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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1949

Page

3

Weekend visitors and travels fill Kalona area notes

A lengthy tally of travels and visits spans Kalona to Burlington and Des Moines. Families including Turbey Hesseltine Godwin and Sorrells are listed with kinship ties and trip mentions as fairs, reunions, and vacations occur across Iowa Wisconsin and Louisiana.

Washington booster club names Hamm president

Tuesday's YMCA meeting in Washington organized the Washington Athletic Booster club naming E. G. Hamm as president. Don McClure was named vice president and Nic McCleery secretary treasurer. public school enrollment is expected to rise this year.

E. G. Hamm Washington Washington Athletic Booster Club YMCA Don McClure Nic McCleery

Iowa State drills open for 56 candidates led by Rob Livingston

Washington native Rob Livingston, No. 50, is among 56 Iowa State football hopefuls at opening drills under Coach Abe Stuber. A Des Moines photo shows him front and center in a large group shot.

Rob Livingston Washington Abe Stuber Bob Des Moines

Restaurant gutted at Ainsworth in Mire incident

Les Woods reports his restaurant in Ainsworth was gutted last night after an undetermined mire. Other local notices include Everett K. Burham taking charges at Yarmouth Marsh as student pastor and plans to attend Iowa Wesleyan College.

Les Woods Ainsworth Everett K. Burham Washington Yarmouth- Marsh The Methodist Church Burham Iowa Wesleyan College VEW Freshwaters Marston Skelgas Cubs Orchids Mike Lee Vets Les Woods’ Cafe Lewis Roenblossom Crawfordsville Highway 92

Washington Years Highlight Local Developments and Roles

The charted year notes progress in education with a new high school nearly finished, the old building repurposed for a junior high, and 44 teachers in service. It also reports Milo T. Sorden reelected as director of the Washington Municipal band, golf champions at the country club, a paid illuminated fountain, and a planned Labor Day water fight by the fire department with captains Hal Reister and John Custer.

Milo T. Sorden Washington Municipal Band Washington Fire Department Hal Reister John Custer

Frosty start ushers in school delays and local cheer

Dear Joe Jack frost visits bring chilly nights and early school openings. Rural schools delay k due to the State Fair while townsfolk plan band concerts and booster club efforts to boost athletics. Local awards go to art teachers and a student, and a polio scare hits a football candidate. Fire guts Les Woods Cafe as Des Moines fairgoers mingle with vendors.

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Washington News Briefs From Neighborhood Past

A series of short notes recounts local happenings. E A Robinson becomes New York store clerk from Albia. I Rothschild promotes a washable hair roll. Jesse Radda earns a free trip for supervising top coffee sales. Community events include a Dutch Creek fair, a party for Miss Ella Rietan engaged to Ned Haney, and a dental office move by Dr. T J Pease.

Jesse Radda New York Jewel Tea Company Illinois

Deaths of the Week in Riverside and Iowa City

Edward Lear aged 52 died at 1 45 this morning in University hospital Iowa City after a month of serious illness. James Wilbiss Mew of Ta died at 1 30 this morning after a period of declining health and two days of serious illness.

Riverside Edward Lear University Hospital Iowa City James Wilbiss

Death of A. E. Morrow Noted in West Port Arkansas

Word arrives of A. E. Morrow death in West Port Arkansas. Former Washington resident died Saturday evening at eight o'clock at his home.

A. E. Morrow West Port Arkansas Morrow Washington

Community druggist O C Boshart dies suddenly at work

Omer C. Boshart a longtime Wayland druggist and community figure died suddenly this morning at 9 20 after becoming ill in his store. He had been in the business for over four decades and active in local affairs.

Lemleys Wayland Omer C. Boshart Mr. Boshart

Hospital Admissions and Births in Washington Area

Admitted Saturday Mrs. Nevada Speidel Washington medical Today Olie Eichelberger Washington medical Dismissed Today Jay Sellars Washington Mrs Leland Carris Washington Mrs Ronald Hartzler and son Kalona Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Rodney Davisson Wellman daughter 2 15 p m Sunday Mr and Mrs Harold J Stutzman Wellman son 8227 fen

Edwin Hite Janice Salem Nevada Speidel Washington Olie Eichelberger Jay Sellars Leland Carris Ronald E. Hartzler Kalona Rodney Davisson Wellman Harold J. Stutzman Fen

Birth and admission notices list local hospital deliveries and admissions

Admitted yesterday Christine Watts of City in medical care and Mrs John F E Young of Wellman for surgery. Today John A Stewart of City undergoes surgery. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Don Disney of Keota welcomed a son at 3 13 p m and Mr and Mrs Gerald Wade of Richmond welcomed a daughter at 3 49 p.m.

Logan Crawford Grace Stone Mercy Hospital Lone City Guy Cole Kenneth and Raymond Galbraith Whittier Calif Iowa Lois Carl Alice Carl Star, Idaho Frank Chilcote Boise Star Washington High Bill Chmelar Bill William Chinelar Washington Ione City Christine Watts City, Medical John FE. Young Wellman, Surgical John A. Stewart City, Surgical Donall Disney Keota Gerald Wade Richmond

Local Birth Announcements Include Keota Daughters

Wednesday list notes Mrs Wayne Karr and daughter Wellman Mrs Merle Warner and son Washington Mrs Richard Benge and son Wellman. Yesterday Mrs Donald Southwick Riverside welcomed a daughter at 5 30 p m. Today Mr Russell Drollinger Keota and Mr Lee J Henry Keota welcomed daughters at 1 35 a m and 7 59 p m.

