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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1951

Page

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Paul K Wells Sells About Chaplains Life In Korea

Guest speaker at the Washington Baptist church was Chaplain Paul K Wells, former pastor, recently returned from Korea where he served with the 27th Westhound regiment. He described chaplains duties, morale boosts, and faith under fire as he recounted his World War II service and later Korea posting.

Washington Baptist Church Paul K. Wells 27Th “Westhound’ Regiment Wells Ranald Hotle Washington Okinawa Japan Yeaur Korea Kidora Iowa 245 Thiad Tak Paul K. Welles Paul Jr Mars Christine Camp Carson Cole Mero

Washington High Graduates Enter Colleges and Universities

A partial list of the 1951 Washington High School graduates shows many enrolled in colleges and universities across the country. Names appear at Iowa State College Ames Drake University Des Moines Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and other institutions with counts and nursing programs noted. The Journal invites readers to supply missing enrollments and destinations for the remaining graduates.

Washington High School State University of Iowa Marilyn Maxine Cook Ronald C. Crawford Marilyn Jane Falk Donald C. Goetz Paul William Grossheim James E. Lloyd Jane M. Whitehead Marolyn Fenn School of Nursing John Ro Huma Joe RK. Sotelo Drake University Des Moines Janice Lee Campbell Janet Lee Grecian Mercys Hospital School of Nursing Marsha Bailey Stevens College Columbia David Eugene Booth Parson Paul O. Geors LaVerne Tech Institute Lous View Texas Gary A. Gorham Joseph V. Manussier State Teachers College Cedar Falls Joanna Krabill Bethel College, School of Nursing Newton Wansus Ella Mae Walker Little Marilyn Miller Gale Institute Minneapolis, Minn Martha Whittaker Marverest College Davenport Audrey Steele Martin Mullin Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Iowa State College Ames Willian Chimelar Harry Duensing Jack Kields Daniel Holland Harrys Ramseyer Dick Tweeten Arlene Winoup Paul Brock Dick Lehmait Martha Gammon Lovila Sosha Lows State Teachers College Blaine Golf Gordon McCreedy Robert Nardy Mary Rita McLaughlin JoAnn Wilson Claire Davis Wheaton College Wheaton Eli James Stone Jack Tanner Elizabeth Logan Monmouth College Monmouth Ill Frances Miller Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa Mary Louise Redlinger Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Ruth Bartow Patricia Brower Lowa State Teachers College Donna Crone St. Luke's School of Nursing Barbara Dare Jean McWhinney Bob Waggoner Harold Gamon Richard Maxwell Carl Yoder Carla Guther Iowa Lutheran Hospital Ann Houck Mary Swit Joyee Montgomery Ted Stewart Northwestern Patricia Weldin

Legion Regular Meeting in Wayne City Hall Rooms

The American Legion holds a regular business meeting tonight at city hall Legion rooms. Commander Wayne Wiseman will preside.

American Legion Legion Rooms City Hall Wayne Wsimerman

Kid's Day Campaign Raises Funds for Youth Work

Washington Kiwanis club reported a successful first national Kid's Day fund drive. More than £5370 was added to the youth work fund as many young salesmen canvassed the city Saturday selling Kid's Day buttons. Ted Johnson chaired the committee and called the effort very successful despite not yet reaching the YMCA television goal.

Washington Kiwanis Club YMCA Kiwanians Ted Johnson

Lee Holland Urges Buying U S Bonds at Rotary Club

Washington banker Lee Holland spoke to the Rotary Club urging investment in United States savings bonds. He listed four reasons: aid national defense, spread the public debt, curb inflation, and develop thrift, warning inflation leads to deflation harmful to the economy.

Lee Holland U. S Rotary Club Washington United States Savings Holland Murry McCreedy

Mabel Lohrer Elected To Grand Lodge Office In Des Moines

Members of the local Knights of Pythias lodge attended Grand Lodge sessions in Des Moines at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Mabel Lohrer was installed as grand guard and several other officers from Iowa towns were named to top posts including Edna Gosling Mildred Larsen Eve lyn Jones Jerry Rasmussen W R Nelson and W P Yates. Hubert Lehrer was elected to office at a subordinate lodges meeting and memorial and floral services honored deceased members.

