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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1950

Page

3

The Passing Years In Washington

Local notices from Washington report Wendell Wilkie speaking in Withington at 8 55 PM on September 14 for a ten minute address. Salem school opens with five girls. Nine new teachers join Washington public schools this year. H G Miller retires after 50 years with Western Union. Carl W Klein calls for workers to map Iowa counties for an October mosaic map. J D Morrison Sr elected president of Sixth District Bar Association. L E Corlett presides at meeting. A balcony addition at Iowa Southern Utilities showroom demonstrates new indirect lamps. The M E pastor is back for another year. M C Delong is Democratic nominee for county clerk. Minnie Conner leads West Chester school consolidation efforts.

Wendell Wilkie Withington H. G. Miller Western Union Telegraph Office Washington Carl W. Klein Washington Festiorn Commission Iowa J. D. Morrison Sr Sixth District Bar Association L. E. Corlett Oskaloosa

Beliel couple marks 63rd wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs B F Beliel of Grace Hill celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary this week with family noting their long marriage. Vic Westphal defeats brother John in golf finals at the Country club winning the cup for the third time.

B. F. Beliel Grace Hill Vic Westphal John

Ophelia Miller Accepts Teaching Post in Antler Schools

Thirty years ago Ophelia Miller took a position in Antler North Dakota schools to teach English and French. Harvey Chance aged seven ty announced a new tooth cut this week. I Rothschilds celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary on September 6 with a grand dinner. The bridegroom read a Salina Kansas wedding account by Henry Allen, a former cub reporter. County Fair association discussed selling stock to raise more funds at the Commercial club meeting. Enthusiasm for the fair remained high and Dr W W Bowers noted popularity.

Mrs. I. Rothschild Alex Miller Salina, Kansas Henry Allen Cub County Fair Association

Kalona Picnics Highlight Keota Band in Annual Event

Kalona hosts its annual picnic with the Keota Ladies Band delivering a hit in new black braid trimmed uniforms and black hats. The article notes the ensemble’s polished performance and hints the Fourth of July funds may have financed the outfits, while the Keota Eagle taunts the coverage.

Kalona Keota

Local Journal notes births visitors and travels in town

Tuesday edition reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James E Wahrer. Several visitors and travelers appear including Carmine Lombardi in from Brooklyn and Lloyd Neiswanger touring Yellowstone. Walter Harvey shows a 15 tomato cluster weighing 10 3 4 pounds as cross bred produce at the Journal office.

Journal Force James E. Wahrer Daddy Jim Wahrer Journal Carmine Lombardi Carol Ann Lloyd Hopping Riverside Brooklyn, N. Y Walter Harvey Journal Office James Nolan Mark Denver Cole Ragan

Washington area social notes and regional travel plans

Thursday visitors include Dr and Mrs Ralph Edwards and daughters from Centerville staying with his parents Mr and Mrs W B Edwards. Judge Seth Thomas and daughter from Fort Dodge visited Washington while on vacation. Various locals plan trips to Columbus Ohio Seattle and Colorado Springs. notable events include J N Darling receiving a 1950 conservation award and Gene Gorham elected president of the Washington Booster club. A Labor Day cracker box derby is announced for Wellman.

Ralph Edwards Centerville Dr. Edwards W B. Edwards Seth Thomas Fort Dodge Washington Washington High School Federal Court of Appeals Frank L. Wilson J. N Ding) Darling Des Moines American Forestry Association Mr. Darling

Local residents share visits and travel updates across states

Friday Helen Alcorn returns to work in Philadelphia while her mother at Washington County Hospital shows gradual improvement and plans to join her daughter soon. Numerous visitors and travelers are noted including Joe Newton Silas Hummer Arnold Carr Everett Calvin and family plus regional trips to Des Moines Chicago and Ottumwa among others.

Helen Alcorn Philadelphia W. L. Alcorn Washington County Hospital Alcorn State Theater

Temperance Meeting Attacked En Route to Kalona

A temperance gathering led by Rev I B Bhreckengast and others was attacked with eggs near Kalona on Monday. One girl was struck in the face as the meeting proceeded. the incident drew sharp comparisons to Fair field whitecap notices. Buffalo Bill led a Washington parade peak with crowds around fifteen thousand and a notable, if brief, illness.

