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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

6

Name Konrad Allen Kurtz Born to Spessard Family

Mrs. E W Spessard learned her great grandson Konrad Allen Kurtz will bear the name. He is the first great grandchild of Mrs Spessard with Boise and Mrs Kurtz of Moline Ill as grandparents. Kenton and Mrs Kurtz live in Washington DC. Mrs FE R Buttenworth visits Independence Mo. Daisy Simpson traveled from Muscatine to visit Lee Norris and relatives. Bill Trotter recently discharged from U S Army.

Ruth Norris Ainsworth E. W. Spessard Konrad Allen Kurtz FE. R. Buttenworth Independence Daisy Simpson Muscatine Lee Norris

Community Feed Store owner purchases interest. residents relocate

Don Rabenold owns a stake in the Community Feed Store after a Germany service purchase. Earl Hall couple move into a new home bought from Martha Adams. Red Cross drive leadership assigned in Ainsworth and local districts. County solicitors named Phil George Will Roberts James Quinn Robert Miksch Gene Stephens. Town solicitors listed Mrs Eather Trotter Mrs Eileen White Mrs Evelyn Crawford Mrs Ruth Norris. Lee Thompson couple buy a farm near Cantil Ia and will take possession soon. Estella McCaleb visits Isadore Houseal in Washington over the weekend.

Germany Don Rabenold Earl Hall Martha Adams Red Cross Ainsworth Phil George Will Roberts James Quinn Robert Miksch Gene Stephens Eather Trotter Eileen White Evelyn Crawford Ruth Norris Lee Thompson Cantril Estella McCaleb Isadore Houseal Washington

Gloucester Seamen Perish With Dorys Since 1830

Since 1830 more than 8,000 Gloucester seamen have died after dories were swept from sight of their fishing schooners, a long and deadly peril documented in maritime records.

Gloucester

Chester Churches to Observe Good Friday

West Chester plans a Good Friday service from 1 to 3 p m at the Federated church with a program of opening hymn prayers Scripture readings and meditations led by Rev. Charles Masson and Rev. H W Munster plus musical interludes by Priscilla Porter Betty Griggs Corinne Nicola and others. The event involves local officials and educators and community organizations joining in the observance.

West Chester Federated Church Charles Masson Secon H. W. Munster Priscilla Porter Betty Griggs Corinne Nicola

In the Cross of Christ Glory Sung at service

Leonard Booth presents seventh meditation as Rev. Charles Masson leads a song titled In the Cross of Christ Glory with dismissal by Rev. H W Munster Mrs Merle McDowell at the piano with all attendees.

Leonard Booth Charles Masson Cross of Christ H. W. Munster Merle McDowell

Oregon's Nile: Willamette River’s flood history noted

A short notice invites friends to a service while describing the Willamette River as Oregon's Nile. It highlights its lush valley, flow direction, periodic floods, and a drainage area smaller than the Hudson yet discharging more water annually.

Willamette River Oregon Hudson New York State

County Officials Named in Listing of County Posts

A county roster lists several officials including County Attorney County Auditor County Clerk and County Engineer. It names John Owen Stan Kiesey R Noonan W P Rawn and others in a formal appointment or records listing.

ERS John Owen Stan Kiesey R. Noonan W. P. Rawn Et al Me Marshall

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