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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1940

Page

6

Wyman School Reports Highlight Student Achievements

In Wyman, reporters note first and second graders drawing robins and blue birds and perfect spell ing papers by Shirley Jimmie Bobby and Merlin. Seventh and eighth graders report Evelyn Johnston’s 100 in spelling and Poe chosen for Book Club program.

Wyman Shirley Jimmie Bobby Merlin Loren Audrey Kenneth Long Patricia Davis Kathel Crawford Evelyn Johnston Dale Trumphreys Louisa County Des Moines Book Club Edgar Allan Poe Mary Lona’ Davis Norma Mae Davis Philip Yohe R. G. Davis Thomas

Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Reported

Local residents shared meals and hospitality at several homes this week. Visits included Mrs. Burdette Mercer returning to Savannah LI after staying with Edd Endicott Mullinix and others in Keota and West Branch.

Frank Florang Burdette Mercer Savannah Edd Endicott John Mullinix Keota Ben Harrison Edd Lenz West Branch Mullinix Harrison Percy Skuba Ruth Houseal F. F. Florang Henry Leffler Burlington John Quinn Carlson Lewia Mitchell Carthage Salem Mitchell Frank Salladay Lilian Endicott Lewis Coon Floyd Martin Betty Jean Samuel Murphy Wm Murphy Joe Krotz Anna Krotz Riverside Percy Skuha Rank Saunday Herbert Swailes Joe Florang

Senior play Here Comes Charlie selected for practice start

The senior play Here Comes Charlie has been selected and practice will begin soon this week.

Charlie

Finley Church Services Led by Rev Coggeshall Amid Post Easter Plans

Wayland notes Rev C Coggeshall of Ainsworth preached at Finley church during post Easter services. Dorcas meeting hosted by several ladies with a good program despite threatening weather. Local election results list mayor and council outcomes with multiple names. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bergh, Mr and Mrs Lane, and Chicago visitors Jeannine and Jean Sehlatter among others.

Wayland Ek. Coggeshall Ainsworth Finley Church Lena McClintie Co. O. Barr Neree Ezra Wittmer Dorcas Hd Wittris Mattie Roth C. C. Wenger Lydia Rittler Thurlowe Meyers Warren Bergh Harry Quaiftie Ross Lane Gerald Rolla Hyde Guy Messer Des Moines George Hixson Glen Evelyn Rich A Rich and Son Don Irvin Rich Athantic Bostart Orus Boshart John Martin Ralph McQuire Ft. BE. Neff C. KE FP. P. Wyse Warren Allen Jacob Gertz Harold Kauffman Thurlone Myers M. G. Roth L. R. Schrock Jean and Vaughn Belle Sehlatter Chicago CC. W. Sehlatter Bora Wiltmer Barbara Conrad Amasa Miller John Alliman Mary Roth F. Frey Ed Kaufman Sue Kaufman Arthur Wyse Mintiie Weaver D F. Meyers

Washington Loewso 26 A M Regular Meeting

Washington Loewso 26 attends the A F and A M regular meeting held on the first Friday of each month with Howard McBride W M and W Yard Secretary noted as officers or organizers in the minutes.

Mt. Pleasant Washington Independent School District E. A. Ralston Harland W. Mead Ethel McCreedy Harry Rowles Choo Gleon Mace Ralph No. Thompson P. L. Biter T. J. Pease A. E B. Atchison OG. W. Tucker Washington Loewso A. F A. M Howard McBride W. M W. Yard

Historic Rail Schedule Fragments and Bus Routes

A fragmented timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains from Washington stations, including No. 8 Golden State Limited, No. 1 Local, No. 4 Californian, and No. 3 Local. It notes departure and stop patterns, Knoxville branch, and Burlington Trailway buses to Chicago with ticket locations and purchase guidance.

Golden State Limited Washington California Knoxville Burlington Washington Td Chicago Candy Kitgehen North Side Square

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Amy Foster Noted

Highland Center April 3 Mrs Lew Coon and Buly Mae Mrs Olive Lewis and William spent Friday at Ernest Badham home near Marion. Mrs Amy Foster visiting her daughter for her 75th birthday. Family and neighbors gathered including Maggie Brown Mike Foster Burke McCreedy and others for birthday celebrations and Sunday dinners.

Eula Mae Milford McCreedy Mile Steele Washington Burke McCreedy Jimmy Carrie Rabenold Ruth Aineworth Alex McCreedy Haskine Harry Rabenold Marvy Helle Ottumwa John Martindale Frank

Actress Christine Forrest Battles Hague Estate Fight

The stage actress known as Christine Forrest now Christine Fischer fights the executors of oil magnate Robert L. Hague over a $50,000 New York mansion claimed to have been bought with Hague funds. The dispute centers on whether the property should revert to Hague's estate.

Christine Forrest Robert L. Hague New York Hague Christine Fischer

Merrifield Spends Friday Evening at Nicholson Home

Wilby Merrifield joined Frank Florang and Mr and Mrs Lewis Coon along with Eula Mae and William Lewis at the Nicholson residence Friday evening.

Wilby Merrifield Frank Florang Lewis Coon Eula Mae William Lewis Ralph Nicholson

Keep Fit Program Funds Lectureships Across Australia

The federal government backs the Keep Fit campaign by providing five thousand dollar annual subsidies for physical education lectureships at six Australian universities. Universities must grant diplomas in physical education.

Australia

Heartbeat ranges vary by age and gender, health note

Infants have about 120 heartbeats per minute while adults run 60 to 75. In adults the normal resting rate averages around 62 for men and 69 for women.

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