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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1939

Page

8

Fire damages F. Nebel home in Wayland

Fire likely started in a closet under the stairs Sunday evening caused heavy damage to the farm home of Mr and Mrs Frank Nebel. Mrs Joe Nebel and the children were inside as neighbors and town workers battled flames to save the structure.

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Local Socials and Announcements Highlight Weekend Visits

Land Illinois residents spent the weekend in the area while families hosted visitors. A baby boy named Robert Bain was born March 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bain. Sunday visits included J H Wittmer and family Ezra Wittmer at the Wittmer home in Havre and F G Rich and family at the Rev Wm Penner home in Crawfordsville. Prof Jack Sanders and the music groups earned six superior ratings in a Washington music contest last week.

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Oda Fellows Elect Initiatory Degree Applicants

The Oda Fellows held a regular meeting last evening with forty six members present. Several applications were elected to pursue the initiatory degree at the next meeting. April 11 Lodge now opens at 8 p m instead of 7 30 p m.

Oda

Displaying the Flag No Other Banner Allowed Over Flag

The rule states that no other flag or pennant may be shown above or to the right of the United States flag. This standard respects the flag’s prominence in displays and ceremonies.

United States

Expect Auxiliary to Accept Challenge at State Theater

The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary plan a Battle of Sexes as part of the Bis Broadcast on April 12 at the State Theater. Four Legion men are hoped to compete against Auxiliary wives, with the wives reportedly preparing to challenge the men.

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Many Species of Wild Ducks Found in North America

The world hosts about 200 wild duck species and one fourth of them occur in North America, highlighting regional diversity.

North America

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