Knights of Pythias Lodge Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Des Moines Fort Des Moines Hubert Lohhrer Grand Guard Grand Lodge Pythian Edna Gosling Manchester Mildred Larsen Cedar Falls Evelyn Jones Davenport Jerry Rasmussen Majuota W. R. Nelson Waterloo W. P. Yates Hubert Cub) Lehrer Harold Wehr

Twelve Men Die In Wood River Refinery Blast

A Shell Oil refinery explosion at Wood River Roxana killed twelve workers and left twenty injured. The cracking unit had been shut for cleaning and non sparking scrapers were in use when a blast and fire tore through the open framework, wounding and killing workers. Shell officials opened an investigation and said all on site were accounted for.

Wood Revea Shell Oil Tealay Tlett Shell Wood River Roxana

Ver Steeg Delivers Talk at Washington Junior Chamber

Ver Steeg, coach of the Washington high school football team, spoke at the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Pines. He reviewed athletic standings in Washington and other Little Six schools. Members plan to attend the Boosters club meeting at the YMCA tonight.

Ed Ver Steeg Washington Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce The Pines Ver Steeg Little Six Junior Chamber Boosters Club YMCA Virgil Wittmer

Buddy Poppy Sale Planned By Veterans Group

Plans for the 30th annual Buddy Poppy sale are set with September 22 as the distribution day in Washington. Campfire Girls and the Ladies Auxiliary will canvass districts and the business area to raise funds for local veteran relief and welfare, plus national rehabilitation services. The goal is 4000 poppies, with proceeds supporting the W F W National Home for widows and orphans at Eaton Rapids Michigan.

Washington Truman Hysell Washington County Ladies Auxiliary Comander Hysell Nationwid Commander Hysell W. Ff. W. National Home For Widows and Orphans Eaton Rapids Michigan Veteras

May Mark Turning Point in Stalled Cease-Fire Talks

United Nations and Communist liaison officers planned a meeting at Kaesong to negotiate a resumption of cease-fire talks. The Reds claimed UN forces breached neutrality, while Ridgeway ordered newsmen barred and a Pan Mun Jom meeting set for 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Tokyo United Nations Kaesong Matthew G. Ridgeway Ridgeways Muncan Korea Pan Mun Jom

Funeral Thursday for Mrs. James F. Burnham

Funeral services for Mrs. James I. Burham of Chicago Illinois will be held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at the Jones funeral home. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery. She was the former KMtsie Knauss, daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Knauss. She was married to James F Burnham on Sept 15 1897. He died in 1983. A fuller obituary will follow on the family’s arrival from Chicago.

James I. Burham Chicago Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Cemetery

Union Cafe Managers Observe Anniversary

Three years ago this week Mr and Mrs Eli Cook bought the Union Cafe at 331 North Fourth from Mr and Mrs John Nickerson. With their daughter Cheryl and two employees Ruth Beaty and Betty Ewin they have run the restaurant since then.

Washington Eli Cook Union Cafe North Fourth John Nickerson Cheryl Ruth Beaty Betty Ewin

New Ambassadors Named for Iran and India

The United States shifts its diplomatic posts with Ambassador Lou Henderson moved from India to Iran and Chester Bowles appointed as ambassador to India. Henry F. Grady steps down as Iran envoy. Both postings seen as delicate due to Iran oil concerns and India's stance on the Japanese peace treaty in San Francisco.

U. S Lou Henderson India Iran Chester Bowles Price Henry F. Gracy San Francisco

Do Horses and Buggies Cause Hazard On Highway One North of Kalona

Iowa patrol will investigate reports that Amish horse and buggy traffic on highway 1 between Iowa City and Kalona creates a hazard. Checks will assess compliance with night light law requiring forward and rear lights visible for 50 feet and red rear light.

