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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1949

Page

3

Washington News Roundup Includes Polio Update and Local Travel

Bill Chmelar of Washington, treated for a mild polio attack, has been released from University hospital. Local notes report retirements, school enrollments, and familiar faces visiting from Ottumwa, Cedar Falls, Dubuque, and beyond as families and townspeople move through autumn routines.

Bill Chmelar Washington University Hospital Bill

Rouch leaves Sieg Auto Parts for Ottumwa

Jim Rouch, longtime manager of Sieg Auto Parts, departs for Ottumwa to take another position with the same company. Truman Hysell steps into the Washington store role, while the community notes several Labor Day visits and local college entrances.

Jim Rouch Sieg Auto Parts Ottumwa Truman Hysell Rouch Bob McDonald Springfield Washington Mr. McDonald Ft. Dodge, Iown

Parish potluck honors pastor amid transfer

St James parishioners gathered on the school lawn for a six o'clock potluck supper honoring Rev H J Corcoran as he transfers to St Paul parish in Burlington. The event featured community members and tributes as part of a local church farewell.

St. James School Lawn H. J. Corcoran St. Paul Burlington H. d. Corcoran St. James Parish Father Corcoran Washington

Washington students elect leaders at annual college event

Max Fulton of Columbus Junction was named president of the Washington junior college student body at the morning election. Tom Murphy became vice president, Pat Brower secretary-treasurer, JoAnn Chalupa a director, with Warl Duvall and Don Thornton named councilmen.

Max Fulton Columbus Junction Washington Junior College Tom Murphy Washington Pat Brower JoAnn Chalupa Warl Duvall West Chester Don Thornton

Fall brings brisk spirit to Washington sports pages

Washington residents report fall mood as outdoor activities wind down. Highlights include Hatcher losing final in city handicap golf, Keokuk Stanton Oilers defeating Washington AL Stars 8 0 in Labor Day softball, and WEW securing city softball league title 11 to 1 in a playoff. Barbara Dare earns National Methodist scholarship to Iowa Wesleyan College.

Barbara Dare George Dare National Methodist Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Washington AL Stars Keokuk Stanton Oilers WEW Freshwaters Lowa

Deaths of the Week Mrs D W McClure Dies at 71

Mrs D W McClure 71 of 221 North Avenue C died in the hospital Monday evening at 5 30 after an illness of ten months She had not been in good health for four years in this city.

Mel Crandall North Fifteenth Street Washington Crandall The Journal Today Wallace School J. E. Wright Frank Macon D. W. McClure North Avenue

Riverside's Oldest Resident Dies at 95

Riverside report William Tener 95, longtime resident, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the Stanley Rest Home in Washington.

Riverside William Tener Stanley Rest Home Washington

Brighton Man Harry Kyle Dies After Stroke At Home

Harry Kyle, 77, died at Washington County Hospital at 5 20 a.m. after suffering a stroke Sunday evening at his home three miles east of Brighton. He was admitted following the incident and lingered before his death.

Brighton Harry Kyle Washington County Hospital

Hospital Directory Highlights Local Births And Dismissals

At the hospital Admired Sunday Sherr Sorrell Washington medical. Dismissed Sunday Arthur Rich Washington. Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Leroy Hill 804 FE Madison a son at 8 50 p m Sunday Mr and Mrs George Horn R23 a daughter at 3 55 a m

Sherr Sorrell Washington Medical Arthur Rich Leroy Hill Madison George Horn

Keota Families Welcome Newborns and Visitors

A sequence of local notices lists births and visitors. Charles Wolfe and Ainsworth were noted today with health updates. Mrs Russell Droll inger and daughter visited Keota. Mrs Lee Henry and daughter, and Mrs Elliott McKinstry also shown. Mr and Mrs Charles F Leedom welcomed a daughter at Keota. LeVernon Helscher greeted a daughter at 7 55 a m today.

Russell Drollinger Keota Lee Henry Elliott McKinstry Washington Charles F. Leedom LeVernon Helscher

Births Reported From City and Surroundings

Yesterday Mrs. Will Shalia R4 medical and today Mrs. Howard Baker sity surgical. Today Everette Plecker R4 Florance Spenner Kalona Birth Today Mr and Mrs Tom D Randall city a daughter at 4 57 a m.

Will Shalia Medical Howard Baker Everette Plecker Florance Spenner Kalona Tom D. Randall City

Admission Log Lists Patients and Procedures

Thursday entries show Mrs. James Boyd at 34 S. 9th undergoing surgery and Merle Dickinson in Washington with a tonsillectomy. Yesterday also notes Mrs. Leroy Hill and her son from Washington and Paul Hazelett in Ainsworth.

James Boyd Dave Lowry Brighton Merle Dickinson Washington Leroy Hill

Local Births Recorded Friday and Friday Night

Friday report notes John Pratt in Washington and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Earnest Perrin in Wellman at 1 32 am. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Joe A Conrad of Keota with a daughter born at 9 15 am and a couple named Mr and Mrs Everett Rich with a son born at 9 12 pm.

Carroll Baker Pat Kansas City Robert EF. Thomas Vicki Baker Mrs. Thomas H. D. Cunningham Son Thomas Elsa John Ploehn Trace Kaufmann Bettendorf Hugo Lenseh Lenseh Thelma Wiese New York Mr. Lenseh Minneapolis Ralph Thompson Bob West Coast Ames Highway Commission J. H. Griffith Newton Kansas Ida Cavender Griffith Hazel Siberts Washington Joe Stratton Collins W. J. Stevens Strattons Mrs. Stevens Everett Rich Earnest Perrin Wellman Joe A Conrad Keota

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