Wayne Karr Wellman Merle Warner Washington Richard Benge Donald Southwick Riverside Russell Drollinger Keota Lee J. Henry

Surgical updates list local residents patients

Yesterday and today notices name multiple local residents with surgical procedures. Mrs. Clara Foreman Everette Plecker Mrs Donald Disney and son Mrs Rodney Davisson Wellman Mrs Kim Ball Gates Kalona Mrs William A Shalla Mar Guerite Black Sam Doran are listed as undergoing surgeries in the city and Keota.

Clara Foreman City Surgical Everette Plecker Route Four Donald Disney Keota Rodney Davisson Wellman Kimball Gates Kalona William A. Shalla Marguerite Black Sam Doran

Notable Residents and Visitors Across Cities

Friday reports list Frank Rathmel and Art Rich in Wellman and Brigh ton for surgeries. Clara Foreman, Grace Carter, Elizabeth Steele, Harold Stutzman, Gerald Wade and their families appear in Washington Ainsworth and Rich mond. Kalona gains a daughter. Nafziger family noted.

Clara Foreman Washington John A. Stewart Grace Carter Elizabeth Steele Ainsworth Harold Stutzman Wellman Gerald Wade Richmond

Charter Found for Phi Beta Kappa Delta of Ohio at UC

The original charter establishing the Delta of Ohio chapter at the University of Cincinnati was found during a Mt Lookout observatory housecleaning. Paul Herget, director of the observatory, discovered the document eight miles from campus and was unsure why it was there as the celebration nears its 50th anniversary.

Phi Beta Kappa University of Cincinnati Delta of Ohio University Mt. Lookout Paul Herget

Air helicopters aid rescue, farming, mail, policing and exploration

Helicopters now perform rescue work on land and sea, dust crops with chemicals, deliver mail, aid police hunts, and explore for oil and minerals. The tool has reached Antarctica with U S navy expeditions aiding inland objectives and guiding ice-breakers through thick ice.

Antarctica U. S. Navy

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Stewart Pat Harry Ferguson Beverly Wead Clyde Dawson Glenn Widmer T. F. Pease Terry Marsh Terry, Jr Davenport Rene Warner Ernest Morgan Monte Pease Marsh Marion Rapp Mr. Rapp John Hill Denver, Colo Frances Miller Arlene Knupp Joan Wilson Peggy Dougall Shirley Brattner Shirley Stewart Jane Tanner Jane Neill Mary Louise Redlinger Donna Patterson John Patterson Earl Loveless L. L. Loveless A. G. Howard Ottumwa William Chmelar Charles Mayer Lake of the Ozarks Condemion Little Rock Ark Hot Springs John Dodd W. J. Behrens Abilene, Tex Harry Townsend and Son Wayne Farmington, Iowa T. J. Mills Carol Lucile Kogey Wilma Nordyke Ann Leon and Clarinda Wilma Smith Ethel Kerr Oshkosh Emma Nordyke Wendell Doves Leon Hilton Rabenold Zenna Brown Charlene Cedar Falls Bob Jugenheimer Fort Riley Kansas Camp Lee Virginia Ing Jim Ella Gordon W. D. 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Sartor Labor Day Forrest Kirchner Anamosa Courtwright Hawley Robert Davis Patricia Wendell Baker Tommy Palmer Schilling Ames Ralph Sptember 18 Ruth Dupuis Mason City Monroe Junior High J.cregs Russell Griggs Hanecock Joe Weaver Griggs Richard Pisher West Chester Willard Reschly Larry Mary Dusenberry W. L. Gates Anthony, Kan Mr. Gates L. W. Gates Nola Faulkner His Lip Kneen Mollie Jane Rosemary Fullerton Charles Jirsa John J. Balles Columbus Nancy Jane Balles Jane Knapp Bill Nordyke Connie Jean John Wooley Clinton Hilton Rabenol Frank Earll Eurain Tucker Janet Herbert Hamuien Ernest Carlson Dorothy Bean E. C. Smith Minneapolis Mr. Smith Canada Babylon Harvard University Legion Andy Blattner Washington Country Club Giff Morrison Jean Patterson Central Park Lincoln Stewart Schools Supt E. A. Ralston Wita-wen-tin George Dowell Ester M. MacGugin Grinnell Tinnell Register Maude Hott Chicago Dr Cubbins Boyd White J. M. Lloyd and Sons John and Jimmie Colorado Joe Jack Frost Scottish Highlanders Washington Chamber and Junior Chamber of Commerce Jim Dawson, Jr Tiny Hill Junior Chamber of Commerce Washington Softball Association Softball Association Lucy McArtor Dora Stewart Elsie Coward Glen Thompson E. A. Rdbison Albia I. Rothschild Helen Jungbluth Joan Keeley Betty Babcock J. F. Ream Nicola and Harmon Store T. J. Pease Bailey Building Baldrige and Bailey Law Office Court House Dutch Creek Ella Rietan Ned Haney Macomb Ill George Reid E. T. Wickham John McCall Robert McCall Macon Mert King Harrison Dodder McLaughlin Pasture Schlatter Washington Fire Company Howard Watch Company P. J. Hanley Joe Wright Air Dome van Sickle Crail Star Theatre George Williams This City William Hawkins Oskaloosa Dankwardt and Kurtz Katherine Stichter Fairfield Cole Bros. Circus Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bro Alice Fluke Oswego, New York Gretta Williams Pearl Elder Galesburg Edith Wilson Carrie Hamilton Helen Fulton Jessie Crooks Gertrude Smith Dudley Crone Bert Ragan Arthur Wilcox Lloyd Lytle Verne Ashby E. G Mason P. Cc. Robertson Dublin Mame Shearer Dade Academy Highlane Park Hallie Berdo Alys Fluke Alma Brindley Howard Jeffrey Roy Raguet James Cunningham Alpheus Grumbling Co. T. Bartlett Penn Daily Observer Frank Rathmel Art Rich Hirth Jorist Nafziger
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