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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1950

Page

4

Washington memories and town notes cover dramatic changes

Ten years ago the Washington public library saw Eva Denny resign after 84 years of service. Local institutions report college enrollment at 100, aviation course signups, duck pin alleys reopening, and storefront remodels on East Washington. Civil projects include street and park improvements, a Ford car sale, a 50 000 stock drive, a hen thief incident, and a lightning fire at Chal mers elevator with $5 000 damage.

The Washington Public Library Eva Denny

Three Washington county farmers honored for soil conservation work

Three Washington county farmers Marion Robertson Brighton Earl Grout Riverside and Joe Knotek Washington were named by regional soil commissioners for outstanding soil conservation and community service. They will be recognized at a banquet at the Hotel Savory in Des Moines tomorrow.

Washington County Marion Robertson Brighton Earl Grout Riverside Joe Knotek Washinngton

Washington county plans induction and social notices

Seven young men from Washington county leave Thursday at 8 30 from the bus depot for U S armed forces induction. The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a ladies night at 6 30 Monday at the country club. Announcements include Carris Manufacturing Co sale to Robert K Goodwin of Des Moines. Visitors and travel dominate the column with multiple families from nearby towns visiting relatives and attending weddings and hospital calls.

Washington County United States Armed Forces Commere Carris Manufacturing Company Washington Robert K. Goodwin Des Moines

Washington Moose lodge chapter set for Tuesday eve

Thursday items note the Washington chapter of the Moose lodge will be instituted Tuesday at 8 o'clock in the Legion rooms at city hall per announcement by J. E. Van Hook membership director. The column lists several local visits, travels, and family movements across Iowa and nearby states.

Washington The Moose Lodge Legion Rooms City Hall J. E. van Hook Washington High School Kalona High School Washington Saddle Club Journal Family

Notable Local Happenings and People This Week

Sen W Brookhart tours chautauqua circuits then returns home to speak at Davenport and continues with many dates. Lex ington women serve over 400 dinners at harvest home. George Matlock named deputy sheriff for Washington county. Dave Elder heads to Harvard for the year. Ro ger Sherman’s West Main home addition under way. former Dr A J Droz estate to become funeral home Scofield building. Dr A W Henke to return to Washington for another year. A curious moving light seen at night northern sky spurs amateur astronomers. Seven girls toured Iowa City and Mary Mickey earns 4 H exhibit at state fair with walnut furnished room.

Mary Mickey Washington County

Buckleys Return From Ireland Trip

John Buckley and his son Frank have returned from a trip to Ireland. They flew from London to Paris and enjoyed a fine journey. The article notes the McCoombs property in southwest Washington spans seven acres.

John Buckley Frank Ireland London Paris McCoombs Washington

Buffalo Bill Day Parade Draws Crowd Despite Vigilant Police

Fifty years ago Lou Ohngemach and her mother traveled in California while others like Hallie Berdo and Daisy Hull attended Lake Forest and Cora Smeltzer with Ollie Dixon to Iowa City. Buffalo Bill Day drew a large city crowd with no arrests by three o clock as police kept watch during the parade route.

Lou Ohngemach California Hallie Berdo Daisy Hull Lake Forest Cora Smeltzer Ollie Dixon Lowa City

Local residents attend events across states and towns

Tuesday reports show Mrs. O C Boshart leaving for Indianola to serve as house mother at Simp son College Pi Phi sorority. Several families hosted and traveled over the weekend including trips to California Wisconsin and the Dells. Washington residents note growth of the local telephone exchange and pride in the home industry.

O. C. Boshart Will E. Jones Indianola Pi Phi Sorority Simpson College Raymond Crone Catherine Wisconsin Dells Guy Carlton Dubuque Washington

Community notes show church return, draft moves, and Lake Darling planning

Neighborhood column highlights resumed church services and school activities, mentions Izaak Walton League Lake Darling dedication planned for Sept 17, and airs local pride from a flower show with vivid arrangements. It notes first local draft inductees heading to Des Moines, a parade lineup for Sept Fiesta events, and a personal note about travel planned for October.

Izaak Walton League Lake Darling

Carroll Learns Fencing From Cornel Wilde For The Avengers

John Carroll trained under Cornel Wilde for the 17th century swashbuckler The Avengers adapted from Rex Beach Don Careless. Wilde, Olympic fencer turned star, spent a month teaching lunges duelling and sabre work, suggesting Carroll could become a champion with practice.

John Carroll Hollwood Republic Avengers Rex Beach Don Careless Fox Theatre Carroll

Hospital News and Obituaries Summary

Yesterday admitted Mrs Lottie Blunk in Richland for surgery. Today dismissals include Chester L Spangler Crawfordsville and Mrs Howard Olson and son. Births listed: Mr and Mrs Paul E Miller Wellman a son and Harper a son at 12 02 a m. Today John Pratt city William Wagenknecht Ainsworth Mrs Carl Luers and son Keota. Also Mr and Mrs Paul Martin Crawfordsville welcome a daughter at 8 43 a m.

Archie Neff Gene Los Angeles John McKune Lottie Blunk Richland Surgical Chester L. Spangler Crawfordsville Howard Olson Paul E. Miller Wellman John Pratt City William Wagenknecht Ainsworth Carl Luers Keota Paul Martin

Births Reported In Pleasant Plain And Nearby

Today and yesterday several families welcomed new babies. Mrs Francis Lauderdale and son in Pleasant Plain. Mr and Mrs Arlos Neffinegger in the city. Mr and Mrs Charles Chalu pa of Ainsworth. Mr and Mrs Clifford Leeper of Brighton added a daughter. Mr and Mrs Ivan King of Grinnell welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Joe Serren also noted.

Francis Lauderdale Pleasant Plain Arlos Neffinegger City Charles Chalupa Ainsworth Clifford W. Leeper Brighton Ivan E. King Grinnell Joe Serren

Obituary and Service Notes From Local Hospitals

Yesterday list shows Chester Howard in city surgery with Mrs Richard Adrian of Richland and Mrs Roy Campbell of Brighton undergoing surgical care. Today Wilma Jean Krantz of Olds and Mrs Joe Serren with her son from Harper appear in surgical listings.

Chester Howard City Surgical Richard Adrian Richland, Medical Roy Campbell Brighton Surgical Wilma Jean’ Krantz Olds Joe Serren Harper

Birth Yesterday at Columbus Junction A Daughter Born

Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 2 pm local time. The infant joins the family with relatives noting the new arrival’s health and joy.

Gerald Smith Columbus Junction

Obituaries for Mrs Campbell and Mr Stumpf Listed

Mrs M G Campbell Sr 76 of 1114 East Main street died at home Sunday evening after a period of illness. Guy Stumpf 56 of five miles north of Washington died at his home at 8 pm Saturday after two months of critical illness.

Lyle Box Ray Box Mr. Box Burlington Wis George Williams College Chicago Sam Wyatt Ottumwa Ernie Kriner Keith Cook Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Sioux City Mrs May Cook M. G. Campbell, Sr East Main Street Guy Stumpf Washington

Infant son of Rotzinger dies at home

Delbert Roy Rotzinger, infant son of Roy H. and Mrs. Rotzinger, died at noon at the family home. Edith A. Welte, 64, of Richmond, died in North Hollywood California late Wednesday morning after a period of illness.

Brighton Delbert Roy Rotzinger Roy H. Rotzinger Edith A. Welte Richmond North Hollywood California

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