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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1948

Page

6

Dewey Urged to Use Communism as Theme of Midwest Campaign

GOP leaders urge Gov. Thomas J. Dewey to press high living costs and alleged Truman communists ties. Sen. Kenneth S. Wherry says Reds hold government jobs and Dewey should tour states to boost Senate chances while accusing Truman of fear tactics.

Dewey Albany Thomas J. Dewey Truman Midwest Wherry Kenneth S. Wherry Nebraska GOP Leathy Senate Sth Congress

Mixed Emotions as Janet Starts School

Mrs White recalls her daughter Janet beginning first grade by bus to a school near their home. She compares past commutes to modern conveniences such as doorstep pickups and a hot lunch program, noting the contrast with her own childhood. She also mentions her busy son helping keep her occupied.

Mrs White Janet Duane White Amboy Washington Sissie

Visiting Needlework Enjoyed at Meeting in Wayland

The Social Hour club met on Thursday afternoon September 2 in Wayland with host Mrs. Grace Monson. Charter member Mrs. John Hensley attended and Mrs. Barbara Roth, a nurse, participated.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Grace Monson John Hensley Barbara Roth

Community Guests and Visits Highlight A Week

Mrs Hensley enjoyed a wheelchair visit as guests arrived for afternoon refreshments hosted by Flo Johnson. Several families and relatives toured, traveled, and vacationed with updates from Seattle to Fort Wayne and Oskaloosa to Dixon.

Hensley Flo Johnson Harry Clark Olds Post Office Nellie Miller Sam Conrad Seattle Wash Severts Frank Clark H. C. Penrod Nashville Ike Roth

Birthday observance for Rev. Pike noted in West Chester

A longtime parishioner celebration at the Killduff pastorate in West Chester honors Rev. and Mrs. R. V. Pike with greetings from daughters Mrs. W. F. Rauscher Mrs. J. N. Chicken and son Vernon W. and family. Visitors bring flowers and well wishes as Mr Pike recovers from a fall. Nearby relatives and friends share condolences and support.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester R. V. Pike Killduff Pike Wayne H. Wehrle Kansas City Robert M Vernon W California H. W. Pike Madge Michalovich Jacqueline Katherine Osburn Sioux Falls S. Dak Fred Miller Washington Fay Rowe Wellman

Group Meets With Mrs. L Waldschmidt in Riverside

Riverside event features the Y Social club gathering at Mrs. Louis Waldschmidt's home with guests including Mrs. Paul Gilroy and Mrs. Charles Rice. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Marvin Brown and Mrs. Mary Colbert. visitors from St. Joseph and West Des Moines noted.

Meney White House Des Moines Iowa Cedar Falls Estelle Cruz H. H. Heitzman A. W. Schnoebelen Milwaukee Wis Irene Schnoebelen Robert Schneider St. Mary's Church Cletus Hills and Richmond Elmo Rummelfart Clifford Rummelhart Richard Lukayvsky Firmin Deatsch Near Des Moines Elizabeth Kiefer George Deatsch Deatsch Lloyd Krotz David Cedar Rapids Albert Bekker Lone Tree Rudolph Simon Romuald Deatsch Riverside Riverside Trinity Methodist Church Hulda Hahn Elizabeth Davis Chicago Glenn Hahn West Wes Moines E. Schaller Charles Carson Iowa City Nettie CC. Hahn Clyde Hahn North Liberty Bert Mathews Albert Dawn Mercy Hospital Mary Sehneeberen Donna Virginia Burr Louis Waldschmidt Marvin Brown Mary Colbert Paul Gilroy Anna Younkin Cloyd Cress Charles Rice Oliver Strabala Gertrude Bul Eer W. Beard St. Joseph LeRoy Hardy Charles Critz West Des Moines Dantthurs Wits Lute Clapps Waterloo Pelter Thetstager

Rev Parsons Family Returns From Trip

The Rev A E Parsons pastor of the United Presbyterian church and his family have returned to Columbus Junction after a trip.

Parsons Trip Martha Butler Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church

Washington Monument Finished in 1884 with 600 Foot Shaft

The Washington Monument in the nation’s capital was completed on December 6, 1884. Its shaft rises 600 feet above the Potomac tidewater and can house an army of 12,000 inside.

Washington Monument Potomac River

Rex Briers Headed to Coolidge For Teaching Post

Brighton notices Rex Brier and family depart for Coolidge Arizona where Mrs Brier resumes work as music instructor in grade schools. Local residents including McDonnell Bennett Palmer and others visited and attended events. Halsey Welsh resignation leads to McAfee elected home economics teacher.

Edna Crile Brighton Rex Brier Coolidge Ariz J. C. Bridges Fred Wanerus Ross Day Larry Des Moines Jack Weyand Chicago Hattie Brier R. G. Brier Joe Richardson Robert Joe Hanson Cedar Rapids McAfee L. BE. McAfee Halsey Welsh

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