and a daughter born to Clarence English, plus a son for William Duncan in Columbus Junction. The obituary notes Thomas Henry Will, a longtime Washington County farmer, dying at Restopia Nursing Home after an 18 month illness.
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Obituary Notices for Libe and Pierce Family
Yesterday Robert Libe R 1 underwent surgery today Mrs Matilda Pierce Mrs Clarence English and Mrs Gene Gorham and her son are named in the notice with updates on their condition and involvement in the matter.
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Local Births and Obituary Notice from Cedar Rapids Area
Today updates include Mrs Walter Johnson and daughter Mrs Anna Harlan of Richland and Mrs Robert Kientz and son of Brighton. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Melvin Messer reported a daughter at 2 22 p m and Walter Ferguson of Kalona also had a daughter at 6 14 p m. Crandall reported a daughter at 1 30 a m and Nadine T Bailey wife of Thomas O Bailey died at 11 22 o clock this morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Mrs Bailey moved to Cedar Rapids from Washington in 1985.
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Local Births and Medical Notices Compile Daily
Yesterday entries list William Sheetz of 915 West Main and Anita Applegate related medical notes. Today mentions Melba Hole and Marlene Hole of West Chester and Kathryn Hotle with tonsil procedures. Additional items reference William Sheetz Mrs William Wulf and son, Mr and Mrs Robert Lee Miller Wellman and Esa daughter, and Mr and Mrs Robert Kobs Keota, a daughter born at 12 Say 1.
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West Chester
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A Date With Judy Sets Comedy in Technicolor Musical
Dated musical comedy from MGM features Wallace Beery and Carmen Miranda in a lively romanza with Jane Powell Elizabeth Taylor Robert Stack and Xavier Cugat. The story follows a cheerful family and their escapades in a song filled Technicolor romp.
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Deaths of the Week Funeral notices for seven area residents
Funeral services are announced for Mrs. Charles MecCreedy of Sigourney aged 76, with services in Sigourney Methodist Church. Other notices report the deaths of Mrs. Edward C. Winckter, Mrs. John Swartzendruber, Martha J. Hughes, Mrs. Jessie A. Henderson, and Robe rt Hughes, with details on ages, death places, and respective burial or service arrangements.
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Obituary: Schreiber of Fall Village Dies at 68
Ert Schreiber died at his Fall Village home on Monday October 25 after a sudden illness following three years of heart trouble. He was married to the former Virginia Scranton of Washington and is survived by two sons.
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