I. B. Bhreckengast Lloyd Latta Earl Lewis Martha Samson Helen Lewis Myrtle Kerr Kalona Fairfield Washington Buffalo Bill Burlington

Military Officers Warned On Policy Statements

Washington reports that senior officers faced rebuke for public remarks on policy and potential war. Maj. Gen. Orvil Anderson was suspended as air war college commandant after boasting he could wipe out Russia’s A-bomb nests in a week.

Washington U. S Orvil Anderson Air War College Montgomery Ala Russia Navy Francis P. Matthews Dean Acheson White House United States Truman Anderson

Bosworth Family noted on Wednesday brief

Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Bosworth and their daughters Roberta and Kathy are mentioned in a short Wednesday column noting family events and household updates.

Mrs. C. N. Bosworth Roberta Kathy

Washington County Three Quarter Century Club Fete Highlights

Neighbors recall last Saturday at the Country Club where about 150 guests celebrated the Three Quarter Century Club. The Journal sponsors aid the 230-member group with gifts for the oldest present, and performances by Margaret Cowden plus a Persian language song. City events include zoning talks, Corn Fiesta plans for Sept 13–14, and Chautauqua memories.

Washington News James F. March J. B. Lockwood C. Raymond Reed Margaret Cowden Jesus Chamber of Commerce

Fuji's Last Eruption Marks Historic 1707 8 Event

The sacred Japanese mountain Fuji last erupted in 1707 8. Ash blanketed Tokyo sixty miles away, reaching six inches deep in the city.

Fuji Sacred Mountain Japan Tokyo

Hospital News and Obituaries Highlights

Admitted yesterday John Hummy Ot tumwa and Mrs. Delbert Brumfield Ainsworth. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Max McGuire Columbus Junction and a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Knuebel city. Kalona Ella Marsh Dawson 76 died at SUI hospital.

John Hummy Ottumwa Medical Delbert Brumfield Ainsworth Surgical Max McGuire Columbus Junction Henry Knuebel City Kalona Ella Marsh Dawson SUI

Local Births and Medical Notices Patchy Read

Yesterday and today notices list births and medical updates for residents in Brighton Columbus Junction Kalona Mr and Mrs Floyd Miller Mrs Sterling Stoltzfus Mr Pleasant and the Wahrer family. Times of birth are given as 58 p m 627 p m and 128 a m with locations city and various households.

Floyd Mila Kalona Ster Stoltzfus Mr. Pleasant James Wahrer City Floyd Miller Sterling Stoltzfus Pleasant

Family Notices From Wellman And City Births

Yesterday Warren Dare of the city received medical attention. Today Mrs Donald Romine and daughter of Wellman are mentioned along with Mrs Walter Marner and son of Wellman. Today Mr and Mrs Howard Olson of the city welcomed a son at 6 20 a m.

Brighton Surgical Harvey Farrier Joe Falk City Chester Spangler Crawfordsville Francis @reenwood Ray Canott Wellman Henry Knebel Warren Dare City, Medical Donald Romine Walter Marner Howard Olson

Local Residents Noted in Brief Health Items

Yesterday mention of Larry Genkinger on route 4 undergoing a surgical procedure with Mrs. Harold Ahrens in the city medical notes. Today reference to Mrs. John L. Calkins appears in the public medical brief.

Larry Genkinger Route 4 Surgical Harold Ahrens City, Medical John L. Calkins

John J. McKeone Dies at 86 in Son's Home

John J. McKeone, 86, died early this morning at the home of his son Leonard on West Main Street where he had been cared for in recent months.

John J. McKeone Leonard West Main Street

Fredonia Man 71 Dies at Louisa County Home

Jerry Van Dyke of Fredonia aged 71 died this morning at the Louisa county home where he had lived for several years.

Columbus Junction Jerry van Dyke Fredonia Louisa County

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