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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

6

Richmond Social Roundup Notes Local Visits

Richmond residents report visits among families including Leo Sharp and Harry with John Blum Jr and Shalla kin. Junior Sharp and Ost on Whest ine depart for C C C camp at Oakville. Daryl Shalla recovering. neighbors plant oats as showers halt field work.

John S. Blum Richmond Leo Sharp Harry John Blum William L. Shalla Dorothea Muscatine Junior Sharp Oston Whestine Oakville Lloyd Sharp Junior Washington Daryl Shatla William Shatla John Blum, Jr Melvin Gingerich Johnny Ray Washington Hospital Daryl Shalla

Hartzler Elected Senior President in Riverside School

Riverside high school senior class elects Joseph Hartzler as president Kenneth Kern as vice president Cleo Burich as secretary and treasurer Superintendent Roland H Green as sponsor Class colors maroon and gold motto Honor Waits at Labor's Gate Flowers include American Beauty rose Members listed include Hartzler Kern Burich Horak Rath and Meeks with parents named for several students

Riverside Riverside High School Joseph Hartzler Kenneth Kern Cleo Burieh Roland H. Green Mary Hartzler Arthur

Peripatus Arrives At New York Zoo Amid Curious Debate

In a bustling column the New York Zoo welcomes five live peripatus as researchers tout the worm’s status as a missing link between wormlike creatures and jointed animals. The piece shifts to light local notes about former circus memories, Palm Sunday events, and several community personalities and visits.

O Briens To Open Ice Cream Store at Wellman

O Briens plan opening an ice cream parlor in Wellman for the summer, targeting April 12 as the opening date with a featured price. Local residents and visitors share updates on family, education, and community events amid spring activities and personal notices from Wellman and nearby areas.

O’briens Ce Cream Wellman Frank Wilson Whelman April & My Guy Weidlein Evelyn Gingerich Goshen Ind Des Moines Me. Miller State Association of the Iowa Optometrists Savory Dorothy Wilson Keithdams Ross Levert Wellman Savings Bank Martha Godlove Durst Sture Arthur Dodds W. &. Hole Evening Journal Washington M. D. Snaviey Helen

Local Residents Visit Friends and Family Homes

The report notes visits to several households including Mrs. Eimer Nevin and Mrs. Joe Schmelzer in Moines on Wednesday. Additional mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Lovel Dinds hosting relatives at their home for a Sunday noon gathering.

Moines Eimer Nevin Mer Joe Schmelzer Mu Mvans Kid Vinton S. Pp. Parcel Washington Divasiter Lovel Dinlds

Pan American Celebration Planned in Greenfield

Greenfield plans a Pan American celebration next Monday featuring South American entertainers Latin decor and 40 exhibits. Dr Lus Quintanilla Mexican minister to the United States will be the principal speaker with a flag raising ceremony and band concerts. Local and surrounding county representatives will join a town wide observance sparked by residents’ trip to Mexico.

Greenfield Lus Quintanilla United States Adair Hin School Ane Washington Wien Mexico Quintanilla France Guatemala Brazili Ite

Creston Robbers Carry Off 100-Pound Safe

Two men reportedly dragged a heavy safe or cash register from a storefront in Creston, lifting a 100-pound object in a quick robbery. Police circulated clues and sought witnesses to identify the pair.

Creston

Creston trio sentenced in breaking and entering cases

District Judge George A Johnston ordered 10 year prison terms for two Creston men Wayne Kerr and Lyle Shoemaker who pleaded guilty to breaking and entering. Petar, with two prior felonies, received a sentence to Anamosa while Shoemaker also drew Anamosa confinement.

George A. Johnston Wayne Ke Rar Lyle Shoemaker Creston Petar Anamosa

Sioux City Man Dies Leaves $2600 to Pass

Ovear Kd Dunn, former Sioux City theater manager, dies. He leaves $2500 to his brother Charles Dunn and to his wife Mary of Lake City. A $1000 bequest goes to Mrs Julie Latterly of Sioux City. Also $1969 to brother Arthur and sister Minnie Gilstrap of Mendota, and to Sioux City postmaster Harry A Gooch. Probate filed Tuesday.

Sioux City Ovear Kd. Dunn Charles Dunn Mary Lake City Julie Benneither Dunn Arthur Minnie Gilstrap Menda Harry A. Gooch

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