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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

6

Riverside mayor-elect and council take oaths

Mayor elect Edward Yeggy and Riverside council members taken office after March 25 election. Dowd named town clerk for the new term. Newly seated members include Schnoebelen Kleppfer Pailliotet Marrer and new member Sims replacing John Moses. Contents note social visits and local farm and resident guests.

Riverside FF. W. Schnoebelen Ralph Kleppfer Joseph Paillioter KK. J. Marrer Recelvcted William Sims John Moses Joseph Pailliotet Farmall Lawrence Stranshky Myrs Newton Whet- Stine Ray Cress Mason Ineram Davenport Paul Schmidt J. T. Neilson Diketown Rose Waldschmidt Red Duckel Little Mickey Duehner Dubuque Geore Waldschmidt Jesse Bopp Harold Hills Suean Bopp

Most of Oats Are in Ground After Few Spring Days

Sandy Hook reports oats sowed last week by Carl Corpman and Guy Bros with seeding in full sway by Monday and nearly complete by Wednesday. Community notes mention local residents and events including visits, travel to Chicago, school absences due to illness concerns, and social club meetings.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Carl Corpman Guy Bros Daryl Tucker Ralph Williamson Sandy Hook Hill Guys Jacah Farrier Clyde Thompson Brighton Washington Hospital Farrier J.C Robert Dunbar Chicago Sam Hesseltine Orval Farrier Roy Gordon D. W. Tuckers Vera Tucker Merle Farrier Roy Hesseltine Harold McCulough Conesville Indian Creek Hap Guy Wight Nina Dunbar Roy Hesselt Journal Miss Meek Biddy

Community invitation sparks shared joy on sunny day

A warm note describes a sunlit gathering, the author praising the kindness of inviting communities and expressing gratitude for the occasion. The message emphasizes collective effort to remain worthy of such hospitality and support.

West Chester High School Dept Shows Off Spring Program

West Chester high school music and dramatics presented four musical numbers declamatory selections and a one act play The Scarecrow Creeps with rehearsals set for May The seventh and eighth grades worked on geography maps and reading projects while students attended a music contest at Wellman Several pupils earned honors for spelling and attendance and multiple classroom activities including film viewings and art projects were described.

West Chester West Chester High School Olay Lance Goslings Washington Wellman Dean Moore Ruth Stout Betty Leet John Pearson Roger Lance Rob Pearson Glee Mary Johnson Fredrick Bauer Maxine Crawford Helen Swanson Wilma Kleese Clifford Porter Robert Stout Mary Duvall Lovi Cuddeback Wilbur Moore JaDora Redinger Donald Gen Hinger Harriet Creiner Cueford Porter Mia Duvall Harry Bauer Kenneth Dusenbery Dickle Dusenbery Anabelle Jackson Stanley Scranten Elizabeth Harras Shirley Howse Johnny Hotle Richard Metcall Corinne Nicola Eleanor Deal Lois Rains Priscilla Porter Oup Ine Spectore Kenneth Dusenberg Stanley Sorenton Marietta Greiner Elson Kay Walter Duvall Holland

Dale Burich joins Dayton Wings for training camp

Dale Burich son of Mr and Mrs Victor Burich of Riverside leaves for Murfreesboro Tennessee to report to the Dayton Wings farm club for training starting April 6. He aims to play first base and has prior basketball and local baseball experience but this is his first stint with a professional team.

Riverside Dale Burich Mrr Victor Burich Murfreesboro Tennessee Dayton Ohio Wings Brooklyn Dale Riverside High Muscatine CC. W. Indlam California Burich Victor Lurich Valley School River Junction Iowa River Samuel Younkin Cedar Rapids Gordon Virgil Seherrer Mra Philomena Seherrer Iowa City United Air Lines

Stickback Fish Builds Waterweed Nest With Thread

The stickback fish constructs a tunnel shaped nest from water weeds bound by a strong white thread secreted from an internal gland.

False Teeth Export Estimates Rise in US Trade

The department of commerce estimates that America exports 41 million false teeth annually. The industry is described as being practically immune to mood fluctuations in markets.

Department of Commerce America

Zeidler Beats Hoan in Milwaukee Election Victory

Carl Zeidler, a bachelor attorney and Milwaukee's youngest mayor, defeats longtime Socialist Mayor Daniel W. Hoan after 24 years. He is pictured with his father, Michael Zeidler.

Daniel W., Hoan Milwaukee Carl Zeidler Michael Zeidler

Primitive patent like protected designs in New Guinea tribes

Each New Guinea family guards intricate designs used on houses, canoes, and tools. The patterns are inherited and ownership requires purchase, effectively a primitive patent or trademark system.

New Guinea

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge no. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month led by Worshipful Master Howard McBride with A W Yard as Secretary.

Washington Lodg. No A. F A. M Howard McBride W. M A. W. Yard

Westbound rail and Burlington bus schedules note

The notice lists multiple passenger services and timings for trains on the Westbound KR line including No 8 and No 4 Golden State Limited with stops at Washington and Davenport Kansas City Local. It also covers Eastbound Californian services and the Knoxville branch mixed train timings. Burlington Trailways bus schedules show departures from Washington for routes to Omaha Chicago and beyond with ticketing notes.

Golden State Limited Washington California Knoxville Omaha Chicago Candy Kitchen North Side Square Ab Gantoml Agond M. L. Curtis Knoxville Republican Bernard E Manley Mason City Dick R. Lane Davenport Republican

Monopoly Liquor Commission Runs Iowa Retail System

The Iowa Liquor Control Commission holds a state monopoly on liquor sales, with powers to buy, import, and distribute spirits, operate stores, issue permits, and regulate labeling and packaging. Since 1924 the commission has centralized control to curb bootlegging and promote temperance through a regulated, state-run system.

Des Moines IDPA Liquor Control Commission Iowa Commission Public Safety Department Iown Poramus Illinois Liquor Control Commission State General Fund Quer Control Commission

Measles Reach District Families In April Notice

Measles cases in the Cloyce Stewart home and nearby households keep residents indoors during sunny days. Ruth McGraw spent time with her parents as Sunday callers at the J Brenneman home. Mrs James Brooks returns from Wisconsin visit. golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Frank Kephart noted.

Tommy Harvey Mary Virginia McLaugh Richard Harvey Chiles Cloyce Stewart Ruth McGraw Joe McGraw J. Brenneman Ellen Buser Clyde B&b Harvey Wae Me Borhood James Brooks Carl Rothlisberger Washall Wis Frank Kephart Presbyterian Church John Warne Ed Mayhew

Des Moines Funds Report Shows February Spending Totals

The general fund totals 8 565 159 76 with store office and war house equipment valued at 25 876 87. February rent for liquor stores 10 905 Central office No 1 store and Mulberry Street warehouses house 185 employees with a February payroll of 66 747 43 posted for regular and extra staff.

Mulberry Building Dee Mulberry Streets Des Moines

Descriptions of Antique Desks Spur Governor Winthrop Link

Edgar G. Miller of Americe tique Furniture notes a historical error naming Governor Winthrop in an antique desk. He describes a serpentine front desk with slanted sides drawers and ball and claw feet, while historians say governors named Winthrop died long before this desk style existed.

Edgar G. Miller Americetique Furniture Winthrop

Organist Richard Percy Located After March Disappearance

Richard Truman Percy, a 72 year old New York organist who vanished from his home in March after being injured by a bus, has been found safe in Rochester, New York. Local authorities confirmed his recovery and said he is being cared for as the investigation continues.

Richard Truman Percy New York Mise Rochest N. Y Perey

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