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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1948

Page

5

Reception Honors Eldon Roths at Noble Event

A Noble reception honored Mr and Mrs Eldon Roth hosted by his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Evert Roth. Relatives from Washington Wayland Kalona Lone Tree Crawfordsville and others attended bringing gifts and sharing refreshments.

Eldon Roth Roth E. W. Goff Dennis Klopfenstein Trenton Maynard Goff and Bratley Washington Merle Shockly Vinton Clayton Nebel J. M. Rich Glenn Shumaker Memorial Hospital Mission Society of the Richer Church Wayland Fire Department Fern Cliff Noble Jacob Roth Cedar Rapids John Carrick Frank Manning Africa Esccher Ehurch Otto Frey

Merrimac Social Visit and Wedding Music Waves

Vernon and the Wittmers of Wayland visited E F Krabill near Merrimac Sunday afternoon. Supper guests at J Freyenberger home included Mrs Good and son and Mrs Freyenberger and Edward Freyenberger. The Roths were greeted by chaiivariers on Thursday eve with another visit and music Monday night.

Chaiivariers

Greek playwright Aeschylus slain by tortoise fall near Athens

The famed dramatist Aeschylus was killed in 456 B C near Athens when a bird dropped a tortoise onto his head, the impact killing him instantly. The event marks a legendary, unlikely accident attributed to a vagrant tale about the creature.

Aeschylus Athens B. C

Exiled Tories Estimated From Three Million Population

Historic estimates place about 100000 Tories exiled during the American Revolution era from a national population near three million. The figure highlights wartime political realignments and enforcement actions affecting Loyalist supporters.

Oil Industry Plans 35000 New Wells This Year

The oil sector forecasts drilling 35000 wells in the coming year setting a new high record. Industry officials anticipate strong output growth and sustained activity across regions.

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