Kalona Des Moines Lowa State Highway Patrol Lowe City Highway Patrol Ss. N. Drespersen United Press Jespersen Lowa City Iowa City The Press Citizen

J C Kids Watermelon Day Set In Central Park

The Junior Chamber of Commerce invites children to Central Park on Saturday September 22 from 1 to 5 PM for a free watermelon feast. Four tons of watermelons will be served. tables will be provided and Jaycee volunteers will cut fruit. Bing Miller leads the event with helpers Bob Ross Carl Dallmeyer Wade Pence and Bob Swartz ready to greet attendees.

Bing Miller Bob Ross Carl Dallmeyer Wade Pence Bob Swartz Dudley Brown Sandra Rohrer Paul Blanchard Evelyn McCutchen

Editorial Calls for Stronger Bicycle and Buggy Lights

The Press-Citizen editorial notes horse and buggy lights on highways are hard to see at night even when lit. It suggests options like effector tape white strips or brighter lights and states Jespersen will ensure buggies meet legal lighting requirements for highway vehicles.

Press-Citizen Jespersen

Two Cars Damaged In Wreck West Of Washington

Two cars were damaged in a wreck four miles west of Washington on highway 92 at 7 o clock this morning. John Joseph Stuff of Davenport collided with Carl Paul Junbluth of route two Ainsworth, apparently blinded by sun glare from the rear window. Estimated damage was about 500 dollars.

Washington Highway 92 John Joseph Stuff Davenport Carl Paul Junbluth Route Two Ainsworth Jungbluth

Gardner New County Farm Bureau Fieldman

Walter H Gardner began work as the Washington County Farm Bureau fieldman. A World War II Air Force veteran, he graduated from Iowa State College in March 1949 and previously managed a Sigourney area farm for two and a half years. He and his wife and two children now live at 401 North 14th.

Walter H Gardner Washington County Farm Bureau Gardner Iowa State College Washington Sigourney L401 North Lath

Fibrinogen and Blood Clot Formation

The text explains fibrinogen as a plasma protein shaped like a needle that helps form blood clots. It interacts with thrombin to create fibrin, the web-like mesh that stops bleeding in the clotting process.

Hydrated lime used to prevent coccidiosis in poultry houses

Farmers note that keeping litter dry helps prevent coccidiosis. Some poultrymen apply hydrated lime at a rate of 10 to 15 pounds per hundred square feet of floor space every 2 to 4 weeks and stir it well to mix with the litter.

Thornton elected student body president in high school

Larry Thornton won a special election to become student body president after a tie in the regular vote with Wayne Barnes. The council also named Pat DeLa and Betty Kunik co editors of Hi-Life and appointed Wayne Barnes business manager of the yearbook. Other staff selections to come.

Larry Thornton Thornton Wayne Barnes Tech Carlton Bump Pat DeLa Betty Kunik Hi-Life

All Masons Urged to Attend Wednesday Degree Work

All Masons are urged to be present Wednesday evening for work in the third degree at the lodge. Members should arrive on time to participate in the session and complete the scheduled ceremonies.

Weather forecast for Des Moines Iowa fair and warmer

Des Moines forecast shows tonight partly cloudy with cooler lows around 45. Wednesday expects partly cloudy skies with highs near 16 and southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Outlook includes partly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers Thursday, likely ending Friday, with no major temperature change.

Des Moines Iowa Fair Warner

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Chaplain Camp Carson, Colo Kowhole God Chen WHS Grads Lowa State College Larry Campbell James R. Kennedy Donald W Mever Legion Meeting Mabel Lohrer Reds Buddy James F. Burnham New HOT Ambassadors Tran J. C. Kids’ Watermelon Central Park Jaycee Committee Jaycees County Farm Bureau Masons Los Angeles Everett Bassin Miriam S. Bassin Camp Stoneman
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