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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1941

Page

6

Wyman School News Highlights Student Activities and Events

School Reporters detail algebra and geometry lessons, home economics craft progress, and music contests at Mt Pleasant. Reports cover agriculture corn, etiquette in Io English, and six weeks tests in multiple subjects. Student features include basketball party preparations, decorations, posters, and a yearbook style round of classroom notices from sophomores to sixth grade.

Kreshman News Adeline Humphreys Jean Humphreys Mt. Pleasant Evelyn Johnston Italy Germany Mary Lena Leland Cotter Bob Gripple Merlin Davi Frances Metgzer Junior Kathe Wyman Damasus Jimmie Evans George Jessie Mullens Miss Rosenman Janet Bobby Shirley Ith Sth 6Th News Rose Larry Patricia Loren Kenny Wilma Willard Richard

East Highland Social04 9Net Way?

East Highland notes list Sunday visits among local families. Mr and Mrs Linwood Heckson and children called on Ralph Walsh. Niece and husband from Jacksonville visited Mrs Francis Cole. Others visited various local homes including Pearson and Mincer households. Prymek and Green families hosted or visited. weekend time with Spielman and Hartzler.

Child Is Brave When Dog Dies

Havre April 1. Four year old Lee comforted his mother after Popeye the terrier was struck by a train at the Fred Hisele home. The note recalls community news, hospital recovery, and routine visits as Elbert Elmnore and daughters join Pleasant Plain relatives for Sunday meals.

Dwight Wittmer Havre Popeye Fred Hisele Lee Evening Journal Jesse Stout Saylor Stout Elmer Mason Carl Margaret Agnes Kurtz Washington The Journal Elbert Elmnore Pleasant Plain W. B. Richards Edna Witting Davenport

Humidity solutions tried at Mrs Hartzler home

A damp basement remedy uses an absorbent chemical material in pans to reduce room moisture. The note mentions Mrs. Mary Hartzler's home as a tested location for this cheap approach. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Mincer and their children Gary and Gayle visited Noah Wieland on Sunday evening.

Mary Hartzler Frankie Mincer Gary and Gayle Noah Wieland

Axis Targets in Yugoslavia Focus on Nis and Split

The Balkan war coverage notes an Italian directed offensive toward Nis, a strategic Yugoslav commercial hub southeast of Belgrade, while Split, a Yugoslav seaport on the Adriatic, suffered severe bombing with vital harbor work and ships destroyed according to the announcer.

Axis Yugoslavia Argauss Gino Nis Belgrade Wis Split Adriatic Itatian Hacbor Wworka

Stringtown Socials and Local Meetings Report

Mrs J J Rich notes Arthur Davison family trip to Davenport and Mt Pleasant music contest participants Kathryn Wider Verdella Wider Edward Freyenberger and Deane Rinner from Stringtown. Obituary for Mrs George Herzog. Visits by Bloomington residents Murray Reeser and kin. Local sports note Albert Graber new track. Donald Brooks drafted. Chicago work and family visits.

J. J. Rich Stringtown Arthur Davison Betty Marie Homer Davison Davenport Kathryn and Verdella Wider Edward Freyenberger Deane Rinner Wayland High School Mt. Pleasant Edna Widmer Miner Freyenberger George Herzog Noble Murray Reeser Bloomington Geraldine Unkrich Roberta Rich Albert Graber Ecd Curtis Noah Widmer L. H. Rinner Marian Deane William Freyenberger Evelyn Jane Elmer Graber Donald Brooks Chicago Ethan Brooks Donald Brooks Betty Marie Davison Elmer Freyenberger

Merrimac Notes On Visits Death And Illness

Merrimac reports Mrs. and Mrs. Steve Shelangoski with family and Mr. Dwight Messenger with Bill Brannonis. John Wolfe had surgery for a ruptured appendix at Washington hospital. Julius Crile, Walnut township’s oldest resident, died, with community sympathy offered. Various visits and illnesses noted among local residents.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Steve Shelangoski Resters Lip Zs Dwight Messenger Bill Brannois Carl Smith Oliver Henry Wolfe Allis-Chalmers John Wolfe Washington Hospital Julius Crile Walnut Township Crue Willi Brannon Himer Resehly Dave Baldosier Mary Amrine Cart Amrine Ben Neff Kennett Crile Cart Hill Dave Schantz John Hills Alva Gene Eshelman Robert Kientz Edith Zihlman Meales

Toasting Technique Improves Flavor and Digestion

A brief note explains that warming bread slices in the oven before toasting enhances flavor and digestion. The method reportedly yields more even toasting and better overall results.

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East Highland Frank Mincer Glee Club Mary Lee Richards Glee Club of Aimsworth Mrs. N. C. Richards Donald Smith Wellman Southeastern Sidney Hillman House Military Affairs Committee Office of Production Management Siberia Jour Eivery Ice the Evening Journal
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