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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1944

Page

4

Wedding in United Presbyterian Church Unites Rudiger Berdo

Dainty Georganne Rudiger and Thomas J Berdo wed Thursday at eight in the United Presbyterian Church. The ceremony followed a 22 year family parallel, with 250 guests, white decor, double ring vows, and reception in the church social room. Family and community members praised the couple and noted veterans and local figures present.

United Presbyterian Church Dainty Georganne Rudiger George Rudiger Thomas J. Berdo Henry Berdo

Local Notes Highlight Community Moves and Events

Cedar Rapids new saleslady Marguerite MacGugin at Killian store. farmers report clover yields on 15 and 12 acre tracts. Chicago visitors for Labor Day. Asa Reid to visit sons. Grace Like returns to California for office work with Universal Pictures. John Witteman improving in Ft. Madison. related to Charley Root. Warren family moves to North Iowa Ave. Wedding invitations issued for Margaret Livingston and Elliott Moses. Mrs. W. R. Mount’s 82nd birthday celebrated Aug 30. Crone's market to open a larger grocery store on square corner. Crone’s long-time merchants. Ruth Latta returns from Manitou trip with tan. Millinery trims back with teachers’ arrival. Charles Corvette's daughter Owens sends word of a son born in Assuit Egypt. Ralph Gibson and Frank Barden buy Delta clothing store.

Deaths of the Week Highlight Washington Area Figures

Obituaries and notices list Mrs. Florence Durst widow of David Durst aged 90 dies at home near Washington on Tuesday. Mrs. Della Ivy Adams aged 76 dies at Washington county hospital after a month illness. her husband four daughters and two sons survive. An 87 year old Richmond neighbor dies recently, Alvin Hasty of Homestead remembers him. Dutch Boileau dies at county hospital age 51, mother is Mrs. George W Boileau. Edward Franklin Carter, 64, farmer, dies at county hospital after serious illness. six sons and daughters ten grandchildren and three brothers survive. Wilber Wenger Blight aged 10 dies to be noted as son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wenger of Wayland. Morgan Burned of Dutch Creek injured at state fair from gasoline stove explosion but burns not serious. Robert and Edwin Griffith sell prize calves at Chicago market. 1050 steer brings $12.50 per cwt. Enrollment at high school below last year. Margaret Cowden returns to Persia. Joan Keeley has tonsils removed at county hospital.

John EB. Adams Della Ivy Rickey) Adams Washington County Hospital Edward Franklin Carter Robert Edwin Griffith John Griffith Chicago

Special Coach Led Washington Legion to Ottumwa Convention

Twenty years ago a special coach carried the Washington delegation of the American Legion to the Ottumwa convention, marking a notable group conveyance event for the veterans.

Washington American Legion Ottumwa

Frank Smith Dies Noted Washington Musician at 74

Frank Smith a long time prominent Washington musician and popular bachelor died at his Los Angeles home this week at age seventy four.

Frank Smith Washington Los Angeles

Advertising men district convention in Sunset Park

The district convention of the Advertising men meets in Sunset Park with attendees in special tents. J. W. Enslin, president of the local club, presides as speakers of note address a good crowd.

AD Convention Advertising Men Sunset Park J. W. Enslin

County Home Picnic Draws 2500 in Attendance

More than 2500 people attended the County Home picnic held on August 27. Local residents and families gathered for the event featuring community fellowship and outdoor activities.

Bitten by Dog At Local Style Show Slated

Litle Mar guerite Hering daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hering was bitten by a dog last week and her folks were frightened. Harry Ward staged a style show at the Star theater Tuesday promising a radical fall look for women.

Litle Marguerite Hering Carl Hering Harry Ward Star Theater

Child dies after illness at Iowa City hospital

A child who had suffered rheumatic fever since June 20 died at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City and was buried in Illinois.

Children’s Hospital Iowa City Illinois

Hallie Berdo Returns to Teaching in Washington PA

Hallie Berdo resumes teaching duties in Washington Pennsylvania this week as friends offer congratulations. W F Brinton rents Chautauqua grounds plans a 50th Washington entertainment in a new tent and airship display with a balloon ride. A wagon accident near Havre injured Harry Lauderman and Perry Davison with broken bones and minor injuries to Tom Putnam.

W. F Brinton Chautauqua Washington Harry Lauderman Tom Putnam Perry Davison Havre Harry Perry Tom

Telephone line test shows promising city service

A line between city hall and waterworks is working and another connects Thomas Dupuis to L. D. Robinson store. Both lines function well, suggesting the entire system may operate effectively and improve communications citywide.

Thomas Dupuis L. D. Robinson

Cyclists and riders enter Columbus Junction races

Real travelers Clyde Bailey and John McCartney rode to Columbus Junction on bicycles while Henry Hull Mort Keeley and Cloyce Dougherty traveled by train. The last three and McCartney will likely enter the races. Henry Hull later took third place.

Clyde Bailey John McCartney Columbus Junction Henry Hull Mort Keeley Cloyce Dougherty McCartney

Home from Sioux City visit for Babcock sisters and aunt Van Sickle

Misses Ola and Josie Babcock and Vera Van Sickle return from Sioux City where they visited at the Nial Van Sickle home. Mrs. Van Sickle is their aunt. Nine divorce cases are on tap for the next term of court.

Sioux City Ola Josie Babcock Vera van Sickle Nial van Sickle Mrs. van Sickle

Hospital Births and Discharges List Local Families

Discharges include Mrs Don Tibbetts of 717 South Marion and Mrs Raymond Werner of Columbus Junction. Newborns: a seven pound nine ounce son to Harlan and wife. a six pound seven ounce son to Howard and wife in Richland. a seven pound five ounce daughter to Charles and wife on West Madison. a daughter weighing seven pounds three and a half ounces to Carl and wife on East Jefferson. Thomas Long admitted medical at University hospital Iowa City. James Norton seeks x ray evaluation for left arm fracture. Beverly Crandall had an adenoidectomy.

Don Tibbetts South Marion Avenue Raymond Werner Columbus Junction Harlan Neuhart Route One Howard Snyder Richland Thomas Long Crawfordsville University Hospital Iowa City James Norton Burlington Beverly Crandall Route Three Carl Lay East Jefferson Street Charles MeeKone West Madison Street Fred E. Miller Melissa Ellen West Washington Street Merle Smith Brighton Roy Marr East Main Street

Mrs Clifford Thorne and others update

News notes from New York to Davenport list Mrs Clifford Thorne Wo and daughter Elizabeth returning home for a few months. Several departures and arrivals include Marion Timmins to San Francisco, Ensign C W Rawn arriving in Seattle, and local moves with Heinz recruiting workers. Hospital updates and births are reported along with residents returning from travels and medical cases.

Clifford Thorne Wo New York City F Elizabeth

Review of the week's social and military notices

A long local column recounts visits and farewells as Lt. Col. Glenn Laffer and Mrs. Laffer attend a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Howard L McCleery. Many residents and relatives appear, with updates on travels, postings, battles, school duties, and community events including a memorial service and a proposed airport bond issue.

Glenn. Laffer Howard L McCleery East Main Street Colonel Laffer

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